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11 oz. White Ceramic Mug, measuring 4.75" W x 3.75" H x 3.25" Diameter. More
11 oz. White Ceramic Mug, measuring 4.75" W x 3.75" H x 3.25" Diameter. More
5" x 7". Hard ultrahyde covers. 64 sheets of white, ruled paper. Features matching satin ribbon bookmark, elastic privacy closure, pen loop and thread-sewn book binding. Available in Purple, Red, Blue, and Orange. Please specify when ordering which color you would like. More
A framed, full-color photo of Al Gore; VG-; some sunning to photo; small stain at lower left corner; signed flat by Gore; dimensions in frame: height 11 in. x width 9 in.; dimensions out of frame: height 10 in. x width 8 in.; located at Dupont store. More
A collection of nine Debbie Reynolds’ Broadway items includes three signed booklets with bold signatures in black marker. The collection consists of two “Play Bill” magazines (both signed), one “Irene” souvenir album (signed), and five musical show programs, “Coco”, “Latin Quarter”, “Show Boat” and two “Guys and Dolls”. Overall all items are in very good condition with some age toning and slight wear to corners and spines. More
Description: A lot of five original vintage large format Italian movie posters, 1966-1975. One Italian film and four foreign films (U.S., U.K., France). These are original period theatrical release posters and are not reproductions. Included: Buona Parte Di Paolina ( A Good Part of Paolina). 1973. Directed by Nello Rossati; starring Antonia Santilli, Tony Askin, Rossanna Ballanti. Italy. Il Duro ( Clay Pigeon). 1971. Directed by Tom Stern; starring Telly Savalas, Robert Vaughn, John Marley. United States. Ispettore Brannigan, la morte segue la tua ombra ( Brannigan). 1975. Directed by Douglas Hickox; starring John Wayne, Richard Attenborough. United Kingdom. Un mucchio di bastardi ( The Losers; also known as Nam's Angels). 1970. Directed by John Starrett; starring William Smith, Bernie Hamilton, Adam Roarke. United States. Le Armi Segrete del Generale Fiascone ( Kiss Me General; also known as Martin Soldat). 1966. Directed by Michael Deville; starring Robert Hirsch, Véronique Vendell, Marlene Jobert. France. Dimensions: All are Italian 2 - Foglio (39" X 54.5"). Condition: All 5 posters good/very good to very fine. All folded. Minimal wear at the folds, some tissue tape mends, small edge tears, scattered pinholes. Un mucchio di bastardi shows the most damage, but still displays very well. More
Paris: c. 1819. A hand-colored botanical print of a raspberry plant; VG-; framed and matted; not examined out of frame; mild foxing to print; dimensions in frame: height 20 1/4 in. x width 17 in. x depth 3/4 in.; dimensions from sight: height 12 in. x 9 1/2 in.; located at Dupont store. More
A hand-drawn and hand-colored illustration accompanied by a hand-written poem in an early nineteeth-century hand. The poem, by actor and poet John Collins (d. 1808), describes the first visit of the “bumpkin” John Bull (a literary and satirical character commonly used as an embodiment of English character or Englishness) to a church. There, he witnesses several sights he finds bewildering, but he ultimately undone by a christening, which sends him running from the church, swearing never to return. The illustration captures Bull in the moment of turning to flee the scene of the christening in horror. Collins published this poem in his book, Scripscrapologia; Or, Collins's Doggerel Dish of All Sorts (Birmingham: by the author, 1804). The poem also appeared in newspapers in the United States: prose versions were printed in the Boston Weekly Magazine of Saturday Evening, February 9, 1805, and also in The Bureau, or Repository of Literature, Politics, and Intelligence by S.C. Carpenter on Saturday, June 27, 1812. The exact origin of this copy of the text is not entirely clear. None of the publications mentioned above, including the author’s own book, Scripscrapologia, print anything like the illustration that accompanies this version, or indeed any illustration at all. The text is also distinct from the versions mentioned above in a variety of ways, some of which are as subtle as change of stanza structure or slight alterations of word choice. It is also worth noting that the handwritten version includes various “corrections” to bring standard English spelling into line with the west country vernacular that Collins used in some versions of the text, but notably not in his book. Condition: Good to Very Good. Some breakage of the paper around the edges obscures a line of text at the very top of the page (written in a different hand, and not of a piece with the text below it) and partially obscures the last line of the poem, which is nevertheless still legible. A closed tear that extends up an old crease in the center of the page cuts through the last two stanzas of the poem, but does not significantly impact legibility. Dimensions 11.375 x 17.75 inches (manuscript); 17.125 x 21.125 inches (frame). More
