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1927ref. 24425Paris Les cahiers de la république des lettres, des sciences et des arts 1927 -in-8 broché un volume, broché in-octavo Editeur (paperback in-8 Editor)(19,5 x 14,3 cm), dos muet, toutes tranches non-rognées, orné de dessins de DRAG et 3 hors-texte de Carême, 96 pages + 10 p. de supplément, 1927 Paris Les cahiers de la république des lettres, des sciences et des arts Editeur,
1996ref. LFA-126724154N° 143 - Octobre 1996 : 40 pages, format 155 x 235 mm, illustré, broché couverture couleurs, bon état
1995ref. 021719Silver Lake CA: VDragstrip 66 Publisher 1995. Unbound. Near Fine. Single sheet 5 ½ by 4 inches. Pink paper stock. Promo for Dragstrip 66 a LGBTQ club founded in 1993 and known for its embrace of the alternative and punk scene as well as drag. Founded by Paul Vitagliano and his friend Mr. Dan the bar focused on drag when it was still an outlier even within the gay community. Part of their strategy was to adopt an underground punk edge to drag where everything from booger drag to its glamorous counterparts were welcome. The club closed in 2013 and reopened again in 2023. see LA ist online article for previous history and information. An advertisement for an S&M Valentine's Ball suggesting people "Butch it up sweethearts with any leather latex or bondage gear!" Reverse of the leaflet advertises the Plush Life "LA's Only Weekly Sitcom Serial Soap Opera!" NEAR FINE with light edgewear. VDragstrip 66, Publisher unknown
1995ref. 022693New York: Caf Con Leche presumed Publisher 1995. Unbound. Good. Single sheet roughly 5 by 7 inches. Glossy paper stock. Printed on a single side only. A handbill for a dance party at Caf Con Leche featuring a performance by drag king Joey Rolon. Handbill features a black and white photo of Rolon surrounded by three nude men. Cafe Con Leche dance party was created by Joey S Joey Sheridan and Naudio Feliz early in 1993 and was a weekly dance party held at various night clubs throughout New York City. While both wanted to create a diverse group in the gay club scene in New York this dance seems to have been specifically focused on the Latin demographic. Caf Con Leche stopped in 1999. GOOD condition. Minor toning. Faint horizontal fold crease present. Caf? Con Leche, presumed Publisher unknown
1976ref. 022635San Francisco: San Francisco Closet Ball Publisher 1976. Wraps. Good. Blue wraps. Unpaginated approximately 40 pp. Black and white photos and illustrations throughout. A program of events entertainment staff credits and brief letters from the organizers for the 4th San Francisco Closet Ball. Includes photos of several luminaries although not in drag. The Closet Ball started in 1973 and was an annual drag event that billed itself as "San Francisco's Most Outrageous Coming Out Party!" The ball was essentially a competition for first time drag queens. They would first appear in male attire then return in female attire where they were assisted by more experienced drag queens. Winners were coronated as the Closet Ball Queen. The event also served as a fundraiser for a variety of charities and organizations. Many ads throughout this program for local businesses etc. GOOD condition. Faint vertical crease present. Minor wrinkling toning and soiling. Newspaper clipping laid in on the front page resulting in a square of offsetting. San Francisco Closet Ball, Publisher unknown
1982ref. 022874San Francisco: Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Publisher 1982. Unbound. Good. Single sheet card stock measuring 7 by 5 inches folded. Black and white photo of Sister Mary Media on the front. Photo taken by Nina Glaser. A greeting card reading in the interior "Fasten your seat belts it's going to be a bumpy night." Presumably issued by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence as a fundraiser. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was founded in 1979 as a street performance and protest group that used drag and religious imagery to bring attention to issues around sex gender and religious morality. The Sisters also serve as a charitable organization raising money for a variety of causes. Interior and back cover with a lengthy letter written by SRS to punk photographer Gervaise Souerouge. GOOD condition. Minor toning. Light soiling and edgewear. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Publisher unknown
1986ref. 022781San Francisco: Imperial Court System Publisher 1986. Wraps. Very Good. Illustrated side stapled wraps. 44 pp. Black and white photos and ads throughout. A program of events for coronation week beginning on February 18 1986. The events ranged from a farewell to the reigning Emperor Ken Wright and Empress Sissy Spaceout to the coronation of a new emperor and empress. Matthew Brown would become emperor and Sable Clown empress. The coronation events are part of the International Imperial Court System a network of LGBTQ organizations that raise funds and hold events for a variety of causes. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning foxing and soiling. Imperial Court System, Publisher unknown
