The Charlie Chaplin Archives~2015~First Edition~First Printing~Taschen XXL~Numbered 9842~Film Strip from City Lights~Collectible ~Free Ship

The Charlie Chaplin Archives~2015~First Edition~First Printing~Taschen XXL~Numbered 9842~Film Strip from City Lights~Oversized~Free Shipping.

Up for sale is an incredibly scarce cinematic treasure: the magnificent 2015 First Edition XXL printing of The Charlie Chaplin Archives, meticulously edited by acclaimed film historian Paul Duncan and published by the legendary house TASCHEN. This book is numbered 9842. This massive, definitive volume is the ultimate centerpiece for any serious film enthusiast, silent comedy collector, or library. Unlike later condensed reprints, this original extra-large format edition represents the highest pinnacle of art-book publishing and archival curation.

The Golden Ticket for Collectors: Authentic 35mm Film StripWhat sets this legendary First Edition apart is the inclusion of a rare, 12-frame strip of authentic 35mm film. This strip was cut directly from a vintage archive print of Chaplin's masterpiece City Lights (1931). Each first-edition copy contains a unique sequence, making this listing a completely one-of-a-kind piece of cinema history that you can hold. See photos of the movie clip!

Title: The Charlie Chaplin Archives (First Edition XXL)•

Editor: Paul Duncan•

Publisher: TASCHEN (2015)•

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 560 pages of heavy, high-gloss archival paper•

Language: English•

Content: Features over 900 images, including previously unseen production stills, behind-the-scenes photography, top-secret studio memos, scripts, and storyboards sourced directly from the Chaplin family archives and the Cineteca di Bologna.

Condition Report• Inside Pages: Immaculate, crisp, and bright. Free of writing, highlighting, tears, or dog-ears.•

Binding: Tight and structurally sound.•

Cover/Corners: Shows frayed corners on the exterior boards (as shown in the high-resolution listing photos). We have tried to show all angles of the corners. The previous owner probably had a pet bird that did this fraying of the corners. Minor shelf wear on the cover.

Accessories: Includes the original 12-frame 35mm archive film strip. Numbered 9842. Comes packaged securely with insurance.

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