Paris: c. 1819. A hand-colored botanical print of an apricot; VG; framed and matted; not examined out of frame; dimensions in frame: height 20 1/4 in. x width 17 in. x depth 3/4 in.; dimensions from sight: height 12 in. x 9 1/2 in.; located at Dupont store. More
1953. Description: A lot of three episodes from three different television shows: 1) The Stu Erwin Show, also known as Trouble with Father, no. 101, season 3, episode 23: “Love Thy Neighbor,” aired June 5, 1953. Starring Stu Erwin, June Collier, and Willie Best. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 30 minutes. ABC, produced by Roland Reed. Slight vinegar syndrome. 2) Mr. And Mrs. North, Season 2, episode 17: “Mask of Hate,” aired 18 May 1954. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 25m 25s. Federal Telefilms. Broadcast splices and slight vinegar syndrome. 3) The Mary Tyler Moore Show [episode uncertain]. Color (turned magenta); sound. 16mm; 30 minutes. Viacom. SV1448 7223 -7221. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
Chicago: 1973. The headline from the 24 January 1973 edition of the Chicago Sun-Times, which announced the beginning of the cease-fire which marked the beginning of negotiations to end the Vietnam War. Condition: Good to Very Good. Significantly age toned; a small open tear on the left edge and a small dark stain in the bottom left corner. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 17.5 in x h 20.5 in. More
Description: A large original 1961 movie poster advertising Atlantis: The Lost Continent, starring Anthony Hall, Joyce Taylor, and John Dall; directed by George Pal. Dimensions: w 41 x h 79 in Condition: Good. General age toning throughout the poster. Seven 1” to 7” closed tears at folds. Moderate wear to bottom edge. 1” chip to bottom right edge. The poster comes in two separate parts and is connected with tape at the back. More
Hal Roach Presents, Pathé Distribution., Blackhawk., Layton Film Co., 1922. Description: A lot of five films: 1) Take Next Car, released July 30, 1922. The conductor of a horse-drawn trolley attempts to stay in business in the face of determined competition. Starring James Parrott (as Paul Parrott). Black and white with a musical soundtrack. 16mm; approx. 10 minutes. Hal Roach Presents, Pathé Distribution. 2) Big Moments from Little Pictures, released March 30, 1924. A collection of Will Rogers shorts. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 20 minutes. Blackhawk/Hal Roach Studios. 3) Ship Ahoy, released February 15, 1919; a Bulls-Eye Comedy. Charlie (played by Billy West) gets involved with a gang of crooks when a sea captain attempts to kidnap his landlady's daughter. Directed by Charles Parrott; starring Billy West, Ethelyn Gibson, Stanton Heck, and Leo White. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 20 minutes. Blackhawk. 4) Beer is Here, released 1933. When Prohibition ends, Mike and Meyer re-open their brewery with a party. Starring Joe Weber, Lew Fields, Vera Marshe, and Billy Hughes. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 22 minutes. Standard Pictures Corp. 5) The Inventors, released January 24, 1926. Starring Gene “Fatty” Layman and Charles Dorety. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 20 minutes. Layton Film Co. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
MGM/WB, Paramount Short. 1941. Description: A lot of four comedy shorts starring Robert Benchley: 1) Nothing but Nerves, released January 2, 1942. Benchley copes with fraying nerves that leave him fearing his plumbers mean him no good. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 10 minutes. Robert Benchley 1941 Paramount Short. 2) Why Daddy, released May 20, 1944. Joe Doakes competes—not exactly successfully—with a child on a quiz show. A Robert Benchley Comedy, written by and starring Robert Benchley. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 4 minutes 30 seconds. MGM/WB. 3) Crime Control, released April 11, 1941. A police officer warns of the dangers and inconveniences everyday items can create. Starring Robert Benchley. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 10 minutes. Paramount/Cohen Media. 4) No News Is Good News, released December 18, 1943. Robert Benchley answers questions sent in by people. Written by and starring Robert Benchley. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 10 minutes. MGM/WB. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
1997. #45/50. A full color cartoon-style poster; hand-numbered 45/50 at lower left corner; dated 1997 and signed by Erro at center of lower edge; protected in a mylar sleeve; not examined out of sleeve; very good condition. FG consignment. Dimensions: height 16 1/2 inches x width 11 1/2 inches. Located at Dupont store. More
