ORIGINAL "A VIEW TO A KILL" ADVANCE U.S. MOVIE POSTER
1985. One Sheet (measures ~27 in. x 41 in) In Very Good minus condition with light creasing and light wear to corners and edges. FJ Consignment. Shelved at DuPont. 1375762. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ORIGINAL "CAMILLE CLAUDEL AU MUSEE RODIN" EXHIBIT POSTER
Original poster in metal frame measuring 16 in. x 24 in. Poster not examined out of frame. Condition is Very Good with light age toning. AP Consignment. Shelved in Rockville Room B. [This is an oversized item. Additional postage necessary for expedited and international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international and expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1381145. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY "THE SPEAKING PICTURE BOOK" H. GREVEL & CO., LONDON
Late 19th Century. A Victorian mechanical "speaking" picture book employing a pull-cord mechanism to reproduce animal and infant sounds-an early and innovative example of sound technology in children's publishing. Chromolithographed illustrations with accompanying verses depict The Cock, The Donkey, The Lamb, The Birds, The Cow, The Cuckoo, The Goat, and The Baby. Instructions at front explain operation: cords pulled beneath each image activate the corresponding sound. Measurements: approx. 9.5 × 12.75 × 2.25 in. In Good (+) condition.... Read More
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ORIGINAL "TRICK BABY" LOBBY CARD SET (x8)
Cleveland: LPIU, 1973. Set of 8 lobby cards (14 in. x 11 in.) In Very Good condition with light age toning and light wear to corners and edges. FJ Consignment. Shelved in Rockville Room A. 1375699. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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![ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING TITLED "FULL MOON IN THE VALLEY" [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/326/539/1392539326.0.l.0.jpg)
ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR PAINTING TITLED "FULL MOON IN THE VALLEY" [Signed]
Artist Proof. A watercolor painting depicting a woman gazing into a mirror on a full moon night by an unknown artist. Watercolor on watercolor board measuring 17 in. x 22 in. (artwork measures 14.25 in. x 20.6 in.). Title marked in pencil to lower left corner with artist's proof mark to the center bottom. Artist's signature to the right corner. Matted and unframed. Slight scratch to lower left edge. Shelved at Rockville PS1101 (#18). 1340552. Special Collections - Upstairs.... Read More
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ORIGINAL "NIEBEZPEICZNE ZWIAZKI (DANGEROUS LIASONS)" POLISH THEATRE POSTER
A1 (~22 in. x 33 in.) In Very Good plus condition. Light age toning. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1375709. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ORIGINAL SPANISH "THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES" MOVIE POSTER
U.S.A., 1966. One Sheet (27 in. x 41 in.) In Very Good condition. Light age toning and light edge wear. Light creasing. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1375742. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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![ORIGINAL JANE'S ADDICTION "THEATRE OF THE ESCAPISTS" TOUR POSTER [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/641/707/1664707641.0.l.jpg)
ORIGINAL JANE'S ADDICTION "THEATRE OF THE ESCAPISTS" TOUR POSTER [Signed]
2012. In Very Good condition with minor wear to edges. Signed by four band members: Chris Chaney, Perry Farrell, Stephen Perkins, and Dave Navarro. Print measures 18 in. x 24 in. PO Consignment. Shelved at Rockville, D8. 1392092. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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![ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSURE DIPLOMA LOT [Nine Documents]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/657/077/1738077657.0.l.jpg)
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSURE DIPLOMA LOT [Nine Documents]
Group of (9) Medical Certificates, issued by the Royal College of Physicians of London and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Engraved and letterpress certificates with manuscript entries and signatures. The group includes licenses to practice medicine, surgery, and midwifery, membership and fellowship certificates in the Royal College of Surgeons. Measure 14 in. x 19.5 in. to 17 in. x 24 in. In Good with light age toning, minor edge wear, and storage creases consistent with rolled archival... Read More
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QING DYNASTY STYLE CHINESE PAINTING OF MUSICIANS
A detailed figural composition shows a group of musicians performing on traditional instruments, rendered in opaque watercolor (gouache) on pith paper (rice paper). Matted and set in a wooden gold frame. Image: approx. 12" x 8"; Frame: approx. 21.5" x 19". In Good (plus) condition. Minor age toning and horizontal creases throughout. The pith paper shows pronounced losses to the lower right and left. Frame with minor surface wear. Shelved at Dupont. 1410634. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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TAMANGO" ORIGINAL MOVIE THEATRE INSERT
1959. 14 in. x 36 in. In Good plus condition. Moderate age toning. Light wear to corners and edges. Light tearing along edges. Light chipping to top and left edges. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1376090. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ORIGINAL "THE WOLFMAN" SCREEN PRINT MOVIE POSTER
2018. Limited Edition, #7/35. In Near Fine condition. Artwork measures 18 in. x 24 in. Shelved at DuPont. 1390231. Arts & Antiques.
