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The Jaime Ortiz-Patino Collection: 17th Century English Chinoiserie Silver. May 21 1992
New York: Sotheby's 1992. First edition. Cloth. Fine in very good dj with very small tear. Unpaged. Illus. with color & b/w photos. Sm. 4to. Sotheby's hardcover books
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The James Watt Sale. Art & Science. The property of the late Lord Gibson-Watt and members of the Gibson-Watt family. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 20 March 2003
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 20th March 2003. Laminated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 299 pp plates ills. 564 lots. Contents include introductory essays: James Watt Art & Science; and James Watt An Appreciation; The History of this Collection and the Diff�rent Inventories mentioned in the Catalogue; and Short Biographies of the Main Friends & Associates of James Watt. "The sale has been divided into two sessions: Session One lots 1 to 293 reflects the life and career of James Watt; and Session Two lots 294 to 564 the life and career of James Watt Junior with additional furniture and books from the collections of James Watt Gibson-Watt. This division reflects the information given in the various inventories. Wrappers creased and chipped some scribbled prices etc to contents. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 20th March 2003 unknown
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The James S. Copley Library Magnificent American Historical Documents Second Selection. New York 15 October 2010
New York: Sotheby's. 192 pages the Second part of the sale lots 558-810. Each lot is illustrated. A Fine crisp copy. . Fine. Paperback. 2010. Sotheby's paperback
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The James S. Copley Library: Arts & Sciences Including the Mark Twain Collection New York 17 June 2010
New York: Sotheby's 2010 First edition. 4to; 244 pp.; illustrated. 2 leaves with corner turned down; else a very good copy or better in original pictorial wrappers. Prices realized laid-in. One of several Copley auctions at Sotheby's this with lots 190-556 comprising Arts & sciences and the Mark Twain Collection. Much signed material illustrated invaluable reference. New York: Sotheby's, 2010 unknown
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THE JEFFREY E. HORVITZ COLLECTION OF ITALIAN DRAWINGS January 23 2008
Sotheby's 2008-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. B001CK2QAY Dust Jacket is clean with a few chips. This book is in very good condition binding and pages crisp and clean. Sotheby's hardcover
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The Jeffrey Young collection. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 14 December 1992
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December 1992. Laminated illustrated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 112 pp plates some colour ills. 197 lots. Among the highlights were the following: good letters of Jane Austen and Rudyard Kipling; an autograph manuscript of Kipling; Kipling's The Second Jungle Book first edition in the publisher's printed dust-jacket; Charles Dickens' autograph working draft of "Mrs. Gamp with the Strolling Players". Indexed. Includes an entertaining introduction by Young mentioning some of the highlights and how they were acquired and touching on the difficulty of persuading booksellers to sell their best items. Very Good. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December, 1992 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-41707
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THE JEFFREY E. HORVITZ COLLECTION OF ITALIAN DRAWINGS January 23 2008
Sotheby's 2008-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Clean tight. Heavy and/or oversized. International Shipping may require additional postage. Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : UT15-15277
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The Jeffrey E. Horvitz Collection of Italian Drawings January 23 2008
New York: Sotheby's 2008. Auction Catalog. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Near fine in very good dust jacket. Sotheby's hardcover
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THE JEFFREY E. HORVITZ COLLECTION OF ITALIAN DRAWINGS January 23 2008
NY: Sotheby's. As New in As New dust jacket. 2008. First Printing. Hard Cover. Hardcover with dust jacket. Auction catalog for Sale No. N08408 held in New York on January 23 2008. Publisher's full blue cloth silver lettering on spine and cover gray endpapers. 105 lots. Profusely illustrated entirely in color with many full-page reproductions some fold-out. . This is a new unopened catalog. Both the volume and the dust jacket are in perfect pristine condition. AS NEW/AS NEW. Sotheby's Auction Catalogs Series. Catalog. Vol. 8408. Color Photographs. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. 224 pp . Sotheby's hardcover
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THE JEFFREY E. HORVITZ COLLECTION OF ITALIAN DRAWINGS January 23 2008
NY: Sotheby's. As New in As New dust jacket. 2008. First Edition Thus. 1. Hard Cover. Hardcover with dust jacket. Auction catalog for Sale No. N08408 held in New York on January 23 2008. Publisher's full blue cloth gilt silver lettering on spine and cover gray endpapers. 224 pp. 105 lots. Profusely illustrated entirely in color with many full page reproductions some fold-out. This is a new unopened catalog. Both the volume and the dust jacket are in perfect pristine condition. AS NEW/AS NEW. Catalog. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall . Sotheby's hardcover
