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Aug 28, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Our summer book sale with feature high spots in a range of categories. The auction will commence with a choice selection of early exploration titles including polar, atlases, and Americana. Prices Realized
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Estimate$50,000 - $60,000 -
![[WHALING]. BEALE, Thomas (1807–1849). The Natural History o...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420195.jpeg?t=1VTadr)
Estimate$400 - $600 -
![[WHALING]. A collection of 50 titles, consisting of: whalin...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420199.jpeg?t=1VTadr)
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Estimate$6,000 - $8,000 -
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![[MINIATURE BOOKS]. A group of 11 books, including: [COOK, J...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420222.jpeg?t=1VTads)
Estimate$300 - $400 -
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Estimate$700 - $900 -
![[MUSIC]. [GERSHWIN, George]. George Gershwin’s Song–book. N...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420246.jpeg?t=1VTadt)
Estimate$150 - $250 -
![[MUSIC]. KAY, Ulysses (1917–1995). Mimeographed Manuscript ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420251.jpeg?t=1VTadt)
Estimate$200 - $300 -
![[MUSIC]. KRAFT, William (Chicago, b. 1923). The Dream Tunne...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420256.jpeg?t=1VTadt)
Estimate$200 - $300 -
![[NUMISMATICS]. Two titles, including: SKELTON, H. P. New Il...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420265.jpeg?t=1VTadt)
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![[OLYMPIC GAMES]. RICHTER, Walter. Die Olympischen Spiele 19...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420277.jpeg?t=1VTadu)
Estimate$100 - $200 -
![[O’NEILL, Eugene (1888–1953)]. –– KING, Alexander, illustra...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420281.jpeg?t=1VTadu)
Estimate$4,400 - $5,500 -
Estimate$150 - $250 -
![[PEEPSHOW]. ENGELBRECHT, Martin (1684–1756). Perspectivisch...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420300.jpeg?t=1VTadv)
Estimate$400 - $600 -
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![[PRINTERS’ EXHIBITION]. Printing Stationery & Kindred Trade...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420348.jpeg?t=1VTadw)
Estimate$200 - $300 -
![PULLMAN, Philip (b. 1946). [His Dark Materials trilogy:] Th...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420350.jpeg?t=1VTadw)
Estimate$600 - $800 -
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Estimate$1,000 - $1,500 -
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![[RINGER BINDERY]. –– [BOYDELL ILLUSTRATIONS]. The Works of ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420383.jpeg?t=1VTadx)
Estimate$400 - $600 -
![[RIVIERE BINDING]. PRESCOTT, William Hickling (1796–1859). ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420391.jpeg?t=1VTady)
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![[THE ROYAL GAME OF GOOSE]. Laurie’s New and Entertaining Ga...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420408.jpeg?t=1VTady)
Estimate$600 - $800 -
![[THE ROYAL GAME OF GOOSE]. Le Jeu des Arts et Métiers. Pari...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420410.jpeg?t=1VTady)
Estimate$400 - $600 -
![[THE ROYAL GAME OF GOOSE]. Le Prix de Mythologie. Paris: Bi...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420412.jpeg?t=1VTady)
Estimate$150 - $250 -
![[THE ROYAL GAME OF GOOSE]. Robinson Spiel / Jeu de Robinson...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420414.jpeg?t=1VTadz)
Estimate$150 - $250 -
![[ROYAL BINDING]. PINGRÉ, Alexandre Guy (1711–1796). Etat du...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420417.jpeg?t=1VTadz)
Estimate$600 - $800 -
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![[SCIENCE FICTION]. A group of 18 volumes by Clarke, Asimov,...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420457.jpeg?t=1VTadA)
Estimate$200 - $300 -
Estimate$3,000 - $4,000
![[MINIATURE BOOKS]. –– [JUNIPER VON PHITZER PRESS]. NIELSON,...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/m/3542/35420230.jpeg?t=1VTads)
Auction Description
Our summer book sale with feature high spots in a range of categories. The auction will commence with a choice selection of early exploration titles including polar, atlases, and Americana. A wide array of modern firsts and important antiquarian books including a first edition of Moby Dick and a presentation copy from Charles Darwin are among the features of the literature session, and the sale will conclude with a selection of artist books and fine press titles, spotlighting entries for the “Caxton Club’s Reimagining ‘Chicago by the Book.’” works by some of the foremost book artists and binders of today, as part of the Club’s upcoming symposium to raise awareness for the arts.
Read moreBuyer’s Premium
| Start | Premium (%) |
|---|---|
| $0 | 25.00 |
Bid Increments
| Start | Increments ($) |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
