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3 early Vaudeville photos w/a book: Rosa Ponselle Prima

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2 albums tilted Robert Browning photographs book 1/2 including portrait photos and prints of RB, RBB: 2 albums tilted Robert Browning photographs book 1/2 including portrait photos and prints of RB, RBB and EBB. Including signed photos for Sarianna Browning and Fannie Barrett Browning. (Approximately

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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Signed First Ed. Autobiography: Historic Americana 1943 First Edition Signed and Dated by Frank Lloyd Wright Copy of His Book "Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography" FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1867-1959). Famous American Architect, often co

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DAVID LACHAPELLE (*1963): DAVID LACHAPELLE (*1963) | ‘Early Fall’, Los Angeles 2008–2011 | Chromogenic print, Alu-dibond mounted, in original frame with shadow gap 110 x 74,5 cm, in excellent condition From t

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JAROSLAV RÖSSLER (1902–1990): JAROSLAV RÖSSLER (1902–1990) | Untitled (Self-portrait), 1929 | Gelatin silver print, printed in the late 1950s / early 1960s on single-weight glossy paper, in perfect condition 18,5 x 18 c

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HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004): HELMUT NEWTON (1920–2004) | ‘Helmut Newton’s SUMO’, Monte Carlo 1999 Image Size: 50 x 70 cm English: Hardcover book of enormous scale, edited by June Newton for Taschen, with a

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FRANZ HUBMANN (1914–2007): FRANZ HUBMANN (1914–2007) | Georges Braques, Paris 1957 | Gelatin silver print, printed in the 1970s on double-weight semi-matte paper, in perfect condition 39,8 x 31 cm Early large format exhib

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3 early Vaudeville photos w/a book: Rosa Ponselle Prima

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3 early Vaudeville photos w/a book: Rosa Ponselle Prima Donna Dramatic Soprano Metropolitan Opera Co NY Photo c1920 Rare Large format image of early 20th century Vaudeville and Opera diva who often sang musical duets w/ Caruso; Dancing, Dancing, Dancing! Large Format Art Deco Couple w Shadow Silhouette Signed Photograph plus Glossy photo feathered Flambe dancer w/ ballet shoes plus 1937 Art Deco How to Dance booklet by Louellen Publishing 60+ pages Big Band, Orchestra, Fox Trot, Waltz, etc.

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This is an amazing lifetime single owner collection of medical and mortuary associated material as well as other decorative arts. Condition does vary considerably, so take a close look, extensive condition notes are not included in the descriptions! Please pay attention for corrections and condition notes added to this sale. Missing photos will be posted ASAP. If you wish to receive more specific condition reports or additional high res photos, please contact the auction house directly by phone at 610-558-1800 or by email at info@williambunchauctions.com for fastest and most complete response. Please provide your email address.

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3 early Vaudeville photos w/a book: Rosa Ponselle Prima

Name: 3 early Vaudeville photos w/a book: Rosa Ponselle Prima
SKU: 65743082
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

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