MONKEY BUSINESSPromotional Photos (3) (8" x 10")Very Good+ Paramount , 1931Vintage original 8" x 10″ black-and-white single-weight glossy silver gelatin print still photos. All three images have some chipping in the corners or edges. Two have creases in the bottom right corner, and one has a small tear reinforced with cellophane tape.The third picture to feature the manic Marx Brothers, the first to boast an original screenplay (as opposed to an adaptation of one of the Brother's stage shows), and the first to be made in Hollywood (previous films were shot at Paramount's Astoria studios in Queens, New York). This crazy Pre-Code comedy revolves around the foursome (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo) stowing away aboard an ocean liner and the hijinks that ensue when they run afoul of a pair of gangsters.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
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THE SEARCHERSOne Sheet (27" x 41.5")Very Fine+ on Linen Warner Bros., 1956Steeped in beautiful imagery destined to match the film's epic VistaVision cinematography, this Bill Gold one sheet for John Ford's classic Western depicts the two horse-bound leads, John Wayne and Jeffrey Hunter, amidst the iconic cliffsides of Monument Valley. One sheets for this film do not come to market frequently, and this one is sheer beauty with its fresh colors and clean appearance.This very clean poster on linen had pinholes in all four corners with a small V-shaped paper tear in the top left and right areas in white that are barely noticeable. Plus, there was some slight chipping in the two upper cross-fold center points.Among the finest films ever produced, John Ford's The Searchers redefined the American Western and turned John Wayne and Natalie Wood into two of Hollywood's most famous stars. Known for its epic vistas and complex storytelling, the film was one of the first 25 films ever added to the Library of Congress for its impact on global culture.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
RASHOMONOne Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine on Linen RKO, 1950This is the first American release poster for the film.There is a slight warping of the bottom right corner. A significant film in the history of Japanese cinema, this was director Akira Kurosawa's tale of the vicious murder of a samurai by a roving bandit, told largely in flashback by the samurai's wife, a woodcutter who witnessed the event, the bandit, and, by way of a medium, the victim himself. All four tell different stories, leading to a compelling exploration of the meaning of truth.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPECommercial Poster (20" x 28")Fine- Folded; Artwork by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt Factors, 1977Due to a tight deadline, the Hildebrandt brothers created this artwork in just 36 hours. It was used on many foreign theatrical posters, but in the US, it became one of the first commercial posters. This is a copy of the famous Factors poster.Two pinholes at the top of the poster have been torn. The folds of the poster are at an irregular angle. There is also some staining at the bottom left of the poster.George Lucas' ground-breaking space opera, which defied all expectations to change the film industry forever. Inspired by Flash Gordon serials, Westerns, samurai films and World War II movies, Lucas crafted a new, hugely popular mythology in "A galaxy far, far away," while setting a new standard for visual effects.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOONVintage Promotional Photos (2) (8" x 10")Fine Universal, 1954Vintage original 8" x 10″ black-and-white, silver gelatin photos. The first of these promotional items, an art photo, depicting the 3-D showing, has two marginal tears mended with tape on the verso and a few pinholes. The second, the portrait shot, has been trimmed and has an agency sticker on the back.This movie is considered one of the greatest monster films of all time. Universal returned to the genre again with this film, modernizing the horror film for the post-atomic age of the 1950s. The result was an absolute masterpiece. During a scientific expedition to the Amazon, the Gill Man was discovered and proved popular enough to star in several sequels. To this day, it remains a classic monster icon.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
GHOSTBUSTERSOne Sheet (27" x 41")Mint Folded Columbia, 1984With little to no wear from handling, this poster is in mint condition.Massively successful horror comedy starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramis as New York ghost hunters. The first comedy to have a significant visual effects budget was a gamble that paid off, sparking sequels, comic books, a TV cartoon, videogames, and a reboot.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
GONE WITH THE WINDHalf Sheet (22" x 28" ); Style BVery Fine- on Paper; Artwork by Armando Seguso MGM, R-1947This lovely half sheet reissue has not recently sold at auction, as many auction archives have no record of it.After restoration, this half sheet has been airbrushed on the borders and touch-ups to fold lines and additional creases, with some marks on Vivien's forehead. This epic Civil War romance overcame serious production problems to win 10 Oscars (including Best Picture, Best Director for Victor Fleming, and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award) and become the highest-grossing film in history (adjusted for inflation).This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
TRON(2) Japanese B2 (20" x 29")Very Fine Rolled Buena Vista, 1982This wonderful lot features the two styles used in Japan for the ground-breaking film. These colorful Japanese B2s put brightness and bravery on display. One in the form of the defiant character of Tron dead center, showing off the film's impressive visual savvy. These stunning rolled Japanese posters offered here feature a great portrait of Jeff Bridges in the form of the defiant character of Tron, and the other immersing us in the video game battle.The English style has pinholes in the top two corners and some small scuffs in the character's right arm. All are supported with tape on the verso. With border wear as well. The cast style has pinholes in the upper corners. When Steven Lisberger first saw the video game Pong, he was inspired to write a story that took place entirely within the software world of a mainframe computer. This story would eventually become the movie Tron (1982). One of the first films to use computer animation and graphics extensively, Tron quickly became a landmark in filmmaking technology. Starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and David Warner, the film received mixed-to-positive reviews on its initial release but has become a cult classic in the years since, spawning a sequel (Tron: Legacy) and a TV series (Tron: Uprising).This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICESubway (45" x 59"); AdvanceFine+ Folded; Artwork by Frank McCarthy & Robert McGinnis United Artists, 1967This subway poster has some sporadic silverfish damage in the bottom right corner. There is tanning on the left side of the poster. This is a great candidate for restoration. With a script by Roald Dahl, the fifth James Bond movie was the first to depart drastically from its Ian Fleming-penned source material. Its highlights include a hollowed-out volcano villain base (designed by Ken Adam) and Donald Pleasance's acidly delicious portrayal of SPECTRE head Ernst Stavro Blofeld.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
