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22 American First American Trade Editions, 1928-2004Arthur Koestler, “Darkness at Noon.” New York: The Modern Library, 1941, 8vo,
publisher’s boards with price clipped dust jacketArthur Koestler, “Arrow in the Blue: autobiography.” New York: MacMillan Company,
1952. Stated first printing. 8vo, publi ...[more]
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Steinbeck, “East of Eden,” New York: Viking, 1952, 1st EdJohn Steinbeck (1902-1968) – Californian born, Nobel Prize winning author of
27 books, including “Grapes of Wrath” and “East of Eden”New York: The Viking Press, 1952. First trade edition, first issue with “First
published by The Viking Press i ...[more]
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Steinbeck & Benton, “The Grapes of Wrath,” New York, 1940 John Steinbeck (1902-1968) – Californian born, Nobel Prize winning
author of 27 books, including “Grapes of Wrath” and “East of Eden”Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) – American Regionalist painter
and muralistNew York: Limited Editions Club, 19 ...[more]
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John Steinbeck, Four First Trade Editions, NY, 1937-45 John Steinbeck (1902-1968) – Californian born, Nobel Prize winning author of
27 books, including “Grapes of Wrath” and “East of Eden”“Of Mice and Men.” New York: Covici-Freide, 1937. First edition, lacking dust
jacket. 8vo, publisher's beige clo ...[more]
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Faulkner, Hamlet, Town, Mansion, Reivers, Random House, 1940-59 William Faulkner (1897-1962) – Nobel Prize laureate American
author from MississippiThe Hamlet. New York: Random House, 1940. 8vo (8 x 5.5 in); publisher’s blue cloth with gilt, top edges blue,
and original illustrated dust jacketThe To ...[more]
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M. L. King Jr., ‘Where Do We Go From Here…,” 1st Ed, Signed Martin Luther King Jr. (1928-1967) – minister and civil rights leader New
York: Harper & Row, 1967Stated first edition of Dr. King’s fourth and final bookSigned, “Martin Luther King Jr” on front free endpaper,
signature likely by Dr. King’s ...[more]
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W. Churchill, ‘The Second World War,’ 6 Vols, 1st Ed, Signed Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) – British statesman who served as
Prime Minister between 1940-1945 during the Second World War and again from 1951-1955London: Cassell and Co., 19481954Volume six is inscribed in between the flyleaf and t ...[more]
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Charles Portis, ‘True Grit,’ Stated 1st Ed., 1968, Inscribed Charles Portis (1933 – ) – American author best known for his novels
Norwood and True GritNew York: Simon and Schuster, [1968]. Stated first printing.Inscribed, ‘For Joe, with best wishes, Charles Portis
Dec 3 1991 Little Rock’ on the fron ...[more]
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Cormac McCarthy, The Border Trilogy, 1st Eds, Signed, 1992-98 Cormac McCarthy (1933 – ) – American novelist and playwright,
appreciated for his work in the Western, Southern, Post-Apocalyptic genresIncludes: “All the Pretty Horses.” New York: Alfred A. Knopf,
1992. First edition, signed on the half- ...[more]
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García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude, 1st Ed, NY, 1970 Gabriel García Márquez (1927 – 2014) – Nobel Prize winning
author, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th centuryNew York: Harper & Row, 1970. First American edition. 8vo
(210 x 145 mm); in publisher’s green cloth wi ...[more]
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Robert Ludlum, “The Bourne Identity,” 1st Ed, Signed, NY, 1980 Robert Ludlum (1927 – 2001) – bestselling American author of thriller
novels, including the Bourne trilogy“The Bourne Identity,” New York: Richard Marek Publishers, 1980First edition.Signed by the Ludlum
on front free end page, “Best Wis ...[more]
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Vonnegut, “Slaughterhouse Five [Proof Copy],” London, 1970 Kurt Vonnegut (1922 – 2007) – best-selling American author, whose
works including, “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Cat’s Cradle”“Slaughterhouse Five or The Children’s Crusade [Proof Copy].” London:
Jonathan Cape, 1970.Proof copy of the first Engl ...[more]
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Vonnegut, “Breakfast of Champions [Proof Copy],” NY, 1973 Kurt Vonnegut (1922 – 2007) – best-selling American author, whose works
including, “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Cat’s Cradle”“Breakfast of Champions [Uncorrected Proof].” New York: Delacorte Press /
Seymour Lawrence, 1973.Stated first edition, ...[more]
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Grateful Dead Concert Poster, United States, 1970 Silkscreen on paperUnited States, 1970Promoted by Hells Angels of New York
CityDimensions (height x width x depth): frame: 36 ¼ x 24 ¼ x 1 ½ in. (92.1 x 61.6 x 3.8 cm); out of frame: 35 x 23 in.Good
