Search Results: Press Photographs from Royal Books, Inc.

Paris: William Morris Agency, 1950. ry Good Plus overall, with faint foxing and slight curling.

Milan, Italy: Carlo Cisventi, 1955. Vintage borderless black-and-white press photograph of Italian actress Antonella Lualdi as she walks her donkey down the street. A curious man, perhaps a friend of Lualdi's, or her then-husband Franco Interlenghi, has decided to stop for a riding lesson. The photograph, taken by Carlo Cisventi (with his rubber stamps on the verso), was produced circa 1955, as indicated by the film poster seen in the background of the image. The poster is for the film "Una sera di maggio," an Italian film released in 1955. Lualdi's notable film credits include Alberto Lattuada's "The Overcoat" (1952), Carmine Gallone's "Casta diva" (1954), Carlo Lizzani's "Chronicle of Poor Lovers" (1954, with Marcello Mastroianni), Claude Autant-Lara's "Rouge et noir" (1954), Giorgio Bianchi's "Non c'e amore piu grande" (1955, her first film with Franco Interlenghi), Mauro Bolognini's "Wild Love" (1955, also with Interlenghi), and Claude Chabrol's "Leda" (1959). 7 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus,… Read More

N.p.: N.p., 1960. Archive of six vintage photographs of opera singer Anna Moffo, all taken circa late 1950s and early 1960s. American-born opera singer Anna Moffo was one the leading coloratura sopranos of her generation, debuting on the Italian stage in 1955 and achieving lasting fame there after appearing on Italian television as Cio-Cio San in a 1956 production of "Madame Butterfy." She returned to the United States the following year, and made her debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1959. She would perform there for the next 17 seasons, while often returning to Italy, where she hosted an eponymous television show, and starred in film versions of "La traviata" (1968) and "Lucia di Lammermoor" (1971), as well as dramatic roles in films and television. Photographs range in size from 5 x 7 to 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Miami: Miami Herald / Broward Weekender, 1993. Archive of 31 black-and-white press photographs documenting the response to the AIDS crisis in Broward County, Florida, 1985-1993. All the photographs have captions, typed, attached, or annotated on the versos and or rectos, identifying many as from the Broward Weekender and the Miami Herald, 23 with date stamps, three with "Return to Broward" stamps, and one with two "Not Used" stamps on the versos. A diverse and somber archive documenting various aspects of the early impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis as experienced by residents of Broward County, Florida, which includes patients, family and survivors, caregivers and healthcare workers, group homes and hospice care, and local and national activism, which as a whole, presents a rather thorough portrait of the healthcare crisis of the time. Among the photographs in the archive are multiple images documenting early AIDS awareness and activism, including bicyclist Mark Landsfeld, astride his bike in 1985,… Read More

N.p.: N.p., 1930. Archive of eight vintage photographs documenting the harvesting, processing, packaging, and shipping of Sunkist Growers, Orland, California oranges, circa 1930s. Mimeo snipes on the versos of each, seven with a PIX Incorporated and Westport library stamps on the versos, and one with an American Photo Service stamp on the verso. One of the largest marketing cooperatives in the US, Sunkist Growers was formed in 1893, a time when citrus acreage had increased in California by more then ten fold, and today is one of California's largest land owners and the largest fresh produce shipper in the US, representing more than 6,000 members. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine overall.

N.p.: N.p., 1966. Archive of five vintage oversize press photographs by Michael Montfort of actor Klaus Kinski, his second wife, actor Brigitte Tocki, and their then five year old daughter, actor Nastassja Kinksi. From the photographer's estate. The photographs show Kinski with his family, the images generally painting a picture of Kinski as a loving husband and doting father, and an altogether happy family, images in stark contrast to both Kinski's already well deserved reputation for violent and erratic behavior and the truth of his family's domestic life. An early example of the self aware myth making Kinski would engage in for much of hsi career, though running counter to the public image he would embrace and embellish later in life. Born in Freiburg, Germany, Michael Montfort began his career working as a photojournalist for German magazines such as "Stern," "Quick," and "Bild am Sonntag." He covered Queen Elizabeth's 1965 visit to Germany, the aftermath of the Six Day War in Israel and… Read More

N.p.: N.p., 1960. Collection of two vintage press photographs and two vintage reference photographs of actor Sam Jaffe from the 1961-1966 television series, which originally aired on ABC on October 2, 1961. Included in the set are one matte-finish photograph and three glossy. The series followed idealistic young doctor Ben Casey (Vince Edwards) throughout his work as a chief resident neurosurgeon at County General Hospital, mentored by Doctor David Zorba (Jaffe). 8 x 10 inches. Three Near Fine, one Very Good plus, lightly wavy and toned.

