[EPHEMERA], [MOVIES], [SCIENCE FICTION], [POSTERS]

2001: A Space Odyssey

Hollywood, CA: MGM, 1968. 1st Printing. Poster. Illustrated by Mike Kaplan. B&W Illustrations; This poster is a standard 27" by 41" size. The poster is in Very Good+ condition. The poster has been folded four times, with the reverse on the outside. All four corners have several tiny pin holes, and ther are two corners with bumping. The poster is, for the most part, clean and bright, without chips, edge nicks, or fading. The Reverse of the posterhas red ink stamped notations: "2001 Space Odyssey, followed by 1 SH D /103G on the bottom corner of the reverse of the poster. "US style D poster was created for 'wild' pastings on New York City walls, subways and temporary structures. MGM commissioned this poster for the film's 70 mm re-launch in New York City in 1969. This poster features the star child floating in an iris. The release of the 70 mm film helped to make it a commercial and critical success. As this poster was designed for 'wild' pasting, only unused posters could have survived. On top of this, fewer were printed as they were only used in New York City and other metropolitan areas." (from Sothebys) "2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, and was inspired by Clarke's 1951 short story "The Sentinel" and other short stories by Clarke. Clarke also developed a novelisation of the film, which was released after the film's release, and in part written concurrently with the screenplay. The film stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester and Douglas Rain, and follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient supercomputer HAL after the discovery of an alien monolith. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 43003

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Posters Style "D" Posters 2001 A Space Odyssey Movies Movie Posters Advertising Mike Kaplan

[MUSIC EPHEMERA], [PALO ALTO, CA ], [PSYCHADELIC MUSIC]

Assu Special Events Presents, Country Joe Mcdonald Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks October 8, 1971 (Memorial Auditorium Stanford University)

Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University, 1971. Handbill. This is a small handbill (approx. 7" x 5 1/2" ). Illustrated on one side. (illustrator unknown). This handbill is in Very Good+ condition. There is a slight paper clip indentation to the front right side. "By 1968, loud rock and roll had become more mainstream, at least in Northern California. Young people up and down the Peninsula wanted to see bands full of long-haired guitarists playing their own music. Palo Alto's downtown, having been gutted by the Stanford Shopping Center in the 1950s, started to add shops selling lava lamps and posters. There weren't any bars in Palo Alto yet--not until 1981--but The Poppycock sold beer, and that was enough. The locus of rock music in town had moved off the Stanford campus and over to the Poppycock." (by ROck Prosopography 101). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 42644

Catalogue: Music Ephemera

Keywords: Music Ephemera Palo Alto, CA Music Concerts Stanford University Country Joe Mcdonald Dan Hicks And His Hot Licks Handbills

[EPHEMERA] [WASHINGTON D. C. ] [CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING]

Christmas Eve Celebration at the National Community Christmas Tree, 1952

Washington D. C.: The White House Publishers, 1952. Other. This is one sheet, folded once to make four pages. This is the program to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree for the year 1952. The program is in Very Good condition. There is some beginning toning to the spine joints and edges, along with some light ground-in dirt. "The National Christmas Tree is a large evergreen tree located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D. C. Each year since 1923, the tree has been decorated as a Christmas tree. Every early December, the tree is traditionally lit by the President of the United States. Every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has made formal remarks during the tree lighting ceremony. Since 1954, the event has marked the start of month-long festivities known as the Pageant of Peace. ". Very Good .

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Book number: 37175

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Washington D. C. Christmas Trees The White House White House Ephemera National Christmas Tree Ephemera

[EPHEMERA] [ELEANOR ROOSEVELT] [SAN FRANCISCO, CA] [LECTURE SERIES]

"a Day at the White House" an Intimate Word Picture By Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt

San Francisco, CA: Paul Posz / Civic Auditorium, 1938. Broadside. This broadside measures just over 10" x 7" and advertises a lecture for Monday, March 14 at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. It's been folded two times but is in otherwise Very Good+ to Near Fine- condition. Though the broadside does not include the date, the lecture was mentioned in Eleanor Roosevelt's article dated March 16th (the lecture was postponed to the 15th due to flooding along the train route from Southern California to Northern California). Mrs. Roosevelt spent two years on short tours of the United States, with accompanying daily newspaper articles discussing her previous days' visits.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 35813