1964. #19/100. A black and white print; signed and dated 1964 by Evergood at lower right corner; numbered 19/100 at lower left corner; mild wear to lower corners; protected by a mylar sleeve; very good condition. FG consignment. Dimensions: width 22 1/2 inches x height 27 1/2 inches. Located at Dupont store. More
A framed portrait and cabinet card both depicting King George V of the United Kingdom. The name George and the date 1891 appear in the upper left corner of the cabinet card, which was printed at the Livernois photography studio in Quebec. Cabinet Card: The photograph is more age-toned than the board to which it is affixed. There is significant damage, including a number of small dents to the lower left corner of the image and a cluster of mold damage spots to the right of the king's head. Light foxing; some chipping to edges of card. Measures approx: 22" X 12.5" More
Farm Security Administration, U.S. Resettlement Administration, 1936. Description: A lot of two documentaries from the 1930s: 1) The River, released February 4, 1938. A short documentary highlighting the Mississippi River’s role in carrying away topsoil from farmland into the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Pare Lorentz. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 1000ft. Farm Security Administration (public domain). 2) The Plow that Broke the Plains, released 1936. A short documentary reflecting on the perfect storm of agricultural practices and environmental conditions leading to the Dust Bowl era. Directed by Pare Lorentz with music by Virgil Thomson. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 1000ft. U.S. Resettlement Administration. 605350. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
1910. SEPTEMBER 24 1910. The artist’s name appears inside the lower border of the image. Printed below the image lower left is “VOL XLVI NO 1” and lower right “SEPTEMBER 24 1910” with a “27” in the extreme right corner. The magazine’s title “Collier’s The National Weekly” largely obscured by Parrish’s bookish clown speaks to the magazine’s foothold in early 20th-century popular culture. From 1904 to 1910, Parrish was under exclusive contract to Collier's, which published his famed Arabian Nights paintings in 1906-07. Condition: fine. Matted and framed; the frame is moderately scuffed. Dimensions image dimensions: w 10.75 in x h 15 in. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro showing a design for a blue and green headdress with gold details. There are some construction notes in Montedoro’s hand at the upper right corner and a stamp at the lower right corner. Signed at the lower right corner. Gouache and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 11 x h 14 in Condition: Good to very good. Slightly age-toned and foxed, with a cluster of light brown stains across the lower half of the sheet (a few of which impact the painted portions). Very minor bumping to edges and corners. Verso: minor marking. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
Contemporary/ McGraw Hill, 1936. Description: A lot of three news reports focused on issues of race and poverty in America: 1) CBS Reports: Hunger in America, aired May 21, 1968. A CBS program highlighting the problems of hunger and malnutrition in several diverse American communities. The CBS team that wrote and reported the piece received a Peabody for their work. Color (turned magenta); sound. 16 mm; approx. 800 ft. Reel 2 only; no opening credits and at least one splice. 2) CBS Reports: Weapons of Gordon Parks, aired April 16, 1968. A CBS program narrated by Harry Reasoner about the life and work of photographer, author, composer, and filmmaker Gordon Parks. Parks’s photography particularly highlighted the harms of racism and poverty in American life. Color (turned magenta); sound. 16mm; approx. 25 minutes. Contemporary/ McGraw Hill. 109-40-7635. Reel 1 only. 3) March of Time: The Sharecroppers (Land of Cotton). Short film about sharecropping and cotton production in the American South, released in 1936. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 7 minutes. Getty. Vol. 2, No.8 63107. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
Mack Sennett Keystone, Columbia Pictures, Sennett-Pathé, 1913. Description: A lot of five comedy shorts, four of which are Mack Sennett films and three of which starr Harry Langdon: 1) Muddled in Mud, also known as A Muddy Romance, released November 20, 1913. Two rivals for Mabel's hand play a series of dirty tricks on each other. Finally, one of them gets Mabel alone and is about to marry her, but his rival comes up with a strange scheme to stop them. Soon the Keystone Kops arrive on the scene, and chaos quickly ensues. Directed by Mack Sennett; starring Mabel Normand, Ford Sterling, and Charles Inslee. Black and white; silent with musical optical track. 16mm; approx. 11 minutes. Mack Sennett Keystone. 2) To Heir Is Human, released January 14, 1944. Harry finds out he is the missing heir to an estate, and is summoned to an old, spooky mansion to collect his inheritance. Directed by Harold Godscoe; starring Una Merkel, Harry Langdon, and Christine McIntyre. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 20 minutes. Columbia Pictures. 3) The First 100 Years, released August 17, 1924. A man saves his lady love from Black Mike and the two experience wedded bliss, until their pretty new cook becomes a little too interested in the husband. Starring Harry Langdon, Alice Day, and Frank J. Coleman. Black and white with music/sound effects soundtrack. 16mm; approx. 7 minutes (likely incomplete; IMDb gives the total length as 14 minutes). Sennett-Pathé. 4) Lost and Found, originally titled Remember When?, released April 26, 1925. Little orphan Harry is separated from his childhood sweetheart. Years later, he finds she's a bearded lady in a circus. Starring Harry Langdon, Natalie Kingston, and Vernon Dent. Black and white with music/sound effects soundtrack. 16mm; approx. 12 minutes (may be incomplete; IMDb gives the total length as 20 minutes). Sennett-Pathé. 5) Happy Faces, released December 1940. With Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver, and Louise Fazenda. Black and white; sound. 16mm; approx. 20 minutes. Warner Brothers/Vitaphone/Max Sennett. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. A map of the Netherlands, showing thirteen provinces, created by the Dutch publishers R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. Condition: Good. Significant age toning, minor chips and closed tears to margins, and some water damage to margins. Dimensions w 22.5 in x h 27 in. More
R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. A regional map of the Netherlands showing Utrecht and Amsterdam created by the Dutch publishers R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. Condition: Good. Some age toning, minor chips and closed tears to margins (as well as slightly longer tears at the edge of the central crease), and minor water damage to margins. Dimensions w 26.5 in x h 22.25 in. More
A signed original print by Grace Rhoades Dean entitled “The Grist Mill.” Born in Ohio, Dean (1878-1968) spent most of her career in that state, though she and her husband, who was also an artist, studied in Munich between 1910 and 1914. Following their return to Ohio from Germany, Dean taught art classes and exhibited her work widely at regional galleries and competitions. Matted and framed. Condition: Very Good. Some age-toning, and some chipping to frame. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions 15.25 x 13.125 inches. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro showing a design for a green bustle gown. Unsigned. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on artist’s board. Dimensions: w 12.5 x h 12.25 in. Condition: Very good. Paper lightly age-toned with slight foxing and marking. Edges of board unevenly trimmed; minor bumping to edges and corners. Evidence of old adhesive on verso. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro showing a medieval-inspired costume composed of a purple dress, a short cloak, and a wimple. Unsigned, but with construction notes in the artist’s hand. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 11 x h 14 in. Condition: Good to very good. Age-toned and somewhat foxed, with minor bumping and creasing to edges and corners and minor marking. Verso shows yellowed adhesive from tape, as well as a few spots of minor surface damage from the removal of adhesive. Light marking and a small damp stain on verso. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro showing a woman in a black gown with a bustle. Signed and dated by the artist in pencil at the lower left corner, above which he has written the name of Hella Arensen. Gouache on paper. Dimensions: w 11 x h 14 in. Condition: Fair. Age-toned, with some bumping to edges and corners. Two closed tears, one (2 in) to left center edge, and one (1 in) to upper edge. A long dent runs across the skirt of the dress, and there is an open tear to the train of the skirt and a small dent beneath the train near the shoes. Verso significantly age-toned with some damp staining, yellowed tape, and minor damage due to adhesive removal. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a design for a glamorous pale green evening gown with silver spangles. The background of the image has been partially completed, so it appears that the figure is emerging from clouds of colored smoke. Two rough drawings in pencil on the verso. Signed by the artist on the recto in pencil at the lower right corner. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 11 x h 15 in. Condition: Good to very good. Lightly age-toned and slightly foxed, with some marking to verso and recto. Minimal bumping to edges and corners. Evidence of yellowed tape and two small patches of minor damage due to adhesive removal on verso. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original drawing by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a fashionable woman wearing a skirt and jacket over a yellow shirt and carrying a red clutch. Unsigned. