HENRY MILLER (American 1891-1980) TWO HAND PAINTED ADVERTISEMENTS, "We Invite You to See the First One-Man Show of Paintings by Bob Campbell," AND "Come In And Discover Henry Miller," FOR NEW DIRECTIONS, MID 1960s, gouache and ink on Crescent Quality Boards cardboard; the calligraphy in a Filmotype style, one on a yellow ground with sparkling eye in measured manuscript, "April First through Twenty Second. No clichés, No sweets. Instead Invention, Understatement, Pails of Paint. Some persiflage. The Studio for Henry Miller. six Days a Week Noon to Six. Closed Mondays.," signed with a monogram letter "M", and the other on white ground with pale powder blue underscores, "Henry Miller is the Most Original, Most Unusual, and In the View of some Critics, Most Significant of Living American Writers, - Writings, Stories, Essays, and other Prose Pieces Which Defy Conventional Classifications. NEW DIRECTIONS. Come in and Discover Henry Miller." 22" x 14" Provenance: Collection of Kasey Rhodes, Houston, Texas.

Pinholes, apparently used for advertisement, some smudges, and surface soil, bends and minor losses at corners mostly but occasionally, and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.