conditionEstimate: $2,000This rare, original Gratef ...[more]
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Collection of James Dean Memorabilia, USA, Mid-20th C. Silver gelatin prints, paper, and metalUSA, 20th centuryDimensions, largest
photograph: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm.)Metal pendant: 2 ½ x 1 ½ in. (6.4 x 3.8 cm.)Good vintage conditionFrom the collection of the
past president of the James Dean Fan ...[more]
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Busby Berkeley & W. L. Penzner, “The Count of Ten,” C. 1950 “The Count of Ten” original typescript for a project musical by Penzer,
manuscript collect by Busby Berkely, c. 1950Busby Berkeley (1895 – 1976) – Hollywood movie director and musical
choreographerPlanned as follow-up to “Take Me Out to the ...[more]
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Collected Rare Theater Playbills, New York, C. 1962-1999Includes play and dance theatre bills with important names like Barbara
Streisand, Angela Lansbury, and Eugene O’Neill in classics such as “The Ice Man Cometh,” “Candide,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Chicago,”
“Fiddler on the Roof,” and many morePlaybills ...[more]
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O’Neill, Strange Interlude, Signed Presentation Copy, NY, 1928 Eugene O’Neill (1888 – 1953) – American playwright and Nobel
laureate in LiteratureNew York: Boni & Liveright, 1928. Publisher’s presentation edition.One to 25 copies in vellum, of a total edition of
775 copies signed by the authorSigned ...[more]
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Schlegel & Tieck, Trans., Weiss Design, “Hamlet,” Ltd Ed, 1916 William Shakespeare (1564-1616) – widely regarded as the greatest
English language writer and playwrightTranslated by Wilhelm Schlegel and Ludwig TieckBook decorations and designs by Emil Rudolf
Weiss and Ernst BöhmJena: Verlegt Bei Euge ...[more]
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Mozart, “La Flute Enchante,” Paris, C. 1800Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) –Austrian composerFull title, “Ouverture des
Misteres d'ISIS ou la Flute Enchante Musique de Mozart Arrangée Pour Piano Forte Pris 2 10”Paris, Chez Pleyel, Auteur Editeur Rue
Neuve des Petits-Champs No. 1286 vis-s-vis la ...[more]
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Henry J. Byron, “Cinderella,” Annotated by Author, London, 186 Henry James Byron (1835 – 1884) – prolific English dramatist,
celebrated for his pantomime burlesques“Cinderella, or a Lover, a Lackey and a Little Glass SIipper: A Fair Burlesque Extravaganza.”
London: Thomas Hailes Lacy, [1860]Includes ...[more]
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Picasso & Ballets Russe, “Théatre De Monte-Carlo,” 1923 “THÉATRE DE MONTE-CARLO: SOUS LE HAUT PATRONAGE DE S.A.S.
LA PRINCESSE HÉRÉDITAIRE DE MONACO, SAISON DE BALLETS CLASSIQUES PAR LA TROUPE DE BALLETS RUSSES DE
SERGE DE DIAGHILEW DU 25 NOVEMBRE AU DÉCEMBRE 1923 MARDI ET SAMEDI EN SOIRÉE – JEUDI E ...[more]
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Braque, Cocteau, Laloy, “Les Facheux,” Paris, 1924 “Théatre Serge de Diaghilew. Les Facheux.” Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) – French
Surrealist writer and painterGeorges Braque (1882-1963) – French Cubist painter and sculptorLouis Laloy (1874 – 1944) – French
musician Paris: Éditions des Quatre Chemins, ...[more]
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Genet, “Our Lady of the Flowers,” Cocteau Signed, Paris, 1949 Jean Genet (1910 - 1986) – French novelist, playwright, and poetJean
Cocteau (1889-1963) – French Surrealist writer and painterTranslated by B. FrechtmanParis: Editions Paul Moribien, 1949. Limited
edition of 500 copies printed for subscr ...[more]
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Cocteau, Soignez la gloire de votre firme, Paris, n.d., C. 1924 “Soignez la gloire de votre firme et l’excellence de vos marchandises, car,
si vous les jugez bonnes, votre intérêt deviant l’intérêt general.”Charles Martin (1884 – 1934) French artist and illustratedJean Cocteau
(1889-1963) – French S ...[more]
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Sabre-Toothed Tiger Skull Cast Reproduction of Rancho La Brea ‘Smilodon californicus (fatalis) skullDimensions with base (height x
width x depth): 14 ½ x 15 x 8 in. (36.8 x 38.1 x 20.3 cm)Dimensions of skull cast (height x width x depth): 13 x 15 x 8 in. (33 x 38.1 x
20.3 cm)Very good conditionEstim ...[more]
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Longus, ‘Les Amours Pastorales de Daphni et de Chloe,’ 1757 Longus – 2nd Century Greek Romance authorWith translations from
Greek to French by Mr. Amiot Artwork after B. AudranParis: Imprimées Pour Les Curieux, 1757Title in red and black inkAll edges
giltLeather and gilt binding with ribs and gilt o ...[more]
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T.F. Dibdin. “Poems. London, 1797 Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1776 – 1847)London: Printed for the Author, Sold by Booker, Murray & Co.
