AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, 1956
Lot 923 The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, 1956

Closed16 December 2011

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USD 3,250

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, 1956
An illustrated invitation for the first anniversary celebration of the 1957 United Artists production Around The World In 80 Days, with a four page summary of the program for the evening, A Little Party Celebrating The First Birthday Of "Around The World In 80 Days" Madison Square Garden, New York, October 17, 1957...Your Hosts Mike and Liz; accompanied by an invitation to celebrate the UK premiere of the film, Tuesday 2 July 1957; both encased in a gilt-stamped salmon pink leather folder
11½ x 9 in. (29 x 23cm.)

Specialist note

The first year anniversary for Around The World in 80 Days was a live televised event, as part of the series Playhouse 90. The party unfortunately turned into disarray with the guest's gifts being stolen, the donated refreshments being sold outside the event and even a food fight ensuing.