By Justin Benttinen, PBA Photographer Though famous to classic film buffs and aficionados of the “Golden Age” of Hollywood, Norman Taurog is not necessarily a name that resonates with the modern moviegoer. In spite of this, he was well known in his day, with 180 films to his name over the course of his career. … Unpublished Wizard of Oz Photos from the Estate of Norman Taurog
Richard Bateman was born in a small town in Eastern Washington as a child of the Great Depression. He demonstrated an early aptitude for mathematics and science and was encouraged by his teachers in these areas. His early interest in astronomy was sparked from studying the night skies which were quite visible in his hometown. … Richard Bateman’s Life-Long Fascination with Astronomy
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On Thursday, November 2nd, PBA Galleries will offer more than 550 lots of Illustrated Books – Children’s Literature – Books in All Fields. The first section of the sale features works illustrated by many of the most desired names of the golden era of book illustration and beyond. Harry Clarke, Edmund Dulac, Kay Neilsen, Howard … To Think We Saw It on Sutter Street
Our staff at PBA Galleries is committed to making your buying experience, a simple and pleasant one. Invoices and Statements For those buyers attending our auctions in person, invoices are available and payment may be made at any time during or immediately following the end of the auction. For all other successful bidders, invoices … Post Sale Services
We have a full service shipping department to ensure proper packing and safe delivery of purchases at reasonable cost. We are specialists at packing and shipping books and works on paper. All lots purchased by the same client are combined for shipping in order to keep the cost as economical as possible. Our preferred method … Shipping
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PBA Galleries offers services to fiduciaries, executors, trust managers and advisors, estate planners and beneficiaries regarding libraries and collections of rare books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and photographs. We can assist in determining the value of the collection and the best way to liquidate the property whether it is by auction, private sale or alternative means. … Trusts & Estates
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PBA Galleries is based on a 65 year tradition of proud service to collectors of rare and fine books. In 1955, Maurice Powers founded California Book Auction Galleries in San Francisco. After 35 years of successful book auctions, Mr. Powers passed away and his heirs placed the company into voluntary bankruptcy. Butterfield’s acquired the name … History