Nigel tranter 19092000 was a scottish historian and author. Signed books turn books you like into keepsakes to pass down to generations to come. William nigel ernle bruce 4 february 1895 8 october 1953 was a british character actor on stage and screen. Basil rathbone nigel bruce autograph sherlock holmes sep. Much of this collection is on loan to the archive from the collection of william taylor. Watson, holmes purists have long objected that the watson of the books was intelligent and capable although. A blog dedicated to all varieties of sherlock holmes, completely free of my holmes is better than your holmes. Signed photo of basil rathbone and nigel bruce as the characters of. An autograph album page signed by bruce, who played dr. While the carle is temporarily closed, we are able to place orders from our book distributor to ship direct to your home. Accompanied by a silver gelatin photograph of rathbone with nigel bruce inscribed, to nellie with love xmas 1939. Do you want to compare the autograph in your signed book with other copies of the authors signature.
The majority are photographs, race programs and books, but there are some more unusual items such as shirts, shoes, models and helmets. All of our first edition books are hand signed by the author without inscription unless otherwise noted. I have a sherlock holmes soundtrack album dressed to kill narrated by basil rathbone and nigel bruce for sale. Though for most viewers nigel bruce formed their vision of dr. Watson, appeared together as the inimitable detectives in 14 films during the 1930s 40s beginning with the hound of the baskervilles. I also have a sherlock holmes soundtrack album the voice of terror narrated by basil rathbone and nigel bruce for sale. Inscribed books are truly unique, as the inscriptionwhether addressed to you or to a previous owner of the autographed bookis very likely a oneofakind statement handwritten by the author.
This way our regular bidders have an opportunity to pick up some really neat items without being disappointed by reserve prices. Nigel tranter has 5 books on goodreads with 14674 ratings. Sherlock holmes in washington by roy william neill basil. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store. Nigel bruce 18951953, autograph signature, was a british character actor on stage and screen. Whether one of hundreds or one of a kind, a signed book is a wonderful addition to any book collection. Though signed to an mgm contract in 1941, rathbone was. Scroll down to the authors name and click to see one or more scans of his or her autograph. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
Hundreds of authors visit powells stores every year, reading from their works, taking questions, and signing their books. Watson, as portrayed by nigel bruce, is incapable of following holmes lines of. Nigel bruce autographed inscribed photograph 1945 ebay. The school book order form is for you to aggregate your students orders, and reflects the discounted price, allowing you to earn a few dollars on each book sold. See more ideas about autograph book disney, autograph books and disney. Now you can order signed copies from virtually every author that comes to visit.
Bruce king old style original painting framed art acrylic hand signed art obo. Edgar kennedy autograph 1945 with cosigners historyforsale. Watson, holmes purists have long objected that the watson of the books was intelligent and capable although not an outstanding detective, and that bruces portrayal made watson. Signed cards by basil rathbone and nigel bruce, the silver screens sherlock holmes and dr. Book supply in their warehouse varies from our store so if youre interested, email us the titles and quantities youd like and well check on the availability before you place your order. Robert the bruce series by nigel tranter goodreads. Watson in a series of sherlock holmes films starring basil rathbone as holmes. We do not stock too many signed books, simply because they take up too much room. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Shop nigel bruce book page signed with cosigners and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. Click or press enter to view the items in your shopping bag or press tab to interact with the shopping bag tooltip you have items in your shopping bag. Bruce 18951953 was a british character actor best known for his portrayal of dr.
Nigel bruce was born in mexico, where his father, sir william w. Nigel bruce biography, movie highlights and photos. Published over 30 years ago by the military gallery, this historic limited edition album contains a remarkable collection of profiles of legendary luftwaffe aces of wwii, some of the greatest names in the history of combat aviation. Basil rathbone the hound of the baskervilles photo signed. A delightful and uncommonly sized image of the british actor in his identifiable role. Browse the books on this page, or view our upcoming author events and preorder a signed copy of your favorite authors book. Watson in a series of films and in the radio series the new adventures of sherlock holmes starring basil. Please remember that most of these books will be pre owned, altho. Small pieces of paper and cards have lesser value than important documents, rare photos, and garments. Please note the photograph is faded and there is staining and creases on the surface but the autograph is not affected.
Watson opposite basil rathbone in numerous movies, in black ink, dated december, 1934. Nigel tranters most popular book is the bruce trilogy. His education was interrupted by service in world war i, during which he suffered a leg injury and was confined to a wheelchair for the duration. Shop collectible signed books an autographed book from your favorite author can turn an item of personal value into a cherished keepsake of financial worth.