SCROOGE MCDUCKLimited Edition Print (13 1/2"" x 11" Unframed); 14/100 Artist Proof-Pick and Shovel Laborer Notated and Signed by Artist Very Fine+; Artwork by Carl Barks Walt Disney, 1992This is an artist's proof of only 100 and has the artist's handwritten notations. It is a scarce print in these low numbers.This print is hand-signed and numbered by the artist. It is currently attached to a grey and red matte.Carl Barks (1901-2000) was an American cartoonist, author, and painter. He is best known for his work in Disney comic books, as the writer and artist of the first Donald Duck stories, and as the creator of Scrooge McDuck.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WARArt Print (24" x 36"); Varient 130/325Very Fine+ Rolled; Artwork by Tyler Stout Mondo, 2016Mondo created this incredible poster art for Marvel's Captain America: Civil War. The poster was created by artist Tyler Stout, who has a very distinct art style. This is a beautifully designed poster that features all of the superheroes involved in telling the story. It is hand-numbered.There are small bends to the corners of the poster but is otherwise mint. Based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America, produced by Marvel Studios, this is the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and the ninth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside Scarlett Johansson. In the film, Captain America joins forces with Black Widow (Johansson) and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy within the spy agency S.H.I.E.L.D. while facing a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
CARTER THE GREATEight Sheet (80" x 104")Very Fine on Linen Otis Litho, c. 1927This fabulous eight sheet is one of three featured in this auction. In each picture, Carter, the Great, works his magic as demons, skeletons, and witches look on.This eight sheet has been lovingly restored. Several chips around the edges have been repaired along with several touch-ups to the fold lines and a small puncture in the man with his back turned to the right of the globe.Carter the Great was born Charles Joseph Carter, an American stage magician. His first appearance as a magician occurred when he was just ten years old and dubbed "Master Charles Carter, the Original Boy Magician." He toured the world performing magic, and upon his passing at age 61, his son carried on "Carter the Great's" legacy.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPEOne Sheet (27" x 41"); NSS Style DMint Folded; Artwork by Charles White III & Drew Struzan 20th Century Fox, 1978This poster was printed in 1978 while Star Wars was still in continuous first release. The film stayed in theaters for a very long time, and Lucasfilm decided to revitalize its marketing with a new poster. In the book Star Wars Art: Posters, Drew Struzan discusses that "Charles White III was commissioned to create this new poster. Charlie had seen my work and decided to call me in as a collaborator. I painted the portraits while he painted the hardware. Lucasfilm liked the artwork, but there was not enough space left open for the "billing block." Necessity being the mother of invention, we decided to enlarge the dimensions of the art to increase the open space and give the work an early-twentieth-century, wild-posted [wilding] circus-style look. So it came about that it took the two of us to paint what would come to be known as the "Circus" poster for its throwback style." With no evident wear or blemishes, this poster is in mint condition.George Lucas' ground-breaking space opera, which defied all expectations to change the film industry forever. Inspired by Flash Gordon serials, Westerns, samurai films and World War II movies, Lucas crafted a new, hugely popular mythology in "A galaxy far, far away," while setting a new standard for visual effects.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
GODZILLAFirst Release British Quad (30" x 40")Very Fine- on Linen Eros Films, 1956This Quad is many times more scarce than the US one sheet for this title.This fantastic poster has some minor touch-ups to the image and sporadic airbrushing to the borders. There is some crimping in the "X" rating box.Billed as "The King of the Monsters," Toho Studios spawned a franchise that still blooms today. Godzilla played on the world's atomic fears and started a massive craze for Japanese Kaiju that remains in high demand today. Directed by Ishiro Honda with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, the film was reworked for American audiences to include scenes with Raymond Burr.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMASBritish Quad (30" x 40" )Very Fine- Folded Walt Disney, 1993There is some heavy fold wear and crimping and some surface paper loss in the credits. The first feature film by the renowned stop-motion animator Henry Selick, is based on a story and characters created by Tim Burton. The movie portrays the consequences when Jack Skellington, the "Pumpkin King" of Halloween, decides to take over Christmas. This dark and adventurous musical has gained a cult following since its release.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
ROPEInternational Lobby Card Set of (8) (11" x 14" )Very Fine- MGM, R-1958This is a very scarce International printing for the reissue of the film in the 1950s.Two cards have a slight crease in the bottom right corner border and three have a faint diagonal crease through the card. The title card has several staple holes around the edge. Adapted from the stage play by Patrick Hamilton, Rope proved to be one of director Alfred Hitchcock's most experimental films. The picture was the first in color for the master of suspense, and filmed with long takes expertly edited together to look like one.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KIDOne Sheet (27" x 41" ); Style BFine+ Folded 20th Century Fox, 1969Known by many as the first "modern" Western, director George Hill teamed Paul Newman and Robert Redford together for the first time. What they got was explosive. This lot offers the better Style B one sheet, and spoiler alert: you get an image from the film's final scene.There is a separation with some minor chipping at the center fold point.Seminal Western from director George Roy Hill, which paired Paul Newman and Robert Redford to magnetic effect as an outlaw duo who find themselves relentlessly pursued by a posse. The film has possibly the best-known final shot of any movie in history.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
GODZILLA RAIDS AGAINJapanese B2 (20" x 29" )Near Mint Rolled Toho, 1955This beautiful country-of-origin poster for the second Godzilla feature is very scarce and rarely comes to market. This is the first copy of this poster we've seen in over 15 years and is in excellent condition.This poster is clean and in near-mint condition, with only minor bits of wear from handling.An electrifying sequel to the monster film Godzilla that continues the terrifying legacy of its atomic-powered predecessor. This 1955 Japanese masterpiece resonates through the annals of cinema history.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPEOne Sheet (27" x 41"); First Printing Style ANear Mint Flat Folded; Artwork by Tom Jung 20th Century Fox, 1977This is the gorgeous first printing of the US one sheet with the famous Tom Jung artwork. It is unused and flat-folded. This style poster had four different printings of this "Style A" one sheet poster. The first printing had the original NSS number of 77-21-0, while the subsequent three printings had the 77-21 NSS number. The first three printings all had "Style A" printed on the bottom border, while the fourth printing didn't. This poster is clean and in near-mint condition, with only minor bits of wear from handling.George Lucas' ground-breaking space opera, which defied all expectations to change the film industry forever. Inspired by Flash Gordon serials, Westerns, samurai films and World War II movies, Lucas crafted a new, hugely popular mythology in "A galaxy far, far away," while setting a new standard for visual effects.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
