Hi Steven,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This is a hardcover book (unpaginated, 9 ½ inches x 12 ½ inches) the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio sent to theatre owners to announce and promote their films for the 1929-1930 season. Other volumes that have sold have included full-page drawings of top MGM stars by the artist Vincentini (also known as Ted Ireland): Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Lon Chaney, Marion Davies, Norma Shearer, William Haines, Joan Crawford, Ramon Novarro, Charles King & Bessie Love, and Buster Keaton; Full-page color ads for The Broadway Melody , The Mysterious Island , The Viking , and The Green Ghost; Full-page color ad promoting Laurel and Hardy, illustrated by the artist Al Hirschfeld; Full-page color ads promoting Our Gang and Harry Langdon; full-page color ad for College Life , illustrated by "Flapper era" artist John Held, Jr.; Two-page color ad for HallelujahThree-page color spread on Hollywood Revue of 1929.

Another issue that sold at auction was estimated at $400-600 but sold for $300 so I think this would be more appropriately valued at $250-350. Note that a retail seller would likely ask more for their copies.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

1929-30 MGM Exhibitor Campaign Book "Greatest Shows on Earth"
12-1/2 by 9-3/4 inches
CONDITION: Appears to be in very good condition.
PROVENANCE: Gallery or dealer
$250-350*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia