Tag Archives: poster

steaming along on the 16th

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Trunk reminds me of a steamer trunk. I once bought a used one to package up all my gear when I went to university in a city a few hundred miles away. In those days, freight was cheap and … Continue reading →

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the invention of movies

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Robert

Toronto. In North America, we usually think of Thomas Edison when considering that aspect of history. In Europe, credit is usually given to the Lumière brothers of France (of Autochrome fame). Actual work on motion predates photography when mechanical devices were … Continue reading →

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Antique Cycling Photographica – review

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. We had two visitors from Michigan for Lorne’s latest presentation. Bob Lansdale and I met Cindy Motzenbecker and Doug Aikenhead from MiPHS at the North York Keg restaurant where we were later joined by president Clint Hryhorijiw for a tasty meal … Continue reading →

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Posters by Swann Galleries

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Augment your collection by hanging a few of these posters in your collection display room! Nicholas Lowry of Swann Galleries in NYC coordinated this lovely set of posters, some with a photographic theme, and many with a travel theme, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Poster Auction Oct 27th – Swann Galleries

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Swann Galleries in NYC on East 25th Street, groups lots in their frequent auctions by type of goods. For example, the poster auction this month is of Rare and Important Travel Posters. The poster expert at Swann is Nicholas … Continue reading →

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