LOLITAThree Sheet (41" x 81")Fine on Linen MGM, 1962This poster has touch-ups to the borders, scattered touch-ups to the image, and two small spots of paper loss that have been repaired. There are pinholes in the linen.Stanley Kubrick directed an adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's controversial 1955 novel. James Mason plays Humbert Humbert, a college professor who becomes obsessed with a 14-year-old girl named Dolores Haze, played by Sue Lyon. This movie also marks the first collaboration between Kubrick and Peter Sellers, who portrayed the dual roles of Clare Quilty and Dr. Zempf. Peter Sellers later starred in Kubrick's next film, Dr. Strangelove.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDIFirst Release Turkish One-Sheet (27" x 39.50")Very Fine+ Rolled; Artwork by Kazuhiko Sano & Omer Muz Ozerfilm, 1986A very presentable poster with only some faint edge wear, a few minor crimps, and a single pinhole in the poster center.The concluding installment of the beloved original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Richard Marquand. After opening with a bravura rescue sequence at the palace of Jabba The Hutt, it lives up to the saga's title with an ambitious three-tier climactic battle, combining fierce starship dogfights, a forest conflict involving the teddy-bear-like Ewoks, and the ultimate lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and his father Darth Vader (David Prowse).This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
JOUR DE FETEFull-Bleed French Moyenne (23" x 32" )Very Fine- on Linen; Artwork by Rene Peron DisCina , 1949This is a very scarce and wonderful country-of-origin poster with Rene Peron artwork, for the comedy classic.Before being mounted on linen, there were several staple holes around the edges and at corners. The linen has been trimmed up to the edges of the poster. The poster seems to be in exceptional condition.A classic in foreign film comedy. Jacques Tati's first feature-length directorial effort also found him in the lead role as a happy-go-lucky mailman, making his deliveries at his usual slow pace each day until the carnival arrives. While there, he watches a newsreel depicting the American version of rapid mail delivery. This comedy depicts the mailman's version of modernizing his delivery to be as good as the Americans. This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
CASABLANCAFirst Post War Release Japanese B2 (20.25" x 29")Very Fine+ Rolled Warner Bros, 1947We've not seen another copy of this poster in almost twenty years. It is a magnificent photomontage done in the incomparable Japanese style. This poster was released between 1947 and 1948, the first two years of the MPEA (Motion Picture Export Association). The MPEA was set up in 1946 after the war ended to help spread the release of American-made movies, both new and not released before the war, in occupied Japan. This Japanese poster is in excellent condition with only minimal wear and a faint fold line.With its classic depiction of star-crossed lovers Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), Casablanca was a massive financial and critical success in 1943, ultimately winning three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Universally recognized as one of the greatest and most quoted films in history today, it was inducted into the Library of Congress in 1989 for its contributions to American culture.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADEFirst Post-War Release Italian 4 - Fogli (55" x 78")Fine Folded; Artwork by Luigi Martinati Columbia , 1948This Italian poster is in two pieces, as printed, and loosely fixed together. It has a stain on the left side and some tape-repaired tears around the edge. There are also pinholes throughout. The Charge of the Light Brigade is a 1936 film directed by Michael Curtis. It stars Errol Flynn and Academy Award winner Olivia de Havilland. Two brothers in the British Army stationed in India in 1854 are caught in a love triangle when one brother seduces his brother's fiancee. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Sound, Original Music Score, and Best Assistant Director, the latter of which was won by AD Jack Sullivan.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLAArt Print (20" x 30" ); 15/120 Signed by ArtistNear Mint Rolled; Artwork by Attack Peter Mondo, 2020Hand Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Linocut Print on Lokta PaperThis art print is on linocut paper, with only minor wear from handling. Godzilla's mechanical archnemesis, Mechagodzilla, made its first appearance in this Toho Studios movie, though as an alien impostor rather than the human-made creation it was depicted as in later Godzilla movies.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
JAMES BOND: YOU ONLY LIVE TWICESubway (44" x 59"); AdvanceVery Fine Folded; Artwork by Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis United Artists, 1967There some minor edge wear and cross fold separation but this subway is over all a very clean poster. With a script by Roald Dahl, the fifth James Bond movie was the first to depart drastically from its Ian Fleming-penned source material. Its highlights include a hollowed-out volcano villain base (designed by Ken Adam) and Donald Pleasance's acidly delicious portrayal of SPECTRE head Ernst Stavro Blofeld.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
JAMES BOND: LIVE AND LET DIESix Sheet (77" x 78")Very Fine Folded; Artwork by Robert McGinnis United Artists, 1973The six sheet has some tanning along the folds and some separation on the right side.After Sean Connery retired from the role of superspy James Bond, the torch passed to Roger Moore, an actor known for his portrayal of wealthy adventurer and Robin Hood-like crusader Simon Templar in TV's The Saint, based on the novels by Leslie Charteris. Unlike Connery's brutal, gritty portrayal of 007, Moore's Bond was more dashing and urbane, with a wicked sense of humor to go with his license to kill. Some saw the change as catastrophic, fearing that the Bond franchise was veering into parody compared to the Connery classics. Still, for many, Moore defined the character through seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. The first of Moore's outings was the film, Live and Let Die (1973), set against a voodoo background in New Orleans and a distinctly urban environment in Harlem, and drawing more than a bit of inspiration from the spate of Blaxploitation films that were popular in the early 1970s.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
THE BLUE LAGOONItalian 2-Fogli (39" x 55")Very Good- Folded; Artwork by Anselmo Ballester Eagle -Lion Films, 1949Remade in 1980, this first version of the story by Henry De Vere Stacpoole was a British production. This lush image by the master, Anselmo Ballester, depicts the stars in the shipwrecked environment they are stranded in.There is significant separation down the centerfold, and the border has several holes besides chipping. Brown kraft paper tape has been used on two corners. The Blue Lagoon is an American romance from 1949 directed by Frank Launder. It stars Jean Simmons and Donald Houston and chronicles the coming-of-age tale of a boy and girl shipwrecked on a tropical island.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
