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General John Sullivan Autograph Letter Signed
"
Jno Sullivan
" as governor of New Hampshire. One page with integral address leaf, 7.25" x 12", Durham [New Hampshire], February 27, 1790, to Congressman Nicholas Gilman regarding "
Reports from the Secretary of the Treasury
" and reports that "
the more I peruse & consider it the more I admire the . . . sound policy discovered in it
." Sullivan (1740-1795) served as a major general during the Revolutionary War and as a delegate to the Continental Congress. Tipped onto a backing sheet to an overall size of 8.25" x 13".
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94018 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$1,125.00
[American Revolution]. K.G. Davies, editor.
Documents of the American Revolution 1770-1783
: Shannon: Irish UP, 1972. Twenty-one octavo volumes. Publisher's cloth. Covers lightly rubbed, some with minor soiling. Very Good. From the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate. (Total: 21 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94024 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$937.50
Jefferson Davis.
The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government.
New York: Appleton. 1881. First edition. Two volumes. Octavo. Fully illustrated. Publisher's half leather over marbled boards with gilt spine titles. Marbled endleaves and edges. Volume one suffers significant wear to top of spine. The front board of volume 2 is heavily rubbed. Marbled edges on both volumes are faded. Abrasions and shelfwear throughout. Good. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94161 | Nov 21, 2013
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$937.50
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$1,406 or more
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Lot of Fifteen (15) Original Preliminary Pencil Sketches From
The Tall Book of Make-Believe
, Circa 1950.
Various sizes from 4.5" x 6" to 11.5" x 13.5". Each example initialed by the illustrator. Working drawings with the usual handling wear and annotations, else fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94294 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$937.50
Count Forbin.
Travels in Greece, Turkey, and the Holy Land, in 1817-18
.
London: Sir Richard Phillips, [nd]. 80 pages. Large, telescopically-folded view of Jerusalem as the frontispiece, plus six plates (featuring ten engravings). Recently rebound in tan leather over brown cloth boards. Seveal leaves strengthened in the gutters. Very good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94168 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$593.75
M. Matoses and J.L. Pellicer.
El Mundo Comico.
Semanario Humoristico.
Madrid: [n.p., 1873-1876]. One hundred sixty-six issues of the Spanish weekly. Folio. Illustrated. Quarter-bound with gilt-stamped spines and marbled end papers. Edges worn. Corners bumped. Volume two slightly shaken. Bookplate. Some endpapers scuffed. Very Good. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94188 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$593.75
Marquis de Lafayette Endorsement Signed.
One partially-printed page, 13" x 9.5", in French, France, July 15, 1790. Lafayette has placed his signature at the lower edge of this military appointment. Docketed on the verso. A large portion of the upper edge has been removed and archivally repaired.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94012 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$562.50
Ray Bradbury. SIGNED.
Dandelion Wine
.
Doubleday & Company, 1957. First edition. Signed by Bradbury on the FFEP. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Adhesive tape bleed on the endpapers, else very good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94033 | Nov 21, 2013
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$562.50
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$844 or more
Alexander Graham Bell Typed Letter Signed.
One page, 8.5" x 11", on his personal letterhead, Washington, February 18, 1915, to Almira T. Whittemore transmitting his autograph to her. Folds. Binding holes along the left edge.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94003 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$531.25
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Pair of Original Preliminary Pencil Sketches From
The Tall Book of Make-Believe
, Circa 1950.
8.5" x 12" and 11.5" x 13.5". Each example initialed by the illustrator. Working drawings with the usual handling wear, else fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94293 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$531.25
[Declaration Signer]. Robert Treat Paine Legal Document Signed
"
R T Paine
." One page, 7.25" x 4.25", n. p., n. d. [
circa
1765 according to a pencil notation at lower left], regarding an assault case. Paine (1731 - 1814) served Massachusetts in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence, and later became the Commonwealth's attorney general. This document is carefully inset into a larger archival sheet for an overall size of 9" x 6".
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94013 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$500.00
Clifford D. Simak. INSCRIBED.
Cosmic Engineers
.
Gnome Press, 1950. First edition.
Inscribed by the author to first fan Les Mayer
on the title page. Publisher's original cloth (Currey priority A of blue cloth with yellow lettering) and dust jacket. Very good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94119 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$500.00
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Trio of Signed Original Alternate Preliminary Illustrations for Randall Jarrell's Children's Book
The Gingerbread Rabbit
, Circa 1964.
Two measuring 8.5" x 14"; the other 12" x 8". Two signed by the illustrator; one initialed. These illustrations were apparently not used in the final publication. Working drawings with the usual handling wear, layout marks and notes else in fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94285 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$500.00
Thomas A. Edison Signature.
The famous inventor has placed his signature upon a 3.25" x 2.25" card which has been mounted to an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper bearing his photograph. With several pages of an article from The American Magazine about Edison.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94007 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$468.75
Thomas A. Edison Card Signed.
