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We celebrate the depth and diversity of human achievement in our acquisition and sale of quality autographs, historical documents, rare books and ephemera. Our extensive inventory has featuredsigned photographs of soprano Marian Anderson, signed first edition books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., signed photos of Bayard Rustin and entertainment contracts of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and other showbiz greats. Our well-researched catalogues regularly feature quality material of such greats as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, W. B. DuBois, Zora Neale Hurston, Paul Robeson, Booker T. Washington and many others. More recently, we have featured “associative” material of Harlem Renaissance photo-journalist and philanthropist, Carl Van Vechten as well as librettist-author DuBose Heyward (Porgy and Bess). Following are just a few autographs currently available. Please enquire for more details.
Josephine BAKER, Clayton "Peg Leg" BATES, Harry BELAFONTE, Gwendolyn BROOKS, Grace BUMBRY, Cab CALLOWAY, Chubby CHECKER, Shirley CHISHOLM, "Scatman" CROTHERS, Merce CUNNINGHAM, Ossie DAVIS, Sammy DAVIS, JR., Todd DUNCAN, Katherine DUNHAM, Nikki GIOVANNI, Dick GREGORY, Alex HALEY, Adelaide HALL, Patricia Roberts HARRIS, Earl "Fatha" HINES, Lena HORNE, Jennifer HUDSON, Barbara JORDAN, Eartha KITT, Walter "Buck" LEONARD, Dorothy MAYNOR, Johnny MERCER, Mabel MERCER, Toni MORRISON, Eddie MURPHY, Barack OBAMA, Sidney POITIER, Leontyne PRICE, Paul ROBESON, Bill "Bojangles" ROBINSON, George SHIRLEY, Bobby SHORT, Sarah VAUGHAN, William WARFIELD, Alice WALKER, Booker T. WASHINGTON, Ethel WATERS, among other notables.
A Woman of Singular Achievement Freda Josephine McDonald - Josephine Baker 1906-1975
Instrumental in the introduction of the jazz age to Eruope. Represented American culture at a time when Europeans thought America had no culture. During WWII, worked as a Red Cross nurse and an underground courier for the French Registance. Entertained troops as a sub-lieutenant in the women's auxiliary of the Free French forces. Despite an attachment to Paris, she felt it was her duty to help advance the civil rights movement in America. She refused to perform in theatres that discriminated, refusing to go on stage until blacks were allowed to sit in the same areas as whites. She spoke at the 1963 March of Washington, telling the crowd they looked like "salt and pepper. Just what it should be." While she did not have children of her own, she adopted family she called her "rainbow tribe." She wanted to prove that children of different colors and nationalities could live and prosper together. In all, she adopted 12 children but, in the process, lost her husband and her home. In the 1920s she became the “toast of Paris” for her exotic style of dancing. Beyond her sizeable accomplishments in the performing arts, Baker was a great humanitarian who served in the French resistance and adopted countless children at great personal expense. Over 20,000 people attended her funeral which was broadcast on Paris television. Magnificent 3”x5” black and white, litho print glossy photo-postcard of Baker which has been very boldly signed in black fountain pen and dated 1929. Although there is slight feathering to the signature, the photographic image and signature are near perfect. Professionally double-matted with another photo-postcard of Baker on top hat and tails, under TruVue museum conservation glass, and a high-end frame. An Art Deco-inspired display piece that is Le must for any serious collector. $ 1,450
Image for illustrative purposes only BATES, CLAYTON "PEG LEG" (1907-98) Born in South Carolina to sharecroppers. As a boy he worked in cotton fields. By the age of five he was dancing. At age 11 he worked in the local cottonseed mill. His second day on the job he lost a leg in the machinery. With no hospital nearby, the leg was amputated on a table in his mother's kitchen. After the accident, people said he would never dance again but he proved them wrong. Undeterred, he started to dance again using wo broomsticks under his arm until his uncle made him a peg leg. "I put that leg on and I used to walk and run five miles a day, jumping over ditches, way out in the woods all by myself." By 1927, Clayton was discovered by a theatrical producer. He could leap five feet in the air and perform almost every known tap dance step. By 1928, Bates was starring with the legendary Bojangles Robinsin and was hired for the show "Blackbirds of 1928" on Broadway. Ten years later he headlined the Cotton Club and also toured with the orchestras of Count Baie, Erskine Hawkins and Duke Ellington. He also appeared on TV frequently, especially Ed Sullivan (22 times). Vintage signature in fountain pen ink on a pale green sheet "To Patsy,, my Best Wishes, Peg leg Bates." (sufficient room to mat out dedication). Uncommon signature. $ 50 BELAFONTE, Harry (Harold) George (1927- ) Jamaican-American musician, actor and social activist. One of the most successful popular singers in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso," a title he was very reluctant to accept. Belafonte is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song", with its signature lyric "day-o". Throughout his career, Mr. Belafonte has been an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was a vocal critic of the policies of the Johnson and Bush Administrations. Mr. Belafonte produced nearly 45 record albums and appeared in scores of films. Signed Photograph, a black/white glossy informal headshot measure 4"x5". Boldly signed in black marker pen. $ 85 BOJANGLES - See Robinson, Bill