JAMES BOND: THUNDERBALL30" x 40"Fine Rolled; Artwork by Frank McCarthy and Robert McGinnis United Artists, 1965Slightly larger than the one sheet, 30" x 40" posters were produced in much smaller quantities; this poster is no exception. This auction also includes the 30" x 40" for Dr. No and Goldfinger. None of the posters was folded, making them more desirable and certainly more scarce than the one sheet.Some crimping extends from the edge on the left side of the poster, and there is some edge wear along the top.The fourth Sean Connery Bond film pitted 007 against SPECTRE Number Two Emilio Largo (Adolfo Celi) and was initially intended to be the first. However, it was delayed due to a rights dispute over the novel, eventually resulting in 1983's rival Bond film Never Say Never Again.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
SINGIN' IN THE RAINAustralian Daybill (13" x 30")Fine+ on Linen MGM, 1952There is sporadic airbrushing to the borders and a few touch-ups to the image to repair insect damage.It doesn't get much more classic than this. From a first-rate cast, including Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds, to a long list of unforgettable songs, such as "You Are My Lucky Star," "Gotta Dance," and the title tune, to its breathtaking dance numbers, it's no surprise that this well-loved picture can be found on virtually every "Best Movie" list ever compiled.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
THE INCREDIBLE HULKOne Sheet (27" x 41"); International Fine+ Folded Universal TV, 1977This poster from the first printing has an additional small snipe that reads "Billy Bixby in." The Incredible Hulk is an American television series that ran from 1977 - 1982. It stars Bill Bixby as Dr. David Banner and Lou Ferrigno as his alter ego, the Hulk. In an experiment gone bad, Banner is exposed to gamma radiation which transforms him into a looming, angry green creature when he becomes angry.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MANOne Sheet (27" x 41")Very Fine- Folded; Artwork by Karl Godwin Universal, 1943One sheet posters for this classic horror film can be challenging to find and this one is entirely unrestored. It's an excellent addition to any horror collection.This poster has minor cross-fold separation, general fold wear, and some pinholes in the image. In the movie Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, the lab-created creature battles the supernatural beast-man. Bela Lugosi plays the Monster, a role he had previously turned down in 1931, and Lon Chaney, Jr. plays the lycanthrope Larry Talbot, which he had created in 1941's The Wolf Man. This film was the first time a larger Universal "monsterverse" was hinted at. From then on, the studio decided to create other monster pairings, eventually leading to the franchise's end with the release of the Creature films. Fans continue to enjoy this entry, which is now considered a fitting addition to the proud history of Universal's monsters.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
COMRADE XFirst Post-War Release Italian 4-Fogli (55" x 78")Fine Folded; Artwork by Ercole Brini MGM, 1948The poster shows wear to folds with small pinholes around the border and some within the image. The two panels have been glued together. This would be a perfect candidate for restoration because the colors are brilliant, and the poster is complete. Comrade X is an American spy comedy from 1940 directed by King Vidor and stars Clark Gable and Hedy Lamarr. An American reporter smuggling news out of Russia is blackmailed to help a Communist escape the country.This lot will be auctioned on Friday, April 19th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 18th.
THE ALAMOThree Sheet (41" x 81"); Roadshow FormatFine Folded; Artwork by Reynold Brown United Artists , 1960This huge spectacle Western was released into theaters initially in the Todd-AO format. Todd-AO films were released in widescreen 70mm, and closely associated with what was called the roadshow exhibition. At the time, before multiplex theatres became common, most films opened at a sizeable single-screen theatre in the downtown area of each large city before eventually moving on to neighborhood theatres. The posters showing the Todd-AO logo were the first release of the more significant films, as with the Alamo.The center fold on the upper panel has some separation that has been supported by archival tape; otherwise, it is very clean.The Alamo is an American Western from 1960, directed by John Wayne. It stars Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Lawrence Harvey. The film reconstructs the real-life Battle of the Alamo in Texas in 1836. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won one for Best Sound.This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, April 18th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on April 19th.
A B Warsop Marlyebone signed cricket bat. Signed by the Chelsea FC, England and Austria football teams from 1932/33. With circa 120 signatures, England and Austria played a friendly match on Wednesday 7th December 1932 at Stamford Bridge where England prevailed 4-3 in a thriller, England goal scorers Eric Houghton and James Hampson both appear on this bat with the Austrian 'Wunderteam' represented as well.Chelsea FC had a poor campaign in 1932 finishing in 18th in the first division, and losing in the third round of the FA Cup, Hughie Gallacher top scored with 19 goals.
A collection of nine Panini sticker albums. Mainly 1980s including 1986 world cup, most are well stocked with English first division examples. Condition Report: These albums are in generally good condition, the Argentina 78 album is complete with no results filled in or writing present and no rips or tears in the pages. The Mexico 86 album is complete with results filled in the relevant places, there are slight tears present at the bottom of the album and the middle page is loose. The Italia 90 album is incomplete with 103 stickers missing, no rips or tears present and no writing or results filled in.
A collection of mid 20th century mixed sporting programmes. Featuring football, including a range of first, second and fourth division matches noting, Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool, Bury, Bradford City, Cardiff etc plus a small selection of Rugby programmes featuring Hull vs New Zealand 1965, qty 30 approx.
JEAN DELVILLE (1867-1953)Méditation signed and dated 'Jean Delville 1929' (lower left)charcoal, pen and ink and black pencil on paper63.3 x 24.9cm (24 15/16 x 9 13/16in).Executed in 1929Footnotes:The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Miriam Delville. This work will be included in the forthcoming Jean Delville catalogue raisonné, currently being prepared.ProvenanceThe artist's estate.The Piccadilly Gallery, London (acquired from the above on 31 July 1981). Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1998.ExhibitedLondon, The Piccadilly Gallery, Belgian Drawings, Since 1870, 21 September – 16 October 1971, no. 10a.London, The Piccadilly Gallery, Symbolist & Other Works by Belgian Artists, c. 1800-1940, 30 March – 30 April 1982, no. 25.London, The Piccadilly Gallery, 1998.Born of humble beginnings in Leuven in 1867, Jean Delville would go on to become one of the leading Symbolist artists of his time.Having shown his brilliance as a scholar at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, where he won many of the prestigious prizes, he would later hold a number of prominent tenures at various institutions. The most notable of which included a stint at the flourishing Glasgow School of Art in 1900-1906 and at his old school, the Académie des Beaux-Arts, from 1906-1937. The great respect of his students and his influence as a teacher there is evident, as a number of his British students followed him from Glasgow to Belgium in 1906, seeking further tutelage.Delville first exhibited with the group L'Essor in 1887, wherein his works were favourably reviewed in the contemporary press. Later he would co-found the group Pour l'Art in 1892 and initiate his own Salons d'Art Idéaliste in Brussels two years after that. He compiled a huge oeuvre, of which many were completed for the public sphere, however, during the onslaught in Europe of two world wars a great number of his works were lost or destroyed, adding to his auction rarity.The artist believed that his works should uplift the viewer and serve to benefit wider society, rather than be shielded and enjoyed by only the intellectual elite. He saw art as the expression of a higher spiritual truth and that it should be based on the principle of ideal, or spiritual, beauty.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