The famed inventor has placed his distinctive signature upon a lightly toned 4" x 2.5" card.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94008 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$437.50
Ray Bradbury.
Fahrenheit 451
.
Ballantine Books, 1953. First edition. Publisher's printed wrappers. Near fine.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94034 | Nov 21, 2013
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$437.50
Make Offer to Owner
$656 or more
Robert A. Heinlein.
Revolt in 2100
.
Shasta Publishers, 1953. First edition. Jacket design by Hubert Rogers. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Very good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94083 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$437.50
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Large Lot of Approximately Eighty-five (85) Preliminary Drawings, Proof Illustrations and Assorted Material for Henry Gilbert's Children's Book
Robin Hood
, Circa 1948.
Various sizes from 5.5" x 3" to 12.5" x 18", many examples initialed "
GW
" or signed in full. Working drawings with handling wear, occasional notes, etc., else fine.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94292 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$406.25
[Garth Williams, illustrator]. Preliminary Signed Ink Drawing for the Illustration of Page 17 in
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse
.
Measures approximately 14.5 x 17 inches,
signed in full by the illustrator
at the bottom right. A few small layout notations. Fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams
.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94287 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$375.00
Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay.
The Federalist, on the New Constitution Written in the Year 1788
.
Glazier & Company, 1826. Contemporary leather binding. Boards significantly worn; joints cracked; rear board detached; half of spine lacking; contents toned, else generally good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94173 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$350.00
H. P. Lovecraft.
Marginalia
.
Arkham House, 1944. First edition. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Very good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94095 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$325.00
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Lot of Thirty-three (33) Preliminary Pencil Sketches for Margaret Wise Brown's
Three Little Animals
, Circa 1956.
8.5" x 11". All examples initialed by the illustrator. Accompanied by a copy of the book, as published. The drawings are in fine condition; the book very good condition, in jacket.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94295 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$325.00
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Lot of Eleven Original Preliminary Character Sketches for Eva Le Gallienne's Children's Book
Flossie and Bossie
, Circa 1949.
Most examples 8.5" x 11", initialed "
GW
", by the illustrator, one example signed in full. Working drawings with handling wear, occasional soiling and toned, else very good condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94284 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$300.00
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$460 or more
Maxfield Parrish Typed Letter Signed.
One page, 8.5" x 11", Windsor [Vermont], September 8, 1912, to H. L. Frost and Company. American painter Parrish (1870-1966) here requests "
two or three men
" to come to his house to prune his trees. Signature is bold and very elegant. Toned with binding holes along the left edge.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94014 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$275.00
Robert A. Heinlein.
The Green Hills of Earth
.
Shasta Publishers, 1951. First edition. Jacket design by Hubert Rogers. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Near fine.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94082 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$275.00
[American Revolution]. LIMITED. Three Books Regarding the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy during British Campaign in 1781.
Philadelphia: Campbell, [1865-1866]. Limited to 250 sets, this set unnumbered. Includes: Henry Clinton.
Narrative of the Campaign in 1781 in North America.
[and:] Earl Cornwallis.
Answer to Henry Clinton's Narrative of the Campaign in 1781 in North America.
[and:] Henry Clinton.
Observations on Earl Cornwallis' Answer.
Modern half-calf with spines gilt-stamped. Boards very slightly rubbed. Pages unopened. Near Fine. From the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate. (Total: 3 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94145 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$275.00
Benjamin Franklin.
The Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Consisting of His Life together with Essays Humorous, Moral, and Literary.
New York: Tiebout and Obrian. [1793] Cotemporary calf binding. Spine gilt. Spine label chipping. Spine damaged and joints splitting. corners worn through. significant wear to boards and some major blemishes. Good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94169 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$275.00
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Signed Proofs and Mockup Book for Margaret Wise Brown's Children's Book
Little Fur Family
, Circa 1946.
Various sizes. Most initialed by Williams. Includes interior layouts and other material. Working drawings with the usual handling wear and corrections, else fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94290 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$275.00
Filippo Venuti da Cortona.
Dittionario Volgare & Latino Nel Quale Si Contiene Come i Cocaboli Italiani si Possono dire, & Esprimire Latinamente
. Bolonia. 1578. Quarto. Period leather binding embossed on front and rear boards, crudely rebacked in calf that is rubbed at joints. Bookplate from the Standfast Library in Nottingham on front pastedown. Good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94159 | Nov 21, 2013
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$250.00
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$390 or more
[George Catlin]. Group of Six (6) Octavo Prints from George Catlin's
North American Indians
.
Each matted and measuring approximately 9.75 X 7.75 inches. Very good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94260 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$250.00
William Lyon Mackenzie King Typed Letter Signed
"
W. L. Mackenzie King
." One page with integral blank, 5" x 8", on Prime Minister's Office Canada letterhead, Ottawa, February 2, 1922, to Daisy H. Stewart apologizing for not answering her letter sooner and thanking her for the "
kind congratulations you have conveyed in your card
." King (1874-1950) served as Canada's prime minister three times under three monarchs. Folds.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94011 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$237.50
[Declaration Signer]. Edward Rutledge Clipped Signature.
