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James Thurber American, 1894-1961
James Thurber American, 1894-1961 Sitting Dog pen and ink with watercolor initialed "Th" lc 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in., framed
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After Walter Inglis Anderson
After Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi, 1903-1965) "Terns", hand-colored silkscreen, 56" x 21"". Presented in an ebonized frame.
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GROUP OF FOUR FIRST OR EARLY
GROUP OF FOUR FIRST OR EARLY EDITION VOLUMES BY JAMES THURBERGroup of Four First or Early Edition Volumes by James Thurber,, Consisting of: 'Lanterns and Lances', Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1961 'Alarms and Diversions', Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1957 'Credos and Curios', Harper & Row Publishers, New York and Evanston, 1962 'Thurber Country', Simon and Schuster, New York, 1953
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Albert Arthur Allen (American
Albert Arthur Allen (American 1886-1962) "Chorus Line; The Model series No. 1" gelatin silver photograph pencil-signed en verso 7 in. x 10 in. framed.
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WALLACE STERLING PORRINGER AND
WALLACE STERLING PORRINGER AND THIMBLEWallace Sterling Porringer and Thimble,
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KASSNER, ALOIS. DIREKTOR
KASSNER, ALOIS. DIREKTOR KASSNER.Hamburg, Friedländer, ca. 1913. Early one-sheet color lithograph depicting the “Thurston of Germany” amidst bubbles, devils, and other symbols of the magician’s craft. 27 ¼ x 36 ½". Tears along edge of poster, minor tear affecting image. A-.
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THURSTON, HOWARD. CHICAGO
THURSTON, HOWARD. CHICAGO AMERICAN SAYS “GO SEE” THURST...Cincinnati & New York: The Strobridge Litho. Co., ca. 1910. A reproduction of sketches made by French, staff artist of the Chicago American, showing scenes from the Thurston show at McVicker’s theater, Chicago, on one of Thurston’s annual and early tours through the Midwest. Among the effects pictured are the levitation and the lion used in Thurston’s Lady to Lion illusion. 40 x 30". Considerable repair to old tears and margins; B-. In addition to assuming Harry Kellar’s “mantle” of magic, Thurston acquired his entire show, as well as the route he toured. McVicker’s was a regular stop on Kellar’s annual tours.
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Walter Inglis Anderson
Walter Inglis Anderson (American/Mississippi 1903-1965) "Terns" ink on paper pencil titled en verso 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. matted and framed; accompanied by a certificate from Mary Anderson Pickard dated Nov. 21 1981. Provenance: Collection of Alice Barry New Orleans and Pass Christian MS.
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THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON'S
THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON'S GREATEST MYSTERY. THE VANI...Thurston, Howard. Thurston's Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. [Cleveland: Otis Litho], ca. 1924. Depicting an automobile filled with comely ladies vanishing in wisps of smoke above the head of the magician. 41 x 27Ó. Linen-backed. Marginal chips and tears. A-.
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THOMAS ALLEN, JR. (MA/MO,
THOMAS ALLEN, JR. (MA/MO, 1849-1924) Two Men in Summer Field approach creek crossing, oil on canvas, unsigned, estate stamped verso and signed by Elizabeth Allen, in gold molded frame, OS: 12" x 22", SS: 7 1/2" x 17 1/2". Very good condition, cleaned and relined.
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ALAN ROSS, "JACKSON LAKE" &
ALAN ROSS, "JACKSON LAKE" & HUNTINGTON WITHERILL, "SAND DUNES" Alan Ross (American, b.1948) "Jackson Lake, Clouds, Grand Teton National Park, 1975" Silver Gelatin, signed in pencil recto. Stamped on behalf of The Friends of Photography and numbered print no. 100 in ink verso. 10 x 13 inches. Huntington Witherill (American, b. 1949), "Sand Dunes, Death Valley," 1980, gelatin silver print, pencil signed lower right, artist stamp verso, 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
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4 vols. Thurber, James: Further
4 vols. Thurber, James: Further Fables for Our Time. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956. 1st ed. 8vo, orig. cloth & bds., gilt; edge wear, corners bumped, d/j (some creasing & edge wear). * Another copy of the preceding, 1st ed., orig. cloth & bds.; light wear, d/j (light wear). * The Wonderful O. New York: Simon & Schuster, (1957). 1st ptg. 8vo, orig. bds.; light wear, d/j (light wear, spine darkened). * Alarms & Diversions. New York: Harper, (1957). 1st ed. 8vo, orig. cloth; light wear, d/j (chipped & spotted). Some internal smudging. All presentation copies, inscribed & signed by Thurber on front free endpapers.