and J. Bliss, 1797Engraved with vignette by PooleManuscript corrections on H88vo (230 x 150 mm); brown morocco with gilt, spine
divided with six raised bands, ornamented ...[more]
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Ariosto, [Opere] Orlando furioso…, 2 Vols, Venice, 1730 “Orlando furioso ... delle annotazioni de' più celebri autori che sopra esso
hanno scritto, e di altre utili, e vaghe giunte in questa impressione adornato, come nell'indice seguente la prefazione si vede”Ludovico
Ariosto (1474 – 1573) – Italia ...[more]
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Pierre Louys, ‘Aphrodite Mœurs Antiques,’ Paris, 1896 Pierre Louys (1870-1925) – French poet and writerParis: Librairie Borel,
1896Edition for the Collections Edouard Guillaume “Nymphée”32 full plate illustrations by A. CalbertIn-text illustrations
throughoutQuarter morocco with marbleized boards, a ...[more]
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Dickens, “The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit,” 1st Ed Charles Dickens (1812 – 1870) – beloved and prolific British author of
19th century classics“The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit.” London: Chapman & Hall, 1844. First edition in book form, second
issue title-page vignette with ...[more]
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Surprising Travels and Adventures of Baron Muchausen..., 1792Rudolph Erich Raspe (1736 – 1794) - German librarian, and author,
general “rogue”“The Surprising Travels and Adventures of Baron Munchausen, in Russia, the Casplan Sea, Iceland, Turkey, Egypt,
Gibraltar, UP the Mediterranean, on the Atlant ...[more]
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Cruikshank’s Illustrations, Hand-Colored, London, 1836“George Cruikshank’s Illustrations of Humphrey Clinker, Roderick Random,
Peregrine Pickle, Tom Jones, Joseph Andrews, Amelia, Vicar of Wakefield, Sir Lancelot Greaves. Forty-One Plates. With Extracts
Describing Each Subject.”George Cruikshank (17 ...[more]
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W. Dyson & H.G. Wells, “Kultur Cartoons,” Signed, London, 1915 Will Dyson (1880 – 1938) – an Australian illustrator and political
satiristH.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) – a prolific English writer – most appreciated for his science fictionLondon: S. Paul & Co., 1915. First
edition. Limited to 500 copiesTh ...[more]
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A. France, “Clio,” Limited Edition, Paris, 1900 Anatole France (1844 – 1924) – French author of satire and fantasyAlphonse Marie
Mucha (1860-1939) – Czech poster artist, printmaker, illustrator, painter and significant Art Nouveau representativeParis: Calmann
Levy, 1900. Limited edition of 150, of w ...[more]
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Vigny, Daphné, Gruel Bdg w/ Lost Manuscript Pg Collotype, 1913 Alfred de Vigny (1797 – 1863) – French Romantic poet, playwright
and novelistWith notes by Fernand GreghBound by Leon Gruel (1840-1923) – famed French bookbinder“Daphné (Deuxième
Consultation du Docteur Noir) ŒUVRE POSTHUME Publiée d’Apr ...[more]
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Sinbad the Sailor… Stories from the Arabian Nights, 1914 Edmund Dulac (1882 – 1953) – French-born British magazine and book
illustratorLondon: Hodder & Staughton, 1914Illustrated with 23 tipped-in color plates by Edmund Dulac with printed tissue guardsEach
page set with an elaborate decorative board ...[more]
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Pair Fossil Shark Teeth, South Carolina, Miocene ‘Carcharocles megalodon’Micoene periodMorgan River, South Carolina,
USADimensions (length x width): 10 x 8 cm & 9.4 x 7 cm respectivelyEstimate: $300-$500Auctionata possesses a level of ownership in
the present lot in whole or in part, or has an econo ...[more]
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58 English & German Engraved Architectural Plates, 18th C.Various printers and designers, primarily Paul Decker (1677- 1713) –
German architectural theorist and engraverEngland and Germany, 18th to early 19th centuryThree groups of differently sized
architectural printsOne group of 41 numbered and e ...[more]
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Goya, Complete “Los Caprichos,” 5th Ed., Real Academia Francisco de Goya (1748-1828) – Spanish painter and print
makerCalcografía for the Real Academia, Madrid, 1881-1886From the Fifth Edition of 210 copiesComplete set of eighty etching portraits
by Goya with burnished aquatint, drypoint and engravi ...[more]
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"Gazette Du Bon Ton," Near Complete Set, Paris: 1912-1925 Edited by Lucien Vogel (1886 – 1954) – French fashion editor“Gazette du