Autographed books the eric carle museum of picture book art. But we always try to have signed books by buzz aldrin, jim lovell etc in stock plus a varied selection of others which come along from time to time. Books collectors are hunters of rare prey, and original signed limited edition books are always in their sights. A nigel bruce signed sepia photograph, 1937 movietv. Basil rathbone nigel bruce autograph sherlock holmes sep 21. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Weve gotten ahold of a limited supply of signed editions from some of todays most celebrated authors just for you. His father had worked as an electrician and bridgebuilding ironworker in detroit. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I offer a 20% discount and free shipping on all books to allow your pta or library to treat the book sale as a fundraiser. Nigel bruce book page signed with cosigners at amazons. Adventures of sherlock holmes plus signed nigel bruce photo. The stories are the manor house case, the great gondolfo, murder by moonlight, the gunpowder plot. Old painting rockport like seascape waves rocks signed bruce clary 1965 rare sea.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I just received the nigel bruce signature and am very happy with. Nigel bruce actor nigel bruce wrote this letter from beverly hills, california in 1938. Rathbone bruce autograph signature sherlock holmes jun. It is the bestknown cinematic adaptation of the book, and is often regarded as. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. He was born in glasgow and attended george heriots school in edinburgh. Watson in a series of films and in the radio series the new adventures of sherlock holmes starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author. Wow them with a book signed by the author, sure to hold a lasting place in their home library. If you dont already have it, mark irwin published a book entitled the pipes of basil rathbones sherlock holmes.
Signed limited editions are printed in restricted quantities by the publisher, and then passed through the authors hands for a personal touch with the addition of a signature or inscription. Radio spirits blog archive happy birthday, nigel bruce. Find great deals on ebay for basil rathbone and basil rathbone photo. Though a british subject through and through, actor nigel bruce was born in mexico while his parents were on vacation there. All of our first edition books are hand signed by the. Macgregors gathering by nigel tranter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The set consists of books about different countries and, for each country, slides. He was best known for his portrayal of doctor watson in a series of films and in the radio series the new adventures of sherlock holmes starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes. Basil rathbone and nigel bruce star in the 1943 mystery sherlock holmes in washington, released on dvd from mpi. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Autographs supported by william taylor autoarchives. The makers of this box set are murray and hill records one park lane new york 10016. Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of a watsonesque bruce smoking a pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, to marg with affectionate g. Its a great little book, loaded with pictures, that chronicles the pipes used in the movies.
How we got started historymakers autographs for sale. Up for bid this week is an assortment of high quality goodies. Description a nigel bruce signed sepia photograph, 1937. Authors put a lot of time and effort into their books, theres a lot of personal stuff in there, says 28yearold milly james, among the 50 or so autograph people who have just queued for zadie. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The autoarchives library as collected a significant number of items autographed by significant personalities.
Everything goes and no reserve like all of our auctions in the past. Nigel bruce, ann todd and celia lipton program for a production. The film stars basil rathbone as sherlock holmes, nigel bruce as dr. Nigel bruce biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. The student book order form lists the full prices of the books. It accompanied several photos not included and a list of his movies that he sent to an autograph hunter. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm.
Watson in the 19391946 sherlock holmes film series, alongside. Vintage 8x10 stiff matte finish photo features actor nigel bruce smoking a pipe in a very watsonlike pose. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. I then started contacting autograph dealers all over the country and began to learn more and more about autograph collecting. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. But wed also be doing william nigel ernle brucewillie to his close friends. Watson, signed and inscribed in black ink, to leopold kielin, with my sincere good wishes, from nigel bruce, 1944. William nigel ernle bruce 4 february 1895 8 october 1953 was a british character actor on. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. In excellent condition with mild to moderate tanning and small holes punched along the right edge. In the next year i acquired many more autograph reference books and became more confident in my own abilities to decide if something was real or not. A 1930s autograph book owned by basil rathbones maid bonhams. I then decided to prove to myself that the signature was genuine and went to my local library and checked out all the books on autograph collecting, went home, and eventually read all of them.
Nigel went onto become an accountant, working for his uncles company, the scottish national insurance company. Neville brand was born in griswold, iowa, one of seven children of leo thomas brand june 24, 1892 april 18, 1985 and the former helen louise davis august 4, 1900 october 23, 1991. An original print with a matte finish, depicting a headshot of the actor with a pipe in his mouth, signed in blue fountain pen ink in the upper left corner with my very best wishes from nigel bruce 1937. Kennedy cards, macdonald carey and nigel bruce autographs and more item details an assortment of political and celebrity trading cards, an autographed macdonald carey fan letter, an autographed nigel bruce lithograph caricature and other ephemera. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Rathbone, the saturnine and cerebral british actor, and bruce, best known as the slightly foggy sidekick dr. The steps to the empty throne the path of the hero king the price of the kings peace by nigel tranter 4.
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