Original Works Of Art from William Chrisant & Sons' Florida Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, FABA

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[Fitzsimmons! The Great Australian was champion of the world in three divisions.]

[Fitzsimmons! The Great Australian was champion of the world in three divisions.]

by Lank Leonard (Frank E.)

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Used - Good+
Published
c. 1920s
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Drawing in ink on paper with Leonard's signature to bottom right corner. No previous owners' names or other markings. Paper layers are separating at bottom edge, but top paper layer still intact and whole; discoloring to top and bottom edges and some spotting (see images). 8.5 x 14 inches.
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[Ruby Goldstein, Has He Really
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[Ruby Goldstein, Has He Really "Come-Back" Or ----?]

by [Frank] Lank Leonard Ruby Goldstein

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Used - Very Good
Published
c. 1920s
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Hand-drawn illustration of the famous boxer Ruby Goldstein. Also depicts a person experiencing what the artist calls the "Ace Hudkins" nightmare and a vignette of a fight with a boxer landing a "K.O. Wallop" with their left jab. Created on textured paper with ink and pencil. Toning and very small losses to gouache top layer; three small puncture holes to… Read more about this item
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He Runs like a Finn. [Dan Dean, of the University of Pennsylvania] (SIGNED hand-drawn cartoon)
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He Runs like a Finn. [Dan Dean, of the University of Pennsylvania] (SIGNED hand-drawn cartoon)

by [Frank] Lank Leonard

Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
c. 1928
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Hand-drawn cartoon by Leonard with signature at middle of illustration. Depicts the runner Dan Dean who was coached by Ted Meredith at the University of Pennsylvania. Ink and pencil. Illustration states Dan Dean "will be an outstanding candidate for the 5,000 and 10,000 meter Olympic tests next Summer. He beat the record for the Intercollegiate Cross-Country Championship at New York… Read more about this item
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[Pete Humus vs. Cowboy Crowley boxing match] (SIGNED original cartoon)
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[Pete Humus vs. Cowboy Crowley boxing match] (SIGNED original cartoon)

by Morris Weiss

Condition
Used
Published
June 4, 1943
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Signed original pen and ink matted cartoon by Weiss with inscription to cartoonist Lank Leonard: "To Lank- Who gave me seven years with the right man --- Morrie,." Created with ink, pencil, and what appears to be tape with stippling to separate the background from the focus of the foreground. Toning and light foxing to paper with a fold line… Read more about this item
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"Brodie" Betts, He Can't Face the Music (SIGNED by arist) [Original cartoon]

by Ray McGill

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
February, 1926
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Original pen and ink and pencil with inscription: "To Frank Leonard, With my very best wishes. Ray McGill 2-6." Wood and glass frame by Biltmore Art Shop in Miami, Florida. Original cartoon. Slight foxing and toning to paper. Frame: 22 x 7 1/2 inches; Window: 21 x 16 1/2 inches. Please expect extra postage as this is a framed artwork.
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[Original cartoon by Hoban; Tired or Hungry?]
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[Original cartoon by Hoban; Tired or Hungry?]

by Walter Hoban

Condition
Used
Edition
Limited Edition
Published
early- to mid-20th century
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Original pen and ink cartoon by Hoban with signature to bottom right corner. Two panels over main panel; contents regarding the Navy (Bucknell), Army, Columbia, and Yale. Pencil sketch of what appears to be a lioness to verso. Slight foxing overall (see image). 19 1/2 x 7 inches.
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Dangerous Birds [The Hawks of Chicago]
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Dangerous Birds [The Hawks of Chicago]

by Lank Leonard

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
c. 1930
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Original Lank Leonard cartoon highlighting "Dead Eye Dick" Irvin, Coach of the Hawks. Composed with ink and pencil. Signed by Leonard to bottom left panel. Created on "Ross Hand Stipple Paper." Also includes a panel for Johnny Gottselig, a "crack left wing." Foxing and some staining, primarily to top and bottom edge (see image). Two small pinholes to top edge,… Read more about this item
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Tony Weller [Character from Dickens' The Pickwick Papers]

Tony Weller [Character from Dickens' The Pickwick Papers]

by A.G.K. (in the style of Joseph Clayton Clark)

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Used - Near Fine
Published
c. early-20th century
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Original ink and watercolor painting with quote at base. Character and quote is from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. "Widders, Sammy, Widder's are 'ceptions to ev'ry rule. I have heerd how many ord'nary women one widders equal to in pint o'comin' over you, I think its five-and-twenty." Artwork mounted to repurposed board. Light soiling to artwork (see image). 5… Read more about this item
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The Little Marchioness [Character from Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop]

The Little Marchioness [Character from Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop]

by A.G.K. (in the style of Joseph Clayton Clark)

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Used - Near Fine
Published
c. early-20th century
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Original ink and watercolor painting with quote at base. Character and quote is from The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens. "I do plain cooking. I'm housemaid too. I do all the work of the house." Artwork mounted to repurposed board. Soiling to artwork (see image). 5 1/2 x 7 inches. Shipped through boxed USPS Priority insured mail.
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Uriah Heep [Character from Dickens' David Copperfield]

Uriah Heep [Character from Dickens' David Copperfield]

by A.G.K. (in the style of Joseph Clayton Clark)

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Used - Near Fine
Published
c. early-20th century
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Original ink and watercolor painting with quote at base. Character and quote is from David Copperfield by Charles Dickens. "When I was quite a young boy, I got to know what umbleness did and I took to it. I ate umble pie with appetite. I'm very umble to the present moment, but I've got a little power." Artwork mounted to… Read more about this item
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The Rev. Stiggins [Character from Dickens' The Pickwick Papers]

The Rev. Stiggins [Character from Dickens' The Pickwick Papers]

by A.G.K. (in the style of Joseph Clayton Clark)

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Used - Near Fine
Published
c. early-20th century
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Original pen and watercolor painting with quote at base. Character and quote is from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. "'If,' said Mr. Stiggins, If there is anyone of them less odious than another, it is the liquor called rum. Warm, my dear Young Friend, with three lumps of sugar to the rumbler." Artwork mounted to repurposed board. 5 1/2… Read more about this item
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[Main Office & Factory, Battle Creek, Mich.]

[Main Office & Factory, Battle Creek, Mich.]

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Used
Published
late-19th century
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Original ink and gouache depicting a small windmill in a field with crows flying and resting on fence posts. Framed in attractive mahogany frame with gilt rule and sawtooth hanger to back. Light soiling to top right edge seemingly present at time of framing (see image). Frame: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches; Window: 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches.
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$500.00
Buckeye Harvesting Machine & Twine

Buckeye Harvesting Machine & Twine

by Unknown Artist

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
c. 1900
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Original gouache advertising Aultman Miller & Co. Buckeye Harvesting Machine & Twine. Image: 9 1/2 x 12 inches
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$600.00