Bon Ton.” Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux Arts, 1912-25Includes: Vols 1, 3-12, Nos. 1, 3-12 (1912-1913); Nos. 1-4, 6-9 (1913/19141915); Nos. 1-10 (3e annee, 1920); N ...[more]
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Gustav Klimt, “50 Handzeichnungen,” Leipzig, 1922 After Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) – Austrian artist known for distinctive motifsForward
by Hermann Bahr“50 HANDZWEICHNUNGEN.” Leipzig & Vienna: Thyrsos Verlag, [1922]From an edition limited to 375 numbered
exemplary copiesPreface and title page printed, ...[more]
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Léon Bakst, 42 Tafeln und 6 Abbildungen, Berlin: Wasmuth, 1925 Introduction by Carl EinsteinLeon Bakst (1866-1924) - Russian
painter, costume and set designer, based in ParisBerlin: Verlag Ernst Wasmuth A.-G, n.d., circa 1925. First and only edition.Includes 6
tipped-in text illustrations, 42 plates ...[more]
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Collection of Manuscript Erotic Stories, Canada, 1948 Unnamed AuthorOn Paterson House stationary from Owen, Ontario, CanadaWith
original envelope postage stamped December 17, 1948Titles include: ‘Leonard Helps on the Farm,’ ‘Neville and the Pig,’ ‘Omer Goes to
Town,’ ‘Robert the Sailor,’ ‘Stanley an ...[more]
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Picasso, Le Gout de Bonheur, New York, 1970 “Le Gout de Bonheur: A Suite of Happy, Playful and Erotic Drawings.”Pablo Picasso
(1881-1973) – Spanish Cubist painter and printmakerNew York: Harry Abrams, 1970. Number 236 of 666 numbered copies printed for
“the sole edition of re-creations that will eve ...[more]
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Picasso, Prevert, Villiers, “Diurnes…”, Paris, 1962 “Diurnes, Decoupages, et Photographies.”Jacques Prevert (1900 – 1977) – French
poet and screenwriterPablo Picasso (1881-1973) – Spanish Cubist painter and printmakerAndré Villers (1930 – ) – French
photographerParis: Berggruen, 1962. Number 979 fro ...[more]
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Salmon & Picasso, Le Manuscrit Trouvé Dans Un Chapeau, 1919 Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) – Spanish Cubist painter and
printmakerParis: Société Littéraire de France, 1919From a limited special edition of 750 Features 38 illustrations by Picasso, full plate
and in-text4to (270 x 202 mm); in original wrap ...[more]
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Waldemar George, Picasso Dessins, Paris, 1926 Waldemar George (1893 – 1970) – Polish-French art critic and poetPablo Picasso
(1881-1973) – Spanish Cubist painter and printmakerParis: Édition des Quatre Chemins, 1926Number 66 from a special edition of 100
on Velin d’Arches (original lithograph not in ...[more]
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Eugenio d’Ors, Pablo Picasso, 1930 Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) – Spanish Cubist painter and printmakerParis: Éditions des Chroniques
du Jour & New York: E. Weyhe, 1930Includes four color pochoir plates and 48 black-and-white plates following text, other smaller
illustrations within textNumber 854 from ...[more]
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Picasso & Batigne, Une Visite a Vallauris, 1950 By Rene Vatigne with preface by Georges SallesPablo Picasso (1881-1973) – Spanish
Cubist painter and printmakerÉditions du Musée de Vallauris, 195087 illustrations and folding lithograph plate by Picasso (measures
245 x 160 mm)8vo (204 x 131 mm); origi ...[more]
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Max Weber, Primitives: Poems and Woodcuts, Signed, NY, 1926 Max Weber (1881 – 1961) – Jewish American artistNew York: The
Spiral Press, 19268vo (263 x 163 mm); original printed grey boards with piano key illustrationOne of 550 copiesInscribed by Max Weber
on the front fly leaf, “with kindest regards ...[more]
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Max Weber, “Woodcuts and Linoleum Blocks,” Signed, NY, 1956 Max Weber (1881-1961) – Jewish-American artistPrinted by Spiral
Press. New York: Weyhe, 1956. Number 30 from a limited edition signed by the artist in ink on the justification page8vo (253 x 173 mm);
in original publisher’s beige linen with ...[more]
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Péret & Tanguy, ‘Dormir dormir dans les pierres’, Paris, 1927Benjamin Péret (1899-1959) and Yves Tanguy (1900-1955)Paris: Editions
Surréalistes, 1927First edition of the first book illustrated by Yves TanguyNumber 163 of 175 copies signed by Péret and Tanguy, from
an edition of 205Numerous reproduct ...[more]
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Miro, Exhibition Catalogues & Derriere Le Miroir Eds, 1950-85Joan Miró (1893-1983) – Spanish artist, widely considered a Surrealist