1977ref. 022334Beverly Hills: Tri-Sigma Sorority Publisher 1977. Wraps. Good. Yellow wraps roughly 8 ½ by 11 inches. 16 pp. including covers. Early issue of this zine devoted to heterosexual crossdressing. It originated in a more zine-like format in the late 1970s before adopting a more polished magazine-style look in the 1980s. The zine served as the official publication of the Tri-Ess Society an organization founded by Virginia Prince to destigmatize crossdressing. Prince held anti-trans and sometimes homophobic views that excluded the transgender community. Under the leadership of Carol Beecroft the organization became more inclusive forming alliances with LGBTQ groups and helping to form the Southern Comfort Conference a gathering of transgender people. This issue edited by Carol Beecroft. Includes make up tips and an article describing the trouble faced by a teenage "transvestite" in their household. GOOD condition. Large dampstain affecting most of the zine resulting in brownish discoloration and some rippling to the paper. Minor soiling and staining. Tri-Sigma Sorority, Publisher unknown
1917ref. List3648New York City: Leo. Feist Inc. and others 1917. Five pieces of sheet music see full inventory below. Overall very good plus. Julian Eltinge 1881–1941 was the most commercially successful and popular female impersonator of his time. Beginning with drag performances in his adolescence he developed a convincing portrayal of female characters—shocking audiences at the end of shows by revealing that he was in costume—and had a successful career on the vaudeville circuit and on Broadway followed by appearances in several silent films and as mores around crossdressing changed in nightclubs. Offered here are five pieces of sheet music written for Eltinge three of which are from the 1910 musical comedy The Fascinating Widow. A New York Times review of the Widow remarks that “once over the initial unpleasantness of the idea of female impersonation which is not easy for people of delicate sensibilities there is nothing especially displeasing about Mr. Eltinge’s efforts at femininity” and notes Eltinge’s popularity and ability to draw crowds.1 Titles Included: “In the Land of Wedding Bells.” Howard Johnson and Geo. W. Meyer. New York: Leo. Feist Inc. 1917. 4 pp. Very good plus. “The Crinoline Girl”. Julian Eltinge and Percy Wenrich. New York: Leo. Feist 1914. 6 pp. Very good. “The Fascinating Widow”. E. Ray Goetz and Kerry Mills. New York: F.A. Mills Inc. 1911. 8 pp. Near Fine. The Fascinating Widow “Jack-O-Lantern Moon”. Julian Eltinge Jack Mahoney and Percy Wenrich. New York: The Wenrich-Howard Co. 1913. 6 pp. Very good. The Fascinating Widow “With Down-Cast Eye”. Otto Hauerbach and Karl Hoschna. New York Chicago San Francisco London and Paris: M. Witmark & Sons 1910. 6 pp. Excellent. 1 “Eltinge in Musical Play. Female Impersonator Seen at the Liberty in ‘The Fascinating Widow.’” The New York Times September 12 1911. Leo. Feist Inc. and others unknown books
ref. 022741San Francisco: No Publisher. Unbound. Good. no date circa 1981. Single sheet pink paper stock 8 ½ by 14 inches. Printed in landscape format. Really awesome illustration of the Sluts a Go-Go present. A flyer promoting The Blonde Sin show held at Hotel Utah from November 1980 through 1981. Blonde Sin was the third iteration of Doris Fish and the Sluts a Go Go's debut performance. The debut began in 1979 was rewritten in early 1980 and rewritten again for a debut in November of 1980. As the Doris Fish Forever website notes this show "established the Sluts a Go-Go as San Franciso drag stars" See the Doris Fish Forever website for previous and following information. Doris Fish was a noted drag performer both in her original home country of Australia and in San Francisco. She performed in some drag shows in Australia as part of Sylvia and the Synthetics in the early 1970s but gained fame for her work with the Sluts a Go-Go in the 1980s. GOOD condition. Horizontal and vertical fold creases present. Remnants of cellophane tape at the corners. Minor soiling. No Publisher unknown
