from Vancouver Bookseller

This is the Expo '86 Commemorative Poster commissioned by the organizers of the world's fair, and by the City of Vancouver for its 100th Anniversary. The theme of Expo was Man in Motion. It was designed and executed by Canadian artist Steve Woodhouse. As you can tell, I had a bit of time getting decent pictures. Photo 4… Read more

This is the souvenir brochure and libretto from the original London production (August 1972) of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran at the Palace Theatre and starred Steve Alder, Colm Wilkinson and Anna MacLeod. 8 1/2" x 11 1/4". 28 pages plus covers and including a fold-out centre spread. The back cover has a couple of scuff marks. The front cover… Read more

This is a large-format copy of Charles Dickens' classic Nicholas Nickleby, first published in 1839. In 1980, The Royal Shakespeare Company staged a production of this book, the production was staged in London, Yorkshire and Portsmouth, and it was filmed for the BBC. In 1982, Toronto's Stoddart Publishing gathered the cast lists and still photos… Read more

This is a first edition of Every Living Thing, by the Scottish veterinarian James Herriot (1916-1995). Herriot famously chronicled his life as a veterinary surgeon in the Yorkshire Dales and his books became the movie and two tv series All Creatures Great and Small. There were eight books in the series; this is the last, published in… Read more

This is the official program of the 1976 Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon Scotland. The event was founded in 1871 and still takes place every August. This is much more than a program--it's a detailed 98-page book listing every event, and every participant in every event. The binding is still nice and tight. No one ever actually read… Read more

This is three vintage pieces of religious music. 1. Heis a song about God, written in 1954 by Jack Richards, with lyrics by Richard Mullan. in 1954. The first recording to be released was by Al Hibbler, whose version reached No. 4 on Billboard's chart of Best Sellers in Stores, No. 7 on Billboard's Top 100, No. 7 on Billboard's chart of… Read more

This is the second edition issue (1973) of Nights in White Satin, the massive hit by The Moody Blues, which was originally released in 1967. Near-perfect condition. The original owner wrote her name on the back and there are little bits of creasing. I have lots of music listed here. If you'd like to create your own bundle, please contact… Read more

This is two first editions of Simon & Garfunkle hits: The Sound of Silence (1964) and Homeward Bound (1965).Both printed in the UK. The cover of the former has been doodled on.Both are otherwise in near-perfect condition, with only tiny bits of wear. In a separate post, I have the first edition of The Paul Simon Songbook. If you want it as well,… Read more

1. KISS WALTZ, from Dancing Sweeties Dancing Sweeties (1930) is an American Pre-Code romantic comedy film with music directed by Ray Enright, released by Warner Bros., and starring Grant Withers and Sue Carol. The film is based on the story Three Flights Up by Harry Fried. Kiss Waltz is the only song released from the film. 3 pages of music… Read more

1. ME and MY SHADOW, 1927 Written by Al Jolson, Billy Rose and Dave Dreyer 3 Pages of Music Plus covers. Covers are Russian Lullaby and Swanee River Trail This music set is quite frail but it is perfect for framing. Note: The model for this illustration was Nicky Arnstein, who was married to Fanny Brice and was portrayed by Omar Sharif in Funny Girl. 2.… Read more

1. PAGAN LOVE SONG From The Pagan, MGM 1929 Director W.S. Van Dyke Starring Ramon Novarro, whose portrait is on the cover. Ramon Novarro (1899-1968),who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was a Mexican film, stage and television actor who began his career in silent films in 1917 and eventually became a leading man, sex symbol and one… Read more

1. Hurt Hurt is a song written in 1930 by Al Piantadosi and Harold Solomon. I can't find any recording records of it; it's more notable for its fabulous cover art. The music here is 3 pages plus covers. All pages are in superb condition. 2. Truly I Love You This song was written in 1930 by Walter Hirsch and Frank Magine. It was recorded… Read more

1. VARSITY DRAG, 1927 This is probably one of the most famous songs to come from a Broadway production. It was from the musical comedy Good News!, which was made into films in 1930 and 1947, and was revived on Broadway in 1974. It was written by Lew Brown, Buddy De Sylva and Ray Henderson. It is 4 pages of music plus covers… Read more

This is a first edition of the Crosby Still & Nash hits up to 1970, and the full music from the Crosby Still Nash & Young hit album Deja Vu (1970). The only song missing is Woodstock (which belongs to Joni Mitchell). There are two tables of contents--the Deja Vu contents, and the full list (see scans). Total is 19… Read more

This is the original UK sheet music to the Eagles hit One of These Nights, dated 1975. 4 sheets of music, plus covers. The original owner wrote her name on the back and there's a tiny bit of creasing on the cover.But the music was not used and is in perfect condition. Note: I have lots of vintage sheet music listed… Read more

This is the original UK sheet music to the massive Ray Stevens hit Misty, dated 1975. It was written by Johnny Burke and Errol Garner. 5 sheets of music, plus cover.The original owner wrote her name on the back and the retailer wrote the price on the cover. But the music was not used and is in perfect condition. Note: I have… Read more

This is the original UK sheet music to the Cat Stevens hit Morning Has Broken, dated 1971. 5 sheets of music, plus cover. The original owner wrote her name on the back and there is a little bit of wear at the edges.The music is perfect. Note: I have lots of vintage sheet music listed here, some … Read more

This is the original Paul Simon Song Book, published in 1965. Songs are: He Was My Brother, Kathy's Song, The Side of the Hill, A Simple Desultory Philippic, Flowers Never Bend With the Rainfall, Patterns, I Am a Rock, Leaves That Are Green, A Church is Burning, April Come She Will, The Sound of Silence, Bleecker… Read more

This is the original sheet music to the 1976 Barbra Streisand hit, Evergreen, which was also the theme song to her film A Star is Born. She wrote the song with Paul Williams; it won the Academy Award that year. 6 sheets of music, plus covers. It has not been used and the music sheets are pristine.There is a coffee cup mark on… Read more

This is the original sheet music to the 1976 Chicago hit, If You Leave Me Now. This is the UK edition. 3 sheets of music, plus front cover. It has not been used; there are tiny bits of creasing, which will press out. It's in mint condition. Note: I have lots of vintage sheet music listed here, some singly, … Read more