and pioneer of AutomatismJoan Miró. “Le Lézard aux Plumes d’Or,” Paris: Berggruen, 1971. Tall 8vo (220 x 115 mm); exhibition
pamphlet in original lithograph wrappers by ...[more]
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Auction announcements 25th January 2016 Lot 55: This lot does not include number 66-67-68. Includes: nos. 1-46, 48-56, 60-65, 69-91,
94-112, 115, 117-118, 121-123, 193-194, 216, 246-247, & 253. 77 issues total. Various Artists, Derriere Le Miroir, 77 Issues, 1946-82
Derriere Le Miroir, Paris: Pie ...[more]
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Chagall & Eluard, “Le Dur Désir de Durer,” London, 1950 Paul Eluard (1895-1952) – French Surrealist poetMarc Chagall (1887-1985) –
Russian/French Expressionist painterTranslated by Stephen Spender and Frances CornfordPhiladelphia & London: Grey Falcon Press
& The Trianon Press, 1950. Number 542 of 7 ...[more]
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The Lithographs of Chagall. Vols 1-VI, 1960-86Marc Chagall (1887-1985) – Russian/French Expressionist painterIncludes: “Chagall
Lithograph.” By Julien Cain. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1960. Text in German. “The Lithographs of Chagall 1957-1962.” By Fernand
Mourlot. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, Boston: ...[more]
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Chagall, Dessins pour la Bible, Verve Nos.. 37-38, Paris, 1960 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) – Russian/French Expressionist painterParis:
Éditions de la Revue Verve, 1960. First edition, the Paris issue.Folio (355 x 263 mm); in publisher’s color illustrated boards, paired with
dust jacket from the Americ ...[more]
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Chagall & Leymarie, The Jerusalem Windows, 1962 Marc Chagall (1887-1985) – Russian/French Expressionist painterText by Jean
LeymarieNew York: George Braziller & Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1962Folio (335 x 265 mm); original cloth and pictorial dust jacket
with acetate, lacking cloth slipcaseColor pla ...[more]
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Henri Matisse, Verve Vol. IX, Nos. 35 & 36, Paris, 1958 Henri Matisse (1869-1954) – French painter, printmaker, and sculptorParis:
Editions de la Revue Verve, 1958Comprising forty lithographs, mostly printed in color, with title-page, text and reproductionsTexts in
French by Pierre Reverdy and Georg ...[more]
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Matisse, Braque, Etc., ‘Verve,’ No. 1 & 2, Paris, 1937-38Bound volume containing, ‘Verve’ numbers one and twoParis: Teriade,
December 1937 and Spring 1938. Issues for America with gold stickers to titlesHenri Matisse (1869-1954) – French painter, printmaker,
and sculptorGeorges Braque (1882-1963) – ...[more]
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Portfolio Revue Verve, Vols. I-X, Nos. 1-38, 1937-60 Paris: Tériade Editeur, 1937-60, printed by Draeger and Mourlot, nos. 29/30 and
33/34 American Editions published in New York by Harcourt, Brace and CompanyIncludes unsigned lithographs in colors and black and
white, reproductions, and photographs ...[more]
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Auction announcements25th January 2016 Lot 63: This lot is in good condition. Previously unmarked water damage left some rippling in
the book cloth on lower portions of the front and rear boards. There are very faint signs of water soiling along the very lower edges of a
few rear pages, not affecti ...[more]
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R. Dufy & S. Mallarmé, “Madrigaux,” Paris, 1920 Raoul Dufy (1877 – 1953) – French Fauvist painter and printerStéphane Mallarmé
(1842 – 1898) – French symbolist poet and art criticParis: Éditions de la Sirène, 1920. Numbered from a limited edition of 10004to (282
x 224 mm); in original blue printed w ...[more]
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Seligman & Mills, The Beggars, Inscribed, New York, 1940 “The Beggars: Place Edmond Rostand.”Kurt Seligmann (1900-1962) –
Swiss-American Surrealist painterClark Mills – American surrealist poetNew York: Nierendorf Gallery, 1940Limited to thirty signed
copies, this one being hors commercePoem signed ...[more]
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Rilke & Shahn, For the Sake of a Single Verse, Signed, NY, 1968 Ben Shahn (1898 – 1969) – Lithuanian-American artist appreciated
for his social realismRainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926) Bohemian-Austrian poetNew York: Atelier Mourlot, 1968, First edition, one of 950
copies, of the 750 copies on Velin ...[more]
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Ben Shahn, Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher, New York, 1965 Ben Shahn (1898 – 1969) – Lithuanian-American artist appreciated for his
