John Elton: Signed (33 results)
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Published by Cleopatra
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Seller: InventoryMasters, Nokomis, U.S.A.InventoryMasters
Contact seller4-star sellerCD. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Synopsis: 16 Legendary Covers from 1969/70 as sung by Elton John showcases the iconic artist's unique interpretations of classic hits from the late 1960s and early 1970s. This album, a testament to Elton John's remarkable versatility, captures the essence of pop music during a tran…sformative era, representing the music category of Pop. With powerful vocals and a distinctive style, Elton John breathes new life into each track, making this collection a must-have for both avid fans and newcomers alike. Playlist: 1. Natural Sinner 2. United We Stand 3. Spirit In The Sky 4. Travellin' Band 5. I Canât Tell The Bottom From The Top 6. Good Morning Freedom 7. Up Around The Bend 8. She Sold Me Magic 9. Come and Get It 10. Love Of The Common People 11. Signed Sealed Delivered 12. Itâs All In The Game 13. Yellow River 14. My Baby Loves Lovin' 15. Cottonfields 16. Lady D Arbanville.
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Published by Direct Source Music
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Seller: InventoryMasters, Nokomis, U.S.A.InventoryMasters
Contact seller4-star sellerCD. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Synopsis: Experience the timeless magic of Elton John's renditions on the album Legendary Covers as Sung by Elton John. This rock music collection features iconic tracks that showcase Elton's unique flair and emotional depth. Fans will appreciate how he breathes new life into class…ic songs, making each cover a standout. With its mix of nostalgia and fresh interpretations, this album is a testament to Elton John's extraordinary artistry and enduring influence in the music world. Playlist: 1. Spirit In The Sky 2. Travelin' Band 3. In The Summertime 4. I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top 5. Good Morning Freedom 6. Up Around The Bend 7. Come And Get It 8. Love Of The Common People 9. Signed Sealed And Delivered 10. Yellow River.
Poetry New York: A Journal of Poetry and Translation #3
Kimmelman, Burt; Thompson, Robert; Elton, W.R.; Fish, Cheryl; Lavazzi, Tom; Lorca, Federico Garcia; Chapson, Jim; Ashbery, John; Thompson, Robert; Ash, John; Rothenberg, Jerome; Cohen, Marc; Weinfield, Henry; Duhamel, Denis; Schwerner, Armand; Kaufman, Stuart; Malinowitz, Michael; Voros, Gyorgyi; Horowitz, Evelyn; Liddy, James; Wall, Eamonn; Glass, Jessie; Baran, susan; Smith, Ken; Lewis, Joel; Kearns, Sherry; White, Frank; Brof, Janet; Dame, Enid; et al
Published by Poetry New York, New York 1989
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Seller: Village Works, New York, U.S.A.Village Works
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Tod Thilleman, the artist and poet, who does not appear to have contributed to this issue, though has to other issues. The signature is under the editor's section, so maybe it was added? From the collection of New York poet Tom Savage and may contain minor markings from th…e poet. We may request additional charges for international shipping, based on actual costs. Spark, Michelle (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Doubleday & Company, New York 1980
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Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, U.S.A.Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 209 Pp. Blue Boards Stamped In Black. Inscribed To A Friend, Neighbor And Long Time Sf Fan "For --- Lydia's And My Best Wishes A E Van Vogt". Fine In Fine Dj. Jacket By John Cayea (illustrator). Inscribed by Author(s).
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Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, U.S.A.Daniel Montemarano
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine+. 1st Edition/1st Printing. SIGNED and inscribed by Sir Tim Rice on photo card laid-in. Also includes laid-in a 5"x8" color promotional 'Aida' card SIGNED by Toni Braxton. $45.00 price present on DJ flap. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by Author.
More imagesPublished by published by the Author, New Haven 1926
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Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, U.S.A.Rare Book Cellar
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in boards. ; Inscribed by Author; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Signed.
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Seller: Washington Square Autographed Books, New York, U.S.A.Washington Square Autographed Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, with full number line. Boards show a hint of wear and faint discoloration that shows up only in the right light. Inscribed by Greg Gorman on half-title page to prior owners with 'Hope this makes for easy reading in your new home! All my best.' A gorgeous portfolio of B&W…/sepia photos highlighting 'the eroticism and sensuality of the male nude.' No dust jacket, as published. Three pounds. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4". Inscribed by Illustrator(s).