Minneapolis: Star Tribune, 1991. Vintage black-and-white press photograph of a child confronting Chuck Close's massive classic painting, "Frank," at a Childrens' Festival held at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (where the painting is held) in January 1991. Shot by Star Tribune (and Corbis contributor) Marlin Levison. 8 x 10 inches. Irregular margins as struck, with measurement annotations at the left margin. Fine.

West Orange, NJ: N.p., 1963. Vintage photograph, circa 1963, of actress Claudia Cardinale. The photograph was taken by celebrity photographer Irv Steinberg, with his rubber stamp and notation on the verso. The actress is pictured at an event presumably related to "The Leopard," the 1963 Luchino Visconti film that starred her alongside Burt Lancaster and Alain Delon. Irv Steinberg was a renowned celebrity photographer who took thousands of pictures of notable personalities from all fields of endeavor. Steinberg spent 30 years photographing celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Clark Gable, and several US presidents. He began working in the late 1940s, taking pictures at major events in New York City, and has been published in nearly every major magazine, including Time, Life, People, and Newsweek. Many Steinberg photographs were snapshots, like this one, featuring a keen sense of timing and place. 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Near Fine. Heritage Music… Read More

N.p.: N.p., 1990. Collection of 140 vintage silver gelatin and resin-coated press and reference photographs relating to computers and computer history. Every photograph with a dated Reference Library stamp on the verso, and many with mimeo snipes affixed to the versos. Dates span from the 1960s through the 1990s, although the balance date from the 1980s and 1990s. A varied and substantial collection, spanning computer use in homes, schools, businesses, and other aspects of American society. Included are images relating to calculators and palmtop computers, computer programs and applications, early "touchscreen" technology, CD-ROMs and disk drives, computer animation and screensavers, computer games and chess, printing devices, video teleconferencing, computer literacy classes, and computer-related merchandise. Collection also includes several photographs of computer and display manufacturing, and performance and endurance tests. All told, an impressive gathering of photographs relating to computer… Read More

N.p.: N.p., Various. Collection of nine vintage press photographs of actor Cliff Robertson, taken throughout his career. Two photographs with the sticker of a photography studio, one with a sticker from Connecticut newspaper "The Day" crediting photographer John Ligos, and one with the stamp of photographer David Gould. Robertson is best known for his Academy Award winning performance in the 1968 film "Charly," directed by Ralph Nelson. Variously sized. Very Good plus to Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1970. Collection of five vintage oversized double weight press photographs of actress Sydne Rome, circa 1970s. Three of the four photographs with the label of the Paul Kohner agency affixed over the stamp of Italian agency I.M. on the verso. One photograph with a label of William Morris agency and stamp crediting photographer (and at the time, her husband) Emlio Lari on the verso. American born actress Sydne Rome achieved success in Italian and French films, often typed the innocent or naive American abroad in films such as Roman Polanski's "What?" (1972). 9.25 x 11.75 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: Yamaha Corporation, 1982. Collection of seventeen vintage photographs of Yamaha "Natural Sound" home audio equipment, circa 1981-1982. Seventeen promotional product photographs, issued by Yamaha Corporation, showcasing six receivers, five amplifiers, four tuners, a turntable, and a cassette tape deck, all with Yamaha's period design, featuring Yamaha's signature "Natural Sound," with silver and black brushed stainless steel, l.e.d. displays, and then state of the art circuit boards. All of the products found here were manufactured by Yamaha between 1980 and 1983, with 1981 and 1982 being the only years all seventeen products were being manufactured, likely their entire line of home audio equipment offered. Yamaha first used the marketing term "Natural Sound" to describe the realistic, well-balanced sound of their NS-20 speakers in 1967, and still use the term today. Full list of all models available upon request. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1948. Collection of six vintage photographs of actress Joan Blondell and her husband, theater and film producer, Mike Todd, circa 1948. Two of the photographs, of Blondell and Todd at their estate in Westchester County, New York, have photographer Leo Friedman's stamp on the versos. Blondell and Todd were married in 1947, Blondell's third and final marriage, and Todd's second, in a famously tempestuous and short-lived relationship. During the marriage Todd went through a well publicized bankruptcy, having lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to gambling, and was accused by Blondell of holding her by the ankles outside of a hotel window. The marriage ended in an acrimonious divorce in 1950. In 1957 Todd married Elizabeth Taylor, and died in a plane crash the following year, the only one of eight marriages of Taylor's that did not end in divorce. Four 8 x 10 inches, and one 5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine, three with light creasing overall, and one with pinholes in the margins.