HONORÉ DAUMIER (1808-1879)Avocat et client (L'avocat et le paysan – Défenseur et accusé) signed with the artist's initials 'H.D.' (lower left)brush and India ink, wash and black pencil on paper15.1 x 15.8cm (5 15/16 x 6 1/4in).Footnotes:ProvenanceHenri Rouart Collection, Paris.Alexis Rouart Collection, Paris (acquired by 1901).Ernest Rouart Collection, Paris (acquired by 1923).Galerie Marcel Guiot, Paris.Matthiesen Gallery, London (acquired by 1938). Otto Wertheimer, Paris. Dr. Max Schmidheiny Collection, Heerbrugg (acquired from the above, probably through Galerie Feilchenfeldt, Zurich, in 1947).Private collection, Switzerland (by descent from the above); their sale, Christie's, London, 7 February 2002, lot 302.Private collection, London (acquired at the above sale).ExhibitedParis, Palais de École des Beaux-Arts, Exposition Daumier, May 1901, no. 268.Paris, Maison de Victor Hugo, Exposition Daumier et Gavarni, May – July 1923, no. 62.Paris, Galerie L. Dru, Aquarelles et dessins de Daumier, 18 May – 11 June 1927, no. 28.Paris, Musée de l'Orangerie, Daumier, Peintures, aquarelles, dessins, 1934, no. 137.London, Matthiesen Gallery, A Century of French Drawings, from Prud'hon to Picasso, 3 – 21 May 1938, no. 38.Gothenburg, Göteborgs Konstmuseum in association with Matthiesen Gallery, London and Christian Faerber, Gothenburg, Franska Handteckningar, Från 1800-Talet, 27 March – 19 April 1939, no. 6.Copenhagen, Statens Museum for Kunst in association with the Foreningen Fransk Kunst, Copenhagen; Matthiesen Gallery, London and Christian Faerber, Gothenburg, Udstilling af Franske Haandtegninger, Fra det 19. og 20. Aarhundrede, May 1939, no. 20.London, Tate Gallery, Daumier, Paintings and Drawings, 14 June – 30 July 1961, no. 198.Bern, Kunstmuseum Bern, 'Zeichnen ist Sehen', Meisterwerke von Ingres bis Cézanne aus dem Museum der Bildenden Künste Budapest und aus Schweizer Sammlungen, 29 March – 2 June 1996, no. 56 (later travelled to Hamburg).LiteratureR. Escholier, Daumier, Peintre et Lithographe, Paris, 1923 (illustrated p. 128).C. Martine, Dessins de maîtres français, Vol. IV, Honoré Daumier, Paris, 1924, no. 26.E. Fuchs, Der Maler Daumier, Munich, 1927, no. 196b (illustrated pl. 196).F. Davis, 'A Page for Collectors. Nineteenth-Century French Drawings.', in The Illustrated London News, Vol. 192, no. 5171, 28 May 1938, p. 971 (illustrated).K.E. Maison, Honoré Daumier, Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings, Watercolours and Drawings, Vol. II, The Watercolours and Drawings, London, 1968, no. 612 (illustrated pl. 231).R. Passeron, Daumier, Témoin de son temps, Fribourg, 1979, no. 168, p. 233 (illustrated p. 232).Honoré Daumier was not only a keen observer of the French legal system – he was also a reluctant participant. In 1832, he stood trial for a caricature drawing of King Louis-Philippe published in the left-wing satirist magazine La Caricature. Attacking corruption and licentiousness in the King's government, Daumier depicted him as Gargantua – the insatiable giant from François Rabelais's popular story – devouring citizen's tax money, in the form of barrels of coins carted up into his gaping maw. In a barbed follow-up, the magazine published an unflattering drawing by Daumier of the King's Chief Prosecutor, Jean-Charles Persil, in women's attire. Along with his editor, Daumier was sentenced to six months of confinement in the Sainte-Pélagie prison in Paris.This experience – and his many hours observing lawyers gathering around the Palais de Justice from his nearby apartment – aroused Daumier's artistic focus on the comedy and tragedy of urban life. With the zealous flourish of a playwright's son, Daumier focused his art on the theatrical, the legal system providing him with a cast of characters locked into a wider power struggle coloured by jargon, performance and narrative. With his trademark frankness and informality, Daumier staged artworks evoking the sins of greed, vanity, deception and sloth, playing out upon the stage of the Palais de Justice. Daumier's legal works often comprised genre-style vignettes depicting one or two figures who signified the justice system without being hampered by a specific narrative. As such, physical gestures and facial expressions were central to these scenes, as his characters encompassed personifications of a society beset by inequality. His lawyers are often depicted huddled, confiding and whispering, while their clients exhibit dumbfounded expressions, as they suffer unexpected outcomes delivered by a complex and mysterious system. This conceit of deceit plays out poignantly in the present work, as the lawyer - clutching his documents and seemingly at ease in his environment - turns toward his client, who displays an expression of horror. The deep blacks of the lawyer's costume are stark against the colourless ruffled garb of the defendant, evoking a binary between them of knowledge, class and power.Daumier produced thousands of satirical drawings for French periodicals that made biting and wryly humorous statements about French society, drawing upon close observation of Parisian folk as well as his vibrant imagination. This took place at a time of unprecedented growth in Paris, as the city's sprawling diversity and increasingly cosmopolitan outlook led to a demand for urban portraiture. The vitality of Daumier's linework conjured the action and emotion of these subjects with vigorous clarity. With few strokes of pencil, charcoal, chalk and ink, the resulting scenes appear unflinchingly spontaneous and yet deftly constructed. This quality led Charles Baudelaire to dub Daumier the 'Michelangelo of Caricature,' and later critics to credit him with emancipating drawing from the constraints of the prevailing French academic style, redefining it as a forthright and expressive mode of art. Influencing these shifts was the French Revolution's emphases on liberty and individualism, resulting in a greater focus on artistic autonomy, as well as a profound aversion to abuses of power.The present work thereby forms a core emanation of Daumier's resounding influence, leading to its inclusion in some of the most significant historical exhibitions on the artist. Of these, the 1901 retrospective at the Palais de École des Beaux-Arts was the largest exhibition of Daumier's works ever assembled, solidifying his posthumous fame as a draughtsman and painter, not just as a caricaturist. Following this, the exhibition Daumier et Gavarni at the Maison de Victor Hugo in 1923 was the first significant Daumier exhibition after World War I, while the 1934 retrospective at the Musée de l'Orangerie was arguably the most important Daumier exhibition ever held. In addition, the present work was included in the 1961 Daumier retrospective at the Tate Gallery in London, which was organised by leading Daumier expert K.E. Maison and became of critical importance to Daumier scholarship. For some decades the present work formed part of the collection of the artist Henri Rouart and his sons, alongside twelve paintings and thirty-three drawings by the artist – including several masterpieces. It comes to us now from a distinguished private London collection, alongside two other remarkable drawings that showcase Daumier's master as a draughtsman and as a vigorous critic of humankind.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