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ORIGINAL "THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN" SCREEN PRINT MOVIE POSTER
2017. In Near Fine condition. Artwork measures 18 in. x 24 in. Shelved at DuPont. 1390235. Arts & Antiques.
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ORIGINAL "THE VALLEY OF GWANGI" SCREEN PRINT MOVIE POSTER
Limited Edition, #69/115. Print measures 18 in. x 24 in. In Very Good condition. Stored in mailing tube by previous owner. Shelved at Rockville., D8. 1393895. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ORIGINAL "TRAGIC KINGDOM THE ART OF CAMILLE ROSE GARCIA" ART EXHIBITION POSTER
Poster measures 20 in. x 26 in. Condition is Good+ with mild to semi-moderate wear to edges and corners. Shelved in Rockville, D3. 1395854. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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ORIGINAL "SITTING BULL" MOVIE POSTER
U.S.A.: United Artists Corporation, 1960. One Sheet (27 in. x 41 in.) In Good plus condition. Moderate tearing throughout, with top left corner missing. Light age toning. Light creasing. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1375965. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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SHARKS' TREASURE" ORIGINAL MOVIE THEATRE INSERT
1975. 14 in. x 36 in. In Very Good minus condition. Light age toning. Light wear to corners and edges. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1376092. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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![1787 NEW LONDON COUNTY, CONNECTICUT LAND DEED [Signed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/292/842/1738842292.0.l.jpg)
1787 NEW LONDON COUNTY, CONNECTICUT LAND DEED [Signed]
New London, Connecticut, 1787. Partially printed and hand-completed legal instrument beginning "To all People to whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting," documenting the sale of land in Montville, New London County, Connecticut. The deed records a transaction by Joshua Hempsted, acting as collector of public taxes, conveying property to Elisha Comstock to satisfy unpaid taxes and charges. Signed by Joshua Hempsted and witnessed by Benjamin Hempsted and Richard Hempsted, with a dated acknowledgment before a justice of the peace... Read More
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LATE 18TH CENTURY HERALDIC ENGRAVING OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHARLES COCKS, BARON SOMMERS & BARONET
A hand-colored heraldic engraving depicting the armorial bearings of The Right Honourable Charles Cocks, Baron Sommers and Baronet. The lower panel displays calligraphy naming Charles Cocks, made Baron Sommers in 1784, continuing John Somers's lineage. The late Georgian style engraving was likely created for a peerage publication or as a private family armorial. Presented under glass in a wooden period-style frame with a double mat. Dimensions - Frame: approx.22 x 29.5 in., Sheet (visible): approx. 9.25 x 17 in.... Read More
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![19th AND EARLY 20th-CENTURY MEDICAL SCHOOL DIPLOMA LOT [Nine Documents]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/463/095/1738095463.0.l.jpg)
19th AND EARLY 20th-CENTURY MEDICAL SCHOOL DIPLOMA LOT [Nine Documents]
A group of nine large-format academic and professional certificates associated with American medical education and professional qualification. These documents are printed in elaborate period typography with decorative calligraphic headings, engraved ornament, and institutional seals, typical of formal diplomas issued by American medical schools during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Several retain original embossed paper seals, foil seals, or attached silk ribbons. Lot includes diplomas from Louisville, Tulane (1906), Detroit Medical College (1869), Indiana (1909), Georgetown (1863), Michigan, Bennett... Read More
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19th-CENTURY CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK DEPICTING MOUNTED WARRIORS
c.1880-1920. c.1900 Chinese import embroidered silk depicting two mounted warriors. Double-faced glass frame measures 13in. x 18.5 in. Shelved at Dupont. 1410638. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.
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![COURS DE L'ORENOQUE [MAP]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/982/703/1351703982.0.l.0.jpg)
COURS DE L'ORENOQUE [MAP]
A colored map of the Orinoco River and its tributaries. Churches are indicated with small symbols dotted in red, but the primary focus is on topographical features, including rivers and forests. All text in French. In Very Good condition. Several creases are visible, but these show no evidence of wear. Matted. Map measures 17.5" x 9.75", Matting measures 20.5" x 18.5". Shelved Dupont. 1328603. Arts & Antiques.
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EDO PERIOD PAINTED FAN LEAF DEPICTING SHOGUN
Other. Edo Period Japanese fan leaf depicting a shogun's court. In Good minus condition with Good plus frame. Frame has light scratching throughout, with moderate bumping to corners and light staining. Baseboard is cracked horizontally in two places that span the entire frame. Fan print has five vertical scratches to the left side, each measuring 3 in. Light paint chipping and cracking throughout. Small puncture hole towards the center of the print, measuring .75 in. Light staining and scratching... Read More
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ORIGINAL 1970 "THE NEW YORKER" CARTOON
Condé Nast, 1970. Original illustration for an article published in January 17, 1970 of The New Yorker. Matted with magazine clippings and the caption, "Meters." Black marker on Bristol board, drawn by unidentified New Yorker staff artist. Frame measures 17.2 in. x 11.75 in. In Very Good condition. Shelved at Rockville Room C. Second Story Books is honored to offer this item from the personal collection of Neil and Susan Sheehan. Neil Sheehan (1936-2021) and Susan Sheehan (born 1937)... Read More
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FAME" ADVANCED MOVIE POSTER
U.S.A.: Metro Goldwynn Mayer Inc, 1980. One Sheet (measures 27 in. x 41 in.) In Very Good condition. Light crease lines. Light age toning. Shelved in Room A. FJ Consignment. 1375525. Special Collections - Upstairs.
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