1917ref. List3648New York City: Leo. Feist Inc. and others 1917. Five pieces of sheet music see full inventory below. Overall very good plus. Julian Eltinge 1881–1941 was the most commercially successful and popular female impersonator of his time. Beginning with drag performances in his adolescence he developed a convincing portrayal of female characters—shocking audiences at the end of shows by revealing that he was in costume—and had a successful career on the vaudeville circuit and on Broadway followed by appearances in several silent films and as mores around crossdressing changed in nightclubs. Offered here are five pieces of sheet music written for Eltinge three of which are from the 1910 musical comedy The Fascinating Widow. A New York Times review of the Widow remarks that “once over the initial unpleasantness of the idea of female impersonation which is not easy for people of delicate sensibilities there is nothing especially displeasing about Mr. Eltinge’s efforts at femininity” and notes Eltinge’s popularity and ability to draw crowds.1 Titles Included: “In the Land of Wedding Bells.” Howard Johnson and Geo. W. Meyer. New York: Leo. Feist Inc. 1917. 4 pp. Very good plus. “The Crinoline Girl”. Julian Eltinge and Percy Wenrich. New York: Leo. Feist 1914. 6 pp. Very good. “The Fascinating Widow”. E. Ray Goetz and Kerry Mills. New York: F.A. Mills Inc. 1911. 8 pp. Near Fine. The Fascinating Widow “Jack-O-Lantern Moon”. Julian Eltinge Jack Mahoney and Percy Wenrich. New York: The Wenrich-Howard Co. 1913. 6 pp. Very good. The Fascinating Widow “With Down-Cast Eye”. Otto Hauerbach and Karl Hoschna. New York Chicago San Francisco London and Paris: M. Witmark & Sons 1910. 6 pp. Excellent. 1 “Eltinge in Musical Play. Female Impersonator Seen at the Liberty in ‘The Fascinating Widow.’” The New York Times September 12 1911. Leo. Feist Inc. and others unknown
ref. 15667Letter: Tredegar Monmouthshire Wales. 12 July 1844. Copy agreement: 29 October 1841. Copy agreement: 2pp. 4to. Letter: 1p. 4to. The two on a single bifolium with the agreement on both sides of the first leaf and the letter on the recto of the second. The reverse of the second leaf is addressed with Penny Red stamp and Newport and Tredegar postmarks to 'Henry Mostyn Esq Solr Usk'. In good condition lightly aged and worn. The agreement begins: 'Mrs Williams to let to Mr Powell and Mr William Protheroe her Coal under lands at Pen y Van Bedwellty whilst any Marketable Coal remains unworked paying 1s/- Royalty 2520 lbs to the ton weighed at Court y bella or any other public machine. . Mr Powell and Mr William Protheroe are to work the Coal belonging to Sir H. Protheroe's representatives under the undivided lands held by them with Mrs Williams as well as some other adjoining lands.' Other topics include the 'Usual covenants' 'Way leave' 'rubbish room'. In the letter signed 'R. Waters' Waters explains that he is sending 'a copy of the agreement which was entered into by Mrs. Lawrence & Messrs. Powell & Protheroe as the basis or instruction for the Coal Lease entered into between the parties'. While conceding that the agreement 'was not signed by Mrs. Lawrence' Waters explains that it was made 'with her sanction & approval & in the presence of all the parties interested therein.' Bedwellty Pits coal mine was sunk in 1850 by the Tredegar Iron & Coal Co. Letter: Tredegar [Monmouthshire, Wales]. 12 July 1844. Copy agreement: 29 October 1841. unknown
1950ref. 236641950. American cross dressing performance photo archive depicting cisgender men modeling women's bathing suits skirts jewelry and accessories before a mixed audience circa 1950s when gender nonconformity remained vulnerable to public condemnation employment discrimination police surveillance and prosecution under local masquerade and public decency laws. The photographs record gender play within a communal entertainment setting where exaggerated poses costume changes and spectators' laughter temporarily displaced the rigid standards governing masculine appearance in postwar public life. Neither the performers' identities nor their sexual orientations are established but the event preserves a social space in which femininity could be assumed displayed and applauded by men and women. Photo archive of 10 silver gelatin photographs each 3.5" x 3.5" United States circa 1950s. The photographs show several men taking turns before an audience inside a wood paneled bar diner lodge or social hall. Performers model floral and striped bathing suits short skirts necklaces earrings head coverings sunglasses handbags and other accessories sometimes standing with hands on hips or adopting runway poses associated with fashion modeling and beauty contests. One man walks past seated spectators carrying a handbag; another poses beside a jukebox; others appear in groups as participants watch wait or compare costumes. A tattooed performer sits at a counter while applying or adjusting makeup preserving an informal backstage moment within the evening. Women and men sit close to the improvised runway and an illuminated "Exit" sign recurs behind the performers. Cross dressing revues occupied an unstable position in midcentury American culture. Professional female impersonation appeared in traveling productions and nightclub programs including the nationally touring Jewel Box Revue during the 1950s while comparable conduct outside theatrical settings could expose individuals to arrest