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Seller: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Kent, U.S.A.Archer's Used and Rare Books
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Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Typical binding glue stain on endpapers. Signed by Gorman on half-title. title lettering a trifle rubbed. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Photography; Signed by Author. ISBN: 1576870863. ISBN/EAN: 9781576870860. Pictures of this item not already di…splayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 16008.
Language: English
Published by Octopus Books / Phoebus Publishing, London 1976
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Seller: Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA, Pasadena, U.S.A.Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA
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Add to basketIllustrated Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine Dustjacket. First Edition, First Printing. 92 Pp. Near Fine With Slight Rubbing At Corners, In Fine Dust Jacket. Full Page Inscription In Gold Ink By Elton John, Dated 1/31/1978, "From Elton And Polish Book Salesman John". Color and B/W Photographs (illus…trator). Inscribed by Author(s).
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Seller: Great Escape Rare Books, Holland, U.S.A.Great Escape Rare Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Numberline counts down to 1. Signed by Elton John on publisher bookplate on the half-title page. Book and dustjacket graded FINE condition, clean pages, sturdy boards, no folds or creases, jacket protected in mylar, beautiful con…dition. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, U.S.A.Bookcharmed Books IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED IN PERSON BY SIR ELTON JOHN at Waterstones on November 20, 2019; event ticket and a large colorful flyer are included. This is a true 1st printing with the full numberline on the copyright page. Not personalized. Near Fine: clean bright and li…kely unread text; only mild blemishes on the boards. The dust jacket is highly appealing and looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Ships from the US. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; Bk 2, signed by author. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Broad Street Books, Branchville, U.S.A.Broad Street Books
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hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Signed by Elton on front endpaper. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with fine dust jacket. Book is in Excellent "Gift Quality" condition, pages are clean and tight. Signed by Author.
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Seller: Montecito Rare Books, Goleta, U.S.A.Montecito Rare Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very Good; bumping, with a tiny tear, to head of spine; bumping to foot of spine; small scuffed areas at top and bottom of rear cover, top and bottom edges of front cover; else Fine. In a Near Fine dust jacket with a little crimping at spine ends; slight crease/flaring to…top edge of front panel; in an archival clear plastic sleeve. First Edition. Signed "With Love, Elton John" on the first free page. Signed by Author(s). Book.
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Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, U.S.A.Bookcharmed Books IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED IN PERSON BY SIR ELTON JOHN at Waterstones Piccadilly in November 2019; event ticket included. This is a true 1st printing with the full numberline on the copyright page. Not personalized. Very good overall condition: clean text but noticeable… bumping on the board corners. The dust jacket remains highly appealing and looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Ships from the US. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, U.S.A.Bookcharmed Books IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SIGNED IN PERSON BY SIR ELTON JOHN at Book Soup in West Hollywood back in 2012 (Book Soup sticker on DJ, date 1-24-12 penciled in at lower corner of ffe). True 1st printing in Near-Fine / VG condition: text is pristine, appears unread, but anti-theft tag affixed…to inside rear cover. Very attractive dust jacket but corner creased on inside flap; still looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Extremely scarce signed! Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author. Signed by Author(s).
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Published by Little, Brown, USA 2012
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Seller: Hornseys, Ripon, United KingdomHornseys
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st US Edition. Author: Elton John. Price: £1200. Publisher: Little, Brown, USA. Publication date: 2012. Format: Original cloth. Dustwrapper. Condition: Very near fine in fine dustwrapper. Edition: 1st US Edition, 1st issue. Pages: 243. Description: In this deeply personal… book by Elton John, "Love is the Cure: On Life, Loss, And The End of Aids", he reflects on his experiences with the AIDS epidemic. Through a combination of memoir and activism, John shares stories of those lost to the disease, his work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and his belief that compassion and love are crucial to ending the epidemic. The book serves as both a call to action and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. This extraordinary association copy is warmly inscribed to Richard James, his tailor on Savile Row: "Dear Richard, How I love you. You are a special friend and a wonderful man, Elton x". Condition: Binding nice and tight with only very slight creasing. A very near fine, tight, clean copy in fine, very slightly creased dustwrapper which is priced $27.99. Signed by Author(s).
