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Easton Press. The Video History of Our Times: 1952. Norwalk Conn: Easton Press Video, 1988.

VIDEO VHS in VERY GOOD condition with piece of the overlay plastic missing on the spine of the case and a manufacturer creasing of the label when attached to case. The video is in intact in case. JMVintage specializes in books, magazines and treasures related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor...and other curious people. In your Video History of 1952, you will see the following events that shaped that historic year: FREIGHTER SINKS DESPITE SKIPPER'S GALLANT FIGHT After a fifteen day battle against the sea following a hurricane in the Atlantic, the foundering Flying Enterprise sinks, despite Captain Kurt Carlson's desperate attempts to save her; TRUMAN WARNS OF WAR PERIL In his State of the Union address before both Houses of Congress President Harry Truman warns that "the world still walks in th~ shadow of another world war." Mr. Truman also blasts the Soviet Union's refusal to accept the West's disarmament program; GREEK BEAUTY QUEEN CROWNED Young women compete for the title of Miss Hellas in politically hot Greece; AIR FORCE BILLIARD QUEEN Masako Katsuro, a young Japanese woman married to an American Air Force Sergeant, demonstrates her artistry to Air Force men; DOBERMAN WINS WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW A Doberman walks off with "Best of Show" honors at the 76th Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden in New York. BRITISH KING DIES The funeral train bearing the body of King George VI back to London arrives in the British capital. Thousands of subjects watch sorrowfully as the casket is carried to Westminster Hall to lie in state; NEW ITALIAN FASHIONS Italy's top designers stage a style show in Rome; OSCARS AWARDED The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences presents the coveted annual awards during a star-studded ceremony 10 Hollywood; BOWLING CONGRESS UNDERWAY The 49th annual American Bowling Congress gets off to a thunderous start in Milwaukee; INDO-CHINA WAR HEATS UP In a renewed offensive, French colonial forces round up Communists that have infiltrated the rich rice bowl of northern Indo China; FLOODS SWEEPS SEVEN STATES In the highest flood crest In Its history, the Missouri River; sweeps over rich farmlands of seven states In the Midwest and I eaves thousands homeless; EASTER PARADE Despite gray skies and raw wind, Easter promenaders are out in force along New York's famed Fifth Avenue. As is traditional, the Easter bonnets range from gorgeous to goofy; ENIWETOK A-BOMB BLAST CREATES TERRIBLE DEVESTATION Defense Department films of an atom bomb test at Eniwetok Island show the awful effect of a nuclear blast on all types of buildings. The force of the bomb crumbles concrete structures and whips other buildings into rubble; U.S. WEIGHTLIFTERS COMPETE FOR OLYMPIC BERTH Olympic hopefuls pump iron for a place on the American team bound for Helsinki. The winner is John Davis of Brooklyn, undefeated in world competition for 14 years; U.S. TRACK TEAM TO FACE SOVIETS FIRST TIME EVER At Olympic team trials, records fall as top track and field men battle for places on this year's Olympic team. One of the strongest teams ever emerges to face the Russians for the first time in international competition; FINNISH GIRL WINS MISS UNIVERSE CONTEST Thirty nations compete and the most beautiful girl in the world is judged to be eighteen-year-old Armi Kuusela of Finland; NEW U.S. JET FIGHTER UNVEILED The Starfire America's most powerful single-engine plane to date, is displayed for the first time. Radical armament and electronic controls give the interceptor command of the skies; EISENHOWER ACCEPTS REPUBLICAN NOMINATION General Dwight D. Eisenhower, hero of World War II, and running-mate . Richard M. Nixon, greet the GOP convention in Chicago. In his acceptance speech, Eisenhower promises to lead a new crusade to peace and prosperity. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION OPENS Democratic Presidential hopefuls arrive in Chicago on convention eve as a wide-open race shapes up. Senator Estes Kefauver has been widely considered the front runner but it is Governor Adlai Stevenson who will emerge from the convention as the Democratic candidate; SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Jockey Eddie Arcaro wins his 5th Kentucky Derby ... Rocky Marciano becomes the new heavyweight champion the NY Yankees with their 4th straight World Series... England's famed John Cobb is lost when his jet-powered boat explodes during a race the spectacular Olympic Games involve more nations than ever before, including the Soviet Union; NEW OCEAN LINER SETS RECORD The liner United States arrives to a royal welcome in New York harbor after shattering the east-west Atlantic crossing record by nine hours; U.S. ASSAULT ON NORTH KOREA On the heels of the second anniversary of the Korean conflict, five hundred U.S. planes blast enemy power plants in one of the most massive air assaults of the war; FALL FASHIONS FROM PARIS Paris designers spotlight the "casual line" for fall; JET MAKES ATLANTIC ROUND TRIP IN ONLY 8 HOURS A twin jet British Canberra bomber averages 606 mph as it races across the Atlantic and back in a blazing speed demonstration. WALCOTT AND MARCIANO TRAIN Heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott and challenger Rocky Marciano flex their muscles in preparation for their title bout; WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Mrs. Jacqueline Pung of Honolulu wins the Women's Amateur Golf Tournament in Portland, Oregon; ICE CAPADES Ice Capades previews the 1953 edition at Atlantic City, and the star performer is Olympic Champion Dick Button in his first appearance as a professional, displaying his incredible grace and precision on ice; IKE OKAYS NIXON AS RUNNING MATE DESPITE CONTROVERSY General Eisenhower meets his running mate for the first time since Public debate over Senator Nixon's private expense fund prompted Nixon s "Checkers" speech in self-defense, winning him the full endorsement of the Republican National Committee; STEVENSON CAMPAIGNS IN BALTIMORE Democratic Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson addresses Maryland voters saying that he will strive to lower taxes but won't make promises he can't live up to; MONKEY AND MICE IN PIONEER SPACE FLIGHT In a preview to human space flights, Air Force scientists launch Albert the Monkey and two white mice into space. Films show the space travelers under zero gravity in this test of reaction to space flight, and their safe return to earth; EX-KING FAROUK'S PALACE Egyptian authorities permit first film of Farouk's lavish Egyptian palace showing some of the riches left behind by the exiled monarch; EISENHOWER LANDSLIDE America goes to the polls and the outcome is an overwhelming victory for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. At Republican headquarters, a tremendous ovation greets the President-elect and next First Lady. The campaign is over and the Republican Party is once again in power. Video condition: Very Good

