Vallots Auctioneers
Live Auction

AFTER DARK/SPRING 2025

Thu, May 22, 2025 07:30PM EDT
  2025-05-22 19:30:00 2025-05-22 19:30:00 America/New_York Vallots Auctioneers Vallots Auctioneers : AFTER DARK/SPRING 2025 https://auction.vallots.com/auctions/vallot-auctioneers/after-dark-spring-2025-19355
Our latest AFTER DARK sale illuminates the quietest corners and loudest soirees of LGBT history.
Vallots Auctioneers info@vallots.com
Lot 111

Gay Men's Travel Guide Books

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Starting Bid
$100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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
A large collection of twenty-seven (27) travel guidebooks for gay men for a variety of cities and countries. The collection includes the, "Provincetown PBG Directory." 1980. Published by the Provincetown Buisness Guild, Inc. (PBG). Pamphlet with fold out map. Most likely the first publication of its kind produced by the PBG, the directory provided details and locations for gay owned buisnesses throughout Provincetown. 8 x 4"; "The Night People's Guide to New York." Published by Bantam Books. 1965. 7 x 4 1/4". Two (2) issues of the "Best Guide: The North Pacific & Orient for Gay Men." For the years 1992/93 and 1989/90. Published by Bookscene, Amsterdam. 6 1/4 x 5 3/4"; "Gay Visitors Guide to San Francisco." 1981. Published by the Advocate. 7 x 4 1/4"; "Top Guide: Amsterdam 1988 For Gay Men." 1988. Published by Excellent Publications. 7 x 4 1/2"; Three (3) issues of "Spartacus International Gay Guide." Including 17th, 20th, and 22nd editions. 1988-1993. Published by Bruno Gmünder. 8 x 5 1/2"; Michael Elliman (20th Century) and Frederick Roll (20th Century) "The Pink Plaque Guide to London." 1986. Published by GMP Publishers Ltd, London. 6 3/4 x 9"; "Gayellow Pages: The Nation Edition." 1987. Published by Renaissance House, NY. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; Lindsy Van Gelder (American, Contemporary) and Pamela Robin Brandt (American, 1947 - 2015). "Are You Two... Together?: A Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide to Europe." 9 x 6": "Gay & Lesbian 'Fun Map' Manhattan." 1991/1992 and 1988/89. Published by the David James Press, Ltd. 9 3/4 x 4"; Two (2) issues of "Gay Lesbian Guide to Holland, Antwerp + Agenda: Man to Man." 1991. Published by the Man to Man Gay Info Center. 8 x 5". Included with three (3) pieces of local ephemera advertising: "The Pink Pages, New York." 1997. Published by DAC, Chicago. 8 x 5"; "Mid Way: Holiday for Men Special Edition." Thai magazine intended for an English-speaking audience. 8 x 5 1/2"; Three issues of the "Columbia Fun Map" for Manhattan, Chicago, and Montreal & Quebec. 2001. 9 1/2 x 4"; "Gay Map Amsterdam." 2003. 9 1/2 x 4"; "Wilde Side: Serving the Tri-State Lesbian & Gay Community." Vol. 5, No. 14. 1992. Published by Wilde Side Publications. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; "Pink Pages." 1992. 8 1/4 x 5 1/4"; "Damron Road Atlas: Gay City Maps." Published by Damron Company. 8 1/2 x 5"; Barry McKay (20th Century). "Gay Phrase Book." 1997. Published by Freedom Editions. 7 3/4 x 5"; Michael J. Smith "Colorful People and Places." Published by Quarterly Press.

Condition

Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Lighting and electronics have not been tested and should be professionally evaluated prior to use. Art has not been examined outside of the frame unless otherwise stated.

Our auction items are antique and vintage, often from estates, and are not in perfect condition. They often show normal signs of age, use, and wear, which might not be specified in a condition report. Bidders are responsible for determining the physical condition of items prior to bidding. The absence of a condition report does not indicate the absence of condition issues with the lot. Requests for condition reports, additional photographs, or a video inspection can be obtained via email at: info@vallots.com (any condition statement given is offered as an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact).

All bids are final. We do not offer refunds based on item description, condition, or for any other reason.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

We do not offer in-house packing and shipping services. Shipping can be expensive, please consider obtaining an estimate prior to bidding. Below we have listed our preferred shipper as a courtesy, and we will be glad to assist you with your third-party shipping needs, however, we assume no liability for any shipper you use or any loss or damage occasioned in transport or otherwise as a result of shipping.

The UPS Store, Cranston

UPS Website, Atwood Ave

148 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 654-6381

Store7291@theUPSstore.com