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The Jeffrey Young collection. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 14 December 1992
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December 1992. Laminated illustrated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 112 pp plates some colour ills. 197 lots. Among the highlights were the following: good letters of Jane Austen and Rudyard Kipling; an autograph manuscript of Kipling; Kipling's The Second Jungle Book first edition in the publisher's printed dust-jacket; Charles Dickens' autograph working draft of "Mrs. Gamp with the Strolling Players". Indexed. Includes an entertaining introduction by Young mentioning some of the highlights and how they were acquired and touching on the difficulty of persuading booksellers to sell their best items. Residue of white label on front wrapper otherwise Very Good. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December, 1992 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-22555
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The Jeffrey Young collection. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 14 December 1992
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December 1992. Laminated illustrated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 112 pp plates some colour ills. 197 lots. Among the highlights were the following: good letters of Jane Austen and Rudyard Kipling; an autograph manuscript of Kipling; Kipling's The Second Jungle Book first edition in the publisher's printed dust-jacket; Charles Dickens' autograph working draft of "Mrs. Gamp with the Strolling Players". Indexed. Includes an entertaining introduction by Young mentioning some of the highlights and how they were acquired and touching on the difficulty of persuading booksellers to sell their best items. Rear inside wrapper somehat yellowed otherwise Near Fine. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 14th December, 1992 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-17769
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The Jerome Rapoport Collection of American Aesthetic Silver. June 20 1996
NY: Sotheby's 1996. Quarto. 86 lots all with color & b/w photographs. Essay by Janet Zapata. Paperback. A near fine unmarked copy. This collection of American silver based on Japonism is noteworthy in its depth and breadth encompassing all the important phases of the period with outstanding examples from Tiffany Gorham Whiting Mfg. Co. Dominick & Haff Durgin Enid Yandell and others. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Sotheby's Paperback
Referência livreiro : 014619
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The Jewels From The Estate of Lydia Morrison Thursday April 13 1989 Sotheby's Auction
Sotheby's Auction House. Near Fine in As New dust jacket. 1989. Hardcover. Sotheby's Auction House hardcover
Referência livreiro : 710976
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The Jewels from the Estate of Lydia Morrison: Auction April 13 1989 - Sale 5838
New York: Sotheby's 1989. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Lots 500 to 587. Color illustrations throughout. Light edge wear to dust jacket. Else a very clean tight copy. Record # 851210 Sotheby's hardcover
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The Jewels and Objects of Vertu of the Honorable Clare Booth Luce: Auction April 19 1988 - Sale 5741
New York: Sotheby's 1988. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Lots 501 to 618. B&w and color illustrations throughout. Light edge wear small tear to dust jacket. Else a very clean tight copy. Record # 851216 Sotheby's hardcover
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The Jewels and Objects of Vertu of the Honorable Clare Boothe Luce: auction New York Tuesday April 19 1988
Rosemont NJ: Village Craftsmen Inc. VG in VG DJ. 1988. Photos of articles auctioned by Sotheby's in 1988 and also photos of Luce Ambassador to Italy and wife of Henry Luce . editor-in-chief of Time magazine. . Village Craftsmen Inc. unknown
Referência livreiro : BOOKS035259I
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The Joan Stephens Collection - Important Samplers and Pictorial needlework - January 19 1997 Sale # 6942
NYC NY.: Sotheby's 1997. Soft cover. As New. A PERFECT/MINT copy of this sale catalog - clean tight NO markings. Pictorial wraps softbound illustrated with b/w and color photographs. Joan Stephens was a collector lecturer and author of historical needlework.198 pages. Protected in a mylar slip. <br/> <br/> Sotheby's paperback
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The Joan Stephens Collection - Important Samplers and Pictorial Needlework January 19 1997 Sale 6942
NY: Sotheby's 1997. Paperback. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. 1997 paperback auction catalogue light wear to edges and corners and extremities corners lightly creased else VG; color & b/w illstns. unpaginated; includes Prices Realized. Sotheby's paperback
Referência livreiro : 014768
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The Joan Stephens Collection Important Samplers and Pictorial Needlework: New York Sunday January 19 1997
New York: Sotheby's 1997. 2143 lots for sale. Illustrated Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. Soft Covers. Very Good. Sotheby's Paperback
Referência livreiro : 181988722-12
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The John McCaffrey Collection of Kimberley Art - 2003
Sydney Australia: Sotheby's 2003. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Color Photographs. 4to - over 9�" - 12" Tall. Very light wear to spine and wraps. Sotheby's paperback