social realismNew York: Spiral Press, 1965Numbered 136 of 285 copies signed by Shahn, Martin Soschensky, and printer Joseph
BlumenthalEngravings by Stefan Martin after dr ...[more]
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Singer & Moskowitz, “Satan in Goray,” Special Copy, NY, 1981 Isaac Bashevis Singer (1902 – 1991) – Polish-American author,
awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978Ira Moskowitz (1912 – 2001) – Polish-American artist and winner a Guggenheim
fellowshipNew York: Sweetwater Editions, 1981From a tot ...[more]
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Joseph Kosuth, “Purloined,” 1st Ed., Cologne, 2000/2014 Joseph Kosuth (1945 – ) – American artist and key member of the Conceptual
art movement“Purloined.” Cologne: Verlag, Published in 2000 and Executed in 2014.First edition in shrink wrap8vo (9 x 5.5 in.),
publisher’s cloth and dust jacketVery goo ...[more]
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Allosaurus Skull Cast, Wyoming, Jurassic Allosaurus ‘jimmadseni’Jurassic periodMorrison Formation, Dana Quarry, Washakie County,
Wyoming, USAReproduction of ‘Dracula’Accompanied with standDimensions of skull (height x length x depth): 19 x 31 x 12 ½ in. (48.3 x
78.7 x 31.7 cm)Very good conditionEsti ...[more]
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Georg Anton Friedrich Ast, ‘Lexicon Platonicum,’ 1835-1838 Georg Anton Friedrich Ast (1778-1841) – German philosopher and
philologistLeipzig, Germany, 1835-1838First EditionLarge octavoVery good Estimate: $600-$1,000Georg Anton Friedrich Ast’s ‘Lexicon
Platonicum’ was published in three volumes (183 ...[more]
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Theodoritou episkopou kyrou dialogoi… Nicolinum, 1547 “Theodoritou episkopou kyrou dialogoi. Theodoriti episcopi Cyri dialogoi tres
contra quasdam haereses. Contra haereticos liber in quo illorum nugas, et fabulas narrat & redarguit. Diuinorum dogmatum
epitome.”Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhus (c. 393 t ...[more]
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Ptloemas, Geographiae universae tum veteris, 1597 Geographiae universae tum veteris novae absolutissimum opus… commentariis
illustrates est a l. A. Magino.Claudius Ptolemaeus (c. 100 c.e. – c. 170) – famed Egyptian astronomer, mathematician and
geographyCologne: Peter Keschedt, 1597Large 8vo (224 x ...[more]
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Pyritized Ammonite, Russia, Jurassic ‘Spiticeras sp.’Jurassic periodVolga River, Ulianovsk area, RussiaDimensions of first half
ammonite (height x width x depth): 11 ¾ x 12 ¼ x 1 ½ in. (29.8 x 31.1 x 3.8 cm)Dimensions of second half ammonite (height x width x
depth): 12 ¼ x 13 x 1 ½ in. (31.1 x 33 x ...[more]
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Gustave Eiffel, “Travaux Scientifiques,” Paris, 1900 “Travaux Scientifiques Exécutés a la Tour de Trois Cents Mètres de 1889 a
1900”Gustave Eiffel (1832 – 1932) – French civil engineer and architect behind the Eiffel TourParis: L. Maretheux, 1900.4to (323 x 243
mm); in original wrappers with red and ...[more]
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G. F. Kunz, “The Book of the Pearl,” Inscribed, NY, 1908 “The Book of the Pearl, The History, Art, Science, and Industry of the Queen of
Gems”George Frederick Kunz (1856 – 1932) – one of America’s most prominent early gem expertsWith Charles Hugh Stevenson New
York: The Century Co., 1908. Signed pre ...[more]
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G. F. Kunz, “Ivory and the Elephant,” Signed, NY, 1916 “Ivory and the Elephant in Art, in Archeaology, and in Science.”George
Frederick Kunz (1856 – 1932) – one of America’s most prominent early gem expertsGarden City, NY: Doubleday, Page, and Company,
1916First edition, The Hobby Club Edition, limi ...[more]
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Kunz, “Curious Lore of Precious Stones,” & “Rings”, 1913-17 George Frederick Kunz (1856 – 1932) – one of America’s most prominent
early gem experts“The Curious Lore of Precious Stones.” Philadelphia & London: J.B. Lippincott, 1913. First edition.Large 8vo (224 x
169 mm); in publisher’s blue cloth wi ...[more]
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Kunz, “Curious Lore of Precious Stones” & “The Magic of Jewels” George Frederick Kunz (1856 – 1932) – one of America’s most
prominent early gem experts“The Curious Lore of Precious Stones.” Philadelphia & London: J.B. Lippincott, 1913. First edition.Large
8vo (224 x 169 mm); in publisher’s blue clot ...[more]
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“Collection de Feu Omar Pacha Sultan Le Caire,” Paris, 1929 “Collection de Feu Omar Pacha Sultan Le Caire. Catalogue Descriptif. I.
