Charles L Silver (15 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Ross Publishing, New York, 1920. Hardcover, 415 pp. With black & white photos of actors and actresses (all silent film stars at that point). In fair to poor condition, rather rough with dust-dulled and soiled boards having a few skinned spots, fraying at ends of the spine, a large, crack with exposed webbing between the copyright page and dedication page. This has caused the first few leaves, including the title page, to break partially free. A small bookplate appear on the front paste-down, the head of text block is dust-dulled. There are also small scattered ink notations inside. No dust jacket.…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages, with illustrations. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: Quarto. Category: The Connoisseur; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. This book has a shifted spine, rubbing to both covers most notably the front cover where the cover image has some color loss, bumped corners, shelfwear that has resulted in fraying at the corners and edges of the spine, loose hinges, a sticker from a former owner on the front pasted-down endpaper, a fragile but intact binding, and a gentle overall aging to the pages, otherwise this book is in good reference condition with clean pages and glossy images throughout.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Shelf 606 Text clean; paper lightly browned; numerous photos and bios; gift inscription on FEP; corners lightly bumped and rubbed; edges and surface of covers have areas of light rubbing; few marks on front cover; minor spine slant; Not a book club (BC)copy. Not ex library, not a remainder.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ORIGINAL ISSUE. First edition (no additional printings listed). Blue cloth, index, 415 pp, illustrated with black and white drawings and photographs. Hardcover, very good, no dustjacket. Faint mottling on cloth, corners bumped, spine moderately faded. Internally, modern previous owner's gift inscription, 1/4 inch hole on 1 leaf (presumably a manufacturing defect) , a half dozen or so approximately 1/4 inch scrapes on 2 adjoining leaves (probably from the binding glue bleeding through) , otherwise tight, clean, paper crisp, unmarked. Movies; film; cinema; motion picture; celebrities; Hollywood. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. A very good copy with a bit of wear over the 100 years since it was published in 1920. There is some trouble with the back hinge. 417 pages of stars and ads. The stars get a picture and a paragraph bio. The best part is sections about the studios. Paramount, "The Metro Story". How about the Vitagraph Story. One of the best is "A Gallery of Paintings and Sketches of Marion Davies by America's Foremost Artists". It is a "fun" book to dream of the past in this time of 2020. …

Brown Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. EX-LIBRARY WITH THE USUAL LIBRARY MARKINGS, EDGE AND CORNER WORN, CORNERS ARE BUMPED AND RUBBED, OUTER PAGE EDGE SOIL, A SUPER SUPER RARE COLLECTIBLE FIRST EDITION! 415 PAGES FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL THE BIGGEST SCREEN STARS OF THE ERA ALONG WITH SHORT BIOGRAPHY OF EACH! WONDERFUL WONDERFUL COPY! Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine Copy First Edition Blue Cloth Early Copy of Screen Stars of 1920. Beautiful Fresh Copy Ink Stamp Name.

2. New York, Sotheby's, 2005, in-4°, 260 pp, 145 lots sewn, orig. stiff wrapper. (Silver auction sale catalogue from the collection of the late Charles L. Poor). Sotheby's catalogue number N08154.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 439 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 439 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1920 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 435 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 435 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 436, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 436 436.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1920. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 435, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 435 435.…