GIORGIO DE CHIRICO (1888-1978)Ponte di Rialto signed 'G. de Chirico' (centre); signed and inscribed 'questa 'Venezia' (Ponte di Rialto) è opera autentica da me eseguita e firmata Giorgio de Chirico.' and further signed and inscribed 'Venezia (Rialto) Giorgio de Chirico' (on the reverse)oil on canvas50.5 x 60cm (19 7/8 x 23 5/8in).Painted in 1956Footnotes:ProvenancePrivate collection, Milan (acquired by 1971).Galleria La Barcaccia, Rome.Anon. sale, Christie's, Milan, 23 November 1998, lot 280.Private collection, Rome.LiteratureC. Bruni Sakraischik, Catalogo Generale Giorgio de Chirico, Vol. I, Opere dal 1951 al 1970, Milan, 1971, no. 49 (illustrated).An enigmatic maverick in the history of modern art, Giorgio de Chirico forged a unique and long career. Hailed as the master of Metaphysical art, in the 1950s he departed from the elusive imagery that defined his early career and created his most celebrated depictions of Venice as part of his 'late Baroque phase'. These works which are rooted in realism as opposed to the imagination, stand out within his oeuvre, and derive from his desire to reconnect with the history of Venice and the dignity of the old masters which shaped the city's cultural legacy. Beyond the metaphysical elements of much of his corpus, the present work places his brand of genius in close conversation with his forefathers and is an affirmation that he too belonged to the lineage of the great Italian masters.Born in Greece to Italian parents, de Chirico was surrounded by classical mythology, art, history, and architecture during his childhood. He first visited Venice in 1905 and throughout his career exhibited his paintings at the Venice Biennale. These sojourns provided ample opportunity for de Chirico to paint the sites, study the architecture, and to immerse himself amongst the masterpieces that fill the ancient city. For de Chirico, Venice served as an open-air studio from which he could draw endless inspiration.Executed in 1956, Ponte di Rialto is testament to the artist's mastery of paint and use of colour. From its fine architectural lines to the palpable texture of the water and the clouds, the work strikes a wonderfully balanced tone with its compositional symmetry. With the iconic Ponte di Rialto commanding the centre of the scene, the calm canal widens into the foreground as three gondolas glide across the surface, exuding a sense of serenity. The detailed facades of the architecture capture the sunlight, while dramatic shadows are cast into the water. The harmonious colour palette - comprising blues, greens, ochres, and pinks - is skilfully brought together by the bold red banner hanging from the keystone, proudly presenting the artist's signature to the viewer.Ponte di Rialto reveals a central desire of the artist held throughout his career, as described by Stephen McKenna: 'de Chirico saw himself as a man with a mission to fill (...): the preservation, or rather restoration, of the dignity of painting, the reestablishment of a respect and love for the Old Masters and the values they represent' (S. McKenna, Late de Chirico 1940-76, exh. cat., Bristol, 1985, pp. 11-12). De Chirico's relationship with Venice is comparable to Monet's relationship with Giverny – it was his own artistic playground, enabling him to develop his ideas and techniques. Moreover, his depictions of the city's canals, piazzas, and churches placed him in dialogue with the great Italian painters such as Titian, Tintoretto and Canaletto. Paying homage to the tradition of rendering the city's deep colours, teal canals and neoclassical facades, de Chirico also found Venice to be the ideal environment in which to hone his artistic skill and experiment with colour.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
HENRI LEBASQUE (1865-1937)La lecture au jardin signed 'Lebasque.' (lower right)oil on paper laid down on canvas63 x 48cm (24 13/16 x 18 7/8in).Painted circa 1918Footnotes:The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Maria de la Ville Fromoit and Christine Lenoir.ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe (acquired by the early 1950s). Private collection, Belgium (by descent from the above).Exhibited(Probably) Paris, Musée Galliera, Exposition rétrospective, Henri Lebasque, 1865-1937, 16 June – 9 July 1952, no. 52.Bonhams is honoured to present the following selection of works from a distinguished family collection. This impressive group, carefully assembled over decades, is testament to a deep appreciation for Modern masters. Including works by Henri Lebasque, Bernard Buffet, Kees van Dongen, Armand Guillaumin, Jean Dufy and Jean Lurçat, this ensemble showcases a keen and discerning eye for high quality works of Impressionist & Modern Art.Leading this group are three important works by Henri Lebasque - Les Andelys, La lecture au jardin and La Marne à Pomponne. While depicting different subjects, each is executed in a similarly delicate palette of blues and greens. This chromatic range of cool tones imbues each work with a charming softness, which was quintessential to Lebasque's painterly style. A soft luminosity thereby pervades each canvas, perfectly evoking the poetic gentleness that is to be found in the artist's most sought-after works. In 1905, Lebasque exhibited at the Salon d'Automne, where he first met the Fauvists and was fascinated by their masterful use of pure and vivid colours. Although he learned from their visual language, he remained faithful to his own vision of calm and light, choosing not to follow their flamboyant palettes and intense contrasts. These three scenes - suffused with a gentle light, where harmony reigns - demonstrate Lebasque's artistic pursuit as a lyrical and intimate painter.Also included in this group is an early landscape by Kees van Dongen, an example of which rarely comes to market. Executed in Holland circa 1895, before his move to Paris, Derrière la ferme conveys the artist's focus on evoking the atmosphere of a place, skilfully imbuing the rural quietude of the Holland countryside. Painted with earthy toned-down colours, van Dongen's early work reflects the influence of the Dutch master Rembrandt before he became one of the pioneers of the radical movement of Fauvism.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
![Newspapers & journalism.- [Roederer (Pierre-Louis)] Opuscules, 2 parts in 1 vol., first edition, one of 50 privately printed](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/da73235b-e219-492c-af3b-b14900ae5ca7/95010e16-204f-42c3-b079-b14900b25083/468x382.jpg)
Newspapers & journalism.- [Roederer (Pierre-Louis)] Opuscules, 2 parts in 1 vol., first edition, one of 50 privately printed copies, not for general circulation, title dust-soiled, occasional spotting, lightly browned, contemporary wrappers, soiled, uncut and unopened, 8vo, Paris, Printers of the Journal de Paris, An XII [1803]. *** A wide-margined copy of this rare collection of essays by Roederer (1754-1835, French politician, economist & historian), mostly concerning the role of the press (particularly his contributions) in influencing public opinion.
