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1965ref. 30409New York: National Periodical Publications Inc. Very Good. 1965. No. 180. Comic Book. modest wear along spine tiny piece missing at bottom right corner of front cover where there is also some additional diagonal creasing; general handling wear; binding/staples firm. DC Comics Series cartoon art Gotta love the cover story and illustration of Superman getting his ass whupped by a scantily-clad young lady while a group of same cheer her on. "Great Krypton!" exclaims The Man of Steel "I never dreamed it could happen! For the first time in my life I've been beaten by a girl!" The lead story is "Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt!" in which the mild-mannered reporter whose glasses fool EVERYONE wages a TV campaign to expose his own secret identity. Why you ask No spoilers here! Then we get "The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman!" in which Superman meets a mysterious woman who he discovers hails from the South Pacific island of Florena which is populated by a race of super-babes who it turns out originated from a distant planet called Matrion. The whole thing becomes a battle of wits as well as physical strength between Mr. S and the super-lady who resorts to subterfuge in an attempt to force Superman to marry her so they can start a new super-race! He is of course a confirmed bachelor if there ever was one and manages to escape her devious clutches. Because she's only a girl after all. . National Periodical Publications, Inc. unknown books
1893ref. 387381Boston: Little Brown & Co 1893. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Gilt decorated green cloth top edge gilt. Illustrated by the author. Modest edgewear corners lightly bumped still near fine. The sequel to The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green. Little, Brown & Co hardcover books
1891ref. 011112Paris: Librairie Plon 1891 1891. 46 pgs plus 1 page of ads. Card cover with titles and illustrations in black crude spine repair wear to edges occasional soil but clean overall. A collection of captioned comic illustrations depicting Parisien life including horses and dogs of course. Pictorial Wraps. Good Minus/No Jacket. Illus. by Crafty Victor Eugene Geruzez. Large 4to. Librairie Plon unknown books
1893ref. 011110Paris: Librairie Plon 1893 1893. 46 pgs plus 1 page of ads. Card cover with titles and illustrations in black crude spine repair wear to edges occasional soil but clean overall. A collection of comics featuring horses and people. Pictorial Wraps. Good Minus/No Jacket. Illus. by Crafty Victor Eugene Geruzez. Large 4to. Librairie Plon unknown books
1966ref. 148313Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1966. Vintage reference photograph of Terence Stamp being bathed by nuns from the set of the 1966 film. Based on the comic strip begun by Peter O'Donnell and Jim Holdaway in 1963. O'Donnell wrote an original screenplay for the film although much of it was never used and he novelized the film the same year it was released. One of the key "mod London" films of the 1960s directed in blazing saturated color by Joseph Losey the closest he would come to popular entertainment starring Monica Vitti in the sexy title role her first English-speaking role joined by Dirk Bogarde and Terence Stamp. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Italy Netherlands and England. 9.5 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1961ref. 143998Paris: Gaumont 1961. Original program for the 1961 French film here under the original French title. Illustrated in red black and white and stills from the film with laid-in synopsis sheets featuring the "Fenouillard" family and oversize umbrella illustration on the rectos. Based on the 19th century French comic by Marie Louis Georges Colomb Christophe one of the earliest in the country's history. Leocadie Fenouillard Desmarets and her family travel to France to visit the Eiffel Tower but end up on a boat headed for Brazil. They escape being eating by cannibals and sail to somewhere in the Arctic where they take refuge in an igloo. Their adventures take them to Japan where they imitate geishas and finally through Africa's riverbanks until they return home all without once seeing the Eiffel Tower. Program 9.25 x 12 inches saddle-stapled 4 leaves with 2 loose sheets slightly smaller. Very Good plus with light foxing and a few short creases. Gaumont unknown books
2012ref. 102482London:: Folio Society. Fine. 2012. Hardcover. Translated from the Latin by Leo Sherley-Price revised by R. E. Latham. Introduction by Melvyn Bragg. Fourth printing thus. Fine in a fine slipcase. . Folio Society, hardcover books
2006ref. RRUNWHY00araClarendon 2006. Very Good. Rundle Bede. Why There is Something Rather Than Nothing. Oxford: Clarendon 2006. 204pp. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Very good with light rubbing. Pencil notes on front free endsheet. Clarendon paperback books
2010ref. 99724London:: Folio Society. As New. 2010. Hardcover. Translated from the Latin by Leo Sherley-Price revised by R. E. Latham. Introduction by Melvyn Bragg. As new in like slipcase. Still in original shrinkwrap. . Folio Society, hardcover books
1969ref. 173038New York City: Cinema Center Films 1969. Vintage reference photograph from the 1969 animated film. With a mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the comic by Charles M. Schultz. Charlie Brown tries to win the National Spelling Bee to boost his confidence after losing a baseball game. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Cinema Center Films unknown books
