Last Leaf (2 results)

The Last Leaf: Voices of Historys Last Known Survivors (Prometheus Books, 2010), by Stuart Lutz, contains nearly forty interviews with the final survivor of, or last eyewitness to, historically important events. The book is written by author and historical document expert Stuart Lutz. The chapters include the last Civil War widows (the last only died eighteen months ago), the final American World War I soldier (he just turned 109), the last living person to have flown with Amelia Earhart, Houdinis final stage assistant, the last suffragette, the final Iwo Jima flag raiser, the last designer of the ENIAC (the first computer), the final Medal of Honor recipient for actions on Pearl Harbor Day, the last pitcher to surrender a home run to Babe Ruth, the final employees of Thomas Edison and F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many more. All told, the stories contain hope, loss, bravery, innovation, exploration, determination and every other human trait. No book like The Last Leaf had ever been done. Signed books and inscribed copies are cheerfully done at no extra charge.

In a wooden frame painted blue and gold, with glass on both sides. EACH SIDE WITH A FULL-PAGE MINIATURE, one within a gilt double frame, and the other in the shape of an oval and framed by acanthus leaves, both with an elaborate floral border embellished with hairline vines and gold dots. âPaint with a few minor chips, negligible smudging in the border, otherwise in very fine condition. Clearly influenced by the color and style of 15th century Italian Humanist manuscript painting, this 19th century leaf features two miniatures executed with a high level of detail and a good sense of color. Unlike the next item--which is painted to look as much like a 15th century miniature as possible--this leaf has two scenes that are based on earlier models, but presented as modern adaptations. In any case, the painting is well done, with pleasing, reminiscent results.