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AFTER DARK: GAY ART + CULTURE

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 08:00PM EST
Lot 48

Larry Townshend (American, 1930-2008) Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

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
Fifteen (15) publications authored and published by Larry Townshend circa 1970s-1980s. Included: "Leatherman's Workbook: a supplement to the basic text" Volume Two, listed as "private edition; "A Treasury of S & M" Volume Four; "Leather AD volume 1. M and Volume 2.: For the first time in one volume two S&M classics"; "SM Scrapbook 2"; "New Treasury of SM" Volume Four; "The Power Gods 2 + 2"; "New Treasury of SM"; "To Take A Slave"; "Favorite Bondage Photos"; "An SM Scrapbook"; "Whips; "Discipline Obedience & Submission"; "Potpourri of S&M Vol. 3"; "The Construction Worker"; "The New Leatherman's Workbook.". Largest 12 x 9"

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