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PHILIPPINES FREE PRESS.. PHILIPPINES FREE PRESS: THE PHILIPPINES POPULAR WEEKLY: [ENGLISH SECTION]. A Sin.
AN OBSCURE AND FASCINATING EARLY LOOK INTO PHILIPPINE LIFE A truly lovely piece of antiquarian ephemeria. The stunning cover shows "Misa de Gallo" a gay Christmas street scene, with a large number of Filipinos promenading along. All of the women are dressed up in native costume, other carry a roasted pig on a pole suspended on shoulders; roaming guitar playing men serenade the crowd; lanterns decorate various shops along the way to the great Church at the end of the street. A large and full moon in the background with coco- palm trees swaying in the starry night. * The first and last eight pages are occupied by quaint adver- tisements, some show lovely photos of three Filipina beauties, antique cards, horse trappings and gear, various products for sale, and a very stunning full page photo for "A Fair Daughter of Albay" ie Miss Maria Castillo, of Ligao, Albay, who stood at the head of the Ladies of the Court of Honor in the Second Annual Beauty Contest of the Free Press. Kodak camera adverts, as well as other camera adverts, Chalmers [in Spanish] and Model T Ford adverts, hotels, bowling, manufacturing, Manila Electric Railroad & Light Co., with what may be runner up beauty queens showing four other lovely Filipinas in full native costume, with names. And a fascinating advert for a photographer, showing his camera and litho press, et al. * The main contents begins with an editorial, about the Christmas message, news of the week, [President Taft's nomination of Justice White to succeed the late Chief Justice Fuller of the U.S. Supreme court, Anglo-Japanese alliance...], followed by the next section: Hands Across the Sea. This consists of two essays: "by an American," and a similar one "by a Filipino," both unnamed! Other prose and poetry; "Conchita a life Sketch," "Gus Hashit's Thrilling Adventure," a chapter from Chauncy Mcgovern's book. "How I nearly became a Brigadier" by 'Major Mex.' "Christmas Yarn," "The Filipino's Christmas" by Maximo Kalaw; "Christmas Thoughts" by Juan Salazar; "Matter of Taste;" &c. Some of these articles are enhanced by drawings or sketches and are spread over more than one page. The whole work is interspersed with period adverts. * A fascinating primary source for this period and occasion. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. * * * BUY WITH * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Manila 1910, P.F.P. Stiff wrs., large, over size magazine, 26.5 x 35 cm., 32p. text + [16] pages of quaint adverts, dog ears in lower right corner, else clean solid,many b.w.photos throughout,"CHRISTMAS NUMBER EDICION DE NAVIDAD 1910."RARE !

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ERICSSON, JOHN (1803-89) Swedish born, American engineer, who made numerous changes to the steam engine. He also worked on the war ship, The Monitor, inaugurating a new era in warfare by creating vessels capable of launching torpedoes. Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, n.p, March 22, 1859.

