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Lot 45

Gay Literature Photobook Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Four first edition and uncommon publications:

 

"The Khaki Closet: A Citizen Soldier Handbook." 1992. Produced by Citizen Soldier, NY. A pre-"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" pamphlet on being gay/lesbian/bisexual or HIV positive in the military. 5 1/2 x 4 1/4":

 

Slava Mogutin (Russian, b. 1974). Monograph collection of photographs after his exile from Russia. 2006. Hardcover. Published by Powerhouse Books, Brooklyn, NY. 9 x 11 1/2";

 

Bruce Weber (American, b. 1946). "Bear Pond." 1990. Published by Bulfinch Press and Little, Brown and Company. Hardcover. 10 1/2 x 8";


Andrew Kennedy (American, 20th Century). 1993. Hardcover. Published by Bruno Gmünder, Germany. 12 x 8 1/2".


Provenance: property of a New England estate collection.

Condition

Various conditions. Some wear to the dust jacket of "Bear Pond" and cover of "Shoreleave." For further condition details, or additional images, please contact info@vallots.com

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