BROOKS, Gwendolyn - American poet. SEE Poets & Authors. (We have several items of this poet laureate and first African-American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature). Please inquire! BUMBRY, Grace (1937- ) One of the leading operatic mezzo-sopranos of her generation. A 5"x7" black and white glossy Angel Records publicity photo, signed on the lower portion in black marker pen. Professionally matted. $ 75 2009 Kennedy Center Honoree BUMBRY, Grace - Stunning 7"x9.25" black and white glossy photograph boldly signed at the bottom in blue marker pen. $ 95 CALLOWAY III, "Cab" Cabell (1907-94) Jazz singer, recording artist and bandleader. Calloway was a master of energetic scat singing and led one of the most popular African American big bands from the start of the 1930s through the late 40s. His band featured performers such as trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Adolphus "Doc" Cheatham, saxophonists Ben Webster and Leon "Chu" Berry, New Orleans guitar ace Danny Barker, and bassist Milt Hinton. Calloway continued to perform until his death in 1994 at the age of 86. He is, perhaps, best remembered for the musical number "Hi, Di, Ho" from the film by the same name and which he often added as part of his signature. Signed vintage photograph. An 8"x10" black and white glossy publicity still from an original by James J. Kiregmann, NY. Minor wrinkling at the white borders and a few barely perceptible imperfections. Mr. Calloway attempted to sign with a ballpoint pen that did not execute the first time and he wrote over his signature a second time. This is only visible from a certain angle of the photograph. Generally, this is a very fine vintage photograph in good condition. $ 125
CHISHOLM, SHIRLEY (1924-2005) American educator, politician and author; longtime New York Congresswoman. In 1972, she became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States. Vintage signature on a 3"x5" card accompanied by a 5"x7" b/w portrait of the distinguished lady. $ 75
CROTHERS, "Scatman" Benjamin Sherman (1910-86) Actor, singer, dancer, musician and Disney voiceover artist. Known for his work as Louie the Garbage Man on the TV show "Chico and the Man," and the voice of the Autobot Jazz in "The Transformers." Co-starred in the 1980 film "The Shining" as Dick Hallorann. Played a variety of instruments, including drums and guitar and piano. Vintage 8"x10" black and white glossy publicity still which he has dedicated and signed. Image of Scatman sitting at the piano. Very good. $ 95 CUNNINGHAM, Merce (1919- ) Choreographer and dancer. Founder of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company. Considered one of the greatest of modern American dancers. Vintage signature from the 1950s which has been penned on the top portion of a newspaper review. Comes with a litho print, bookweight, black and white silhouette portrait of the dancer. Wonderful pair for display. $ 65 DAVIS JR., Sammy (Samuel George) (1925-90) Acclaimed dancer, singer, actor and member of the celebrated Rat Pack. Grammy winner and nominee. Received the Gramy Hall of Fame Award posthumously. Emmy winner and nominee. Kennedy Center Honoree. Received a Special Citation Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Vintage signature on a sheet of paper with sufficient room for matting (HUGE signature accomplished in black marker pen). Accompanied by a 1988 Tri-Star Pictures publicity photo. Nice ensemble for matting and display. $ 175
Uncommon Autograph and Vintage Photo Todd Duncan DUNCAN, Todd (1903-98) Acclaimed operatic baritone and actor. Debuted in Pietro Mascagni's Cavalleria rusticana at the Mecca Temple, NY, in 1933 (Aeolian Opera, a black opera company). Duncan was George Gershwin's personal choice as the first performer in the role of Porgy and Bess in 1935 and played the role more than 1,800 times. He led the cast during the Washington run at the National Theatre in 1936 to protest the theatre's policy of segregation. Duncan stated that he "would never play in a theater which barred him from purchasing tickets to certain seats because of his race." Eventually management gave into his demands and allowed for the first integrated performance at the National Theatre. Duncan was also the first performer for the role of Stephen Kumalo in Kurt Weill's Lost in the Stars. Mr. Duncan taught voice at Howard University for more than 50 years. While there, he continued touring as a soloist with pianists William Duncan Allen and George Malloy. He had a very successful career as a concert singer with over 2,000 performances in 56 countries. In 1945, Mr. Duncan became the first African American to sing with a major opera company, and was the first black person to sing in an opera with an otherwise white cast, when he performed the role of Tonio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci with the New York City Opera. That same year he sang the role of Escamillo the bullfighter, in Bizet's Carmen. In 1955, Duncan was the first to record Unchained Melody, a popular song with music. The recording was made for the soundtrack of the obscure prison film Unchained. Following Duncan's version, the song went on to become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th Century. In 1978, the Washington Performing Arts Society presented his 75th birthday gala. He was awarded the George Peabody Medcal of Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University in 1984. Other awards included a medal of honor from Haiti an NAACP award, the Donaldson Award, the New York Drama Critics' Award and honorary doctorate degrees. Vintage original autograph on a small card accompanied by a VINTAGE, ORIGINAL publicity portrait of Mr. Duncan. A handsome pair. $ 145
