Welcome to another exciting auction of rarities from the shelves of Half Price Books. This time around, we feature a collection of photos from Prince’s Act II New Power Generation tour, a story of America’s most successful bank robber and what is considered the Holy Grail of early Stevie Ray Vaughn recordings. Ready? Read on for more information!
Item #1: Prince Presents The Sacrifice of Victor
These black and white photographs taken by renowned Minnesota photojournalist Terry Gydesen are images from Prince’s Act II New Power Generation tour in 1993. The collection features scores of photographs, song lyrics and quotes from the soon-to-be Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Rare.
Title: Prince Presents The Sacrifice of Victor
Photographer: Gydesen, Terry
Info: Paisley Park MN: Paisley Park Publishing, 1994. Hardcover. Pp 103. In sealed publisher’s shrink-wrap.
Condition Fine.
Minimum bid: $1,000.
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Item #2: Robbing Banks Was My Business: The Story of John Harvey Bailey
This fascinating story chronicles the life of John Harvey Bailey, America’s most successful bank robber. Bailey was called “The Dean of American Bank Robbers,” robbing over a million dollars from banks in the 1920s and 30s and knew other noted crime figures such as Machine Gun Kelly, Alvin Karpis, and Pretty Boy Floyd. J. Evetts Haley’s other works include A Texan Looks at Lyndon, Charles Goodnight: Cowman and Plainsman and Fort Concho and the Texas Frontier among many others.
Title: Robbing Banks Was My Business: The Story of John Harvey Bailey
Author: Haley, Evetts J.
Info: Canyon TX: Palo Duro Press, 1973. Hardcover. Blue cloth, black lettering to spine
Condition: Near Fine. Minimal rubbing to heel, corners. Dust jacket condition: Very good. Extremities rubbed, minor chipping to crown, edges; top rear panel chipped, crinkled.
Minimum bid: $250
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Item #3: A New Hi Dallas 1971
The Holy Grail of early Stevie Ray Vaughan recordings, A New Hi Dallas 1971 is a compilation of teenage bands from the Dallas area, including the fifteen-year-old Vaughan’s band Cast of Thousands. This scarce LP contains the first officially released recordings of the late Texas blues artist. Truly an amazing collector’s item.
Title: A New Hi Dallas 1971
Artist: Stevie Ray Vaughan with various artists
Info: Dallas TX: Tempo 2 Records, 1971. Stereo LP. Compilation album featuring bands from the Dallas area. Black vinyl, black label with white printing. Black and white cover. Includes original black and white poster with photographs of each band.
Condition: Vinyl condition: Very good plus. Minor surface scratches. Sleeve condition: Very good plus. Corners lightly worn. Poster condition: Very good. Tanning to one folded side; no tears, rips, or pin-holes.
Minimum bid: $400
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Bidding Information
The highest bid received for each offering by 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, November 21 wins! Bid on one, or bid on all. Bidders will have the opportunity to raise their bids. Shipping and payment will be arranged with the winning bidder via email once the auction has ended. International shipping not available. If two or more bids are received for the same amount, the item will go to the earliest bidder.
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How are items submitted,I have a huge collection of entertainment memorabilia that music,signed posters,and t-shirts just to name some of the catagories.
Hi David, you can email atbg@halfpricebooks.com for more information on how to submit items. Thanks! ~as
How do I place a bid?
Hi Lori, you can email a bid to atbg@halfpricebooks.com. The highest bids received for each offering by 5 p.m. CT on Friday, August 28 win!
Hi! I am looking for a DVD entitled Baby Boom with Diane Keaton and Sam Shephered. Would you have this movie in stock, or could you find a copy and mail it to me? Thanks
Hi Dave, please check online at HPB.com or give your local store a call, they would be happy to take a look: HPB.com/stores. Thanks! ~as