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1992 Mexican ceramic tortoise with a moving head. A scene of the hare running is painted on his back. 8" x 5½" x 4½" high. Purchased on Olivera Street in LA. Gift of Margaret Carlson Lytton, Christmas, '93.

The head of the tortoise bobs…

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1890? "The Grasshopper and the Ant." Print of an original painting titled “The Grasshopper and the Ant” by E. Metzmacher. 11” x 16”. $17.85 from Paula Carlson, May, '05.

The owner’s name is given as L. Hawk and the work was copyrighted by…

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Image of cut-out of library book stamp

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2000? Metal sculpture of Wolf and Crane. Perhaps steel or aluminum? 12" high. $50 from rescuedrelics2020 through Ebay, 'Jan., '23.

What a dramatic presentation of WC! It is also a substantial piece of work! The textures of fur and feather…

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2015? Metal engraving of TH on cherry wood signed by Russell Hoover. Registered engraving No. 0283. 9" x 6¾". Unknown source and date of acquisition.

The position of the two heads and the two bodies is well done. The body of the hare…

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2015? Metal engraving of LM on cherry wood signed by Russell Hoover. Registered engraving No. 0223. 9" x 6¾". Unknown source and date of acquisition.

This lion seems the perfect image of patience. The many cords of the net structure the scene…

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1948? Merry-Go-Sound: Aesop's Fables in Song Sides 3 and 4 of 4. For use with an electric phonograph for children. Tone Products Corporation of America. Unknown source.

The verso of the dust-jacket presents a strong illustration of WS,…

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2000? “Merry Christmas from Mickey Mouse: Advent Calendar Pin Series, Days 17 through 20.” Limited edition of 1500. Max Hare, Toby Tortoise, Orphan, and Horace Horsecollar. Overland Park, KS: Disney Direct, $14.99 from DrMallon26, Cressona, PA,…

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Ad copy for Merrill Lynch's advertising campaign: glossy pictures, large format, big margins. CP, FG, TMCM, "The Legend of the Dragon," and a double-sized spread including GA, "Two Goats," FG, TMCM, and CP. All are ©Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner &…

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1955  Merrill Lynch advertisement for a personal financial specialist using Aesop’s FG.  11” x 2½”.  $9.99 from 237 studio on Ebay, Sept., ’06. 

The point drawn is not far from that of the fable this time.  People walk away from investing because…

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