1884ref. 010972New York: White Stokes & Allen 1884 AEG. Unpaginated. Green cloth boards with beveled edges decoratively stamped in gilt titled in black rubbing to joints and edges corners worn gift inscription but clean over ll. A compilation of comic art published in "Life" Magazine from the preceding year. Includes work by Palmer Cox Harry Whitney McVickar William Henry Hyde Edward Winsor Kemble John Ames Mitchell etc. A few of the comics contain stereotypical depictions of non-white and indigenous peoples and there is some use of black dialect. . First Edition. Pictorial Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Palmer Cox Harry Whitney McVickar William Henry Hyde E W Kemble John Ames Mitchell Etc. Oblong 4to. White, Stokes, & Allen hardcover books
1966ref. 151104N.p.: N.p. 1966. Two vintage reference photographs of Monica Vitti from the 1966 film. One with layout annotations in manuscript red and graphite pencil and "Modesty Blasie" stamp on verso. Based on the British comic strip which originally appeared in 1963. Modesty Blaise a former criminal mastermind occasionally employed by the Secret Service must protect a shipment of diamonds en route to a small Middle Eastern kingdom from a crime syndicate. Monica Vitti's first English-speaking role. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Italy Netherlands and England. 8 x 10 inches. Light edgewear and some creasing to far corners else Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1998ref. 162639Culver City CA: Appleton Productions 1998. Record Draft script for Season 1 Episode 2 of the 1999-2000 primetime animated television series. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert and his coworkers must ensure that a rival engineer does not steal their idea for a new product. Originally aired on February 1 1999 on UPN. Self wrappers dated May 5 1998 on the front wrapper noted as Record Draft and episode No. 102 with credit for screenwriter Jeff Kahn. Title page integral with the front wrapper as issued. 57 leaves with last page of text numbered 55. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Appleton Productions unknown books
1998ref. 171851Culver City CA: Appleton Productions 1998. Table Draft script for Season 1 Episode 9 of the 1999-2000 television series. Originally aired April 26 1999 on UPN. With sparse manuscript ink annotations throughout. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert accidentally drinks from his manager's coffee cup and magically can't work anymore. White titled self wrappers lacking rear wrappers noted as TABLE DRAFT on the front wrapper production No. 110 dated July 31 1998 with credits for screenwriters Ned Goldreyer Scott Adams and Larry Charles. Title page integral with front wrapper. 50 leaves with last page of text numbered 49. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. Appleton Productions unknown books
1999ref. 162702N.p.: N.p. 1999. First Draft script for Season 2 Episode 7 of the 1999-2000 primetime animated television series. Copy belonging to screenwriter and co-executive producer Stephen Sustarsic with his annotations in manuscript ink throughout the script. Included with the script is a 15-page staff and crew contact list dated May 10 1999. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert's company plans to merge with another company in order to help spend excess money. Originally aired on January 25 2000 on UPN. Title page integral with the first page of text dated 5/6/99 with credits for screenwriters David Silverman and Sustarsic noted as 1st Draft. 21 leaves with last page of text numbered 21. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1998ref. 171846Culver City CA: Appleton Productions 1998. Table Draft script for Season 1 Episode 10 of the 1999-2000 television series. Originally aired May 3 1999 on UPN. With a label affixed to the front wrapper identifying co-executive producer Stephan Sustarsic. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert has to find someone to reprogram the code in the office before Y2K. White titled self wrappers lacking rear wrappers noted as TABLE DRAFT on the front wrapper production No. 109 dated July 24 1998 with credits for screenwriters Andrew Borakove Rachel Powell Scott Adams and Larry Charles. Title page integral with front wrapper. 52 leaves with last page of text numbered 51. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. Appleton Productions unknown books
1948ref. 167679Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1948. Vintage pressbook for the 1948 film serial. Based on the DC Comics series created by Whitney Ellsworth and George Papp first published in "More Fun Comics" #56 in June of 1940. A wealthy family hires adventurer Congo Bill to track down their long-lost daughter in Africa. 15 pages saddle stitched. 10 x 13.75 inches folded once as issued. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1994ref. 166475N.p.: Reno & Osborn Productions 1994. Revised Final Draft for Season 2 Episode 7 for the 1994-1997 television series. Originally aired April 24 1995 on USA Network. This adult animated series based on the 1990 comic by Everett Peck follows a duck who works as a private investigator. In this episode someone arrives claiming to be the illegitimate son of Duckman's business partner conceived when he was fighting in Vietnam. White titled self wrappers lacking rear wrapper noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper dated August 31 1994 with credits for uncredited screenwriters Jeffrey S. Astrof and Mike Sikowitz. Title page integral with front wrapper. 34 leaves with last page of text numbered 32. Xerographic duplication rectos only with undated revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Reno & Osborn Productions unknown books