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Two Frederic Gruger illustrations
Two Frederic Gruger illustrations (Frederic Rodrigo Gruger, Pennsylvania, 1871-1953): "That's Fur Me to Know and for You to Find Out" for Irvin S. Cobb, "The Smart Aleck", published in The Saturday Evening Post , July 18, 1914, page 5, signed lower left "F.R. Gruger", graphite and wash on card, 12-7/8 x 9-3/4 in., modern frame, toning, taped at all edges ; "'Don't cry! It's not your fault you're ugly'" Susie wailed the louder", from Galsworthy, Jane's First Lame Duck , published in the Delineator , April, 1929, illustrated page 11, graphite on paper laid on card, publication notes verso, 13 x 11 in., wood frame, grime, toning . Both frames with abrasions. The Estate of the Late Margaret D. Gruger, Anderson, South Carolina
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Edgar Alwin Payne (1883-1947
Edgar Alwin Payne (1883-1947 Hollywood CA) Clouds and Landscape
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THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON THE
THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON THE GREAT MAGICIAN. BALAAM A...Cincinnati, Strobridge Litho., 1914. Color lithographed advertising a transposition illusion from Thurston’s show which included a boy, girl, and donkey vanishing and reappearing in several parts of the theater. 28 ½ x 38 ½". Minor restoration. A-. “[One] reason why Howard Franklin Thurston was the preeminent magician in his era was a willingness to spend whatever amounts of money were necessary to keep the show in top form constantly bringing in new effects. “Balaam and His Donkey” was such an instance. A boy, girl and donkey walked up a short ramp into a curtained cabinet. The donkey balked at first, until Thurston whispered into his ear, and it went right in. All three had disappeared when the curtain was reopened. Instantly an uproar at the back of the theatre revealed the boy and the girl trying to pull the donkey down the aisle. No other magicians, probably would spend the money needed for two sets of twins and two donkeys, their care and transport, for one illusion lasting so brief a moment in time. But [Thurston] could afford it.” (John Booth, “Memoirs of a Magician’s Ghost,” The Linking Ring, V79 N11, Nov. 1999)
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H. Willard Ortlip (American b.
H. Willard Ortlip (American b. 1886) two oil on canvas portraits of Henry Moser Thornton aged 22 b. 1915 and Virgiania Whiteley... ?
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ALFRED BIRDSEY (BERMUDIAN,
ALFRED BIRDSEY (BERMUDIAN, 1912-1996), TWO BERMUDA VIEWS Watercolor on paper, each signed, presented in uniform framing.
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Grace Thurston Albee American
Grace Thurston Albee American 1890-1985 'On the Canal' wood engraving signed ''Grace Albee'' lr 7 x 8 1/2 in. framed Estimate $ 100-200 Frame wear. Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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D'ALBRET, SIX SULPHIDE PAPERWEIGHTS
D'ALBRET, SIX SULPHIDE PAPERWEIGHTS COMMEMORATING GREAT AMERICANS Circa 1970, including: Paul Revere, Mr. & Mrs. John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, General Douglas MacArthur, Ernest Hemingway, and Mark Twain, each in original presentation box, signed, with certificates.
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Two Henry Alken books:
Two Henry Alken books: [Illustrations to Popular Songs], 1823, 10 x 14 in., and [Symptoms of Being Amused], 1822, 10-7/8 x 14-5/8 in., both published by Thomas McClean, London, each with 43 hand colored plates, each with multiple humorous scenes, many sporting or equestrian, half leather bindings with marbled boards, each in a later fitted case, [losses and separations to cases]. Scattered minor foxing, light wear and surface losses to bindings.
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Albert Ern
Albert Ern
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THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON MASTER
THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON MASTER MAGICIAN AND HIS PETS...Thurston, Howard. Thurston Master Magician And His Pets. Cleveland: Otis Litho, ca. 1926. Color lithograph depicts many of the animals that appeared in the Thurston show, including a lion, horse, ducks, and rabbits. 12 _ x 40 _". Chipped upper right not affecting printed area. A-.
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Group of five English colored
Group of five English colored engravings; Henry Thomas Alken (English, 1785-1851) 6" x 8 1/2" (sight, each, approx.)
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THORNE SMITH AUTOGRAPHED LETTER
THORNE SMITH AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED (ALS) FRAMED 21” X 12”.THORNE SMITH AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED (ALS), Addressed to "Mr. Kerr". Signed "Thorne Smith"; James Thorne Smith (1892-1934) wrote humorous supernatural fantasy fiction under the byline Thorne Smith and is best known the two "Topper" novels. Housed with original envelope in a common frame. Dimensions: Framed 21" x 12".