More imagesMe - SIGNED by Elton John (at a Waterstones signing event) + 2 official bookmarks (1st UK Edition . First Print thus)
Elton John * SIGNED * comes with original Waterstone's ticket & 2 Bookmarks
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Seller: First.Editions1st, Wolverhampton, United KingdomFirst.Editions1st
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition, Special Edition. An Exclusive Signed copy of Me by Elton John . Signed in person at Waterstones Piccadilly on Wednesday 20th November 2019 and is authenticated with its original Waterstones Eventbrite ticket . Also comes with two official 'Me bookmarks . Front/B…ack: New . Spine: New . Pages: New and unread . Page Edges: New . Jacket: New - comes in a mylar protected cover . Printing: 987654321 . NOT price-clipped . Year: 2019. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Welcombe Books, Dorset, United KingdomWelcombe Books
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. A mint first printing in a likewise unclipped dust wrapper. Unread gift condition and SIGNED by Elton John to the yellow end paper. Most signed copies were later printings but this is the very elusive first printing with Elton's signature. Loose laid in is the r…elated bookmark. BOXED & INSURED DESPATCH. Signed by Author(s).
Published by powerHouse Books, New York 2000
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Seller: Strand Book Store, ABAA, New York, U.S.A.Strand Book Store, ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as issued. LIMITED EDITION. (2000). 8vo. LIMITED 1st edition This copy INSCRIBED by Gorman. Lacking slipcase and photo that came with the limited edition. Light lean to spine. Tiny patch of soiling to fore edge of otherwise good, clean textblock. Thin glue ghosts… with offsetting to end papers and pastedowns along hinges. Minor scraping to forecorners of barely rubbed boards with slightest creasing to front joint top end. Thin lines of light scraping extend from edges of pictorial affixed to front board. VG lacking slipcase and photo. INSCRIBED.
More imagesPublished by Shutterfly 2018
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Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, U.S.A.Moe's Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. No jacket. Signed by Bernie Taupin on the front flyleaf. Privately printed by Taupin through Shutterfly. Appears to be very scarce, seemingly produced in a very small number, no other copies being offered.
More imagesPublished by Henry Holt and Company 2019
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Sixth Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Henry Holt, 2019. Octavo. Hardcover. Signed on title page "With Love". Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. A lovely, signed copy of Elton John's landmark autobiographical title.100% positive feedback. 30 day money… back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Published by Genesis Publication, Guildford, England 2025
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Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United KingdomBurwood Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardback. 4to. 300 pages, 1700 images. 225 by 300 mms. Deluxe Limited 432/500 Genesis Publications Limited. Signed by Elton John and Rob Roth; limited edition of 500, of which this is #432 In deluxe 'apple core leather ' bound hardback with Illustrated traycase / clamshell box, silver p…age edges and foil blocking. 'As a fellow collector, I understand the thrill of the hunt for new treasures. Rob has assembled a deep and diverse collection of classic rock graphics, now the largest in the world.' - Sir Elton John. It chronicles the art of 12 titans of rock: Alice Cooper, Bad Company, David Bowie, Elton John, Journey, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band and The Who Rock collectables, ephemera and rarities. From original tour programs to backstage passes, concert tickets, t-shirts, posters, and record sleeves, ROCK VISIONS documents the graphic legacy imprinted on modern culture by the biggest names in rock - an astounding showcase of over 1,700 rare, vintage treasures. Rob Roth's classic rock graphics collection - the largest of its kind in the world - features the work of leading photographers such as David Bailey, Brian Duffy, Robert Frank, Mick Rock, and Terry O'Neill; celebrated artists and illustrators such as Alan Aldridge, Peter Blake, Shepard Fairey, Gerald Scarfe, and Andy Warhol; and revolutionary graphic designers such as Aubrey Powell, John Pasche, and Storm Thorgerson. The covers showcase a vibrant montage screen-printed in red, black, and metallic silver inks. Inside, a ribbon bookmark is included, along with a replica of an Elton John fan club membership card. Deluxe copiesÉ Deluxe copies are housed in a handcrafted archival case that contains an array of rare items specially reproduced from Roth's collection. Each Deluxe copy contains exact facsimiles of the following memorabilia: Passes: Two laminate tour passes for David Bowie's US Tour 4 (the Diamond Dogs Tour, 1974) and Elton John's iconic 1975 Dodger Stadium performances; Badges: Three promotional button badges celebrating The Who's album The Who By Numbers (1975), Pink Floyd's Animals (1977), and Queen's Japan Tour of 1979; Paper Bag: A sickness bag promoting Alice Cooper's 1974 feature film Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper; and Tickets: Three concert tickets: two for Madison Square Garden for shows by KISS and Bad Company, and a third for one of Led Zeppelin's performances in Osaka during their final tour of Japan in 1972. In addition, the ROCK VISIONS Deluxe boxed set is completed with two pieces of authentic tour memorabilia: Elton John: a fabric sticker pass from one of his famous shows or residencies; The Rolling Stones: a sticker tour pass from their 2019 No Filter Tour. Fine in oruginal printed packing box. Signedes.
