Rawls Eugenia (16 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. Poems and prose poems by the esteemed stage actress, best remembered for her early role in Lillian Hellman's "The Children's Hour" and her highly-acclaimed tribute shows "Tallullah", "Affectionately Yours, Fanny Kemble", and "Women of the West". ACCOMPANYING LETTER: This was perhaps Helen Hayes's personal copy as it contains a letter to her on Eugenia Rawls's embossed stationery, containing references to Miss Hayes's teaching, to Miss Rawls's poetry book, to her forthcoming appearance on the Joe Franklin Show (to be followed by another "Tallulah" performance), and to responses to her poetry received from such theatre luminaries as Vincent Price, Katharine Hepburn, Mary Martin, and Portland Hoffa. CONTENTS: Biographies; A Moment Ago; A Certain Light; Touching This Shell; In Twilight Swings; A Christmas Greeting; 80 pages, with dozens of beautiful illustrations and a back-cover tribute from Helen Hayes. CONDITION: an unmarked, uncreased Very Good Plus copy with light shelf-wear and a touch of scuffing on the spine edges. The letter, written on both sides in red ink and neatly folded twice, is uncompromised. These rare items are now nestled in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. John Moll (illustrator). Signed by Author on Accompanyi.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Inscribed and signed by author on dedication page. Some edgewear to the covers. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 80 pages; Signed by Author. Illustrated by John Moll (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Wear to fore edge and diagonal crease to upper corner of rear cover being only noted faults. Uncommon.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Spine and upper joint heavily sunned to brown, thus very good in wrappers. Briefly Inscribed on the dedication page to Tony Award-winning actress Marian Seldes. Someone, presumably Seldes, has also made a brief inked note on the half-title.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback book in good condition.

First edition (as stated upon copyright page) INSCRIBED, SIGNED, AND DATED BY ACTRESS EUGENIA RAWLS. 288 pages. Hardcover: H 31.25cm x L 23.25cm. Dust jacket rubbed with some soiling; shallow chipping and short tears at spine and flap fold ends; some slender surface abrasion along spine and flap folds; dj now presented in a mylar Brodart protector. Purple cloth; slight scuffing and bumping at spine ends. Five-line inscription in black felt tip ink at top of page 5: "For Mel Espy. With appreciation | and affection. | Eugenia Rawls | November 10, 1977." Interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. A very good copy in a good+ dust jacket and an interesting association copy. Also laid-in are six printed tickets on stiff yellow paper stock stating: "The Alabama Union presents | Tallulah, A Memory | starring Eugenia Rawls | Nov. 10 8:00 pm | Ferguson Ballroom General Admission - $3.00." The Ferguson Center Student Union is on the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. Alabama-born actress Tallulah Bankhead was a longtime friend and mentor to Georgia-born actress Eugenia Rawls who authored a memoir "Tallulah, A Memory" from which she derived the aforementioned one-woman biographical play of the same title. Bankhead served as godmother for Rawls' two children. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 4.25 pounds (1.92 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0030010268.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. 9" X 5 3/4". Toning, creasing, and wear to covers and edges. Toning to unmarked pages of poetry book. Christmas card and article signed by Eugenia Rawls and inscribed to Laurraine (Goreau). This lot includes a book of poetry by Eugenia entitled In Twilight Swings, a playbill from the Joseph Jefferson Theatre Co. announcing Eugenia's narration of Memory of a Large Christmas, a signed and inscribed Christmas card, and a signed article written by Eugenia entitled Another Tallulah, referencing her fellow actor from the Broadway production of "The Little Foxes," Tallulah Bankhead. Bankhead would go on to become Eugenia's lifelong mentor. Eugenia Rawls (1929-2000) was an American actress born in Macon, Georgia, who was known for her work in film, television, and theater. She began her career in the 1950s and gained recognition for her performances in various stage productions. One of her notable roles was in the Broadway production of "Look Homeward, Angel" in 1957. In addition to her work in theater, Rawls appeared in several television shows during the 1960s and 1970s, including guest roles on popular series such as "Perry Mason" and "The Twilight Zone." She also had a film career, with appearances in movies like "One Potato, Two Potato" (1964) and "The Green Years" (1946), where she played the character Kate Leckie. Signed.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Signed and dedicated to Jimmy Stewart by Rawls. Moderate to significant wear and discoloration to covers, corners, and edges. Interior has minor discoloration, particularly at front and end matter, else clean, tight, and unmarked. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 98 pages. …

Large Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. NrF. First edition. Large paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE EDITOR JAMES HATCHER, on Preface page. Inscription reads, 'For ----/with much/affection -/Jim Hatcher'. James Hatcher, writer of the Preface and editor of the book, (1921-1993) was founding director of the Town and Gown Theater, University of Alabama. Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968) was an American actress of stage and screen. 98pp. Illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. The author Eugenia Rawls (1913-2000) was an American actress who performed with Bankhead. A near fine copy of a SCARCE first edition SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed By Editor.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Slightly Frayed and Chipped. 1st Edition. BOOK, CORNERS SLIGHTLY BUMPPED,VINTAGE PHOTOS.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Small 4to. Edited, with a preface, by James Hatcher. Illustrated with numerous photographs and facsimiles. Dust jacket (unclipped; small chip to spine top). Very good. 97 pages. No signatures or bookplates.…

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided) INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. 97, [1] pages. Hardcover: H 26cm x L 21cm. Dust jacket fractionally taller than book with resulting chips, tears, and bumping mostly at top edges; light soiling. Reddish-purple cloth with bright gilt stamped lettering to spine. Author's four-line ink inscription "How to say - love, admiration, | well, here it is. | I love you all. | Eugenia" on front free endpaper (book was acquired from the Jasper, Alabama estate of Barbara Bankhead Oliver, 1927-2018, who was a cousin of Tallulah Bankhead). Past owner's handwritten date at front pastedown's top right; interior pages are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Author Eugenia Rawls was a close friend of Tallulah Bankhead.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Wraps; illustrated throughout. Inscribed by the author on the dedication page, to Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. (1909-2000), an American actor (his credits include "Gunga Din") and a highly decorated naval officer of World War II. Also includes a laid-in postcard addressed to Fairbanks at his home in Palm Beach, advertising the performance of TALLULAH.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1903 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: 224 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: 224 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 1915. 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: : - 206, 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. 206 206.…

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 1903. 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: - 224, 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. 224 224.…