"Matriarch and Queen Mother of Black Dance" Hailed as the "Spiritual Mother of Haiti" DUNHAM, Katherine Mary (1909-2006) American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, author, educator and activist who was trained as an anthropologist. Mme. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers in American and European theatre of the 20th Century. During her heyday in the 40s-60s, she was renowned throughout Europe and Latin America as La Grande Katherine. The Washington Post called her "Dance's 'Katherine the Great.'" Vintage signed photograph, 5"x3.5" black and white glossy character still, boldly signed in fountain pen ink. Very desirable and uncommon. $ 175
GIOVANNI, Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" (1943 - ) Grammy-nominated American poet, activist and author. Currently a Distinguished Professor of English at Virginia Tech. Giovanni has authored over 25 books of poetry to include children's books. Was a visible and poignant presence during the Virginia Tech Massacre. A woman of intelligence, compassion and courage. Signed photograph; a 8"x10" color glossy image very boldly signed on the lower white mount in blue marker pen. $ 40
GREGORY, Dick (1932 - ) American comedian, social activist, writer and entrepreneur. Gregory was an influential American comic who used his performance skills to convey to both white and black audiences his political message on civil rights. His social satire changed the way white Americans perceived African American comedians since he first performed in public. Charming 8"x10" black and white glossy photograph bearing a lengthy, non-dedicated, inscription and signature accomplished in black marker pen: "To you from me, Peace and Love, Dick Gregory." Photograph has no visible defects and is in very good to fine condition. Signed in the early 1990s. $ 50
HALEY, ALEX - (1921-92) Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and novelist; author of Roots adapted to the screen. A handsome 5"x7" black and white glossy formal pose, nicely signed in black marker pen. Inspirational gift for the budding writer! $ 100
HALL, ADELAIDE (1901-93) American-born British jazz singer and entertainer. Deemed one of the top 100 Brits in showbiz. She began her career in 1921 in the chorus line of the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, and went on to appear in a number of similar black musical shows, until in 1928 she starred (with Bill "Bojangles" Robinson) in Blackbirds of 1928. It was this revue that made her name, both in the U.S. and in Europe when the show was taken to Paris. Her performances in it included the songs "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby", "Diga Diga Doo", and "I Must Have That Man", which continued to be audience favorites throughout her career. Vintage album leaf accomplished in green fountain pen ink. "Most sincere wishes, Adelaide Hall, queen "Fatima" in the Sun Never Sets, Drury Lane, London." $ 75 HARRIS, PATRICIA ROBERTS – (1924-86) African-American ambassador, cabinet officer, lawyer, lecturer and professor. Named Ambassador to Luxembourg by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. Named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1976 by Jimmy Carter. Went on to become Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Signed photograph: measure 5”x7” black and white glossy, as a cabinet officer. Boldly signed. Harris is uncommon in authentic material. The photograph as a few minor bends and “dings” that does not, overall, detract from the image. It has been professionally matted in a rich purple board along with a set of four, Black Heritage series commemorative stamps honoring Harris. $ 125 HINES, EARL "FATHA" (1903-83) Jazz pianist, bandleader, legendary jazz musician. Vintage signature on album leaf, thus penned “Keep Smiling, Yours fingerly, Earl “Fatha” Hines. Sufficient room for matting. An uncommon signature in very good to fine condition. $ 125
HORNE, LENA - First Edition Book Lena by Lena Horne with Richard Schickel. Doubleday & Co., 1965. Hardbound, sans dust jacket. Some rubbing to boards, slight fading to spine and titles but, overall, a tight book in very good condition. An interesting life story well written. Profusely illustrated. $ 25 HUDSON, JENNIFER - (1981- ) Academy Award and Grammy-Award winning singer and actress. Best remembered for her stellar performance in Dreamgirls. We offer a superb color glossy photograph signed in-person at public appearances.An 10"x8" color character still as Effie in Dreamgirls. Boldly signed in silver marker pen. Magnificent. $ 150 We will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this photograph to the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims.
