Silver print; 11 x 14”; inscribed, legibly, but in dark ink on a dark background, “To Jimmy/ Weegee.” With the photographer’s address stamp, “Arthur (Weegee) Fellig” on the verso. A two page typed letter is included (November 31 [sic] 1950), signed, corrected and with a long postscript in the photographer’s hand. Weegee writes Los Angeles Herald-Examiner columnist Jimmy Starr regarding his promotional tour for his photographs and a 16 mm film, “...I photographed places that have never been photographed before...inside JAILS...BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE STRIP TEASERS...I will devote my time to my new book ‘ONLY HUMAN’ which will be published next summer...It will only make my former book ‘The Naked City’...look like a fairy story for little kiddies.” He notes that he is enclosing the above photo and two others. Aside from a minor surface crease in the print, excellent condition.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 19328P
Title: Original Photograph of Louella Parsons [At the Opera]
Author: WEEGEE
Book Condition: Used - Silver print; 11 x 14”; inscribed, legibly, but in dark ink on a dark background, “To Jimmy/ Weegee.” With the photographe
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About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.

With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.

Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment

In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.

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Inscribed: When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
Verso: The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...