Art Egyptien II. Art Musulman.”Paris: LIbrairie de France, 1929. From a limited edition of 104Includes 100 plates of illustrations4to (312 x
256 mm); modern clothScarce ...[more]
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NWA 8277 — Lunar Meteorite Slice, Sahara Desert Lunar Feldspathic BrecciaSahara Desert, MoroccoDimensions (length x width x
depth): 7.5 x 3.1 x .2 cmVery goodEstimate: $2,000-$3,000Specimens of the Moon can be readily identified by their unique geological,
mineralogical, chemical and radiation signa ...[more]
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Illicit Civil War Era Letter with Lincoln Reference, 1861Author’s identity is concealedLocation and date marked ‘Devils Falls
[Pennsylvania], Feb 11, 1861’ just before the war broke outIncludes profanity rare in written form at that time (‘fuck’; ‘hell’)Makes
amusing reference to Abraham Lincoln, wh ...[more]
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Benjamin Franklin; Sewel, The History of the Rise… Quakers,1728Fine pair of 18th century works on the life of Quakers including:The
History of the Rise, Increase and Progress, of the Christian People called Quakers; with several Remarkable Occurrences intermixed.
Written originally in Low-Dutch, and ...[more]
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Memoire… sur la Negociation de la France et de l’Angleterre “Memoire Historique sur la Negociation de la France et de l’Angleterre
depius le 26 Mars 1761, jusqu’au 20 Septembre de la Même Année avec les Pieces Justificatives”London: D. Wilson, T. Becket & P.A.
de Hondt, 1761. First British printing ...[more]
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L. A. Thomas, Oeuvres, Amsterdam & Paris, 1773, 4 Vols Leonard Antoine Thomas (1732 – 1785) French poet and literary
criticAmsterdam and Paris: Moutard, 1773Each 8vo (200 x 123 mm); four volumes; top edges gilt, in contemporary mottled calf with gilt
filet around sides and spine with red, black, and ...[more]
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Spanish Account Book, 1764-1774 Attributed to the Marques de Rubí Cayetano Pignateli, Third Marquis of Rubí, 9th Baron of Llinars
(1730 - ?) – a Mariscal de Campo (or field marshal) in the Spanish armyBarcelona & Mexico, 1764-1774In original vellum binding with
remnants of four vellum ties, with two ...[more]
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Marquis de Lafayette's Copy of Rural Improvements..., 1775 “Rural Improvements: or Essays on the Most Rational Methods of
Improving Estates; accommodated to the Soil, Climate, and Circumstances of England.”Marquis de LaFayette (1757 – 1834) – French
aristocrat and officer who fought for the colonies ...[more]
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Ex-Libris Rudolph Valentino, Comment discerner les styles, 1890 “Comment Discerner les Styles du VIIe au XIXe Siecle Études
Pratiques sur les Formes et les Décors Propres a en Déterminer les Caractères”Léon Roger-Milès (1859 – 1928) – French historian and
art criticParis: Édouard Rouveyer, n.d., Num ...[more]
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Ex-Libris Theodore Roosevelt, Poésies Françoises, 1755-75 “Recueil de Poésies Françoises des XVe et XVIe Siècles, Morales,
Facétieuses, HIstoriques.Edited and annotated by Anatole de Montaiglon and James de RothschildParis: Chez P. Jannet, 1755-1775.
