THE MERCHANDISE ARCHIVESSM
The estate collection of the manuscripts, typescripts, proofs, and correspondence of this famous science fiction author, including the original holograph manuscript for "The Day of the Triffids. One of the most complete archives of any modern science fiction author. A complete catalogue of the archive is available. Please call or e-mail your requests. Price: L100,000.00 + shipping form England and insurance.
BOK, HANNES (Psuedonym of Wayne Woodard-1914-1964-American Artist).
The Giant.
An original detailed black-and-white drawing of a giant doing battle with an army of mounted and foot soldiers. Signed in full by Bok in lower right-hand corner. The drawing was originally published in "Stirring Science Stories," March 1942, page 19. Image size 9 x 8 1/4 inches. Matted with a light-green silk art-deco mat with a black core, framed under glass, with a glossy black wood frame with a gold-tone bead (liner). The frame measures 15 3/4 x 15 1/2 inches. Very near fine in a very near fine frame. Price: $875.00
STAR TREK FILM PROP
Communicator pin with Star Trek device.
This communicator was worn by William Shatner in the film, "STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan" and was given to the film's editor, William P. Dornisch, by Shatner when the film was completed. The 1 1/2 x 2 1/4-inch brass communicator pin is framed under glass with a photograph of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in costume (wearing their communicator pins) and with a signed letter of provenance from Dorisch stating that the pin was a gift from Shatner and was worn by Shatner in the film. The three items are framed together employing a three-window (opening) linen mat with red fillets, under UV protective glass with a black wood frame with removable back. The UV frame measures 15 x 15 inches. The communicator pin is fine in a fine frame. Price: $1,150.00
SCARCE STAR TREK PHOTOGRAPHS WITH AUTOGRAPHS
Black-and-white cast and crew photoraph with seperate autographs.
This photograph of the cast and crew of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan was given to the film's editor, William P. Dornisch, at the completion of the film along with a card headed, "With thanks" and signed by "Bill Shatner," "Leonard nimoy," and "DeForest," the film's stars. With a signed letter of provenance from Dornisch stating that the photograph was given to him and that the autographs are authentic. The photograph is a bit of an in-joke, with the cast and crew assembled before "Spock's" Star Trek movie prop coffin with William Shatner in uniform in the front row holding a photograph of "Spock" (Nimoy is the only major cast member not present); the photograph is a kind of mock wake for "Spock." All items are framed together employing a three-window (opening) linen mat with red fillets, under UV protective glass with a brown hardwood frame with burgundy highlights. The frame measures 17 1/8 x 24 1/2 inches. All items and frame fine. Price: $775.00
STAR TREK SCREEN PLAYS (4) & STORY BOARDS (2)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
Four Star Trek screenplays and two volumes of "story boards" given to William P. Dornisch and used by him in the course of his work as the film editor. All the screenplays and story boards bear his ownership signature. The screenplays are:
- Star Trek: The Genesis Project. Written by Jack B. Sowards and Harve Bennett. Final draft April 10,1981.
- Star Trek: The New Frontier. Written by Harve Bennet, participating writers Jack B. Sowards, Samuel A. Peeples. Revised final draft September 10, 1981.
- Star Trek: Undiscoverd Country. Written by Harve Bennet, participating writers Jack B. Sowards, Samuel A. Peeples. Revised final draft September 29, 1981.
- Star Trek: Undiscoverd Country. Written by Harve Bennet, participating writers Jack B. Sowards, Samuel A. Peeples. Revised final draft January 18, 1982.
Two Volumes of "story boards" uncredited.
with A signed note of provenance from William P. Dornisch.
All volumes are in wrappers or self-wrappers with brads. All items are working copies which show use, front cover of one screenplay shows staining, corner of title-page of one screenplay clipped otherwise all items are good to very good. Price: $1250.00
A RARE STAR TREK AND ELLISON ITEM
The City on the Edge of Forever: The Original, Unproduced Teleplay by Harlan Ellison.
[Harlan Ellison], [Sherman Oaks]. [1991]. Bound proofs (the teleplay only). Limited to only 10 signed and numbered copies (the limitation notice calls out for 12 copies, but only 10 were produced). The title-page has a laid-down color photograph of Harlan Ellison signed in gold ink. A rare and very important Star Trek and Ellison item. The produced version of this telplay won the Hugo Award and this version won the Writers Guild of America Award. Our firm has exclusive rights of distribution for this rare find. Price: $350.00
STAR TREK FILM PROP
Belt Buckle with Star Trek device.