N.p.: N.p., 1968. Vintage press photograph of directors Louis Malle and Roman Rolanski, and actress Monica Vitti strolling down the street during the 1968 Cannes Film Festival. With the stamp of photographer "Paul-Louis / Studio Starlet" in Nice, as well as manuscript annotations identifying the subjects and location and regarding layout on the verso. Malle, Polanski, and Vitti were all members of the jury for the festival. However, the festival was canceled after only nine days in solidarity with the May 1968 uprisings in France, and no prizes were awarded. Malle's segment from the 1968 anthology film "Spirits of the Dead," titled "William Wilson," was also to be screened out of competition at the festival. 5 x 7 inches. Light scratches around, but not obscuring, Monica Vitt's face, else Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1975. Original vintage press photograph of Maria Schneider and Bernardo Bertolucci at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. Schneider was at Cannes to promote Michelango Antonioni's Palme d'Or nominated film, "The Passenger," in which she starred opposite Jack Nicholson. Bertolucci, of course, had directed her to instant stardom three years earlier in "Last Tango in Paris." 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage publicity still of Maureen O'Sullivan and her husband, director John Farrow (and their dog) playing golf. Printed MGM snipe on the verso. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: N.p., 1948. Vintage photograph of actress Joan Blondell and her husband, theater and film producer, Mike Todd, circa 1948. Blondell and Todd were married in 1947, Blondell's third and final marriage, and Todd's second, in a famously tempestuous and short-lived relationship. During the marriage Todd went through a well publicized bankruptcy, having lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to gambling, and was accused by Blondell of holding her by the ankles outside of a hotel window. The marriage ended in an acrimonious divorce in 1950. In 1957 Todd married Elizabeth Taylor, and died in a plane crash the following year, the only one of eight marriages of Taylor's that did not end in divorce. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with light creasing to the top right corner.

N.p.: N.p., 1930. Vintage photograph showing rows of cots and resting or idle strikebreakers at the 147th St yards of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, 1930. With a mimeo snipe, press agency stamps, one dated "Jun 28 1930," and manuscript pencil annotations on the verso. The Interborough Rapid Transit Company of one of the original private companies contracted to operate the first New York City subway lines. Unsuccessful strikes by transit workers against the company took place throughout the early 1900s, but we can find no mention of any strike in 1930. In 1934, subway workers successfully organized the Transit Workers Union of America, and struck in 1935. The IRT was purchased by the city in June 1940, as part of an effort to consolidate public transportation under their management. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good, with chipping to the edges, not affecting the image, and light soil.

N.p.: N.p., 1970. Vintage photograph of director Luchino Visconti peering out of a large window while Romy Schneider laughs in the background. With the stamp of photographer Angelo Frontoni on the verso, as well as manuscript annotations and a date stamp of June 3, 1982, roughly a week after Schneider died unexpectedly from a heart attack. Visconti directed Schneider in two films, first in "Il lavoro," his segment for the 1962 anthology film "Boccaccio '70," then in 1972's biopic "Ludwig," where she returned to the role of Empress Elisabeth of Austria nearly twenty years after breaking through role in the "Sissi" trilogy of films. 9.25 x 7 inches. Near Fine.