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Fritz Lang's M. Original Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph. Staten Filmcensur. Measures 8" x 10". Black and white glossy. M is a 1931 German suspense thriller directed by Fritz Lang and a cry for despair representing the dying moments of a free Germany before the Nazi takeover. Lang's film concerns itself with the depravity of society, starring Peter Lorre it was an early example of a procedural drama,and was Lang's first with sound that also developed several techniques now popular in cinema. This film was banned shortly after it premiered in Germany for its overtly anti-nazi stance and Fritz Lang and Peter Lorre, both Jews, soon fled the country. A credit is printed on the lower right corner stating "Staten Filmcensur" or "State Film Censure" in English. The photo is a still featuring Peter Lorre during the film's climax, when he looks at himself in the mirror and is terrified of his own reflection. Vintage original silver gelatin photograph is in very good condition.

U.S. General. During World War II, MacArthur commanded the U.S. forces in the Far East. However, they were soon forced to withdraw from their station in the Philippines, on which occasion MacArthur made his famous promise: "I shall return." In August, 1945, MacArthur received the surrender of the Japanese and carried out demilitarization and reforms. Vintage Signed head and shoulders photo of MacArthur in uniform, He is wearing a general's cap and has the five star general insignia on his lapel. Signed in ink on the lower part of the image "Douglas Macarthur." In excellent condition.

MACARTHUR, Douglas. U.S. general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theatre in World War II, and administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation that followed. April 8th, 1963. On his NY office letterhead, about 10.25" x 8" inches. General Macarthur writes a letter to the wife of one of his military aides, Colonel Karl W. Hisgen, now in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Macarthur writes to "convey to Colonel Hisgen my warmest congratulations and best wishes on his recent birthday." Signed "Douglas Macarthur" in blue ink. Sent from his personal office at the Federal Office Building at 90 Church Street in Downtown Manhattan. Comes with an original Department of the Army "Official Business" envelope stamped with Macarthur's original rubber stamp. Colonel Karl W. Hisgen worked under Gen. Macarthur in the Pacific campaign in WW II. Douglas MacArthur died a year later on 5 April 1964. Kennedy had pre-authorized a full state funeral prior to his death in 1963. In near fine condition.

Pauline Beery Mack, Ph.D. Scientist who contributed to the US Army in WWII and later NASA. Calories Make a Difference: Reports of Studies on Three Groups of Children. In cooperation with the Department of Health Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. New York: Sugar Research Foundation, [1948]. Original paper wraps. Staplebound. Mack was a scientist who began breaking barriers very early in her career and went on to do pioneering research on astronaut health at NASA. Her doctoral dissertation focused on measuring calcium retention in bones, and during WWII, Mack was enlisted to research the effects of calcium for the American army; she earned the prestigious Garvan Medal for her important findings on bone density. In the 1960s, she received research grants from NASA to develop special diets to minimize bone demineralization for the Gemini and Apollo astronauts, a noteworthy accomplishment as it was unusual for women to be hired as expert consultants at this time. This report documents the effects of different… Read More

Famed actress. Signed Photo, 8"x10", b/w, a young portrait in costume. She is in her 30's and beautiful . Signed in full with a large dark blue signature. A great Image. In excellent condition.

Madonna Handwritten Lyrics For Unreleased Song "You Are The One." This song was originally for the Rain Tapes, a collection of songs recorded by Madonna back in 1991 and 1992 during the recording of the Erotica album. The upbeat dance song was not used on the album, instead being abandoned in the demo stage. A full page of Lyrics on lined paper, in blue pen. Entirely in Madonna's own hand, she writes: enchanting seducing Chorus alternate: you are the one my only one you are the one for me. You are the one- you make me feel brand new with every thing that you do oh baby Verse 1 You are the one ÷ you keep my love alive÷ fill me with your kindness÷ baby open up the door÷ You are the one make me feel these feelings inside you are the one make me feel my love so alive you are the one/that made me open my heart so I could make a new start baby/ you are the one/what once was lost is found you changed my way of thinking boy you turned my head around. don't make me walk through that door unless… Read More

American baseball player who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. He played his entire 18-year major-league professional career for the New York Yankees, winning 3 American League MVP titles and playing for 16 all-star teams. Mantle played on 12 pennant winners and 7 World Championship clubs. Satin-finish 10" x 8" photo of Mantle posing with Pee Wee Reese, signed in blue felt tip "Mickey Mantle". In excellent condition.

