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Ten around the 10th

We seem to have had a fascination with zines this month, mostly lgbtq+ and 3rd wave feminism. We've also included a Black Panther Party poster, an attractive accordion fold book, and other oddments for your perusal.

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#2 Black Panthers, Black Power

Revolution in Our Lifetime. Spurgeon ‘Jake’ Winters Poster. Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, Presumed publisher. No place or date, perhaps Chicago, circa 1969/1970. Single sheet of medium weight paper stock. 25 by 18 inches. A poster commemorating the life of Black Panther Party member Spurgeon ‘Jake’ Winters. Winters was killed by police in a shootout on November 13, 1969, a few weeks before Fred Hampton was assassinated by police. The killing of Winters led the Black Panther Party to establish a free health clinic in Chicago bearing his name. Some of these events were portrayed in a fictionalized version in the 2021 film, Judas and the Black Messiah. The poster includes Winters’ birth and death dates (Nov. 12, 1950-Nov. 13, 1969) and the quote, “He who swings the mighty sword for the poor oppressed people is a revolutionary in deed and will make great contributions to world peace and the liberation of mankind!” Black Panther Party of Chicago address and phone number present, as well as three small panther logos. VERY GOOD condition. A few minor wrinkles and creases present. A few small bumps along the extremities. $600.00 

#3 Zines, Comix

Evans, Bridget. Whipped and Creamed. Bridget Evans, Publisher. Brooklyn: no date, perhaps circa 1995. Card stock covers. 12 pp., including covers. Black and white comics throughout. A zine featuring a variety of comics, most attributed to Bridget Evans, and most, if not all, depicting transgressive acts of sex and violence. GOOD condition. Minor foxing to the covers, mostly to the rear. $75.00

#4 LGBTQ+, Zines

“Some deceptive trannies,” authors. Towards an insurrectionary transfeminism. Not yr cister press. No place or date. (Chicago: 2010). Side stapled zine. 8 pp., including covers. A zine devoted to trans issues as relating to capitalism and the concept of gender. Published by a zine distro, Not yr cister press, “an insurrectionary distro.” VERY GOOD condition. Minor wrinkling and toning, with a hint of soiling along the top edge. $35.00

#5 LGBTQ+

An Open Forum. Harassment and Violence Against Gay Men and Lesbians Event Flier/Handbill. Wednesday, May 8, 1985. Provincetown Town Hall Auditorium. Ad Hoc Committee of Provincetown Lesbians and Gay Men, Publisher. Provincetown, MA: 1985. Single sheet, pink paper stock, 8 ½ by 11 inches. An event handbill advertising a forum discussing harassment and violence faced in the LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown, Massachusetts. While the gay community in Provincetown was established in the early 1900s, it grew significantly in the 1970s, as the town actively sought to promote gay tourism in the area. This flyer demonstrates that even with a growing LGBTQ+ community, residents still felt unsafe in the area. GOOD+ condition. Uneven fading and toning to the piece, with minor wrinkling. $65.00

#6 Zines, Third Wave Feminism

Casuistry, Zen (editor and author, perhaps pseudonym for Shyla Sickels (Blue), et al. Desperate Egos Issue #28. Eureka, CA: Desperate Egos, Publisher, no date, perhaps 1986. Single stapled side folded booklet. 20 leaves, printed on single sides only. Black and white illustrations throughout. Some clip art as well. Little information could be found about Zen Casuistry/Shyla Sickel (okay, no information in the rudimentary online searches). Issue 28 with a definite third wave feminist zine feel, despite being several years before the riot grrrl and third wave zine movement. Contains fiction, poetry and commentary, including reflecting on drug use and relationships. GOOD condition. Uneven toning and wrinkling. Some soiling. $30.00

#7 LGBTQ+, Underground Press

Various authors. Sunflower. Lansing’s Gay Newspaper. Volume 1; Number 1. Sunflower, Publisher. Lansing, MI: no date, presumed 1970. Tabloid newspaper format. 12 pp. Black and white photos throughout. First issue, of a total of two published, of this underground newspaper devoted to LGBTQ+ issues. This issue discusses lesbianism, hypocrisy in the gay movement, and suggesting men have a lot to learn from the women’s movement, legal issues facing the gay community, etc. GOOD condition. Moderate toning. Horizontal fold crease present. Faint dampstaining present to the upper and lower portions of the paper. Minor soiling. 6 inch horizontal tear to the lower front cover. $125.00

#8 Planned Parenthood Communications Archive

Planned Parenthood. Small archive of Communications, Mailings, Pamphlets, and Booklets. Early 1960s. Various publishers, places and dates. All from the collection of a former insurance company executive, who was also very active in Democratic politics, fundraising, etc., including apparently being friendly enough with Eleanor Roosevelt to decline an invitation to lunch with her (not included in this lot). Approximately 30 items. This includes carbon copies of letters responding to a variety of invitations to luncheons, lectures, etc., put on by Planned Parenthood, the Brookings Institute, or other organizations, all relating to Planned Parenthood and/or controlling world population. Also present is the booklet, “Does Overpopulation Mean Poverty;” a seating plan, listing guests, to a lecture; signed letters from Planned Parenthood either discussing goals, or inviting to lectures; a handwritten letter from Beatrice McClintock, a one time board member of Planned Parenthood, etc. Many of the pieces indicate Planned Parenthood’s association with organizations concerned with world overpopulation. Most date from 1962 to 1965. All in GOOD or slightly better condition, most bearing two hole punches along the top edge to be bound in a scrapbook. Some folding, creasing and notations present. $125.00

#9 Fashion Drawings Collection

Alexander (Lipman), Pearl (artist/designer). Andre Studios Fashion Sketch Reproductions (small archive of 14). Andre Studios, Publisher. New York: no date, but presumed circa 1960 if the numbers such as 7/11/60 are dates. Single sheets, mostly thick paper stock, measuring 8 ½ by 11 inches. All sketches in black and white, presumably early reproductions meant for distribution to American clothing manufacturers. Andre Studio was founded and co-owned by Pearl Alexander (Levy or Lipman depending on marriage status) in 1930. She produced sketches of French couture fashion for the American clothing market, and provided trend forecasting as a subscription service. She retired and sold the business in the late 1960s/early 1970s. With the exception of two drawings signed in facsimile Pearl Alexander Lipman, all bear facsimile signatures of Pearl Alexander. Dates range from April to August, with most of the designs being for coats. Ages range from infants to teen girls to women. All are in GOOD to VERY GOOD condition, with varying amounts of minor soiling, toning and edgewear. A few with minor creasing at the corners. $300.00

#10 Wine, Folk Festival

No author given. Album Officiel De La Fete des Vignerons. Vevey 1889. F. Payot, Loertscher et Fils, Jacot Guillarmod, Publishers. Lausanne, Vevey: no date, circa 1889. Illustrated wraps, with a long, leporello/accordion fold out illustration in the interior. Rear cover a map of Lac Leman and the surrounding areas, with what appears to be boat lines present. Measures 6 ¾ by 5 ¼ inches. Interior folds out to approximately 18 feet. Color illustrations by E. Vullemin, depicting the various participants and costumes. A piece issued to commemorate the sixth Fete des Vignerons, or festival of winegrowers. Held since 1797, the festival happens approximately once a generation. The 1889 version featured 1379 actors. GOOD condition. Minor toning, fading and soiling to the wrappers. Minor tearing and creasing along the edges. One fold protruding from the interior, with a small piece missing from its center. $80.00