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 11 x h 15 in. Condition: Very good. Slightly age-toned and foxed with light marking and minor bumping to edges and corners. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a design for a brightly colored ball gown. The figure also wears a crown-like headdress. Unsigned. Gouache and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 14 x h 11 in. Condition: Good to very good. Age-toned and slightly foxed, with minor marking and bumping to edges and corners. Verso: yellowed adhesive to edges and corners, as well as a few spots of minor surface damage from adhesive removal. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a woman’s costume with a voluminous two-tiered skirt. Matted. Unsigned. Gouache and pencil on paper. Dimensions: image: w 10.5 x h 13.5 in; mat: w 14 x h 17 in. Condition: Good to very good. Lightly age-toned, with significant pilling at the center left edge (not impacting image). Light marking. Verso: light marking, yellowed tape and minor surface damage due to adhesive removal. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro showing a design for an Egyptian-inspired costume. The phrase “Egyptian Ballet” has been written in the artist’s hand at the upper left corner and then erased. Unsigned. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Verso: several rough overlapping pencil sketches, some somewhat marked out. Dimensions: w 10 x h 14 in. Condition: Good to very good. Age-toned and slightly foxed with light marking, particularly at edges. Very minor bumping to edges and corners. Verso: yellowed tape, small patches of surface damage from adhesive removal, and light marking. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a design for a floor-length gown with stiff architectural pleats at the hips and flame details to the skirt and headdress. Signed by the artist at the lower right corner. Gouache on artist’s board. Dimensions: w 9 x h 14 in. Condition: Good to very good. Some loss of finish to the surface of the painting, particularly at the figure’s face and chest. Minor bumping to edges and corners, resulting in a chip damaging the final “o” of the signature. Yellowed adhesive and some surface damage from adhesive removal on verso. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting of a man’s costume in regency style by costume designer Marco Montedoro. Unsigned. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Dimensions: w 9.5 x h 13.5 in. Condition: Good to very good. Lightly age-toned and marked, with a dent and open tear near the right edge. Minimal bumping to edges and corners. Yellowed tape and minor damage from tape removal on verso. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
An original painting by costume designer Marco Montedoro depicting a design for a woman’s costume. The painting is labeled “The Nymphs” in the artist’s hand at the upper right corner, and below this are a few construction notes, also in the artist’s hand. Unsigned. Gouache, colored pencil, and pencil on paper. Verso: one rough sketch in pencil. Dimensions: w 11 x h 14 in. Condition: Good to very good. Foxing and light marking visible, along with minor bumping to edges and corners. Light vertical crease to right of figure on lower half of sheet. Verso: visibly age-tones with light foxing, yellowed tape, and small patches of surface damage from adhesive removal. THIS ITEM IS AT OUR DUPONT STORE. More
Limited edition color lithograph by Raphael Soyer. Signature and date in pencil in lower right corner. Edition number 2/150, also in pencil, in the lower left corner. Black and white with muted colors on face, hands, and sweater. Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) was born in Russia and arrived in the United States at the age of 10. He studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. His work is in the permanent collections of numerous art museums, including the Whitney and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Condition: Excellent with no apparent issues. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions: 32 x 27 inches. Hanging in Rockville. More
An inscribed, full-color photograph of George W. Bush shaking hands with tailor Georges de Paris; VG-; emulsion cracked, visible under raking light; inscribed by Bush, "To George, best always, [Bush's signature]"; dimensions out of frame: height 10 11/16 in. x width 8 in.; dimensions with frame: height 11 in. x width 9 in.; located Dupont store. More
An inscribed, full-color photograph of George W. Bush shaking hands with tailor Georges de Paris; G+; multiple scraped patches at boarders of photo; one scratch at left side of image; inscribed by Bush, "To George, best always, [Bush's signature]"; dimensions out of frame: height 10 11/16 in. x width 8 in.; dimensions with frame: height 11 in. x width 9 in.; located Dupont store. More
