{"title":"Collectables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are special things in the world, imbued with the special talents and feelings of singular geniuses, coming from special times and places. Here we have a few of them, which have come our way over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese things are now looking for new homes to warm, new hearts to thrill, new dreams to make and fulfill. Let them be yours!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chess-set-hong-kong-1955-pre-ban-ivory-with-puzzle-ball-bases-in-wood-box-with-playing-board-outside-surfaces","title":"Chess Set Hong Kong 1955 pre-ban Ivory, with puzzle ball bases in wood box with playing board outside surfaces.","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eArtisan\/craftsman made for export in early 1950s, purchased in Hong Kong ca. 1955. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eMaterial is pre-ban ivory, unsigned, unbranded, per common practice at that time and place. White side natural ivory color, black side is brown-dyed ivory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eKings are 20 cm tall, rest is to scale. (see photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eCondition of pieces is very good, except for King's halberd blades and one rook flag which are bagged within the box, awaiting restoration. There is only the most minor breakage, the dark King has a small piece of crown missing which reveals the white ivory under the dyed outer surface. All threaded attachments are intact, pieces all stand on their own, or can be disassembled for inspection as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eCondition of box is strong, except that elastic retaining ribbons are still original, which means they have lost all elasticity, and are hanging loosely, not retaining the pieces well. Because of that, there is extra blanketing included as padding, one blanket for each side of the set. Some of the playing board squares have warped slightly, with sides and\/or corners lifting, but all original pieces are intact. Corners of box are undamaged, no major scratches or scrapes are there. Hardware is all original, with two hinges and latch all installed as they were originally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: 'Market Sans'; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eN.B. SALE IS FINAL upon acceptance and contract signing by the buyer. No returns, refunds or  exchanges are available for this item. Once it is taken from the point of exchange (tba in San Francisco, California, USA). Acceptance of item at the point of exchange will be signed for by buyer. Inspection at the point of exchange strongly advised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476839796770,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_20240427_183650.jpg?v=1715336018"},{"product_id":"paolo-veronese-drawing-charcoal-pencil-rouge-on-paper","title":"Paolo Veronese drawing charcoal, pencil, rouge on paper","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003ePaul Veronese drawing Charcoal, rouge, and pencil on paper, ca. 1570 - 88. With COA (certificate of authenticity) from National Museums of France (Louvre) 1938.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCOA gives title \"Head of a negro\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eNote: photos are\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eintentionally impaired to protect their image rights. Artwork and documentation (certificate) are clear in their current physical states. In personam inspection encouraged for serious inquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eLocation of item: BeiJing, China. Item will be transfered by direct exchange delivery only, after 10% deposit made through this website. Balance due at time of delivery, to clear prior to delivery. Balance payable by wire transfer (preferred) or by letter of credit (by prior arrangement).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSALE WILL BE FINAL! In-person inspection strongly advised. There will be no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42477815300130,"sku":"","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/veronese.study_head.edit.jpg?v=1724432104"},{"product_id":"hidden-faces-by-salvador-dali","title":"Hidden Faces by Salvador Dali","description":"\u003cp\u003eReturn to stock - transaction not completed, we have recovered this item from attempted fraudulent fake-sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvador Dali only wrote one novel, and here it is, in the original American edition published by Dial under wartime restrictions regarding paper usage. Dali was known as a painter, and for this book he drew the illustrations specially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardbound book in fair condition, all pages intact. Comes with a color photo (uncredited) of Dali making a face at a rooster perched on his shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSALE WILL BE FINAL! In-person inspection strongly advised. There will be no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42482882904098,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_20240511_111316.jpg?v=1715398336"},{"product_id":"jock-and-yono-by-john-lennon","title":"Jock and Yono, by John Lennon","description":"\u003cp\u003eJock and Yono is a limited edition litho, issued by Bag Productions, with C.O.A.  