Architecture.- Hill (Oliver), John Cornforth, James Lees-Milne & Christopher Hussey. English Country Houses, 5 vol. (Caroline 1625-1685; Baroque 1685-1715; Early Georgian 1715-1760; Mid-Georgian 1760-1800; Late Georgian 1800-1840) [a complete set], vol.1 & 2 first editions, the others reprints, 1966-70-67-66-67 § Colvin (Howard) & John Harris, editors. The Country Seat: Studies in the History of the Country House presented to Sir John Summerson, 1970 § Schmidt (L.) & others. Holkham, 2005 § Moore (A.) Houghton Hall, 1996 § Saumarez Smith (Charles) The Building of Castle Howard, 1990 § Lightbown (R.W.) An Architect Earl: Edward Augustus Stratford (1736-1801) 2nd Earl of Aldborough, Thomastown, 2008 § Ricketts (A.) The English Country House Chapel: Building a Protestant Tradition, Reading, 2007, illustrations, some colour, original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, those of the first a little rubbed and faded, one torn at head of spine; and c.25 others and a stack of house guides & periodicals etc. with articles on country houses, 4to & 8vo (sm.qty)
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Newcastle.- [Wilson (Thomas)] The Pitman's Pay; or, A Night's Discharge to Care, book-label of J.O. Edwards, some corners little creased or very slightly frayed, light browning and soiling, modern wrappers, Gateshead, for George Watson, [c.1826] § Songs, Duets, Choruses, &c. in Tom & Jerry as Sung at the Newcastle Theatre...With a Glossary of all the Cant and Flash Phrases, later wrappers, lightly soiled, housed in a cloth-backed folder, Newcastle, J. Marshall, [c.1820s]; and others, 19th century, Newcastle imprint, including Roxby's The Lay of the Reedwater Minstrel (1832), 8vo (6) *** The first mentioned written partially in Geordie dialect. It was first published in the Newcastle based "Mitchell's Magazine" in 1826, with two subsequent parts published in 1828 and 1830. Of the second mentioned WorldCat records only six copies, three in the UK.
Young (John) A Catalogue of the Celebrated Collection of Pictures of the late John Julius Angerstein, Esq., large paper copy, text in English and French, 42 etched plates on india paper and mounted, foxing to mounts, engraved portrait of the Earl of Liverpool tipped in at beginning, bookplate of Richard Meux Benson, contemporary half green roan, uncut, spine rubbed and faded, 1823; A Catalogue of the Pictures at Leigh Court, near Bristol; the seat of Philip John Miles, Esq., contemporary half roan, uncut, 1822; A Catalogue of Pictures by British Artists, in the possession of Sir John Fleming Leicester...at Tabley House, Cheshire, some offsetting, modern half morocco, 1825; A Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures of the...Marquess of Stafford, at Cleveland House, London, 2 vol., mezzotint portrait, engraved plates on india paper and mounted, foxing, original roan-backed cloth, gilt, vol.1 rebacked preserving decorative gilt spine, 1825, first editions, half-titles, engraved plates, most rubbed, folio & 4to (5) *** Good collection of 4 of the 5 catalogues produced by Young (lacking only the Pictures at Grosvenor House). John Julius Angerstein (1735-93) was a London businessman, collector and patron of the arts. When he died his collection of thirty-eight pictures was bought for the nation (for approximately £60,000) and formed the basis of the National Gallery, founded in 1824 and first situated in Angerstein's house at 100 Pall Mall. It included Rubens' Rape of the Sabine Women, Claude's Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba, Rembrandt's Woman taken in Adultery, and Sebastiano del Piombo's Raising of Lazarus which Angerstein had bought from the celebrated Orléans Collection in 1798 for 3500 guineas and which became item No.1 in the National Gallery Catalogue. Angerstein's house soon became too small and the present gallery designed by William Wilkins was built between 1832 and 1838. Philip Miles was a railway magnate who bought Leigh Court near Bristol and filled it with a fine collection of Old Master paintings. It included the famous "Altieri Claudes", originally purchased by William Beckford in 1799 for the then astounding price of £6825 for the pair. The collection was dispersed at Christie's in 1884.
Furniture.- Hayward (Helena) Thomas Johnson and English Rococo, 1964 § Ward-Jackson (Peter) English Furniture Designs of the Eighteenth Century, 1958 § Schiffer (H.F.) The Mirror Book: English, American, & European, signed by the author on title, Exton, Pa., 1983 § Petsopoulos (Yanni) Kilims: Flat-woven Tapestry Rugs, New York, 1979 § Hope (Thomas) Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, reprint, foxing, Raymond Erith's copy with his signature, original cloth-backed boards, spotted & soiled, 1937, illustrations, all but the last original cloth or boards with dust-jacket, the first a little rubbed; and c.20 others on furniture & the decorative arts, some sale catalogues including the Bute Collection of 1996 and the Simon Sainsbury collection of 2008, 4to & folio (c.25)
Bloomfield (Robert) Wild Flowers; or, Pastoral and Local Poetry, presentation inscription "To Mr Walter Jackson, from the Author. May. 19. 1819" to verso of title, 8 wood-engraved plates, later ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper, offsetting, scattered spotting, contemporary marbled calf, lacking spine label, spine ends and corners worn, joints split, 1812 § [Butt (George)] A Peep at the Wiltshire Assizes: A Serio-Ludicrous Poem, first edition, half-title, binder's embossed stamp to front free endpaper, attractive navy half morocco by Cedric Chivers of Bath, gilt, extremities lightly rubbed, Salisbury, Brodie and Dowding, [1819] § [Polwhele (Richard)] The Fair Isabel of Cotehele, a Cornish Romance, first edition, later ownership inscriptions to front free endpaper, some light browning, some spotting and soiling, 19th century diced calf, wear to corners, rubbed, lower joint cracked but holding firm, for J. Cawthorn, by Michell and Co. Truro, 1815; and others, 19th century poetry, 8vo (c.25) *** The first mentioned first published in 1806.