A framed, full-color photo of Hillary Clinton with tailor Georges de Paris; VG-; mild sunning to photo; signed flat by Clinton at bottom edge; dimensions in frame: height 11 in. x width 9 in.; dimensions out of frame: height 10 in. x width 8 in.; located Dupont store. More
A framed, full-color photograph of George W. Bush with tailor Georges de Paris; VG; inscribed to de Paris, "To my favorite tailor, George. Best wishes [Bush's signature]"; dimensions in frame: height 11 1/2 in. x width 8 in.; dimensions out of frame: height 11 in. x width 8 1/2 in.; located at Dupont store. More
A framed, full-color photograph of George W. Bush with tailor Georges de Paris; G+; multiple scraped patches at borders of photo; image undamaged; inscribed to de Paris, "To my favorite tailor, George. Best wishes [Bush's signature]"; dimensions in frame: height 11 1/2 in. x width 8 in.; dimensions out of frame: height 11 in. x width 8 1/2 in.; located at Dupont store. More
Blackhawk/Mutual, Essanay, First National, 1915. Description: A lot of six films starring Charlie Chaplin: 1) A Jitney Elopement, released April 1, 1915. A romantic comedy film in which Chaplin stars as the love interest of Edna Purviance, who plays a wealthy young woman eager to escape the arranged marriage her father intends for her. Lloyd Bacon and Leo White also appear as characters. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 700ft. Essanay. 2) One A.M., released August 7, 1916. Comedy film starring Charlie Chaplin as a drunk young man having difficulties getting out of a cab and navigating his home after a night out on the town. Albert Austin plays the part of Chaplin’s taxi driver. Black and white; silent with musical optical track. Synchronization by Winston Sharples. 16mm; approx. 650ft. Mutual. 3) Pay Day, released April 2, 1922. Chaplin plays a construction worker determined to spend his wages without his wife’s knowledge. Supporting actors include Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain, Edna Purviance, and Sydney Chaplin. Black and white; silent with musical optical track. 16mm; approx. 22 minutes. First National. 4) The Adventurer, released October 22, 1917. Chaplin plays The Little Tramp, an escaped convict who, while evading the police, saves a young woman, her mother, and her suitor from drowning. A slapstick antagonism between the Tramp and the suitor ensues. Supporting actors include Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, Albert Austin, and Frank J. Coleman. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 24 minutes. Mutual/Blackhawk. 5) The Cure, released April 16, 1916. Chaplin plays an alcoholic causing mayhem at a health spa. Supporting actors include Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, and Henry Bergman. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 24 minutes. Mutual/Blackhawk. 6) Making a Living, released February 2, 1914. Chaplin’s first comedy, in which he plays a thief-turned-reporter. Directed by Henry Lehrman. Supporting actors include Edgar Kennedy. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 11 minutes. Mack Sennett/Blackhawk. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
Essanay, Keystone/Official Films, Mutual/Blackhawk, Keystone/Blackhawk First National/Blackhawk, 1914. Description: A lot of six Charlie Chaplin films, 1914-1921: 1) The Fireman, released June 12, 1916. Charlie is a fireman who always does everything wrong. A Charlie Chaplin short with Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin, and Lloyd Bacon. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 24 minutes. Mutual Copyright 1918 by Lone Star Corp. A Van Buren Production. 2) The Champion, released March 11, 1915. Charlie decides to become a sparring partner for a boxing champion, loading his glove with a lucky horseshoe he found. A Charlie Chaplin short with Bronco Billy Anderson. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 31 minutes. Essanay. 3) Caught in the Rain, also known as In the Park, released May 4, 1914. When a married couple become separated in the park, Charlie takes up with the lady and finds himself in considerable trouble. A Charlie Chaplin short with Mack Swain and Alice Davenport. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 10 minutes. Keystone/Official Films. 4) The Rink, released 1910 (though IMDb states that it was released on December 4, 1916). After causing restaurant chaos at work, a bumbling waiter tears up the local roller rink with his skating. A Charlie Chaplin short with Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin, and Henry Bergman (as Mrs. Stout). Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 7 minutes. Mutual/Blackhawk. 5) Dough and Dynamite, released October 26, 1914. Charlie and another waiter must become bakers when the regular bakers go out on strike. The strikers put dynamite in a piece of bread which is delivered to the cake counter. Directed by Charlie Chaplin; starring Charlie Chaplin, Chester Conklin, and Fritz Schade. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 800ft. Keystone/Blackhawk. 6) The Idle Class, released September 25, 1921. A tramp sneaks into an upper class golf resort. The tramp meets a rich woman who is having an argument with her drunken husband. Complications arise when she mistakes the tramp for her husband. A Charlie Chaplin short with Mack Swain, Edna Purviance, Lita Grey, and Henry Bergman. Black and white with a music and sound effects soundtrack. 16mm; original theatrical length of 22 minutes. First National/Blackhawk. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