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Eleanor Roosevelt San Francisco, CA Lecture Tours Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt History Americana Ephemera

[EXPOSITION][SAN FRANCISCO, CA] [WORLD EXPOSITION]

Exposition Island - San Francisco Bay 1939

San Francisco, CA: San Francisco Exposition, 1939. Photograph. B&W Illustrations; Oblong photograph 19" x 10". The photo is entitled " Exposition Island - San Francisco Bay - 1393 and appears to be an official photo. The photograph is in Good+ condition. The corners of the photograph have noticeable bumping and wrinkling, along with the bottom right corner has a small chip missing. There are a couple of scratches to the photo, one of which has noticeable spots missing. "The Golden Gate International Exposition (GGIE) (1939 and 1940) , held at San Francisco's Treasure Island, was a World's Fair celebrating, among other things, the city's two newly built bridges. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936 and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. The exposition opened from February 18, 1939, through October 29, 1939, and from May 25, 1940, through September 29, 1940." (from Wikipedia). Good+ .

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Book number: 44674

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera San Francisco, CA World Expositions Golden Gate Exposition Treasure Island San Francisco World Exposition 1939

(EPHEMERA) , [MUSIC], [POPULAR MUSIC]

[Fabric Concert Banner], [Train], [Steel], [Limbeck}

Tempe, AZ: NA, 2005. Ephemera. Color Illustrations; Ephemera: This is a small Banner / concert poster for the Indie Rock / Punk Rock Group The Format. This item is in Near Fine condition. This is a concert banner (17" x 11.5") consisting of paint on canvas -- likely silk screened -- for two 2005 dates (May 8 & 9) in Tempe, AZ. The Format appears to be the headline group, but also includes the groups Steel, Train, Tickertape Parade, Limbeck, and, Let Go. This rather unique item is not signed by an artist and could possibly be the work of an aspiring college student. The banner is clean and fresh, with no dirt or finger marks (in fact, it looks and feels as if it had never been used). The only fault is that the unsewn edges have started to ravel a bit at the very edges.. Fine .

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Book number: 34833

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera "The Format" Concert poster Concert banner Music Music poster Music Ephemera Indie Rock ephemera

(EPHEMERA) [FRANCIS HOPKINS SMITH] [AUTOGRAPHED, HANDSIGNED LETTER]

A Handwritten and Signed Letter By Francis Hopkins Smith

No Place: No Publisher Listed, 1911. Ephemera. (Date is c1911) This is one small sheet of letterhead, with Smith's crest , folded. He's mentioning something, and naming a price of $100 (unfortunately, I can't read his handwriting. "Francis Hopkinson Smith (October 23, 1838 – April 7, 1915) was an American author, artist and engineer. He built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty, wrote many stories and received awards for his paintings.F. Hopkinson Smith was the great uncle of American architect, author and photographer G. E. Kidder Smith (1913-1997). " (from Wikipedia); Signed by Author. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 44265

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Autographs Francis Hopkins Smith Poetry Signed Editions Autographed Letters Correspondence Autograph letters

(EPHEMERA) [JOHN MASEFIELD] [AUTOGRAPHED, HANDSIGNED LETTER]

A Handwritten (Autograph) and Signed Letter By English Poet Laureate John Masefield.

Oxford, England: No Publisher Listed, 0. Ephemera. This is a small sheet of letterhead (only the name of his house, his telephone number and city. The sheet has been folded once, and there is no address on it. The recipient's name is a guess (Mr. Ashton Jonson) and the text of the note is in regards to a poem or some poems that had been set to music by Frederic Ayres. This correspondence is entirely handwritten (autograph). The text is on the Verso Only. ; Signed by Author. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 44263

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera John Masefield Poetry Signed Editions Autographed Letters Correspondence Autograph letters

[CLOONEY, ROSEMARY], [EPHEMERA]