JORDAN, BARBARA (1936-96) – First African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress. Document Signed; a postal first day cacheted cover honoring Ida B. Wells, Black journalist and reformer. Nicely signed in black marker pen. Professionally mounted with Mylar hinges to a larger deep purple mat board with a purple overlay board. Accompanied by a striking 8”x10” black and white, litho print portrait of Congresswoman Jordan seated in a wheelchair. Overall measure of this dramatic display piece 11.5”x17.5”. $ 100 KITT, EARTHA - (1927 - ) Actor, singer, cabaret star, author. Remembered by many for her recurring role as Catwoman on Batman. An older generation remember her for such song hits as "Santa Baby." Glamour 8"x10" color glossy of the vibrant actor in a full length black lace gown with train, very boldly signed in black marker pen. Beautiful image. $ 95
LEE, CANADA (1907-1952) One of the leading Black actors of the 1940's and 1950's. His film credits include Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat and Robert Rosen's Body and Soul. He was known for his dignified presence, a rare image for black screen actors of the day. Born Lionel Cornelius Canegata in Harlem. He was the boyfood friend of future congressional representative Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Ran away from home at the age of 14 and, some four years later, took up the profession of prize fighting. He had a record 200 wins and 25 loses in the welterweight division. In his early 30s, Lee appeared in Mamba's Daughters, starring Ethel Waters. He met with difficult times when the Hollywood blacklist began keeping so-called radicals out of work. It is believed that Lee was barred from 40 productions by 1952. The conservative movie industry would not consider him as "safe." said Lee, in a letter to Walter White of the NAACP (1952): "I can't take it anymore. I am going to get a shoeshine box and sit outside the Astor Theatre. My picture, Cry the Beloved Country, is playing to capacity audiences and, my god, I can't get one day's work..." Vintage autograph album leaf dedicated and signed in blue fountain pen ink. Accompanied by a vintage 8"x10" black and white publicity photograph of Lee early in his career. Comes with a small trading card with his image and featuring some of his major credits. . $ 145
African-American Baseball Hall of Famer
LEONARD, WALTER "BUCK" (1907-97) Left-handed first baseman, Leonard played semi pro baseball until 1933, when he began playing for the all-black Baltimore Stars at the age of 25. The team folded during the season and he joined the Brooklyn Royal Giants. In 1934 Leonard went to the Homestead Grays and spent 17 seasons with the team, one of the best in baseball history and, for many of those seasons, Leonard batted fourth behind the legendary Josh Gibson, another baseball Hall of Famer. They were black baseball's answer to Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. By all accounts, Leonard usually hit in the high .300s. He led the league with a .391 average in 1948, when the statistics were accurate. Leonard was also renowned for his great range and strong throwing arm. Homestead folded after the 1950 season and Leonard began playing in the Mexican League. He was offered a chance to join the AL's St. Louis Browns in 1952, but turned it down because he knew he was past his prime and didn't want to be embarrassed. Leonard didn't retire until after the 1955 season, when he was 48 years old. Fully endorsed and signed bank check dated 1989. Accompanied by two handsome, 3x4 color litho print baseball trading cards featuring images of the legedary batter. $ 70
MAYNOR, DOROTHY (1910-96) African-American operatic soprano. Studied at the Hampton Institute and Westminster Choir School; privately with William Klamroth and John Alan Houghton.Founder of The Harlem School of Arts. Stunning 10”x12.25” color litho print publicity portrait, issued by RCA Victor. Bears an impressive dedication and signature, accomplished with great flourish. To Donald Wiegand, with all best wishes, Sincerely Yours, Dorothy Maynor. Other than a very small tear at the top of the print (away from the image) the signed print is in very good condition. Comes with a vintage magazine publicity piece on Maynor. Lovely ensemble for display. Maynor is uncommon in material of this quality. $ 195 McQUEEN, THELMA "BUTTERFLY" (1911-95) Multi-talented star of screen and TV. Perhaps best known as “Prissy” in Gone With the Wind, 1939. Also made appearances in “Cabin in the Sky,” “Mildred Pierce” and “Duel in the Sun.” In the early 1950s she appeared on TV for two seasons in “Beulah”. Tiring of racially stereotypical roles, McQueen retired from the screen to pursue her undergraduate education, earning a B.A. in 1975. She enjoyed one more role of substance in the 1986 film “The Mosquito Coast.” Sadly, Butterfly McQueen died tragically in 1995 from burns she received trying to put out a kerosene heater in her Augusta, GA home. A 3"x5" signed index card. Comes with a vintage, original film publicity shot of McQueen and Vivien Leigh for Gone With the Wind. Perfect pairing! $ 125
