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Original photograph of an abandoned drive-in movie theater screen, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1965
by [Drive-in Culture] Hank Daniel (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
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- 1965
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$750.00
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Charlotte, NC: The Charlotte Observer, 1965. Vintage photograph of a disintegrating screen of an abandoned drive-in movie theater near Charlotte, North Carolina, taken by photographer Hank Daniel for The Charlotte Observer, 1965. On the verso is a "Hank Daniel" stamp, a "JUL 21 1965" stamp, and a Charlotte Observer newspaper clipping of the photograph's corresponding captions with an "AUG… Read more
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$750.00

Collection of ten jumbo oversize original George Hurrell photographs, circa 1932 to 1944, comprising his Portfolio III collection, struck by Hurrell in 1979
by George Hurrell (photographer); John Barrymore, Charles Boyer, James Cagney, Joan Crawford, Jascha Heifetz, Veronica Lake, Gilbert Roland, Ann Sheridan, Gene Tierney, Anna May Wong (subjects)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1979
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$12,500.00
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Los Angeles: George Hurrell, 1979. Ten original oversize George Hurrell photographs, comprising Hurrell's Portfolio III series, each signed and numbered by Hurrell, all number 39 from an edition of 50. The photographs in the portfolio, a striking and beautiful collection, were shot between 1932 and 1944, and struck by Hurrell in 1979. Hurrell produced a total of 23 series,… Read more
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$12,500.00

In Pictures: A Hollywood Satire (First Edition)
by Nunnally Johnson, Patterson McNutt, Gene Fowler, Grover Jones (text); Will Connell (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1937
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- First Edition
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$1,500.00
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New York: T.J. Maloney, 1937. First Edition. First Edition. Lengthily INSCRIBED and dated 1949 by co-author Gene Fowler on the front endpaper, with brief, additional annotations in holograph ink and pencil to the title page and page nine.
A penetrating, satirical take on the film industry, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs.
Gene Fowler was an… Read more
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$1,500.00

Original photograph of Marilyn Monroe by Richard Avedon, 1957
by Marilyn Monroe (subject); Richard Avedon (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1957
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$675.00
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N.p.: N.p., 1957. Original borderless photograph of actress Marilyn Monroe posing with the head of a tiger-skin rug on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl in 1957. Stamp of photographer Richard Avedon on the verso, noting a date May 6, 1957.
Renowned New York-born photographer Richard Avedon worked as a fashion and portrait photographer for Harper's… Read more
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$675.00

Two original photographs of Joan Miro, circa 1968
by Joan Miro (subject); Daniel Frasnay (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1968
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$1,250.00
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N.p.: N.p., 1968. Two vintage borderless photographs of artist Joan Miro in his studio in Mallorca, circa 1968. Stamp of photographer Daniel Frasnay on the verso of each photo.
Paris-born photographer Daniel Frasnay began working as a freelance photojournalist in the early 1950s, initially documenting the Parisian cabaret and nightlife scene of the period. Frasnay befriended many leading… Read more
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$1,250.00

Jerome Liebling: Retrospective (Original poster for the 1990 art exhibition, signed by photographer Jerome Liebling)
by Jerome Liebling (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1990
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$75.00
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Amherst, MA: Hampshire College, 1990. Vintage poster for a 1990 retrospective exhibition at Hampshire College. SIGNED on the bottom right corner by photographer Jerome Liebling.
Jerome Liebling worked as a photographer and documentary filmmaker for over six decades. Liebling began his career after World War II, joining New York's Photo League in 1947 alongside Sol Libsohn, Sid… Read more
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$75.00

Bridges: Symbols of Progress (Original poster for the 1993 photography exhibition, signed by Richard Margolis)
by Richard Margolis (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1993
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$75.00
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Philadelphia: Paul Cava Gallery, 1993. Vintage poster for the 1993 photography exhibition. SIGNED by photographer Richard Margolis.
The show ran from January 8 to 30, 1993, at the Paul Cava Gallery in Philadelphia.
21 x 27 inches, rolled. Fine.
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Jerome Liebling: Massachusetts (Original poster for the 1987 art exhibition, signed by photographer Jerome Liebling)
by Jerome Liebling (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1987
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$75.00
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Amherst, MA: Hampshire College, 1987. Vintage poster for the 1987 exhibition at Hampshire College. SIGNED on the bottom right corner by photographer Jerome Liebling.
Jerome Liebling worked as a photographer and documentary filmmaker for over six decades. Liebling began his career after World War II, joining New York's Photo League in 1947 alongside Sol Libsohn, Sid Grossman,… Read more
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$75.00
![cover of Po-lit-i-cal Pho-to-graphs [Political Photographs]: of, pertaining to, or dealing with the study of affairs, structure... (Original poster for the 1972 art exhibition, signed by photographer Jerome Liebling)](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/790/529/1461529790.0.m.jpg)
Po-lit-i-cal Pho-to-graphs [Political Photographs]: of, pertaining to, or dealing with the study of affairs, structure... (Original poster for the 1972 art exhibition, signed by photographer Jerome Liebling)
by Jerome Liebling (photographer)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1972
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$150.00
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Amherst, MA: Hampshire College Gallery, 1972. Vintage poster for a 1972 exhibition at Hampshire College Gallery. SIGNED by photographer Jerome Liebling.
Jerome Liebling worked as a photographer and documentary filmmaker for over six decades. Liebling began his career after World War II, joining New York's Photo League in 1947 alongside Sol Libsohn, Sid Grossman, Morris Engel, Arthur… Read more
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$150.00

