Description: Two original photographs relating to James Dean and his death, 1955 Author: James Dean (subject); Sanford Roth (photographer) Title: Two original photographs relating to James Dean and his death, 1955 Publication: N.p. N.p., Circa 1955 Description: Two vintage borderless satin finish photographs, one showing actor James Dean leaning on an ottoman in 1955, the other showing Dean's mangled Porsche 550 Spyder after the road accident that claimed his life months later, on September 30, 1955. Both photographs with the stamp of photographer Sanford Roth on the versos, along with annotations in manuscript ink and pencil relating to publication.Brooklyn-born photojournalist Sanford Roth was best known for his portrait photography, capturing now-iconic, intimate images of artists and actors throughout his decades-long career, including Marc Chagall, Joan Crawford, Albert Einstein, Henri Matisse, and Elizabeth Taylor, among many others. Roth met James Dean in 1955, on the set of the 1956 film "Giant," and the two remained close friends for several years, until Dean's untimely death in 1955.One photograph 9.75 x 7.75 inches, the other 6.25 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine, one with faint discoloration on the margin. Photographs archivally matted together in an 8-ply white mat measuring 16 x 20 inches. Seller ID: 163068 Subject: Actors, Hollywood, Icons, Persons of Interest, Photographs, True Crime Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2250 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Featured Person/Artist: James Dean (subject); Sanford Roth (photographer
Subject: Actors
Signed: No
Type: Photograph
