Set Reminder2025-11-20 11:00:002025-11-20 11:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-artwork-from-the-george-d-lacy-louis-a-irmo-collections-21870 This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork.
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[WESTERN AMERICANA]. [NEW MEXICO and COLORADO]. STANLEY, F. (pseudonym of CROCCIOLA, Father Stanley (1908-1996)]. The Grant That Maxwell Bought. [Denver, CO: World Press, 1952]. 4to. Illustrated. 256 pp. Folded map in pocket on rp. Publisher's full blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt (spine and gilt on spine toned, faint offsetting to endleaves, minor occasional soiling in text). Fine. THE RARE FIRST EDITION, #73/250 COPIES SIGNED BY STANLEY. An excellent work and Stanley's rarest title. Probably the best history of the Maxwell Land Grant spanning New Mexico and Colorado. Howes C892. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 14 x 12 x 1".