[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

[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) [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

[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

[EPHEMERA] [EUREKA COIN SHOP] [COIN COLLECTING]

Three Pieces of Ephemera : Two Check Lists from the Eureka Coin Shop and a Check List from the Tatham Stamp & Coin Company

San Francisco, CA / Springfield, MA: Eureka Coin Shop, 1953. Ephemera. Three small booklets: two from the Eureka Coin Shop, one from the Tatham Stamp & Coin Company -- all three are check lists of U. S. Coins. All three are in Very Good to Very Good+ condition and were issued without dust jackets. "Coin collecting is the collecting of coins or other forms of minted legal tender. Coins of interest to collectors often include those that circulated for only a brief time, coins with mint errors and especially beautiful or historically significant pieces. Coin collecting can be differentiated from numismatics, in that the latter is the systematic study of currency. Though closely related, the two disciplines are not necessarily the same. A numismatist may or may not be a coin collector, and vice versa." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 43074

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Eureka Coin Shop Tatham Stamp & Coin Company U.S. Coins Coin Check Lists

[EPHEMERA], [PHOTOGRAPHS] [ATOMIC BOMB] [HIROSHIMA]

Two Photographs of Atomic Bomb Damage in Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima, Japan: USGS, 1945. Photograph. Hiroshima: United States Strategic Bomb Survey (circa 1945). 2 black and white gelatin silver print photographs, measuring approx. 4" x 5". There are typed captions on the reverse of each print. One print includes a large ink stamped image of the Hiroshima- Matsuyama Ferry Line. These two photographs are official United States Strategic Bomb Survey damage prints of Hiroshima (USSBS) , captured on November 28, 1945. One print shows the exterior view of the Chugoka Coal Distribution Control Company (building #12 in the survey) , the other photograph has a caption of "Building 300 ft. NWW from GZ, no Structural Damage. Both photographs include latitude and longitude coordinates. "Verbal and written accounts of the destruction of Hiroshima by atomic bomb on August 6, 1945 are well known, but photographic images of it have always been relatively rare. While the U. S. Government attempted to control the circulation of any such images following the end of World War II, the irony is that it was also the source of the largest body of photographs of the aftermath of the event. That work, made in 1945 for the United States Strategic Bombing Survey — initially classified and subsequently lost for more than 40 years...Photographers in the Physical Damage Division of the Survey were tasked with documenting the broad extent and mundane detail of atomic destruction for later analysis by architects and civil engineers. The images they made helped form the basis for civil defense architecture in the U. S, especially in the early part of the Cold War, from the design of bomb and fallout shelters to suburbanization.". Very Good+ .

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Book number: 36364

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Photographs Atomic / Nuclear Hiroshima Japan USGS US Strategic Bombing Survey World War II

(EPHEMERA) [CARTE DE VISITE] [JAPAN] [PHOTOGRAPHS]

Two Carte de Visites from Nagasaki, Japan C1880's-1890's View of the "Temple of the Devils" and the "Bund of Ohuda"

Nagasaki, Japan: No Publisher Listed, 1880. Other. B&W Illustrations; Two Carte de Visites from Nagasaki, Japan c1880-1890's. The first view is of the Bund of Oura - the waterfront where westerners were allowed, with Sampans in the water. The Second view is "Oni no Jere" The Temple of Devils on a hillside. Both cards are in Very Good+ condition, with some beginning tidemarking / foxing to the edges. "A series of encounters between the West and Japan in the 1850s ended Japan's isolationist trade policies. In particular, the treaty with Russia, signed on February 7, 1855 established Nagasaki as an open port and, further, granted extraterritoriality privileges to foreigners living in Japan. These encounters finally culminated in 1859 when the Ansei Treaties, and in particular the Harris Treaty with the United States, took effect. These treaties demanded immediate opening of ports, and also established generally unequal trade relationships between the Western powers and Japan. In 1860 development of the area around Oura Creek began; by August 15, 1862, Japanese officials ordered foreign residents of Nagasaki into this new settlement area.". Very Good+ .

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Book number: 37876

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera Carte De Visites Japan Nagasaki, Japan Westerners In Japan Photography Ephemera

(EPHEMERA) [WORLD WAR I] [WORLD WAR I BALLOONS] [BALLOON PATROLS][BALLONHALLE VON INNEN]

Two Original Postcards from World War I Germany Featuring Balloons

Germany: No Publisher Listed, 0. Other. B&W Illustrations; Two World War I postcards (5.5" x 3.5") in Very Good- condition. Both postcards are not filled in (with the exception of four words inked on one of the postcards). The cards are labeled: Fesselballon vor dem Aufstieg, and, Ballonhalle von Innen. One postcard has a one and a half cent stamp. "World War I was the high point for the military use of observation balloons, which were extensively deployed by both sides. The British, despite their experience in late 1800s Africa, were behind developments and were still using spherical balloons. These were quickly replaced by versions, commonly referred to as kite balloons, which were flyable and could operate in more extreme weather conditions; at first the German Parseval-Siegsfeld type balloon, and then French Caquot type dirigible. By World War I, artillery had developed to the point where it was capable of engaging targets beyond the visual range of a ground-based observer. Positioning artillery observers on balloons, generally a few miles behind the front lines and at altitude, allowed them to see targets at greater range than they could on the ground. This allowed the artillery to take advantage of its increased range." (from Wikipedia). Very Good- .

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Book number: 38389

Catalogue: Ephemera

Keywords: Ephemera World War I Aviation Aeronautics / Astronautics Balloons Observation Balloons German Army Balloon Corp Ephemera