MERCER, MABEL (1900-84) English-born cabaret singer who performed in the US, Britain and Eruope with the greats in jazz and cabaret. Mercer was a featured performer at Chez Bricktop in Paris, owned by the legendary hostess Bricktop, and performed in such clubs as Le Ruban Bleu, Tony's, the RSVP, Carlyle, and at the St. Regis Hotel. She eventually headlined in her own room the Byline Club. Among those who frequently attended her shows was Frank Sinatra, who made no secret of his emulating her phrasing and story-telling techniques. Mercer's original and reissued albums are collector's items. She was awaraded Stereo Review Magazine's first Award for Merit, for her lifetime achievement and for "outstanding contributions to the quality of Amerian musical life." Vintage 3"x5" index card signed in ballpoint pen "Best wishes, Mabel Mercer, March 15, 1975." Accompanied by a black and white glossy newspaper publicity photo from her appearance in "Star of Stars." Nota bene: The photograph has been cropped down from 8"x10" to 4"x7.5" but is a lovely close up headshot. The pair would be ideal for display. $ 75
MORRISON, TONI – Love; Signed First Edition, 2003, Alfred A. Knopf; metallic dust jacket in very good condition. Not price clipped. Signed on the title page, not a bookplate. $ 125 MURPHY, EDDIE (1961 - ) Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor, film director, producr, comedian and recording artist. In-person signed 8"x10" color glossy character still as James "Thunder" Early in his Best Supporting Actor role from Dreamgirls. Boldly signed in blue marker pen. Superb! $ 100 OBAMA, BARACK HUSSEIN (1961- ) Forty-fourth president of the United States; former Senator from Illinois; the first African-American ever elected president and first president to be born in Hawaii. SEE BOOKS for a rare and desirable SIGNED FIRST EDITION of The Audacity of Hope. Inquiries welcome!
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ODETTA (HOLMES) (1930-2008) Black American folk singer, Civil Rights activist and actress; sometimes referred to as the "Voice of the Civil Rights Movement." Signed vintage photograph, a 8"x10" black and white character still from the film "Sanctuary" which co-starred Lee Remick. Dedicated and signed in blue fountain pen ink: "For Peter, Go Well, Stay Well, Odetta." Original by-line still attached to reverse. In very good condition other than minor corner creases and a few dings, none of which detract from the image or signature area. $ 75
PRICE, MARY VIOLET LEONTYNE (1927 - ) Acclaimed operatic soprano. Best known for the title role of Verdi's Aida. Retired from the operatic stage in 1985 but continued to give recitals for another dozen years. Among her many honors are the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts. She also is the recipient of 19 Grammy Awards, including a special Lifetime Achievement Award, more than any other classical singer. Signed Photograph, 8"x10" black and white glossy character still as Leonora in Il Trovatore. $ 100
Acclaimed African-American actor of stage and screen, singer, athlete and Civil Rights activist. Named twice to the All American Football Team. Graduated from Columbia Law School. His father was a runaway slave who went on to graduate from Lincoln University. His mother came from a family of Quakers who worked for the abolition of slavery. Played “Joe” in Edna Ferber’s hit “Showboat.” Among his other credits are: “The Emperor Jones,” (on stage in 1925 and in film later) “Song of Freedom,” “Jericho,” “King Solomon’s Mines,” “The Proud Valley,” “Native Land,” (narrator/vocalist) and “Tales of Manhattan.” Vintage autograph on an album leaf with a few additional words, accomplished in fountain pen ink dated 1930. A near perfect signature specimen. Professionally matted with a 8”x10” black and white, vintage reproduction, photograph of Robeson along with a plate of mint commemorative stamps. $ 400 ROBINSON, BILL "BOJANGLES" (1878-1949) American tap dancer and actor of stage and film. At the apex of his career, Robinson was the highest paid African-American performer. Due to poor business advice, mismanagement and gambling, Robinson died penniless. He was, throughout his career, a bighearted, generous man who responded to nearly every request he received for financial help. Vintage signed album leaf to which a small black and white image has been attached (as was the custom in the 1930s-50s). Professionally matted with a vintage, sepia-tone, publicity photograph of the hoofer as photographed by James J. Kriegsmann, NY. A wonderful display piece of one of the most talented of early US performers. $ 250