He writes to a gentleman. "My Dear Sir: The anticipated breaking of frank's main leer, through the runner, has come and came, as unfortunately must, in every engine doing any thing like maximum work. I am induced to ask what action Msrs. Clute have taken in the matter. You remember my letter of the 13th March, which I sent to you and in which I urged it as an imperative necessity for Msrs. Clute to put wrought levers on the cast rack shafts in every engine cast in the manner complained of? I hope Msrs. Clute, in the face of my letter, has not sent down a new batch of engines without doing what they expressed themselves willing to do. Should the matter have been neglected, then order them at once to send your wrought iron main levers as fast as they can make them and let Banks turn the rack and put the levers online." Nicely signed, "Your truly, J. Ericsson." In a lengthy postscript, he continues. "Frank's engine is being pushed at Delmatins (?) with all possible speed but quadruple work has been done to which was expected. The engine appears to have been kept at white heat for hours as the vessel in the supply picture was completely burnt out." By 1859, Ericsson was working on war ships, and by 1862 he designed and built his famous ship, The Monitor. A superb, scientific letter. Signed by Author(s) Very Good

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Nourmand, Tony und Graham Marsh (Eds.): Film Posters of the 80s. The essential movies of the decade from the Reel Poster Gallery Collection. ed. by and Graham Marsh, Evergreen, Köln: Taschen, 2005. ISBN: 3822845361
Einband leicht berieben, sonst gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - Liste der Filme: 9/2 Weeks -- 37.2 Le Matin (Betty Blue) -- 48 Hours -- Airplane! -- Amadeus -- American Gigolo -- American Werewolf In London, An -- Atlantic City -- Back To The Future -- Bandits -- Beverly Hills Cop -- Big Blue, The -- Big Chill, The -- Blade Runner -- Blood Simple -- Blue Velvet -- Body Heat -- Brazil -- Breakfast Club, The -- Caddyshack -- Chariots Of Fire -- Color Purple, The -- Commando -- Cotton Club, The -- Crimes And Misdemeanours -- Dead Ringers -- Desperately Seeking Susan -- Die Hard -- Diner -- Diva -- Do The Right Thing -- Down by Law -- Draughtsman's Contract, The -- Drugstore Cowboy -- Escape From New York -- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial -- Evil Dead, The -- Fame -- Fatal Attraction -- Ferris Bueller's Day Off -- First Blood -- Fish Called Wanda, A -- Flashdance -- Fletch -- Friday The 13th -- Full Metal Jacket -- Gandhi -- Ghostbusters -- Good Morning Vietnam -- Hannah And Her Sisters -- House Of Games -- Insignificance -- Kagemusha -- Kiss Of The Spider Woman -- Koyaanisqatsi -- Last Emperor, The -- Lethal Weapon -- Let's Get Lost -- Living Daylights, The -- Local Hero -- Mala Noche (Bad Nights) -- Manhunter -- Matador -- Moderns, The -- Moonstruck -- Mujeres AI Borde De Un Ataque De Nervios (Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown) Mystery Train -- Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! -- Nightmare On Elm Street, A -- Nostalghia -- Nuovo Cinema Paradiso -- Officer And A Gentleman, An -- Once Upon A Time In America -- Out Of Africa -- Pale Rider -- Paris Texas -- Pink Floyd The Wall -- Platoon -- Poltergeist -- Purple Rose Of Cairo, The (Rose Pourpre Du Caire, La) -- Querelle -- Raging Bull -- Ragtime -- Raiders Of The Lost Ark -- Rain Man -- Rambo: First Blood Part III -- Ran -- Reds -- Return Of The Jedi (Original Title 'Revenge Of The Jedi') -- Return Of The Jedi -- Right Stuff, The Robocop -- Room With A View, A -- Sacrifice, The -- Scanners -- Scarface -- Sex, Lies And Videotape -- She's Gotta Have It -- Shining, The -- Sid And Nancy -- Silverado -- Sono Otoko, Kyobo Ni Tsuki (Violent Cop) -- Stand by Me -- St Elmo's Fire -- Stop Making Sense -- Stranger Than Paradise -- Terminator, The -- Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser -- Things Change -- Tootsie -- Top Gun -- Top Secret -- Tougher Than Leather -- True Stories -- Untouchables, The -- Verdict, The -- Videodrome -- View To A Kill, A -- Wall Street -- Wild Style -- Wings Of Desire -- Withnail And I - Witness. ISBN 3822845361 - , ISBN-13: 9783822845363

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