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THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON. THE
THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON. THE GREAT MAGICIAN. THE WON...Cleveland: The Otis Lithograph Co., ca. 1926. Full color lithograph depicting the iconic portrait of Thurston gazing forward with two devils perched on his shoulders, whispering into his ears. 27 x 40 ½". Bottom right corner repaired and old fold; A.
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THURSTON, HOWARD. EARLY HOWARD
THURSTON, HOWARD. EARLY HOWARD THURSTON THEATER PROGRAM...Thurston, Howard. Early Howard Thurston theater program. Circa 1905. For an appearance in Sydney, Australia at the Palace Theatre, on one of Thurston's early world tours. Two portraits of the magician appear on the front wrapper of the program. Tall 4to. Old ink notations on recto, else good.
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THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON. THE
THURSTON, HOWARD. THURSTON. THE GREAT MAGICIAN. THE WON...Cleveland: The Otis Lithograph Co., ca. 1926. One-sheet color lithograph depicting Thurston’s levitation illusion in a cartoonish style. In performance, Thurston first performed the version of the effect he purchased from Kellar, then finished by covering the floating lady and causing her to float about the stage, and finally “vanish like a fading cloud” ala Servais LeRoy’s famous Asrah levitation.. 27 x 40 ½". Old fold; A.
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Alan Turner 1943–2020. Untitled.
Alan Turner 1943–2020. Untitled. 1974, charcoal and ink on paper. 10 h × 10 w in. result: $328. estimate: $300–500. Signed and dated to verso ‘Alan Turner 1974’.
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ALFRED WHEELER, OIL ON PANEL,
ALFRED WHEELER, OIL ON PANEL, TERRIERSOil on wood panel painting of three terrier hunting dogs by Alfred Wheeler (British, 1851-1932). Signed "A. Wheeler" at lower left corner. Panel measures 18 1/2" x 7 1/2", framed to 24" x 14". Good condition with a scratch at the left side and minor wear. Intricate gilt period frame. Wheeler was well known for painting hunt scenes. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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Sillitoe (Alan) Saturday Night
Sillitoe (Alan) Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, first edition, d.w., 1958, and approximately fifty others including John Braine, ''Sapper'', and Philip Roth
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TWO ETCHINGS BY AMERICAN ARTISTS
TWO ETCHINGS BY AMERICAN ARTISTS - GERRY PEIRCE AND HAROLD ALTMAN The first: Gerry Peirce (American, 1900-1969), The Arts and Crafts Courtyard, etching and drypoint, pencil signed, titled, and marked as an edition of 100 lower margin; the second: Harold Altman (American, 1924-2003), Angel, pencil signed, titled, and numbered 52/165 lower margin; both matted and framed.
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RECOLLECTIONS OF HOWARD THURSTON:
RECOLLECTIONS OF HOWARD THURSTON: CONJURER, ILLUSIONIST...Worthington, T.C. Recollections of Howard Thurston: Conjurer, Illusionist and Author. Baltimore, 1938. Blue cloth stamped in gilt (cover mis-stamped twice, out of register). Portrait frontispiece and plates. 8vo. Very good.
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THURSTON, HOWARD. TYPED LETTER
THURSTON, HOWARD. TYPED LETTER SIGNED FROM HOWARD THURS...Thurston, Howard. Typed letter signed from Howard Thurston to F.E. Powell. Dated Nov. 24, 1931, Thurston writes a short note to the Dean of Ameican Magicians regarding a date he hopes Powell will play in Hartford, Connecticut. On Thurston's stationery, with original mailing cover. Signed ÒHowardÓ and with the holographic notation ÒYou are to do about 40 minutes Ð 30 would do, I thinkÓ beneath the signature in Thurston's hand.
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ALTON S. TOBEY (CONNECTICUT,
ALTON S. TOBEY (CONNECTICUT, 1914-2005), OIL ON BOARD, DEPICTS WHITE AND GREY ANGULAR GEOMETRIC FORMS AND LINES AGAINST BLACK BACKGR...Alton S. Tobey (Connecticut, 1914-2005), oil on board, depicts white and grey angular geometric forms and lines against black background, signed in shape left center, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, 24" h. x 18" w.
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ALFRED BIRDSEY (BERMUDIAN,
ALFRED BIRDSEY (BERMUDIAN, 1912-1996), THREE BERMUDA VIEWS Watercolor on paper, each signed at lower right, all framed, two in similar framing of different sizes.
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TOULMIN, ALFRED HARPER. ROGUES
TOULMIN, ALFRED HARPER. ROGUES AND VAGABONDS OF THE RAC...Toulmin, Alfred Harper. Rogues and Vagabonds of the Racecourse. London: James Camden Hotten, 1872. Disbound with lower wrapper only intact, spine perished. 12mo. 3 leaves, p. [1-11], 12-98 + 10 leaves (advts.). Jessel 1598.