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Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/skaters-punks-rebels-a-countercultural-cross-section-23626
This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!
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Lot 482

[RUSS OF FRISCO]. Collection of (11) San Francisco "Taste of Leather" Catalogs. San Francisco: v.p., ca. 1975-1980.

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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[RUSS OF FRISCO]. Collection of (11) San Francisco "Taste of Leather" Catalogues. San Francisco: v.p., ca. 1975-1980. Saddle-stapled printed wrappers. A collection of 11 leather fetish item catalogues, comprising: "A Taste of Leather" nos. 1-2, 3(2), 5, & 14; "A Taste of Leather" Directory and Price List August 15, 1980; "A Taste of Leather" Shop by Mail Booklet; "A Taste of Leather: Chronicles of Leather Mania April '74"; "A Taste of Leather" 1976 Calendar; and the Trading Post's "A Taste of Leather," 1975. Heavily illustrated with photographs and black-and-white drawings from Russ of Frisco. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2" to 11 x 8 1/2".

Condition

General rubbing and toning. Light creasing and edge wear. "Trading Post" with soiling and spots, chipping at upper margin, water damage, and "1975" written on wrapper. Overall very good. 

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