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London : Elm Tree Books, 1978.
First edition of this illustrated companion to the 1979 Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Tim Rice on the title page, “Hello Richard all best Tim Rice.” In near fine condition. Uncommon signed and inscribed.
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Burbank and New York : Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records, Inc., 1969.
Rare original Goodbye, Columbus LP featuring music from the soundtrack of the Paramount Motion Picture based on the 1959 novella of the same name by Philip Roth. Signed on the front panel by actress Ali McGraw and actors Richard Benjamin and Jack Klugman. In very good condition.
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New York : The British and Foreign Bible Society in association with Collins Fontana Books, 1966.
First edition of this collection of gospels in Today’s English Version used in Godspell the Musical by Stephen Schwartz and John Michael Tebelak as played at Wyndham’s Theatre, London. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated. Boldly signed by Stephen Schwartz on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare, especially signed.
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New York : Ono Music and PolyGram Records, 1983.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Heart Play: Unfinished Dialogue vinyl album. Boldly signed by Ono on the front panel, “Love, Yoko, NYC ’87.” In near fine condition, PSA/DNA authenticity certification label to the lower right corner. Record included.
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1967.
First edition of the first appearance in sheet music form of the classic song cycles that appeared throughout The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Quarto, original boards with gilt titles and gilt tooling to the spine and front panel. Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien. Music by Donald Swann. With decorations by J.R.R. Tolkien andContinue reading "The Road Goes Ever On: A Song Cycle."
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: Amberson Enterprises, Inc. Publisher, 1978.
First edition of Gottlieb’s complete catalogue of Leonard Bernstein’s works of music, writing, and film. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, Bernstein’s assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb’s personal copy with his ownership signature to the title page. Gottlieb worked for Bernstein for more that thirty years, first as his assistant and later as his editor, preparingContinue reading "Leonard Bernstein: A Complete Catalogue of His Works. Celebrating His 60th Birthday August 25, 1978."
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July 30, 1933.
Rare autograph from W. C. Handy, boldly signed in fountain pen, “W. C. Handy, July 30, 1933, from the ‘Father of Blues.'” Matted and framed with a plaque and portrait of Handy. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 12 inches.
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Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1962.
First pressing of the classic first album of Peter, Paul, and Mary. Long play record, monophonic recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow on in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.
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Halifax : The Press of Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1974.
First edition, third issue of this classic work. Octavo, wrappers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “Happy Birthday to Peter from Steve Reich.” Dampstaining to the lower part of the text, otherwise an excellent example in the original dust jacket.
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London : Faber Music Limited in association with Faber & Faber Limited, 1973.
Faber Music Limited facsimile limited edition of the composer’s manuscript of his 82nd published work. Folio, bound in half morocco over boards with gilt titles to the spine, facsimile’s of the composer’s music score, with colored illustrations, words written in German and English, Op. 82. Boldly signed by the composer, Benjamin Britten, and artist, SidneyContinue reading "Children’s Crusade: Kinderkreuzzug."
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New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1960.
First edition of this work by the “Dean of American composers.” Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Alden, who really loves music, Aaron Nov 1960.” With an autographed letter signed to the same recipients by Copland on his letterhead which reads, “Dear Alden and Rolf: WhatContinue reading "Copland on Music."
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New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1959.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Paul- Fred.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Ben Feder.
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New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973.
First edition of this collection of two plays by Romulus Linney. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Alan Schneider with many thanks and best wishes, Romulus Linney, New York, April 1973.” The recipient, Alan Schneider, was among the foremost AmericanContinue reading "The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks and Democracy and Esther: Two Plays"
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1972.
First edition of this work by the legendary folksinger. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Robert! Pete Seeger.” Seeger has also drawn a picture of a banjo. Edited by Jo Metclaf Schwartz. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor.
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Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Records, Inc, 1963.
First pressing of Peter Paul and Mary’s third studio album known for being one of the defining albums of the American folk revival. Long play record, stereo recording. Boldly signed by Peter Yarrow in silver felt tip at the top of the front panel. In near fine condition. Original record included.
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New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
First edition of Reich’s collection of music from 1965-2000. Octavo, original boards. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, “For Peter Happy Birthday! Steve Reich.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Edited by Paul Hillier.
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 1972.
First edition of this work by the legendary folksinger. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For David Pete Seeger.” Seeger has also drawn a picture of a banjo. Edited by Jo Metclaf Schwartz. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Wendell Minor.
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Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Disney Enterprises, Inc., 2018.
First edition, early printing of the deluxe novelization of the 2018 American musical fantasy film starring Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with color photographs from the film. Signed by Angela Lansbury opposite the title page. Lansbury played played the role of the Balloon Lady, a kindly old woman who sellsContinue reading "Mary Poppins Returns."
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Chicago : Contemporary Books, 1985.
First edition of this celebrated collection of interviews with the great songwriters of the American musical theater. Royal octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with 135 black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by both authors in the year of publication on the half title page, “Oct 18, 1985 Dear Charlie: Thanks for your contribution to this book,Continue reading "Notes on Broadway: Conversations with the Great Songwriters."
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New York : Crown Publishers, 1964.
Original playbill of this classic play. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Presentation copy, inscribed by the lyricist Sheldon Harnick on the front panel, “For Peter: Sheldon Harnick 12/16/15.” In near fine condition.
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New York : Random House, 1968.
First edition of Robert Anderson’s autobiographical drama, later the basis for the Academy Award–nominated 1970 film. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, top stain blue, illustrated with black-and-white production photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Dear Alan, Thank you for guiding this one through theContinue reading "I Never Sang for My Father."
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New York : Random House, 1960.
First edition of this classic work. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Meyer Wagman. An exceptional example.
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San Francisco : Backbeat Books, 2002.
First edition of Unterberger’s comprehensive survey of ’60s folk-rock. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated with photographs. Presentation copy, signed by songwriter Donovan Phillips Leitch and inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Glenn, Enjoy the book and thanks for all your support Richie Unterberger.” The recipient, Glenn Goldman founded Book Soup in 1975,Continue reading "Turn! Turn! Turn! the ’60s Folk-Rock Revolution."
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London : Faber & Faber, 1985.
First edition of Townshend’s series of short fictions. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Joe Pete Townshend.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pentagram.
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