Blackhawk Print, Halcyon Films, 1960. Description: A lot of three films: 1) The Crazy Ray (Paris Qui Dort), 1923. Written and directed by René Clair. A comedy set in Paris in the 1920s about an inventor with a ray capable of freezing things and people in place. Black and white; silent. 16mm; approx. 700ft. Blackhawk Print. 2) In Paris Parks, 1954. A short cinema verité film depicting children and adults enjoying a Paris park. Directed by Shirley Clarke with music by Lanoue Davenport. Beautiful color; sound. 16mm; approx. 13 minutes. A Halcyon Films Presentation. 109-40-6723. 3) Le Sourire (The Smile), 1960. A short film about Buddhist monastic life that won the 1960 Palm d’Or for Best Short Film. Directed by Serge Bourguignon; Pathé Overseas et Les Films Tamara. Color; sound. 16mm; approx. 21 minutes. In quite good condition. 109-40-7395. Condition: All films have been played only rarely and therefore show very little wear. Any instances of vinegar syndrome or color turning have been noted in the description of the individual film in question. For more detailed inquiries regarding the condition of a specific film, please contact us. More
London: Richard Bishop, 1640. Second Edition. Title page only from 'The Alchemist,' part of the second folio of Ben Johnson, measuring 11.25" x 7.25"; JG consignment; shelved case 0. More
1959-1965. A lot of four early photos of Fidel Castro, taken between 1959 and 1965. The first image is a 1965 7” x 9.5” wire photo from AP showing Castro about to pitch a baseball to inaugurate Cuba’s national baseball championship. Photo was taken in Havana, Cuba on January 31st, 1965. In good+ condition. Some soiling to photo at left, minor age-toning, and a pen mark on bottom portion of image. Verso has notations in black chalk, the stamp in red ink from the Associated Press, and a date stamp in purple “Feb 3 1965”. The second photo measures 3.5” x 5” and is a headshot of Fidel Castro taken in December 1961. In very good condition. Minimal age-toning to left margin. Verso has pastedown with following text: “Associated Press / News Library Service / FIDEL CASTRO / Cuban premier / No. 142 / 12-61”. Date stamp in purple ink: “Dec 18 1961.” The third item in this set is an undated 6.25” x 9.5” type 1 photo of a uniformed Castro assuming a thoughtful pose. Probably taken between 1959 and 1960. In very good condition. Minor warping to photo, minimal soiling in margins, slight fading to back ground in image, and minor wear to edges. Verso contains the creator stamp of Look Magazine and a ‘use history’ for Horizon (“Winter, 1971” on page 68). The fourth photograph shows Castro working in the cane fields, with machete and wide-brimmed hat. A 7” x 8” photo in good+ condition. Moderate water damage and discoloration along right edge (largely confined to margin) and minor warping to photo. Verso has date stamp (“Feb 14 1961”) and pasted newspaper caption: “Prime Minister Fidel Castro went cane hunting with / thousands of other volunteer Cuban workers and is said / to have cut over 9,000 pounds of cane”. Shelved Off Sales Floor Room A {S's Office}. CX Consignment. More
Description: A poster for the 1961 Polish movie Nafta, also known as The Oil. Directed by Stanislaw Lenartowicza and starring Teresa Izewska and Tadeusz Janczar. The lower left edge is marked “R.CIES’LEWIC2.61.” The poster is pasted on a ¼” white foam board. Dimensions: w 23 x h 32 in Condition: Light age toning with mild wear to edges. Slight bumping to four corners with two closed tears (approximately ¾”) to upper left corner. The back is slightly soiled with several small indented marks along edges and one to the upper center. More
A framed, full-color photograph of George W. Bush, Laura Bush, tailor Georges de Paris, and a fourth man; VG; signed flat by George W. Bush and Laura Bush; dimensions in frame: height 9 in. x width 11 in.; dimensions out of frame: height 8 in. x width 10 in.; located at Dupont store. More
1990. A print of a black bird; artist's signature, title of piece, and date in pencil at verso; most of first word in title illegible; protected in a mylar sleeve; very good condition. FG consignment. Dimensions: height 26 1/2 inches x width 26 1/2 inches. Located at Dupont store. More