Published by Genesis 2025
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Seller: first state books, Corsham, United Kingdomfirst state books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Fine limited edition in slipcase. Signed by Elton John and Rob Roth. Fully subscribed Deluxe edition limited to 400 copies. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
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Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
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Add to basketframed. Condition: very good. "Promotional" movie lobby card from Lewis Gilbert 1971 release "Friends" signed by Elton John. Friends is a 1971 British-French teen-romance film directed and produced by Lewis Gilbert and written by Gilbert, Vernon Harris and Jack Russell. The soundtrack, with music composed by Elton John and Paul…Buckmaster and lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, was released as John's Friends album, and John's recording of the title selection charted when released as a single in the United States. It was a project John and Bernie Taupin took on before their breakout success in the US, and served as the soundtrack album for the Friends film released in the same year. It was certified Gold in April 1971 by the RIAA. It became John's third gold record in as many months in that market (following the albums Elton John in February and Tumbleweed Connection in March). The title track was a minor hit in the US (#34 on the pop chart) despite the film's mediocre performance. The album also received a 1972 Grammy nomination for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special at the 14th Annual Grammy Awards. Signed.
More imagesPublished by London: Jonathan Cape, 1976 1976
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Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
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Add to basketFirst edition, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Nick with love and thanks for all the help and consideration you have showed me on my many visits, Love Bernie Taupin x". With erratum slip on copyright page reading: "Page 108: For Goodbye, Norma Jean read Candle in the Wind." Quarto. Illustrated throughout with draw…ings by various hands. Original laminated pictorial boards. Scuffs to corners and spine of boards, cracked hinge visible on inside of front cover, contents clean and bright: a very good copy.
More imagesPublished by Citibankers 1998
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Seller: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, U.S.A.Midway Book Store (ABAA)
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Add to basketCondition: near fine. Glossy pictorial covers. 12" x 9". SIGNED by Elton John on first page over his picture.
More imagesPublished by California: Boutwell Enterprises, 1975 1975
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Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
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Add to basketFirst edition, inscribed by Bernie Taupin on the title page, "To Nick, much love and thanks for making us feel at home, Bernie Taupin". This was produced as a souvenir programme for Elton John's concert appearances at Doug Weston's Troubador, 25-27 August 1975. Quarto. Black and white and colour photographic illustrations throug…hout. Original cream boards, gilt border and lettering to front cover. Boards scuffed, some small marks to endpapers, otherwise a very good copy.
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Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, U.S.A.Bookcharmed Books IOBA
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Fine. Special Edition. This listing is for a lovely 8x10 photo of the legendary Elton John which he has signed and briefly inscribed as shown. Crucially, Elton's autograph has been professionally authenticated by PSA/DNA and includes their ironclad authentication sticker attached to the lower corner. This…is of the utmost importance given the number of Elton fakes circulating on ebay and elsewhere. The photo has been professionally mounted to a foam backing board by Aardvark Custom Framing in Illinois. Signed by Author(s).