3.5" x 1.25", "
Ed: Rutledge
." Rutledge (1749-1800) was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. Affixed to a larger sheet with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 5" x 8.75".
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94016 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$237.50
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Large Lot of Preliminary Layouts and Thumbnails for George Selden's Children's Book
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse
, Circa 1986.
Various sizes mostly 8.5" x 11" with several larger 14" x 19" examples. Most initialed by Williams. Includes text mock ups. Working drawings with the usual handling wear and corrections, else fine condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94288 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$237.50
John W. Campbell, Jr. SIGNED.
The Incredible Planet
.
Fantasy Press, 1949. First edition. Signed by the author on the title page. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Near fine.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94044 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$212.50
[N.C. Wyeth] Group of Eleven Books of Scribner Classics Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth.
New York: Scribners, 1916-1942. Quartos. Cloth bindings, gilt titles at spine, paper illustrations pasted to front boards. All good or better. (Total: 11 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94142 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$212.50
Garth Williams (1912-1996), illustrator. Lot of Twelve Original Preliminary Character Sketches for George Selden's Children's Book
Harry Kitten and Tucker Mouse
,
circa
1986.
Various sizes, all but one initialed "
GW
", by the illustrator. Working drawings with handling wear, occasional soiling and toned, else very good condition.
From the estate of Garth Williams
.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94286 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$212.50
L. Ron Hubbard.
The Kingslayer
.
Fantasy Publishing Company, 1949. First edition. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Near fine.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94088 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$206.25
Woodrow Wilson White House Card Signed.
Measuring 4.25" x 2.75". With a blank sheet of White House stationary.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94022 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$200.00
Make Offer to Owner
$1,200 or more
Isaac Asimov. INSCRIBED.
The End of Eternity
.
Doubleday & Company, 1955. Book Club edition. Inscribed by Asimov on the FFEP. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Very good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94025 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$200.00
[Mexico]. U.S. State Department
Correspondence Relative to the Present Condition of Mexico.
Communicated to The House of Representatives.
Washington: Government Printing, 1862. Two octavo volumes. Half-bound over marbled boards. Spines gilt stamped. Edges marbled. Covers rubbed. Spines soiled. Joints cracked. Edges worn. Tops faded. Good. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94186 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$200.00
Howard Fast. SIGNED. Two First Editions.
Various Publishers. 1954-1957.
The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti
First British edition.
The Naked God
signed on the FFEP. Very good. From the collection of Rolland Comstock. (Total: 2 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94062 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$187.50
William Camden.
Remains Concerning Britain.
Their Languages, Armories, Moneys, etc.
London: for Charles Harper. 7th impression, much amended, with rare antiquities never before imprinted. Quarto. Panelled calf. Spine gilt. Titles on spine chipped away. Joints cracked. Boards showing through at corners. Fly-leaf loose. good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94154 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$187.50
[Arthur Rackham, illustrator]. Sir Edward Grey.
Fly Fishing
.
London: Dent, 1899. Decorative head and tail pieces, endpapers, and binding illustrations by Rackham. Photogravure frontis and four plates, and two hand-colored plates of flies. Publisher's pictorial cloth, gilt. Some wear and rubbing to binding. LArge bookplate to front pastedown. Minor scattered foxing. Very good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94172 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$187.50
Group of Ten Books by or About Charles Russell.
Various publishers and dates. Four books by Russell, Three monographs, one biography, one bibliography, and one collection of his letters. All Illustrated. Two softcover, eight in publisher's cloth bindings, six in dust jackets. (Total: 10 Items)
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94206 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$187.50
Grover Cleveland Signature.
3" x 1", September 8, 1891. Cleveland is the only president to have served two non-consecutive terms. Tipped onto a backing sheet to an overall size of 3.5" x 1.5".
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94006 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$175.00
General John Williams Autograph Letter Signed.
One page with integral address leaf, 8" x 9.5", Salem [New York], September 19, 1796, to Founding Father and governor of New York, John Jay, regarding the appointment of a new county sheriff, expressing that "
the appointment of Turner will be more Satisfactory than any other . . . that I am fully persuaded
." Smoothed folds with some separation of the folds, repaired by bits of tape.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94021 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$162.50
[Gene Bilbrew, cartoonist]
High Heels in the Heavens. A Science Fiction Bondage Thriller
.
Black Slipper Novelette, 1955. Privately printed. Publisher's original illustrated wrappers, staple bound. A bit of toning to the paper, else very good.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94029 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$162.50
Robert A. Heinlein.
Beyond This Horizon
.
Fantasy Press, 1948. First edition. Illustrated by Robert Breck. Publisher's prospectus laid in. Publisher's original cloth and dust jacket. Boards with modest shelf wear; jacket moderately worn, else very good condition.
Auction 201347
| Lot: 94081 | Nov 21, 2013
Sold For:
$162.50
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