In Search of Greatness: Reflections of Yousuf Karsh (with signed Christmas card)
by Karsh, Yousuf
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Laid in is a rare 1956-1957 Christmas card from Karsh and his wife to Graber, also signed in black ink by Karsh underneath a portrait of Helen Keller's hands; ballpoint pen inscription likely by his wife. Additionally laid in are newspaper clippings with a note from Karsh's secretary to Graber dated 1960, a handwritten note from Karsh's wife Estrellita to Graber dated April 27, 1963, and a blank greeting card reproducing Karsh's iconic portrait of Winston Churchill. Near Fine in Good dustjacket, chipped and worn.
An intimate association copy with interesting laid in ephemera.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140943001
- Title
- In Search of Greatness: Reflections of Yousuf Karsh (with signed Christmas card)
- Author
- Karsh, Yousuf
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Toronto
- Place of Publication
- University of Toronto Press
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Christmas Card, signed, Canada, portrait photography, photographer, Winston Churchill, Helen Keller
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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- Fine
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