This manuscript cookbook contains many handwritten baking recipes and canning instructions and dates from the 1920s in the small town of Yorkville, Ohio. Cloth covers. 11.5" x 7" inches. Around 50 pages filled out by hand in pencil of a 100 page notebook. The author of this cookbook appears to be named "W.F. Ameiss" of Yorkville, Ohio. Contains recipes for many cakes and sweets, including Independence Cake, Mrs. Zielaska Fruit Cake, Devils' Food Cake, other pastries and some dinner items. Contains a section on canning, which was a vital practice for many people at the time. Well worn from age and use. Some fraying at edges, toning and stains present throughout interior. Overall in fair condition only, but definitely legible.

Musician; Founding Member and keyboardist for The Doors. Signed check, on Raymond and Dorothy Manzarek heading dated Oct. 2, 1990. Signed "RD Manzarek". Manzarek has also written the payee in his hand "Capitol", the date, and the amount. In the memo line he has written "L.A. Woman." LA Woman was the Doors last album. They were on tour for LA Woman when lead singer Jim Morrison had a breakdown on stage and the band retired from performance. Three months later, Morrison died. In the years that followed the band reformed with the remaining members, playing and promoting their song LA Woman once again. In 1985 Ray Manzarek directed a music video for LA Woman which played on MTV. He continued to tour and perform until his death in 2013. In excellent condition.

[Photo Archive] Mao Zedong. Chinese communist revolutionary Leader. 3 originalGelatin silver print black and white press photos of various sizes from 5 x 6.5 in. to 8 x 10 in. Images date from 1966-1977. Including a photograph of US President Richard Nixon on his historic 1972 state visit to China. Mao and Nixon are shown seated in the middle of an office; Henry Kissinger is the only other American in the image, seated next to the President. Nixon's trip ended 25 years of no communication or diplomatic ties between the two countries and was the key step in normalizing relations between the U.S. and China. Original press caption printed above 1966 image: "Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse-tung (L), appearing in a military uniform for the first time in years, stands beside Red China's Defense Minister, Lin Piao [Biao], during rally in Peking 8/18. Lin's appearance beside Meo heightened speculation hat he has become the number two man in the Chinese Communist hierarchy and Mao's heir-presumptive." Third… Read More

Nouveau Continent Avec Plusiers Isles et Mers" original copper engraving, Figure 86 taken from "Description de L'Univers" [1685] by Allain Maneson Mallet. Later hand coloring. Attractive map of North and South America, showing California as an island 4.5"x6.5" inches matted to 8.5"x11" inches. Among the features noted are "Amerique" "N. Mexique Septentrionale" "Californie Isle" "Mer de Californie" "Magellanique" Teres Arctiques" "Teres Australes" and at the very bottom of the map "Terres Incognues." A small ship can be seen sailing in the Pacific Ocean. Attractively matted, with light scuffing to matte. The map itself is in very good condition.

Father of the wireless telegraph which evolved into the radio. In 1909, he shared the Nobel Prize for Physics. original newspaper Feb. 25, 1909 from New Brunswick (SAINT JOHN GLOBE). Includes article titled "MARCONI'S LATEST WORK" Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of wireless telegraphy, who will see what can be done with his wonderful invention in aiding the direction and management of airships. the experiment has been tried recently with partial success, and Mr. Marconi hopes to satisfactorily solve the problem- also has a picture of G.Marconi size 4"x3". In nice condition with minor edge flaws.

[LGBTQ Pulp] Marcus, Frank. The Killing of Sister George. Canada: Bantam Books, 1969. First Bantam Edition mass market paperback pulp. 136 pages. Measures 4.25" x 7". Pulp is a reproduction of the stage script for the play The Killing of Sister George, a landmark lesbian production and one of the first with an openly lesbian character. The play opened in London in 1965 and subsequently came to Broadway. Plot follows the life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series. The star is a lesbian named June who is described as a gin-guzzling, cigar-chomping,masculine woman. June lives with Alice McNaught, a younger woman. In the play, when George discovers that her character is scheduled to be killed off the radio show, she becomes increasingly impossible to work and live with. The play implies that George and Alice are lesbians and Alice may be having an affair with another woman too. In 1968, the play was adapted into a feature film which was made… Read More

