Musicals Memorabilia
THE SOUND OF MUSIC: RARE piece of memorabilia: Film Album with Promo Materials
- Item Number
- 204
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 600 USD to jad3da385
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
Own a particularly rare piece of musicals on film history: the original press packet for the release of the movie, THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
This unique package includes, not only FIRST EDITION OF THE RECORDING of the soundtrack to one of the most iconic films of our time, it also contains:
* a SIGNED letter from the composer, Richard Rodgers
* a SIGNED letter from vice president and general manager of RCA Victor, George R. Marek
* An official, colorful "Storybook" packaged with the album
* Four (4) original Press photos of the cast
* Five (5) original press notes: "Julie Andrews"; "Production & Filming Notes"; "Richard Rodgers"; "The Original Soundtrack Recording"; and "What RCA Victor is Doing," which describes the advertising campaign for the soundtrack and movie.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is one of the most iconic films of our time, winning five Academy Awards. Now this rare piece of movie memorabilia that once belonged to Broadway's first Mother Abbess, Patricia Neway, can be one of your favorite things!
Item Special Note
The original letters and press photos are in excellent condition. The album and storybook have never been opened and are still encased in their original plastic wrap.
Item available for inspection Monday through Friday, 11am - 5pm in our offices in Midtown Manhattan with advance notice.
PROVENANCE: This item was apart of the collection of memorabilia accumulated by Tony Award-winner and Opera Star Patricia Neway during her storied career. Upon her death, the collection was bequeathed to her nephew, Jeff Twine, who then donated a portion to The National Music Theater Network (dba The New York Musical Theatre Festival) in June 2014.
**Bidders need not be at the Gala to win this item. If shipping is required, winner pays for an additional $12.00 for postage and handling within the contiguous 48 states of the United States. For shipping costs elsewhere, please contact us.
Donated By:
Jeffrey and Scottie Twine on behalf of Patricia Neway
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