Click for full-size.
Vera Cruz (Original screenplay for the 1954 Western film)
by Robert Aldrich (director); Roland Kibbee, James R. Webb (screenwriters); Burt Lancaster, Gary Cooper, Cesar Romero, Denis Darcel (starring)
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Beverly Hills, CA: United Artists, 1954. Draft script for the 1954 Western film.
After the American Civil War, a pair of mercenaries travel with a wealthy countess to the harbor at Vera Cruz, promising to protect a large shipment of gold she has been tasked with bringing to Emperor Maximilian. A Spaghetti Western antecedent, and one of the first Hollywood films to be shot entirely on location in Mexico.
Shot entirely on location in Morelos, Texcoco, and Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Blue titled wrappers. Title page present, undated. 106 leaves, with last page of text numbered 104. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, with a dampstain on the front wrapper fore-edge, bound with two gold brads. Housed in a custom brown quarter-leather clamshell box.
Pitts 4727.
After the American Civil War, a pair of mercenaries travel with a wealthy countess to the harbor at Vera Cruz, promising to protect a large shipment of gold she has been tasked with bringing to Emperor Maximilian. A Spaghetti Western antecedent, and one of the first Hollywood films to be shot entirely on location in Mexico.
Shot entirely on location in Morelos, Texcoco, and Distrito Federal, Mexico.
Blue titled wrappers. Title page present, undated. 106 leaves, with last page of text numbered 104. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, with a dampstain on the front wrapper fore-edge, bound with two gold brads. Housed in a custom brown quarter-leather clamshell box.
Pitts 4727.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Seller
- Royal Books, Inc.
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 156779
- Title
- Vera Cruz (Original screenplay for the 1954 Western film)
- Author
- Robert Aldrich (director); Roland Kibbee, James R. Webb (screenwriters); Burt Lancaster, Gary Cooper, Cesar Romero, Denis Darcel (starring)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- United Artists
- Place of Publication
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Date Published
- 1954
- Keywords
- Film Scripts | Western | 1950s Cinema | Directors | Civil War
- Bookseller catalogs
- Film Scripts; Civil War; Western; Directors; 1950s Cinema;
Terms of Sale
Royal Books, Inc.
If you have questions about a book, feel free to call us anytime at 410-366-7329. Mailing address: Royal Books / 32 West 25th Street / Baltimore, MD / 21218. We accept VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER, check or money order, and PayPal (ID is mail@royalbooks.com).
All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All books are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage. Libraries, institutions, and accredited dealers can be sent books with invoice.About the Seller
Royal Books, Inc.
Biblio member since 2007
Baltimore, Maryland
About Royal Books, Inc.
We are members of ABAA and ILAB, and specialize in First Editions of Modern Literature, Crime Fiction, Science Fiction, Music, Photography, Art, and Cinema. You may search our entire stock, get directions, or view our newest arrivals by catalog or category by going to our easy-to-use catalog homepage:
www.royalbooks.com
We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
www.royalbooks.com
We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Leaves
- Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
This Book’s Categories
Collecting Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards
Exchanging Valentines can be an awkward process, especially when you consider “Vinegar Valentines” and other snarky sentiments - whatever your tastes, enjoy the sweet and sour cards alike in this gallery!
Bob Dylan - 2016 Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
From the first screech of his electric guitar upsetting musicians at a folk festival to his writing and paintings, Bob Dylan has risen to become a seminal force in American popular culture. In 2016, he was recognized by the Nobel Committee. Learn more about his creations...