Eight issues of The Leatherneck Magazine, including August through December of 1943, September 1944, July 1945, and May 1946. 583 pages total. Magazines range in size from 8.5" x 11 to 13" x 10", and have a variety of vibrant illustrated covers. The Leatherneck Magazine derives from the slang term "leatherneck" for a U.S. Marine, referring to the leather-lined collar or stock of the original Marine uniform. This archive of W.W.II era issues focus mainly on the goings on in the Pacific, which was the main theater of war for the USMC. The Leatherneck consists of updates from the front, comics, profiles on outstanding soldiers, as well as longer form pieces with premises such as: "Will You Be Afraid in Combat?" (Sept. 1943), "What to Expect if You Are Captured by the Japs!" (Nov. 1943), and "H Day on the Home Front" (May 1946), an article which addressed the severe postwar housing shortage that pushed many returning vets into homelessness. The archive has photos throughout of combat situations,… Read More

[African American- Music] Bob Marley playing an acoustic Guitar Original Poster. Measures 25" x 35.5". Robert Marley was a Jamaican singer and musician. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting styl. Despite his lack of formal training, Bob Marley was a master of the acoustic guitar, and his unique style helped to shape the sound of reggae music. After failing to treat his advancing cancer, Marley was taken to Hospital where he died at the age 36, due to the spread of melanoma to his lungs and brain. In very good condition.

Original vintage poster of Bob Marley singing in concert with microphone in one hand and his electric guitar on his neck. In very good condition.

[Film] Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront, directed by Elia Kazan. Archive of 7 original silver gelatin vintage photographs used as lobby cards in movie theaters. Columbia Pictures, 1960. All are 8" x 10" and in glossy black and white. On The Waterfront is based on several Pulitzer Prize-winning articles about an ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman who stands up to his corrupt union bosses and their extortion, violence and racketeering. The film is well-known for Brando's use of method acting and established a more stripped-down and improvisational style that changed the industry. The film also marked a transition in American filmmaking from the big-budget productions of the west coast to the rough-and-tumble style of the east coast. The film earned 12 Academy Award nominations and won 8 and is considered groundbreaking for its political themes and unconventional style. Photos feature images of Brando in the film alongside Rod Steiger and Eva Marie Saint among other action sequences and… Read More

Marlon Brando large professional vintage photogrph for his masterpiece film On The Waterfront. Measures This is an oversize original 16" x 20" silver gelatin matte photograph, black and white with photographer backing-board beneath. The film is well-known for Brando's use of method acting and established a more stripped-down and improvisational style that is somehow captured in this image. On The Waterfront is often considered by critics to be Brando's best performance, it earned him his first acting Academy Award. This original vintage photograph features Brando standing in shadow, with a hook visible in his right hand. His face has the same confused but curious look that he has throughout the film. Small chip in lower right corner and slight wear around the edges from where the image was pasted to the original board, overall image is clear and in very good condition. A powerful image of Brando in his most memorable role.

[Film] Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront, directed by Elia Kazan. Archive of 6 original silver gelatin vintage photographs used as lobby cards in movie theaters. Columbia Pictures, 1960. All are 8" x 10" and in glossy black and white. On The Waterfront is based on several Pulitzer Prize-winning articles about an ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman who stands up to his corrupt union bosses and their extortion, violence and racketeering. The film is well-known for Brando's use of method acting and established a more stripped-down and improvisational style that changed the industry. The film also marked a transition in American filmmaking from the big-budget productions of the west coast to the rough-and-tumble style of the east coast. The film earned 12 Academy Award nominations and won 8 and is considered groundbreaking for its political themes and unconventional style. Photos feature images of Brando in the film alongside Eva Marie Saint, along with a still image on Brando on a boat and… Read More

One Hundred Years of Solitude. First edition (as stated on copyright page, no number line on last page), in the first edition, second issue dust jacket ($7.95 price, with period at end of first paragraph on flap). Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, 1970. First American edition of the author's magnum opus. 422 pages. Octavo, original green cloth with gilt lettering to the spine. Fine in a fine 2nd issue dust jacket, Jacket design by Guy Fleming. Translated by Gregory Rabassa. "One Hundred Years of Solitude chronicles the life of Macondo, a fictional town based in part of Garcia Marquez's hometown of Aracataca, Columbia, and seven generations of the founding family, the Buendias. He creates a complex world with characters and events that display the full range of human experience. A fast-paced narrative, humor, vivid characters, and fantasy elements. Book condition: Very Good.