Round table west (10 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Round Table West, Published 1980. Hardcover, 192 pp.; 29 cm; First edition; illustrated with black-and-white photographs and portraits throughout; endpapers printed with facsimile celebrity autographs in green.In Good condition, no dust jacket. Shiny gold paper-covered boards with green lettering on front panel and spine; a section of the green lettering on the front panel has been rubbed away, though the blind-stamped title remains legible beneath. Mild surface and edge wear. Binding tight. Light damp staining to the green endpapers, which has bled slightly along the edges onto the title page and the following few pages. Interior pages lightly toned with occasional age spotting, otherwise clean and unmarked.A pictorial history of the Ambassador Hotel and its legendary Cocoanut Grove nightclub, written by the hotel's longtime public relations director. Opened in 1921 on Wilshire Boulevard, the Ambassador was Hollywood's pre-eminent social destination for more than four decades, hosting nine Academy Awards ceremonies and the inaugural Golden Globe Awards, welcoming movie stars, heads of state, and royalty, and serving as the site of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in June 1968. Burk's account draws on her years of insider access and personal acquaintance with the celebrities and luminaries who passed through the hotel's doors. Richly illustrated with photographs; the distinctive green endpapers are printed with facsimile autographs of notable Ambassador guests. Introduction by Adela Rogers St. Johns.…

Gold Foil Over Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. This is the history of the famous Ambassador Hotel and the adjacent "Cocoanut Grove" until 1980. The hotel opened in 1921 and has been a significant part of the history of Los Angeles (including the assassination of Robert Kennedy). In happier times, the hotel has been host to movie stars, sports legends, world leaders, and other famous people, many of whom are discussed in the book. Included are numerous photographs and an index of photographs. The endpapers are full of fascimile signatures from many Hollywood greats. This copy is clean and solid. …

Gold Cloth. Etat : Near Fine. First Edition (stated). First Printing. Fine: A Bright Clean Copy, Inscribed By The Author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. First edition. Near Fine. Inscribed by author on title page: "[ ] Ray: With warm memories from Sis Pax [ ] Margaret Tante Burk 1993". The history of the famous Ambassador Hotel and the adjacent "Cocoanut Grove." The hotel opened in 1921 and has been a significant part of the history of Los Angeles (including the assassination of Robert Kennedy). In happier times, the hotel has been host to movie stars, sports legends, world leaders, and other famous people. Filled with amusing and interesting behind the scenes stories. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs. Index. Facsimile signatures from many Hollywood greats on endpapers. Includes laid in color photograph of Roddy McDowell and flyer for the Round Table West monthly luncheon program for authors circa 1992). Gold glossy hard cover with green titling and decoration on front, green titling on spine. Covers show light wear and scuffing, mild bumps at corners. Interior is clean, crisp, tight & bright, other than author's inscription unmarked. 192 pp. Approx. 8.5" x 11". A very nice copy. Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all questions; glad to respond.…

4to, 192pp. Black & white illustrations. A good hardback copy with foxed edges. Some bumps to covers. Small newspaper article stapled to front endpaper with offsetting to title page. . Inscribed by author. Includes a lightly foxed napkin from the Ambassador Hotel.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. First Edition. (no dust jacket, possibly as issued) [nice clean book, virtually as-new but slightly bumped at the lower tips]. (B&W photographs, facsimiles) INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author on the title page. A heavily photo-illustrated, anecdotal history of the Ambassador Hotel and its Cocoanut Grove nightclub. Introduction by Adela Rogers St. Johns. ****NOTE that additional postage charges will be assessed for international shipping of this moderately heavy book; if this concerns you, please contact us for a shipping quote before placing your order.**** Signed by Author.…

1st edition pictorial boards As New quarto 192pp., b/w pls. & ills., Signed presentation copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 4to. Introduction by Adela Rogers St. Johns. Numerous b/w halftone illustrations. Index. Original gold foil leatherette stamped in green, endpapers with facsimile signatures of celebrities. Very good-fine. As issued, without dust jacket. 192 pages. Signed and inscribed on title page by Burk: "To Irv - a true starmaker, warm love, Margaret." Also signed and inscribed by Judge Wapner: "To Irv - Best wishes, Judge Wapner." Emphasis on the various film celebrities associated with the landmark Ambassador Hotel. Signed by Author(s).…

Hard. Etat : Very Good. Pages clean and bright, boards and binding tidy. Size: 4to.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. INSCRIBED by the author to noted Broadway & Hollywood scenic & costume designer Charles Berliner on title page. Fine in gold lame boards with green titles, without dust jacket as issued. (9 3/4" X 12") (192pp. ) Numerous illustrations.; 9 3/4" - 12" tall; 192 pages 0-937806-00-5.…