Happy Birthday Dear Mother

Cincinnati, OH: Gibson Musicards, 1955. Hardcover. This is a combination birthday card and record which features a song by Rosemary Clooney. The card measures 7" x 7" and has a heavily decorated front. The card is in Very Good condition and is lacking an envelope. There is a previous owner's gift notation on the record along with a couple of small scratches. "In 1955, the Gibson Greeting Card Company introduced the Gibson Musicard featuring a 7 inch 78 rpm single sided record with Rosemary Clooney singing the New Happy Birthday Song included with the greeting card. It was first offered at the Gibson Greeting Card Shop at Disneyland, Main Street USA in conjunction with the promotion of the opening of Disneyland in 1955. ". Very Good .

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Book number: 36095

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Rosemary Clooney Music Gibson Music Musicards Disney Corporation Happy Birthday Ephemera

[EPHEMERA] [SAN FRANCISCO] [FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT] [STAMP]

In Tribute to the Memory of Our Late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1882-1945 Issued During the United Nations Conference, San Francisco 1945

San Francisco, CA: Literary Anniversary Club, 1945. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Other. This is one sheet, folded once, with text on three pages. The front cover includes a tipped on US Postage Stamp Commemorating the beginning of the United Nations. The center text page is a tribute to Franklin D. Roosevelt by Flodden W. Heron entitled Franklin D. Roosevelt the Crusader. The item is in Very Good condition, with some light wrinkling to the spine and a couple of light creases to the corners. "By 1945 it became clear that the Allies were winning the war, so President Roosevelt and other Allied world leaders continued their preparations for lasting peace between nations. U. S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt first coined the name “United Nations” in 1942 when representatives of 26 nations pledged their governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. The next significant step towards creating this international body was a conference of delegates, to be held in San Francisco, called the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO). Unfortunately, President Roosevelt would not live to see his inspirational plans for peace come to fruition. Less than two weeks before he planned to open the United Nations Conference on International Organization, President Franklin D. Roosevelt suffered a massive stroke and died on April 12th, 1945. The nation immediately went into mourning. Just hours after FDR’s death, Vice President Harry S. Truman was sworn in as the president of the United States. As his very first act as president, Truman decided to proceed with the upcoming San Francisco conference as scheduled." (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 43073

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera San Francisco, CA Franklin D. Roosevelt Stamps Stamp Collecting

[NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN] [EPHEMERA]

Letter of Congratulations, and Support for the Nomination of Geraldine Ferraro for Vice-President of the United States

Washington D. C.: National Organization for Women, 1984. Ephemera. This is a typed form letter to members of the National Organization for Women to congratulate Geraldine Ferraro as the Vice Presidential candidate of the Democratic party for 1984. The letter is in Very Good condition and is lacking an envelope. There is some wrinkling and nicking to the edges of the page, along with some beginning toning. The letter goes on to discuss a need for progress on the constitutional amendement for ERA (Equal Rights Amendment). Overall, the letter is in clean bright condition. "The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution designed to guarantee equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex; it seeks to end the legal distinctions between men and women in terms of divorce, property, employment, and other matters. The ERA was originally written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman. The amendment was introduced in Congress for the first time in 1921 and has prompted conversations about the meaning of equality for women and men. In its early history, middle-class women were largely supportive, while those speaking for the working class were often opposed, arguing that employed women needed special protections regarding working conditions and employment hours. With the rise of the women's movement in the United States in the 1960s, the ERA garnered increasing support, and, after being reintroduced by Representative Martha Griffiths (D-MI) , in 1971, it passed both houses of Congress in 1972 and was submitted to the state legislatures for ratification.". Very Good .

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Book number: 36003

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera National Organization For Women ERA Equal Rights Amendment Geraldine Ferraro 1984 Presidential Campaign Ephemera

[MUSIC EPHEMERA], [NEW RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE] [ILLUSTRATION]

Liner Art from the Powerglide Record- Including an Addition of Vernacular Art By a Former Owner.