In the Country (Signed First Edition)
by Arthur Miller, Inge Morath
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1977
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780670396788
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$125.00
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New York: Viking, 1977. First Edition. First Edition. SIGNED by Arthur Miller and Inge Morath on a tipped-in Horchow Special Edition bookplate on the half title page.
Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.
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$125.00

Henry Wolf: Photographs 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s (Original poster for the 1998 lecture series and art exhibition, signed by Henry Wolf)
by Henry Wolf (artist)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1998
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$250.00
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New York: Parsons School of Design, 1998. Vintage poster for the 1998 lecture series and exhibition. SIGNED by graphic designer and artist Henry Wolf.
Produced in conjunction with a retrospective exhibition of Wolf's work. The series ran from November 4 to December 11, 1998, at Parsons School of Design, and featured Wolf alongside photographer Duane Michals and graphic… Read more
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$250.00

Portraits (First Edition, signed by Arthur Miller and Inge Morath)
by Inge Morath; Arthur Miller (introduction)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1986
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780893812447
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$325.00
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New York: Aperture, 1986. First Edition. First Edition. SIGNED on the title page by both Inge Morath and Arthur Miller. A collection of portraits of writers and artists including Jean Cocteau, Marilyn Monroe, Arthur Miller, Alexander Calder, Jayne Mansfield, and more.
About Fine in an Near Fine dust jacket.
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$325.00

Making It Real (First Edition)
by Luc Sante (contributor)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1997
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780916365493
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$60.00
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New York: Independent Curators Incorporated, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. First Edition. Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition of contemporary photography which ran from January 19, 1997 to November 15, 1998.
Near Fine in wrappers.
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$60.00

Gilbert and George: Death Hope Life Fear 1984 (First Edition)
by Gilbert and George; Rudi Fuchs (text)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1985
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- First Edition
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$55.00
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Torino: Castello di Rivoli, 1985. First Edition. First Edition. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at Castello di Rivoli between October 24 and December 12, 1985.
Fine and unread in side stapled card wrappers.
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The Paintings (with Us in the Nature) of Gilbert and George the Human Sculptors 1971 (Signed First Edition)
by [Gilbert and George] Wolf Jahn (text); Mark Francis (foreward)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1986
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- First Edition
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$75.00
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Edinburgh: The Fruitmarket Gallery, 1986. First Edition. First Edition. Warmly INSCRIBED on the front endpaper by artists Gilbert and George to noted curator Brenda Richardson: "For Our Darling Brenda / With All Our Love / Gilbert + George / xx." Published in conjunction with an exhibition at The Fruitmarket Gallery between May 31 and July 5, 1986.
One… Read more
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Gilbert and George: China Exhibition 1993 (First Edition)
by Gilbert and George; James Birch (preface); Norman Rosenthal, Wojciech Markowski (text)
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1993
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- First Edition
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$65.00
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N.p.: Gilbert & George China Exhibition Project, 1993. First Edition. First Edition. Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition which opened at the National Art Gallery Peking on September 3, 1993 and closed at The Art Museum Shanghai on November 11, 1983.
Fine and unread in illustrated card wrappers.
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$65.00

The Last Sideshow (First Edition)
by Hanspeter Schneider
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 2004
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- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9781904688020
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$50.00
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London: Dazed Books, 2004. First Edition. First Edition. Near Fine in illustrated card wrappers. Wrappers with light rubbing and some laminate lift to bottom of rear wrapper.
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$50.00

Jim Melchert: Points of View: Slide Projection Pieces (First Edition)
by [Jim Melchert]
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1975
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- First Edition
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$60.00
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San Francisco: San Francisco Museum of Art, 1975. First Edition. Softcover. First Edition. Produced in conjunction with an exhibition of Jim Melchert's work which ran from November 14 to December 21, 1975.
Very Good plus in wrappers, with light creasing to the bottom right corners.
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The Art of Gilbert and George: Or an Aesthetic of Existence (Signed First Edition)
by [Gilbert and George] Wolf Jahn
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 1989
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9780500235454
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$250.00
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London: Thames and Hudson, 1989. First Edition. First Edition. Boldly INSCRIBED by artists Gilbert and George to noted curator Brenda Richardson on front endpaper, "For Our Dearest Brenda / Thinking of You / All our Love / Gilbert + George / xx." From Richardson's collection.
One of the most distinguished art curators and historians of the twentieth century,… Read more
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$250.00

Vic Muniz (First Edition)
by [Vic Muniz] Germano Celant
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- Royal Books, Inc.
- Published
- 2003
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN
- 9788837026028
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$125.00
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Rome: Museo d'Arte Contemporanea, 2003. First Edition. First Edition. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at Museo dArte Contemporanea Roma from September 27, 2003 through January 4, 2004.
Near Fine in illustrated flexible boards with no dust jacket as issued. Boards with light rubbing overall and several small bumps.
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$125.00