More than most other pieces of Lennon's art, this one is an instantly recognizable example of his style. This is the best example of both his graphic artistic style, and his frame of mind during the era that was to be his final life period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork and COA are both in perfect \"as-new\" condition. Unframed and ready for shipment. package sale only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese renditions are redacted, with removals of critical items such as stamps (\"chops\") and signatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSALE WILL BE FINAL! In-person inspection strongly advised. There will be no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42529994965026,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/j_ypublicviewloreznochop_1.jpg?v=1716130578"},{"product_id":"long-john-baldry-autograph-on-s-f-blues-festival-programme","title":"Long John Baldry Autograph on S.F. Blues Festival Programme","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong John Baldry led his British Blues All Stars, and then graced the stage as a guest vocalist late into Buddy Guy's set, on Sunday, September 26, 2004 at he San Francisco Blues Festival. This autograph was gotten shortly after the close of that performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was able to get this signing, which was unusual for the star, because I had \"all  access\" due to the fact that I had been recently the owner of a renowned talent booking agent in the City. I didn't usually collect autographs, unless they were on contracts with my agency!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur star passed away not too long after that, and I swear that I had nothing to do with it! This is possibly the last autograph that Long John Baldry signed, so they ain't making 'em any more! Get it while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: the photo shown of the autograph has been redacted, by having the middles of John and Baldry blanked out. This is for the prevention of fraud, misrepresentation, and image theft. Buyer is advised to inspect the item in person at time of transfer and delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSALE WILL BE FINAL! In-person inspection strongly advised. There will be no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42531262922786,"sku":"","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_20240520_151332.publicCopy.jpg?v=1716192546"},{"product_id":"airto-moreira-autograph-from-ronnie-scotts-club-london-2003","title":"Airto Moreira Autograph from Ronnie Scott's Club, London, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlora Purim and Airto Moreira performed at Ronnie Scott's Club in Frith Street, London, on February 21, 2003. The weather was clear and mild, and the club was packed with jazz heads of all stripes - fusioneers  to beboppers, some Samba heads and lots in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackstage we engaged easily in appreciative repartee - I had connected principally with pianist Kit Walker who was performing through the same DAW (Logic Audio) as I used for recording, and he was from the S.F. Bay Area like I was, too! After our conversation, I picked up a piece of paper, scanned to make sure it was something connected with the artists, and Airto was good-humored about dashing off a signature for me! Cool dude!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE! SALE IS FINAL. Personal inspection advised, sale is final at transfer and delivery. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42531788095522,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_20240520_151410.jpg?v=1716195064"},{"product_id":"roo-and-emu-by-peter-mulcahy-kamilaroi-tribe-australia","title":"ROO and EMU by Peter Mulcahy, Kamilaroi Tribe, Australia.","description":"\u003cp\u003eROO and EMU is an original painting by Peter Mulcahy (\u003cem\u003eMu-raay Djeripi)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a (Kamilaroi) Gamilaroi tribesman,\u003c\/span\u003e Spiritual Healer and noted artist, Aboriginal Inhabitant of Australia. His works are internationally famous for being exemplary for being among the best of contemporary Aboriginal Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI purchased this artwork in an Aboriginal Art gallery in the area West of Sydney in the summer of 2007, when driving out to visit Russ, my tennis playing and High-School teaching friend out by Mount Panorama. I even took it with me while taking that rented Ford around the local race track - nearly dumping the short, myself, my baggage, and the artwork!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: SALE IS FINAL. Personal inspection strongly advised. Preferred transfer is in-person for transfer and delivery. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Any shipment is entirely at the discretion and risk of the purchaser, after payment has been finally posted to seller's account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42532462919714,"sku":"","price":4688.