Ephemera - Exploring the World of Old Paper
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This document summarizes auction listings from eBay featuring items of historical interest, including an original 1931 Frankenstein movie program, a large signed photograph of Janis Joplin, a 1923 letter regarding music royalties from Joe Oliver and Louis Armstrong, a 1893 silk bookmark from the World's Columbian Exposition, a map prop from the TV show Spartacus, a 1960 Wyatt Earp comic book, a signed photo of Christopher Reeve as Superman, a vintage matchbook label from Osaka, and a Grammy Awards program autographed by Mumford & Sons and others. For each listing, a brief description is given along with a link to place a bid on eBay.
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Up for bid on eBay is an original 1931 Frankenstein
movie program from the Excelsior Theatre's first
showing on April 8th 1931.
The seller says, "This is an all original, authentic, and
rare movie program for one of the best known films of
all time. This is a great piece of movie history!...
Frankenstein is a 1931 horror monster film from
Universal Pictures directed by James Whale and
adapted from the play by Peggy Webling, which in turn
is based on the novel of the same name by Mary
Shelley."
To own this movie program, cllick the link provided above and place your monsterous winning bid.
Up for bid is this large Janis Joplin signed cut COA is
from the prestigious Gallery of History, Inc.
The seller says, "Original bill of sale was $2,999.00
This is by far the largest and best cut I have ever seen
on the open market. The Cut Measures About 4 1/2
inches by 3 1/2 inches and as you can tell the
Autograph takes up most of the cut."
To own this Janis Joplin autograph, click the link
provided and place your winning bid.
Up for bid on eBay is this original letter from the
estate of Mike Montogomery.
The seller says, "...an original letter dated November
14, 1923, from (and signed by) Ralph S Peer, and the
Okeh Phonograph Company, to the Clarence Williams
Music Publishing Co., regarding Joe Oliver's desire to
transfer ownership rights to Clarence Williams for
"Dipper Mouth Blues," "Canal Street Blues" and Snake
Rag" - and adding that Louis Armstrong desires the
same for his composition "Where Did You Stay, last
Night?" He further adds that the requested transfer
should not effect [sic] financial arrangements with
Gennett or Okeh regarding royalties for earlier
recordings of these compositions. Pencil note at
bottom suggests the note was courtesy-copied to
Oliver and Alphonse Picou (co-writer on Dippermouth
Blues and Snake Rag).
To owne this amazing, one-of-a-kind letter, click the
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Ephemera - Exploring the World of Old Paper
- 1. ephemera http://ephemera.typepad.com/ephemera/ March 2, 2013 Up for bid on eBay is an original 1931 Frankenstein movie program from the Excelsior Theatre's first showing on April 8th 1931. The seller says, "This is an all original, authentic, and rare movie program for one of the best known films of all time. This is a great piece of movie history!... Frankenstein is a 1931 horror monster film from Universal Pictures directed by James Whale and adapted from the play by Peggy Webling, which in turn is based on the novel of the same name by Mary Shelley." To own this movie program, cllick the link provided above and place your monsterous winning bid. Up for bid is this large Janis Joplin signed cut COA is from the prestigious Gallery of History, Inc. The seller says, "Original bill of sale was $2,999.00 This is by far the largest and best cut I have ever seen on the open market. The Cut Measures About 4 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches and as you can tell the Autograph takes up most of the cut." To own this Janis Joplin autograph, click the link provided and place your winning bid. Up for bid on eBay is this original letter from the estate of Mike Montogomery. The seller says, "...an original letter dated November 14, 1923, from (and signed by) Ralph S Peer, and the Okeh Phonograph Company, to the Clarence Williams Music Publishing Co., regarding Joe Oliver's desire to transfer ownership rights to Clarence Williams for "Dipper Mouth Blues," "Canal Street Blues" and Snake Rag" - and adding that Louis Armstrong desires the same for his composition "Where Did You Stay, last Night?" He further adds that the requested transfer should not effect [sic] financial arrangements with Gennett or Okeh regarding royalties for earlier recordings of these compositions. Pencil note at bottom suggests the note was courtesy-copied to Oliver and Alphonse Picou (co-writer on Dippermouth Blues and Snake Rag). To owne this amazing, one-of-a-kind letter, click the link and place your winning bid.
- 2. Up for bid on eBay is this silk bookmark was woven at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 by the Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Co. The seller says, "It depicts George Washington and is called 'The Father Of His Country'. It measures 15 1/2" long by 3 1/2" inches wide." To own this bookmark, click the link and place your winning bid. Up for bid on eBay is this unique prop item from the television show Spartacus. The seller says, "...Spartacus's (Liam McIntyre) screen used Italia Map from Season 3, Multiple episodes This item is described of being made of thick paper stock. It measures approximately 30.5 inches long by 39 inches wide. This item has been staged to look distressed and antique. It has a small tear on the lower left side as photographed below. This is two of three large maps received from productions." To own this Spartacus TV show map prop, click the link and place your winning bid. This blog is traded on the fantasy blog stock site, Blogshares. I call it a ragging buy! Check out Blogshares and invest in something fleeting like ephemera. There's no future in it, only the past. Ephemera was the subject of much speculation when analysts at several firms were heard to be very positive about its recent performance. Its share price rose from B$575.61 to B$886.45. Much of the hype was said to originate from twenty-threes whose Workroom (artefact) was said to be involved. twenty-threes. via www.blogshares.com comic bookUp for bid on eBay is this Wyatt Earp comic book (# 11) published in 1960. The seller says, "Brave, courageous and bold comic book based on the hit '50s TV western starring Hugh O'Brian. Manning art. It's almost like buying it fresh from the newsstand in June 1960. Long may his story be told!"
- 3. To own this comic book, click the link and place your winning bid. Up for bid is this autographed photo of actor Christopher Reeve, famous for his movie portrayal of Superman. Christopher Reeve was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, and activist. To win this item, click the link provided above and place a Super bid. Up for bid on eBay, is this very nice old matchbox label from Osaka Japan. Seller says, "Authentic." To own this matchbook label, get in on the bidding. Up for bid on ebay is this Grammy Awards program book autographed backstage during rehearsals and show day of the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards Telecast by the members of Mumford & Sons and others. The seller says, "The program features the official artwork of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards as created by artist Erika Iris Simmons. Signatures include Niel Patrick Harris, Mumford & Sons (entire band), and Ed Sheeran Tyrese." To own this autographed Grammy program, click the link provided and place your winning bid.