This belt buckle was worn by Leonard Nimoy in the film, "STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan" and was given to the film's editor, William P. Dornisch, by Nimoy when the film was completed. The 2 1/2 inch brass belt buckle is framed under glass with a photograph of William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in costume (clearly showing Nimoy wearing the belt buckle) and with a signed letter of provenance from Dorisch stating that the belt buckle was a gift from Nimoy and was worn by Nimoy in the film. The three items are framed together employing a two-window (opening) linen mat with red fillets, under UV protective glass with a black wood frome with removable back. The UV frame measures 14 3/4 x 20 1/2 inches. The belt buckle shows slight wear, otherwise fine in a fine frame. Price: $1,150.00
BLOCH, ROBERT "PSYCHO AUTOGRAPHS"
Autographs of the cast and author of Psycho.
Seven autographs of the cast members of the Alfred Hitchcock film, Psycho, and one of the authors of the book on which the film was based:
Author: Robert Bloch.
Cast of Film: Martin Balasam, John Gavin, Janet Leigh,
John McIntire, Vera Miles, Simon Oakland, Anthony Perkins.
The autographs are framed together with a photograph of the "Psycho House" with Anthony Perkins standing outside, employing a nine-window (opening) linen mat with red and black fillets, under UV protective glass, with a black wood frame with an antique silver bead (liner). The frame measures 2 feet 2 inches x 1 foot 7 1/2; inches. Fine quality. Price: $1,350.00
STARCOPS Uniform Patches
British TV science-fiction costume items.
A Collection of six uniform patches (the British call them badges) from the B.B.C. space detective television series, "Starcops." The patches read: "Chinex," "Coral Sea," "E.S.L.1," "Engineer Duty Officer Comms," "Huldrych," and "Moon Base." All different sizes, colors and shapes. Rare British TV science fiction memorabilia. All Fine. Price: $300.00
JAMES BOND: LICENSE TO KILL MOVIE PROPS
Fleming, Ian Casino Chips.
Casino chips used in the "James Bond" movie "License to Kill." The chips bear the name of the casino portrayed in the film, "Casino de Isthmus City." Two chips, one marked "$25", one marked "$5." Fine. The two chips ..... $150.00
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Literature
- (BURGESS, ANTHONY.) KUBRICK STANLEY.
Stanley Kubrick's Clockwork Orange: Based on the Novel by Anthony Burgess.
Abel and Scheuman Ltd., New York. [1972]. First edition, hardcover state. This book makes available a record of Kubrick's controversial film in its 384 pages of 700 stills, scene-by-scene, of the film. One 1/4 inch tear in dust jacket otherwise fine in dust jacket. Very scarce in the hardcover state. Price: $325.00
KING, STEPHEN.
Danse Macabre.
Everest House Publishers, New York. [1981]. First edition, numbered state. Limited to 250 numbered and signed copies. Plain paper dust jacket shows one 3/4-inch tear at top of spine, a few tiny chips and wrinkling (this type of wear common to copies of this fragile unprinted dust jacket) otherwise fine in dust jacket and slipcase. Price: $875.00
KING, STEPHEN.
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three.
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc., [West Kingston]. [1987]. First edition, "Publisher's Copy" state. (This state reportedly limited to 50 copies.) This book is signed by Stephen King and Phil Hale, the illustrator. Fine in Dust Jacket and slipcase. Price: $1,500.00
KING, STEPHEN.
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three.
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc., [West Kingston]. [1987]. First edition, "Author's Copy" state. (These copies were set aside for the use of the author, the number of copies so designated has not yet been determined to our satisfaction, but it is obviously a very small number.) This book is signed by Stephen King and Phil Hale, the illustrator. Fine in Dust Jacket and slipcase. Price: $1,600.00
KING, STEPHEN.
The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands.
Donald M. Grant, Publisher, Inc., Hampton Falls. [1991]. First hardcover edition, "Publisher's Copy" state. (This state was issued in a very small, but undetermined number.) This book is signed by Stephen King and Ned Dameron, the illustrator. Fine in Dust Jacket and slipcase. Price: $1,250.00
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