San Rafael, CA: New Riders of the Purple Sage, 1972. Other. Illustrated by Lore Shoberg. Color Illustrations; Liner Notes / Liner art for the album Powerglide by the New Riders of the Purple Sage. Originally folded once by the top edge, this copy has been folded several times by a previous owner, and the artwork has pinhole holes at the corners from being displayed at some point. The artwork is in Very Good condition overall. At some point, a previous owner has added his own illustration, in cartoon form in front of the original illustration by Lore Shoberg. "The original LP contained a 12 inch by 12 inch heavy paper insert with the album credits. The artwork for the insert was drawn by Lore Orion, then known as Lore Shoberg. It is a caricature that portrays the band members as Western outlaws. Depicted from left to right are David Nelson, John Dawson, Spencer Dryden, Dave Torbert, and Buddy Cage. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 42645

Catalogue: Music Ephemera

Keywords: Music Ephemera Illustrations Lore Shoberg New Riders Of The Purple Sage Jerry Garcia Powerglide Album Psychadelia The Grateful Dead

[EPHEMERA] [JAPAN] [TOKYO] [TRANSPORATION]

Night Tour in Tokyo By de-Luxe Pigeon Bus

Tokyo: Shinnippon Kanko KK / Japan Travel Bureau, 1955. Other. Color Illustrations; c1955This is a single page, folded vertically at the center to make a brochure for the Tokyo De-Luxe Pigeon Bus - sightseeing tour bus. The brochure is in Very Good condition, and has some light edgewear to the edges, along with several small creases. "Japanese people see pigeons in the in the local “hato" language as symbols of peace. Those calm, docile connotations, combined with the pigeon’s ability to fly fast and always find its way home, are what shape the name and the concept of the Hato Bus company: a provider with a fleet of buses that whisk us around to tourist spots and bring us back to where we started.The Hato Bus story started 66 years ago, when the company’s predecessor Shin-Nihon Kanko Co, Ltd. began operations. Hato Bus has since grown into a provider with a staggering array of different tour plans that range from standard, time-tested packages to more innovative approaches, taking passengers to long-time Tokyo favorites like Tokyo Tower and Asakusa, brand-new landmarks, and suburban locations and even on tours with overnight accommodations" (from the company website). Very Good .

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Book number: 38318

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Japan Tokyo Transportation Sightseeing Tours Ephemera

[SEXUALITY] [DISEASES] [VENEREAL DISEASE]

Questions and Answers About Syphilis and Gonorrhea

San Francisco, CA: California Social Hygiene Association, 1943. Ephemera. This is a small sheet - folded four times into a brochure. The brochure is in Very Good condition. This brochure was issued by the California Socieal Hygiene Association which is an affiliate of the American Social Hygiene Association. Publication #A-431. "The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) is an American non-profit organization established in 1914, that cites a mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities, with an emphasis on sexual health, as well as a focus on preventing sexually transmitted infections and their harmful consequences. ASHA uses tools such as education, communication, advocacy and policy analysis activities with the intent to heighten public, patient, provider, policymaker and media awareness of STI prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment strategies.". Very Good .

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Book number: 36306

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Sexuality Diseases Venereal Disease Gonorrhea Syphilis Ephemera

[EPHEMERA] [RELIGION] [BILL MILL] [RELIGIOUS CONVERSIONS]

See and Hear Ex-Outlaw from Texas in Person a Program on Prevention of Adult and Juvenile Delinquency

Modesto, CA: Foursquare Church, 1955. Other. This is a handbill (one sheet of paper 7" x 15 1/2") with text only on the obverse. The handbill is in Very Good condition, and has been folded three times. The time and place of the talk has been handwritten. Bill Mills was a convict who had spent 25 years behind bars "after being tried and convicted on 32 different crimes in Texas and Oklahoma". "In 1910, at age 17, Mills was arrested and convicted in Hunt County for the theft of a horse and sentenced to two years in prison. As Texas Inmate #37538 he was sent to the Burleson and John Farm on the Brazos River. It was there that he was introduced to the brutal reality of forced labor. His first encounter was the use of the bat." (the Fort Bend Star, August 14, 2018). Very Good .

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Book number: 37157

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Religion Bill Mills Texas Ex-convicts Religious Conversion Juvenile Delinquency