More images'vagabond ways': An Archival Collection of Handwritten Song Lyrics, Set Lists & Correspondence ACROSS A MUSICAL LIFETIME
Marianne Faithfull [P J Harvey Van Morrison, Elton John, Bernie Taupin etc]
Published by London & Paris Unpublished 1964 2014
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Seller: Christian White Rare Books Ltd, Ilkley, United KingdomChristian White Rare Books Ltd
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Add to basketA collection of song lyrics, correspondence and set lists spanning nearly half a century of performing life of the singer and actor, Marianne Faithfull. This includes a song from 1964 that was intended to be Faithfull's debut single - except that she found it 'awful' and refused to record it. Three of Faithfull's albums are part…icularly well represented: No Prima Donna from 1994, Vagabond Ways from 1999 and Beyond the Poison. From the first of these comes Faithfull's six page handwritten versioning of Van Morrison's song Madame George; Vagabond Ways is present in the collection in no fewer than three revised set lists, reordering and revising the songs to be included as well as annotated lyrics seemingly used for recordings. Before the Poison is pleasingly complicated by the presence of extensive handwritten lyrics by Faithfull's collaborator on the album, P J Harvey, submitted to Faithfull for revision. All of these papers were present in Marianne Faithfull's home when she died. Bringing together Faithfull's own creative work with that of her writing collaborators and musicians the archive provides a fascinating insight into a richly lived life of music and performance, replete with coffee stains, IOUs and the occasional jotted reminder to self 'lots of attitude': Divided into decades, the collection comprises: **1960s** 1 Lionel Bart 'I Don't Know How (To Tell You)', mimeographed bifolium and single leaf with marks where they were taped together as a single sheet. To the first page is hand written: 'Marianne Faithful. Leslie Paul TEM 0022 164 Shaftesbury Ave. Opp Saville Theatre'. Music annotated with a pencil note about the key signature only. This was intended to be Marianne's debut single in 1964 but she found it 'awful'. Despite this it was still among her papers at her death. **1980s** 1 'And so it seems very hard and cold and very windy out there. The wind is really screaming like my immature mind. I don't feel that lonely do I? Single sheet of 1980s printed song lyrics, coffee stains to edges. Annotated in MF's hand: 'M.#. Ireland. 12 March 1989 **1990s** NO PRIMA DONNA, 1994 1 'Madame George', 6 pages of handwritten lyrics of Van Morrison's song, written in MF's bold and distinctive hand, with crossings out and an unrecorded ending on A4 leaves from a pad, still partially attached to each other along top edge. WITH 'Madame George' partial lyrics in a different hand but annotated by MF. Post it note to front reads 'Darling M - Here's the tape for Howie Epstein [American bassist] and his pal. It's got the tracks on it. Big wet kiss [J] x'. 2 'Frank's Lyrics II', 'When I left him' 2 pages of printed lyrics, stapled, annotated in pencil by MF c1990s? 3 'The Wedding', printed in capital letters for performance use; masking tape and annotated by Faithfull (Released on A SECRET LIFE, 1995) 4 'Pirate Jenny', single printed sheet, ragged, with coffee mug stain and corner torn away, with MF's pencil corrections and annotations, 1990s. (Recorded as part of MF's 1996 album 20TH CENTURY BLUES.) 5 'The Gambler (Dirty Game)', printed sheet with change to lyrics in MF's hand. 'Maybe not' crossed out and replaced by 'I fuckin hope so' among others. Coffee stains c1990s 6 'He Said, She Said, Powell, Rose, Fig etc, single printed sheet VAGABOND WAYS, 1999 1 Track list in MF's hand for Vagabond Ways - single sheet, corrected and amended; second version on 'Shell Cottage' headed paper and a third photocopied variant version of the same with further speculative additions: 'Lenny Kravitz? Noel Gallager? 2 'For Wanting You' (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) printed lyrics, 1 page, changed and annotated in MF's hand. Post it note attached reads 'Most of these edits have made it into the final song' - Vagabond Ways. c1999 'Electra', 'Tower of Song', 'Incarceration', 'Marathon Kiss', 7 printed sheets of songs from Vagabond Ways, lightly annotated by MF **2000s** 1 'I'm on Fire', 'Chorus Figure' single printed page. c2002 2 2002 Tour Dates and Conta.
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Seller: Bookcharmed Books IOBA, Roselle Park, U.S.A.Bookcharmed Books IOBA
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: As New. Special Edition. This listing is for a lovely 8x10 photo of the legendary Elton John in concert which Sir Elton has beautifully signed in bold black marker as shown. Crucially, his autograph has been professionally authenticated by Beckett and includes their ironclad full Letter of Authenticity. Ex…tremely scarce with reliable authentication. Signed by Author(s).