SHIRLEY, George (1934- ) Renowned operatic tenor and professor voice. Handsome 8"x10" black/w/white glossy portrait. Very good condition. $ 45 VAUGHAN, Sarah (1924-90) Considered by many to be the greatest jazz singer of the 20th Century. A vintage 8"x10" black and white glossy Allied Artists publicity photograph. Boldly penned "all the best, Sarah Vaughan" in blue pen. An early, desirable, image, which she signed in 1981. $ 325
WALKER, Alice Malsenior (1944 - ) Author, self-described feminist and womanist - the latter a term she coined to make special distinction for the experiences of women of color. She has written at length on issues of race and gender, and is most famous for the critically-acclaimed novel The Color Purple for which she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Signed photograph; 8"x10" color glossy signed in marker pen on the lower mount. $ 65
WARFIELD, William (1920-2002) African-American concert baritone singer. Star of stage and screen. Graduate of The Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY (where he was raised). Longtime husband of the late Leontyne Price. Collaborated with greats such as Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. Signed and dated book: William Warfield, My Music & My Life, 229 pages, near mint with dust jacket; Sagamore Publishing Company, 1991. Numerous illustrations. A very interesting read. $ 50
WATERS, Ethel (1896-1977) One of the most successful African-American singers and actresses of the 1920s to 40s. Second African-American nominated for an Academy Award. Signed autograph album leaf “Sincerely, Ethel Waters”. Acquired in-person during the Broadway run of Cabin in the Sky. Pro-fessionally matted in a burgundy-gold motif board along with a 4”x6” color litho print character still from Mambo’s Daughters. Overall measure 8”x13.5”. Mylar protected. $ 125
WATERS, Ethel - Signature on album leaf with dedication (pink sheet, black marker pen. Dedication could be matted out). Signed late in life. $ 45 WATTS, Andre (1946- ) American classical pianist, recording artist and professor at the Jacbos School of Music, Indiana University. Mr. Watts made his television debut in a nationally-televised concert with the New York Philharmonic in 1963 at age sixteen. His first world tour was in 1967. Winner of a Grammy Award in 1964 for Best New Classical Artist. He continues as one of the world's greatest in demand pianists, performing on the most prestigous concert stages and with the preeminent orchestras and conductors. Vintage programme sheet, very boldly signed in blue marker pen. Accompanied by a vintage 8"x10" black and white glossy publicity photo of the pianist early in his career. The ensemble. $ 65
WELCH, ELISABETH (1904-2003) American-born singer, film star, recording artist and cabaret star. First gained attention in 1923 singing the song "Charleston" in front of a group of flashy, frenzied dancers in the jazz-age musical "Runnin' Wild" on Broadway. Introduced many songs which became popular standards in the Black revue "Lew Leslie's blackbirds of 1928" and frequently played the Moulin Rouge. During WWII she often joined artistic forces with such notables as John Gielgud, Edith Evans and Beatrice Lillie to perform for troops in Malta and Gibraltar. Miss Welch enjoyed a seven-decade long recording career. Despite severe arthritis, she persevered in such 1970s musical as "Pippin'" and "Cindy-Eller" sometimes performing sitting down. She made her final professional appearance in the 1996 BBC television documentary "Black Divas," singing "Stormy Weather" for the last time in public. Enchanting dedicated and signed blackwhite glossy closeup photograph dated 1948. To Alice, with best wishes, Elisabeth Welch, 1948." Despite some rubbing to dedication and signature (left-handed?) the photograph is in fine condition. Measure 3.5"x5.25". $ 75
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