12mo (147 x 93 mm); 10 volumes in black crushed l ...[more]
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Heraldic Manuals, Ex-Libris Queen Marie-Amélie de Bourbon, 1826 Includes: Pautet, J.F. Jules. “Nouveau manuel complet du blazon,
ou code héraldique, archéologique et historique, avec un armorial de l’empire, une généalogie de la famille Bonaparte jusqu’a nos jours,
1842, etc., etc”Paris: Librairie e ...[more]
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Pair Almanach Royal, Paris: D'Houry, 1730 & LeBreton, 1763 Almanach Royal Pour L’Année MDCCXXX. Paris: D’Houry, 1730. 8vo
(193 x 118 mm); all edges red, period mottled calf binding, spine with five raised bands and gilt ornamentation, including fleur-deliBeautiful in-text coat of arm for Louis XV, ...[more]
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Dire Wolf Skull Cast, California, Pleistocene ‘Canis dirus’Pleistocene, Ranchlabrean stageRancho La Brea Formation, Wilshire Hauser
Pit, CaliforniaDimensions including stand (height x length x depth): 12 3/8 x 12 x 6 ½ in. (31.4 x 30.5 x 16.5 cm)Dimensions of cast
(height x length x depth): 5 5/8 x ...[more]
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Priestley, “Antarctic Adventure. Scott’s Northern Party,” 1914 Raymond E. Priestley (1886 – 1974) – British geologist and early Antarctic
explorerLondon: T. Fisher Unwin, 1914. First edition.8vo (217 x 138 mm); three-quarter half calf with marble boards, spine with five
raised bands with gilt titles ...[more]
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Fremont, Report of Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains… “Report of Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains in the Year
1842, and to Oregon and North California in Years in the Years 1843-‘44”Brevet Captain John Charles Fremont (1813 – 1890) –
American officer, explorer, and politician – ...[more]
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Humboldt, Researches, Concerning…Ancient Inhabitants of America “Researches, Concerning the Institutions and Monuments of the
Ancient Inhabitants of America, with Descriptions & Views of Some of the Most Striking Scenes in the Cordilleras!”Alexandre de
Humboldt (1769 – 1859) – Prussian geographer, n ...[more]
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N. G. Le Clerc, “Storia Fisica, Morale… Russia,” 6 Vols, 1785 “Storia Fisica, Morale; Civile et Politica della Russia Tratta dalla recente
celebre Opera di Mi. Le Clerc.”Nicolas Gabriel Le Clerc (1726 – 1798) – French Doctor and travel writerVenice: Antonio Pezzana, 1785.
First Italian edition. In 6 ...[more]
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Histoire de l’Empire Ottoman, Amsterdam, 1724 Giovanni Sagredo (1571 – 1620) – noble Venetian mathematician and historical
writerAmsterdam, Frères Westeins, 1724. 7 books in 5 volumes.First edition in French, translated from Italian by LaurentCovers the
history of the Ottoman Empire, beginning year ...[more]
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Savary, “Letters on Egypt… ,” 2nd Ed., London, 1787 “Letters on Egypt containing, a parallel between the mannerse of its ancient and
modern inhabitants, its commerce, agriculture, government and religion; with the descent of Louis IX at Damietta. Extracted from
Joinville, and Arabian authors.”M. Cl ...[more]
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Bory de Saint-Vincent, “Essais sur Les Isles Fortunées,” 1803 “Essais sur Les Furtunées Et L’Antique Atlantide, Ou Précis De L’Histoire
générale de l’Archipel des Canaries”Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778 – 1846) – French naturalist and explorerParis:
Baudouin, 1803. 4to (245 x 195 mm); all ...[more]
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Andre Gide, Voyage au Congo suivi du Retour du Tchad, 1929 Andre Gide (1869 – 1951) – French author and winner of Nobel Prize in
LiteratureParis : Gallimard, 1929. First edition.Numbered 1017 of 1571 printed on vélin d’ArchesIllustrated with 64 photographs by Marc
Allegret, maps4to (330 x 250 mm); i ...[more]
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Annesley, Voyages and Travels to India, Ceylon…, London, 1809 “Voyages and Travels in India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and
Egypt, in the Years 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, and 1806.”George Annesley, 2nd Early of Mountnorris (1770 – 1844) – styled Viscount
Valentia between 1793 and 1816, British pol ...[more]
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Barnum & Bailey, …The Discovery of America, C. 1881 Stone lithograph posterPrinted by Strobridge Litho Co., circa 1891Barnum &
Bailey Circus – billed as the “Greatest Show on Earth” ran from 1882 to 1907, before merging with Ringling Bros.Presentation for
performances of Imre Kiralfy's, “Columbus an ...[more]
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St. Martin, ‘Boys Will Be Boys!’ New York, 1966 Authors George St. Martin and Ronald C. NelsonRichly illustrated with photographs by
Bingler, N. Dennison, J. le Daore, Ch. Egermeier, G. Kittle, K. Mansfield, R. Manson, and H. OrtilFolio (328 x 233 mm); in publisher’s
cloth boards and dust jacketVery ...[more]
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Barnum & Bailey, …The Discovery of America, C. 1881 Stone lithograph posterPrinted by Strobridge Litho Co., circa 1891Barnum &
Bailey Circus – billed as the “Greatest Show on Earth” ran from 1882 to 1907, before merging with Ringling Bros.Presentation for
performances of Imre Kiralfy's, “Columbus an ...[more]