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LOT 567

Lot 567

Collection of Literary Material Relating to Marshal McLuhan, mid-20th century

Collection of Literary Material Relating to Marshal McLuhan, mid-20th century
Lot 567 Details
Collection of Literary Material Relating to Marshal McLuhan, mid-20th century

comprising McLuhan's typed manuscript for his book THE PLACE OF THOMAS NASHE IN THE LEARNING OF HIS EDUCATION, dated April, 1943 (published 2006), a deck of his 'Distant Early Warning' playing cards, 1969, a library bound advance copy of AMERICA, I PRESUME by Wyndham Lewis, 1940, inscribed 'With most cordial good wishes to Linda Sandler from Marshall McLuhan'; a boxed copy of The Aspen, vol.1 no.4, designed by Quentin Fiore and showcasing McLuhan's ideas, and a copy of 'I'M THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON: THE MESSAGE OF MARSHALL MCLUHAN by Barry Day, September, 1967
various sizes
The Aspen boxed

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $1,000
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Collection of Literary Material Relating to Marshal McLuhan, mid-20th century
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CONDITION DETAILS

The Aspen: box crushed, contents complete and in good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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