harassment or forced disclosure. The federal Lavender Scare begun in 1950 treated homosexuality and perceived sexual nonconformity as threats to employment and national security reinforcing the pressure to conceal identities and relationships. This event appears less formal than a commercial revue locating gender performance within an ordinary social gathering where friends and patrons participated as performers witnesses and judges. Light surface wear curling occasional creasing and small edge losses with a larger tear affecting the borders of two photographs; images retain generally strong contrast. Overall in good condition. A compact visual record of men testing the boundaries of acceptable dress and gendered behavior through fashion parody embodied performance and collective amusement in 1950s America. unknown books
1950ref. 236641950. American cross dressing performance photo archive depicting cisgender men modeling women's bathing suits skirts jewelry and accessories before a mixed audience circa 1950s when gender nonconformity remained vulnerable to public condemnation employment discrimination police surveillance and prosecution under local masquerade and public decency laws. The photographs record gender play within a communal entertainment setting where exaggerated poses costume changes and spectators' laughter temporarily displaced the rigid standards governing masculine appearance in postwar public life. Neither the performers' identities nor their sexual orientations are established but the event preserves a social space in which femininity could be assumed displayed and applauded by men and women. Photo archive of 10 silver gelatin photographs each 3.5" x 3.5" United States circa 1950s. The photographs show several men taking turns before an audience inside a wood paneled bar diner lodge or social hall. Performers model floral and striped bathing suits short skirts necklaces earrings head coverings sunglasses handbags and other accessories sometimes standing with hands on hips or adopting runway poses associated with fashion modeling and beauty contests. One man walks past seated spectators carrying a handbag; another poses beside a jukebox; others appear in groups as participants watch wait or compare costumes. A tattooed performer sits at a counter while applying or adjusting makeup preserving an informal backstage moment within the evening. Women and men sit close to the improvised runway and an illuminated "Exit" sign recurs behind the performers. Cross dressing revues occupied an unstable position in midcentury American culture. Professional female impersonation appeared in traveling productions and nightclub programs including the nationally touring Jewel Box Revue during the 1950s while comparable conduct outside theatrical settings could expose individuals to arrest harassment or forced disclosure. The federal Lavender Scare begun in 1950 treated homosexuality and perceived sexual nonconformity as threats to employment and national security reinforcing the pressure to conceal identities and relationships. This event appears less formal than a commercial revue locating gender performance within an ordinary social gathering where friends and patrons participated as performers witnesses and judges. Light surface wear curling occasional creasing and small edge losses with a larger tear affecting the borders of two photographs; images retain generally strong contrast. Overall in good condition. A compact visual record of men testing the boundaries of acceptable dress and gendered behavior through fashion parody embodied performance and collective amusement in 1950s America. unknown
1887ref. 47165New Haven, Conn., J.D. & E.S. Dana, 1887. 8vo. Contemporary half calf. Gilt lettering to spine. A small stamp to top of title-page. In: ""The American Journal of Science. Editors James D. and Edward S. Dana"", Third series Vol. XXXIV (July to December, 1887). VIII,500 pp., textillustr. and 10 plates. (Entire volume offered). The joint paper: pp. 333-345 and textillustr. (Apparatus). A few faint brownspots to titlepage, otherwise clean and fine.
1978ref. 011194Paris Façade 1978 In-4 carré Agrafé, couverture illustrée
1968ref. ABE-160130997361143 CM X 60 CM-EN UNE: 2 BANCS D'ESSAI LA CITROEN AMI 6 FIAT 850 "SPECIAL", 2 PHOTOS, FILM DE L'ACCIDENT MORTEL DE SCHLESSER A ROUEN SES DEUX DERNIERES SECONDES, PHOTOAU BAN D'ESSAI L'AMI 6 35 CV, 2P, 5 PHOTOS, COUPES-LA RENAULT PLEIN AIR UNE 4 CV DANS LE VENT, 3 PHOTOS-CETTE PETITE "JARRET" NE SE CONDUIT PAS COMME UNE VOITURE!, 1P, 8 PHOTOS-AU BAN D'ESSAI LA FIAT 850 "SPECIAL", 1P, 3 PHOTOS, 2 DESSINS, 2 GRAPHIQUES-L'ACCIDENT MORTEL DE JO SCHLESSER A ROUEN, SES DEUX DERNIERES SECONDES DE COURSE, 1P, 14 PHOTOS-DU SPORT EN CHAMBRE HEMISPHERIQUE LES DRAGS, 1P, 5 PHOTOS-MINICAR CONTRE CARAVANE, 1P, 8 PHOTOS-LE TOUQUET PARIS PLAGE EST TROP DANS LE VENT., 2 PAGES, 6 PHOTOS