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_2024-05-20T09_03_01.313Z.png?v=1716195814"},{"product_id":"california-street-cable-car-embarcadero-freeway-ferry-building-and-bay-bridge-photo-print-by-hans-brady","title":"San Francisco Cable Car #523, by Hans Brady","description":"\u003cp\u003eSan Francisco Cable Car #523, Washington and Jackson (Streets), Powell Market (intersection), Pepsi Cola advertisement, showing Embarcadero Freeway, Ferry Building, Bay Bridge, and Alameda Naval Air Station, taken at 12:48 hr, in 1956: a photo print, by Hans Brady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Brady was a noted commercial photographer in San Francisco, active from the interwar period until the 1970s. Although not widely known for his artistic work, his product photos were widely used, especially his ability to use the scenic locations in and around the City to showcase whatever product was the subject of the assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans was an uncle of mine who had been particularly close with my father's sister. We gathered together at many family events over many decades, and he became a mentor of mine in the photographic field when I started to become active with it. He was a lovely and loving guy who was as fascinated by people as he was with his profession, and he was well known for both personality and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI had admired this work in his house, both for the balance of the composition and the depth of field, I was particularly attracted to the fact that I could read the clock on the Ferry Building, the depth of field focus was that great, and the grain was that fine. I recall that the film stock used was Ppanatomic X, and that the camera was a 3 x 5 Mamiya, but don't recall what lens was used, not what paper he had printed it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe wasn't too much of a studio cat, with lots of lights and reflectors and flashes and stands and stuff - he was out and about in the fog, wind and weather, with the fabulous scenery of the San Francisco Bay Area and Coastal region as his preferred settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, those were the days when every pro (and many amateur) photog had their own darkroom, with the investment in space, printers (usually 2, maybe 3), light-proof cabinet drawers (for paper), refrigerators (uh huh - celluloid film must be kept cool), chemical storage, trays, tanks, and lots of other gumpf. Hans rolled his own film from 100 foot rolls, then developed and printed everything by hand, on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exemplary capture is a good example of what he could squeeze out of an otherwise mundane scene - a cable car crowded with commuters to back to their daily grind downtown after lunch one day. It was totally unstaged, but masterfully captured by an artist with his fine equipment, steady hand and durable patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the shadows as photographed, and the shadow calculations I was able to find, this event was chronicled in the middle of Winter. From having grown up in the area, experience shows that the air has regularly been clearest at that time, even back in the bad old days before emissions controls were put in place for stationary and mobile sources of pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have shown the full frame in *.jpg form, to protect against image misappropriation, because watermarking is ineffective against modern counterfeiting techniques. Additionally, there are two screen-grabs from the *.tiff file, one of the Ferry Building clock's North face, and one of a shoreline building at the Alameda Naval Air Station, both to show the resolution of the original, and the clarity of the day on which the snap was captured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are the original hand-printed photograph, and a high-resolution digital scannin a computer readable *.tiff file. (3958 px x 2791 px, 12.2MB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE! SALE IS FINAL. I strongly advise in-person acceptance and taking-of-delivery, at which time transfer of ownership and control will be complete. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. In the event that shipment is requested by the purchaser, the purchaser assumes all expenses and risks of that shipment and carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42532870717474,"sku":"","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/Cablecar.jpg?v=1716202442"},{"product_id":"klipsch-audio-papers-dope-from-hope-building-speaker-systems","title":"Klipsch Audio Papers + Dope From Hope + Building Speaker Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Klipsch Audio Papers\" were, and still are, definitive scientific information for serious audio professionals. Sound still travels as 1.12533 feet per millisecond, whether processed digitally or as pure analog wave form, and the principals spelled out by Klipsch are inherent and ineluctable - except that P.W.K. spelled them out better than anyone before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oriinal set from the 60s was purchased with the \"Dope From Hope\" detailing how to deal with sound rooms, speaker enclosures, and essential audio processing equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporaneous work was done by others, including noted audio engineers and authors Gorcon McComb and Joseph D'Appolito, who got toether to write \"Building Speaker Systems\", which is included to round out this essential set of audio engineering references focusing on the output equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a set only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037654581282,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/files\/IMG_20240816_185414.jpg?v=1723862685"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/7590\/3600\/collections\/hlg_coll_pix_collectables.png?v=1716279140","url":"https:\/\/heavenlyloveglobal.myshopify.com\/collections\/collectables.oembed?page=2","provider":"HeavenlyLoveGlobal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}