Heraldry.- Lautte (Jean) Le jardin d'armoires, contenant les armes de plusieurs nobles royaumes et maisons de Germanie inferieure, first edition, Sig. B defective (lacking 2ff. and misbound, B2 heavily trimmed and laid down), lacking final blank, front free endpaper with "Duplicate" ink-stamp to foot, title with small loss at inner margin affecting a few letters and laid down, title with various early ink inscriptions, frequent and often extensive annotation in a contemporary hand, some printed side-notes and annotations trimmed, V8 small paper-flaw hole affecting letter of text, light browning, some light and mostly marginal water-staining, some very small worming to head of gutter, contemporary sheep, rebacked, corners worn, front endpapers renewed, 12mo, Gent, Geeraert van Salenson, 1567; sold not subject to return.
Gothic poetry.- Lewis (Matthew Gregory) and others. Tales of Wonder; Written and Collected by M.G. Lewis, Esq. M.P., 2 vol., first edition, advertisement leaf at end, bookplate of Viscount Halifax dated 1887, book-label of J.O. Edwards, contemporary ink ownership inscription to head of titles, occasional light spotting or soiling, else very good, contemporary calf, rebacked but covers detached, rubbed and worn in places, [Summers, p.525-27], W. Bulmer & Co. for the author, 1801; and another, a parody of Lewis, large 8vo & 8vo (3) *** Contributors to Tales of Wonder include Robert Southey, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott. Some of Scott's earliest writings appear in the volumes, which by virtue of their high cost of publication, were nicknamed "Tales of Plunder". Also included in the lot is "The Old Hag in a Red Cloak", a contemporary parody of M.G. Lewis' "The Grim White Woman" included in Tales of Wonder.
Gardens.- Triggs (H. Inigo) The Art of Garden Design in Italy, 1906 § Hussey (Christopher) English Gardens and Landscapes 1700-1750, 1967 § Strong (Roy) The Renaissance Garden in England, 1979; A Celebration of Gardens, 1991 § Hadfield (M.) & others. British Gardeners: A Biographical Dictionary, 1980 § Hohmuth (J.) Labyrinths & Mazes, Munich & London, 2003, plates and illustrations, many colour, original cloth or boards, the first a little worn with joints split, the rest with dust-jackets; and c.20 others on gardens and landscape gardening, v.s. (c.25)
America.- Binns (John) Declaration of Independence, facsimile broadside, engraved ornamental border incorporating the seals of the 13 original states, medallion portraits of Washington, Jefferson and Hancock, laid onto linen support, old folds with associated losses, heavy browning and discolouration to old varnish, rough edges with nicks, tears and losses, c.900 x 660 mm, [Philadelphia], John Binns, 1819. *** Rare. In 1816, the publisher John Binns was the first to announce plans to publish a decorative broadside of the Declaration of Independence. He proposed to sell copies for $10. Other publishers jumped on the bandwagon and rushed out decorative, cheaper broadsides of the Declaration before Binns finally managed to publish his in 1819.
de Teramond (Guy) L'Art et le Beau: La Forme Humaine et sa Beauté Etudes Artistiques, illustrations, light finger-soiling marks to title, original pictorial cloth, rather scratched and scuffed, Paris, [c.1906] § Sze (Mai-Mai) The Tao of Painting, 2 vol., first edition in English, illustrations, original cloth, spines faded, 1957 § Strachan (W.J.) The Artist and the Book in France, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket, tear to spine head, the odd nick and fraying to extremities, New York, 1969; and c.100 others, art reference, v.s. (c.100)
England & Wales.- Cary (John) Cary's New and Correct English Atlas, being a New Set of County Maps, first edition, engraved title, dedication and 47 maps with partial hand-colouring, list of subscribers at end, Sussex and Warwickshire misbound, some foxing, contemporary ink inscription to front free endpaper and signature of Raymond Erith, engraved bookplate of Fiennes Sanderson Miller of Radway, contemporary half calf, a little worn and stained, 4to. John Cary, 1787.*** Raymond Erith (1904-73), 20th century architect in the classical style who remodelled Nos. 10, 11 & 12 Downing St. between 1959 and 1963. His practice was continued by his pupil and partner Quinlan Terry.
Paston letters.- Fenn (John) Original Letters, Written during the Reigns of Henry VI. Edward IV. and Richard III, 2 vol., second edition, hand-coloured engraved frontispieces, additional vignette titles, 17 engraved plates, one of which hand-coloured, folding pedigree, bookplates, vol. 1 2D4 tear to foot without loss, folding pedigree browned and little frayed at head (no text loss) with short tear to blank lower margin, some offsetting, some foxing and light browning, occasional soiling, vol. 1 Sig 2E with light damp-stain to fore-edge, contemporary polished calf, spines with red and green morocco labels, vol. 2 spine ends and joints repaired, a few light stains, heavier to vol. 1 upper cover, rubbed, for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, 1787; and a defective copy of Paine's Common Sense (1793), 4to & 8vo (3) *** Fenn's series ultimately numbering five volumes, with volumes 3 & 4 first published in 1789 and volume 5 posthumously in 1823.
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[Johnson (Samuel)] A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, first edition, second issue with 6-line errata, some light spotting, some passages marked in pencil with notes at end, lacking front free endpaper, contemporary calf, red morocco label, rubbed, spine chipped at head, W.Strahan and T.Cadell, 1775; and 7 others, Johnson & Boswell including an attractively-bound 5 vol. Life in green straight-grain morocco, gilt, 8vo et infra (8)
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Quakers.- [Finch (Richard)] Second Thoughts concerning War, wherein the Great Subject, is Candidly considered, and set in a New Light ... intitled the Nature and Duty of Self Defence, addressed to the People called Quakers, half-title, occasional marginal pencil finger-posts, scattered spotting, ex-library with occasional ink-stamps, new endpapers, modern half-calf, Nottingham & London, by Samuel Cresswell ... and sold by M. Cooper, 1755 § [Parnel (James)] A Collection of the Several Writings given forth from the Spirit of the Lord, through that Meek, Patient, and Suffering Servant of God, James Parnel ..., previous owner's ink signature to early blank, ex-library with 'withdrawn' stamp to title, several ff. with small marginal loss, affecting occasional sidenote, first and last few ff. with tears and small marginal loss with expert tissue repairs, 3Q2 & 3Q3 heavily trimmed (possibly from another copy of the same), spotting and staining, modern endpapers, modern calf, 1675 § A Collection of Memorials concerning divers Deceased Ministers and others of the People called Quakers in Pennsylvania, New-Jersey ..., previous owner's ink signature to title, scattered spotting, modern endpapers, modern antique-style calf, York, 1824; 8vo (3).
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