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Item Specifics
• Year Printed: 1925
• Publisher: Hollywood High School Student Body
• Language: English
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Vintage Yearbooks, Signatures1925 Hollywood High School Yearbook - "The Poinsettia" (Volume 20)
Up for sale is a fascinating piece of Southern California history: an original 1925 edition of The Poinsettia, the official student yearbook for the historic Hollywood High School in Hollywood, California.
Established in 1903, Hollywood High is world-famous for its deep ties to the entertainment industry and its roster of legendary Golden Age celebrity alumni. This volume captures the school, its students, and the local culture right at the dawn of the classic Hollywood film era.
Features & Content:
• Volume: 20
• Cover Art: Beautifully illustrated classical Greek/Roman chariot motif. Credits Wilmarie Poitevin for the "1st Prize Story" on the front cover.
• Dedication: Features a formal dedication page honoring Miss Mary Ann Tucker for her vital role in the school's success.
• Memoriam Page: Includes a memorial tribute dedicated to faculty member Miss Jean Newcomer, students Morton Davis and Washburn Mills, and several notable alumni.
• Signatures/Autographs: The book contains multiple pages filled with authentic, period-correct student signatures and classmate messages from 1925. Noteworthy distinct signatures include Zdzislaw Scofil Millette, Charles Edward Palmer, and a center-page signature reading Frank Borzage (a fascinating historical curiosity given the famous director of the same name).
Condition Details:
This antique book is over 100 years old and shows expected signs of age and wear. Please review the photos carefully:
• Cover/Spine: Visible shelf wear, rubbing, and fraying along the outer fabric edges and corners. There is structural weakness/slight separation developing along the outer left spine border/hinge.
• Interior Pages: The pages have aged gracefully with a natural light patina. Text and illustrations remain sharp and highly legible.
• Markings: Contains numerous handwritten student signatures and inscriptions in vintage ink/pencil on the title and autograph pages, adding immense historical charm.
This is a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage yearbooks, Los Angeles historians, or movie-industry memorabilia enthusiasts.
