by Rebecca Rego Barry
Alongside an array of vintage war, travel, and political posters on offer at Swann Galleries this week, a few gems that feature literary magazines caught my eye. I dare say these posters, particularly those that headline a coveted author, might be “gateway” buys that introduce book collectors to the poster market. If nothing else, they will enhance a wall and complement a full bookcase.
Rudyard Kipling and Anthony Hope collectors might take special notice of this McClure’s poster from August 1895. The estimate is $400-600.
Perhaps a favorite for this readership, this advertising poster for The Bookman, Christmas 1895, depicts a Benjamin Franklinesque character perusing a bookshop. The estimate is $400-600.
According to Swann, this poster for the March 1907 issue of Scribner’s magazine is rarely seen at auction. It portrays a fashionable female reader with her Scribner’s magazine in hand. The estimate is $2,500-3,500.
This Paris Review poster from 1983 was designed by conceptual artist Sol LeWitt. It is signed and numbered by the artist, 75/100. The estimate is $700-1,000.
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Hi Rebecca, these literary posters are beautiful, especially McClure’s poster. Rudyard Kipling is one of my favorite authors and I love The Jungle Book. They are all perfect for Swann Galleries.
Do you accept original movie posters for auction? These would be films based, for the most part, on literary works?
Do you accept original movie posters for auction? These would be films based, for the most part, on literary works? Also, how do I sell rare books on your website. I do not have a website?