HAROLD HALIDAY COSTAIN (American, 1897-1994) PHOTOS & EPHEMERA RELATING TO HIS WWI TOUR ABOARD USS LEVIATHAN.

Costain served aboard the Leviathan during WWI and when it was discovered that he had his Kodak 3A Postcard camera, he was given the task of photographing activity aboard the ship. Lot consists of 8 large photos of the ship by Costain & other photographers, a photo of Costain in the band, a signed photo “Six Inch Long Range”, a hand drawn poster of the 25th reunion by Costain, an oil on board painted shipboard by Costain, a photo titled “C Deck, Port Side Life Boat Drill for Returning Troops, March 1919, USS Leviathan, at Sea” and another titled “The Skipper on the Bridge, May 1919, Capt USN Edward H. Durell, USS Leviathan”, approx 40 postcard size photos, several other unsigned photos, and miscellaneous ephemera. The lot also includes commemorative photograph with inscription from Felix Count Luckner having freehand artwork on mat, dated 1932 and signed by Costain. Several photos have artist stamp on verso. SIZE: Image sizes range from postcard size to 18″ x 23″. CONDITION: Losses to mats and photo edges consistent with age, toning. 9-93052 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1209

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1209	$0.00	HAROLD HALIDAY COSTAIN (American, 1897-1994) PHOTOS & EPHEMERA RELATING TO HIS WWI TOUR ABOARD USS LEVIATHAN. Costain served aboard the Leviathan during WWI and when it was discovered that he had his Kodak 3A Postcard camera, he was given the task of photographing activity aboard the ship. Lot consists of 8 large photos of the ship by Costain & other photographers, a photo of Costain in the band, a signed photo “Six Inch Long Range”, a hand drawn poster of the 25th reunion by Costain, an oil on board painted shipboard by Costain, a photo titled “C Deck, Port Side Life Boat Drill for Returning Troops, March 1919, USS Leviathan, at Sea” and another titled “The Skipper on the Bridge, May 1919, Capt USN Edward H. Durell, USS Leviathan”, approx 40 postcard size photos, several other unsigned photos, and miscellaneous ephemera. The lot also includes commemorative photograph with inscription from Felix Count Luckner having freehand artwork on mat, dated 1932 and signed by Costain. Several photos have artist stamp on verso. SIZE: Image sizes range from postcard size to 18″ x 23″. CONDITION: Losses to mats and photo edges consistent with age, toning. 9-93052 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1209 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HAROLD HALIDAY COSTAIN (American, 1897-1994) PHOTOS & EPHEMERA RELATING TO HIS WWI TOUR ABOARD USS LEVIATHAN.