1966ref. 151995Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1966. Vintage reference photograph of Terence Stamp and Monica Vitti from the 1966 film. "20th Century Fox Film Corp." stamp on verso. Based on the British comic strip which originally appeared in 1963. Modesty Blaise a former criminal mastermind occasionally employed by the Secret Service must protect a shipment of diamonds en route to a small Middle Eastern kingdom from a crime syndicate. Monica Vitti's first English-speaking role. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Italy Netherlands and England. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing in far corners. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1991ref. 57632NY: Vantage Press 1991. First Edition. Signed presentation from Mayberry on the front endpaper: "Best wishes & highest regard to Sam from Bennie. 10-26-92. 8vo. black cloth in dust jacket; 271 pages. Illustrated. Very Good covers nice & bright; contents clean & tight with small address label on front pastedown; nice some sunning spine d/j. Vantage Press unknown books
1999ref. 162694Culver City CA: Adelaide Productions 1999. Table Draft script for Season 2 Episode 4 of the 1999-2000 primetime animated television series. Copy belonging to screenwriter and co-executive producer Stephen Sustarsic with his initials on the first leaf. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode an apprehended pint of Dilbert's donated blood is used to frame him for murder. Originally aired on November 23 1999 on UPN. Self wrappers dated March 11 1999 on the front wrapper noted as TABLE DRAFT and episode No. 202 with credits for screenwriters Joe Port and Joe Wiseman. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 57 leaves with last page of text numbered 54. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Adelaide Productions unknown books
1999ref. 162697Culver City CA: Adelaide Productions 1999. Table Draft script for Season 2 Episode 5 of the 1999-2000 primtime animated television series. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert is tasked with creating a mysterious humanoid product advertised by the company but finds his creation soon slipping out of his command. Originally aired on December 7 1999 on UPN. Self wrappers dated April 8 1999 on the front wrapper noted as TABLE DRAFT and episode No. 204 with credits for screenwriters Joe Wiseman Joe Port Scott Adams and Larry Charles. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 52 leaves with last page of text numbered 49. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with a small dampstain affecting the bottom right corner of the last 25 leaves bound with two gold brads. Adelaide Productions unknown books
1999ref. 162696Culver City CA: Adelaide Productions 1999. Table Draft script for Season 2 Episode 2 of the 1999-2000 primetime animated television series. Script belonging to screenwriter and co-executive producer Stephen Sustarsic with his name on a printed label affixed to the first page of the script. Included with the script is a three-page treatment dated March 11 1999 credited to screenwriters Ron Nelson Mark Steen and Christina Chahal. Based on the successful 1989-2023 comic strip by Scott Adams about the titular pessimistic white-collar engineer and his daily interactions with his idiotic boss and frustrated coworkers. In this episode Dilbert has a near-death experience and subsequently struggles to get his insurance benefits reinstated. Originally aired on November 9 1999 on UPN. Self wrappers dated April 1 1999 on the front wrapper noted as TABLE DRAFT and episode No. 203 with credits for screenwriters Ron Nelson Mark Steen and Scott Adams. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 50 leaves with last page of text numbered 48. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with a small dampstain affecting the bottom right corner of the first 25 leaves bound with two gold brads. Adelaide Productions unknown books
1952ref. 164377North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1952. Vintage bottom panel i.e. incomplete of the three-sheet poster for the 1952 re-release of the 1941 film serial. Poster incomplete lacking the top panel. Originally released in 1941 as "Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc." this last of the four Republic "Dick Tracy" serials was re-released in 1952 under the title "Dick Tracy vs. the Phantom Empire." Considered by film historian William R. Cline as one of the most outstanding of all serials and by film critics Jim Harmon and Donald Glut as the best of the Dick Tracy serials. Dick Tracy and his allies must face the villain known as The Ghost who has the ability to become invisible. 41 x 52.5 inches. Folded as issued. Very Good with starting at the center folds and two vertical closed tears at the bottom folds. Republic Pictures unknown books
1977ref. 69411Derby CT: Wallace Wood 1977. Paperback. Very Good . Very slim quarto 30.5 cm Staplebound black and white illustrated wraps. With light scuffing to the front wrap. At the time this was published it was created with male readers in the military in mind. The second in a series of Wood's collected strip in large format. Wallace Wood paperback books