Referência livreiro : 0381388
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The John R. Gaines Collection: Auction Monday November 17 1986 at 7 Pm
Sotheby's. Used - Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Sotheby's unknown
Referência livreiro : GRP102493833
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The John R. Gaines Collection
Sotheby's 1966. Large Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Jacket lightly rubbed. 1966 Large Hardcover. We have more books available by this author!. 10 3/4 x 8 1/2. Auction catalog for a 1966 auction of the John R. Gaines Collection includes numerous plates depicting Old Master drawings. Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : 2199966
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The John R. Gaines Collection Auction Monday November 17 1986 at 7 Pm
Sotheby 1986. Hardcover. Very Good. Minor shelf wear binding tight pages clean and unmarked. Sotheby hardcover
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The John R. Gaines Collection New York Monday November 17 1986
Sotheby's 1986. Hard Cover - VG/VG - Book and dust jacket are clean and tight with light wear - Illustrated. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Sotheby's Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 255374
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The John R. Gaines Collection
New York NY: Sotheby's 1986. Hardcover. Good. Good hardcover copy with d/j auction catalog Nov. 17 1986 sale code 5537"GAINES" 46 lots listed illus. in 4/C Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : 1110926
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The John R. Gaines Collection
Sotheby's 1966. Large Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Jacket lightly rubbed. 1966 Large Hardcover. We have more books available by this author!. 10 3/4 x 8 1/2. Auction catalog for a 1966 auction of the John R. Gaines Collection includes numerous plates depicting Old Master drawings. Sotheby's hardcover books
Referência livreiro : 2199966
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The Johnssen Collection Of Post War And Contemporary Art
London England: Sotheby's 1986. Softcover. Good edge-wear to covers; curling to lower front corners w/ some curling/creasing to openg pgs. interior clean & bright. glued pictorial glossy wraps w/ white printing. 68 pgs w/ bw & color illustrations. Auction lists and describes items 501-584. Very interesting collection of 20th Century contemporary art. Sotheby's unknown books
Referência livreiro : 183394
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The Jon Stryker Collection: Masterworks of European Modernism December 16 2014
New York: Sotheby's 2014. Not Indicated. Soft Cover. Fine. Illus. by Color Photos. Sotheby's Paperback
Referência livreiro : 052999
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The Joseph Conrad collection from the library of the late Stanley J. Seeger. Part I with Part II. 2 vols Sotheby's auction catalogue sale dates: 10 July 2013 and 15 July 2014
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 10th July 2013 and 15th July 2014. 2 vols laminated illustrated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 128 132 pp plates ills. 193 and 194-389 lots. From the introduction to Part I: " The lots in this catalogue comprise the first selection of highlights from one of the greatest libraries of first editions inscribed works manuscripts letters and annotated proofs by Joseph Conrad ever assembled and certainly the greatest amassed by a collector in modern times. Carefully put together over many decades with intense dedication and devotion it focuses firstly on the letters manuscripts typescripts and proofs which have been available during this time many of course were snapped up at auction and elsewhere by major European and American institutions in the immediate years after Conrad's death and secondly on the best presentation and association copies of Conrad s works to come to market. Thus combined and arranged in chronological order these lots tell the remarkable story of Conrad s life and career his development and struggles as a writer and his closest influences and inspirations. So for instance in this first sale aside from the last great surviving autograph manuscript in private hands that for Typhoon and likewise the earliest letter in private hands to Spiridion Calcutta 1885 there are exceptional presentation copies to his most intimate friends literary collaborators and influences: John Galsworthy Edward Sanderson Ford Madox Ford J.B. Pinker Henry James Andre Gide Richard Curie Hugh Walpole among many others. Near Fine. List of prices realized laid in. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 10th July 2013 and 15th July 2014 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-47018
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The Journey of a Cotswold Antiquarian. Early Furniture Works of Art & Textiles. London 30 October 2007. Sale #L07303
London: Sotheby's 2007 160 pages. The auction catalogue is brand new unmarked clean and tight. Photos available upon request. Sotheby's paperback
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The Jucker Collection of Himalayan Paintings Sotheby's New York NO8169 - March 28 2006
New York: Sotheby's. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Softcover. Auction catalogue. 244 pages. Page dimensions: 271 x 210mm. Numerous colour illlustrations of Tibetan thangkas many full page. 148 lots. With a foreword by Pratyadipa Pal and a 2 page bibliography. List of prices realized included. The sale grossed US$9050600 including buyer's premium. . Sotheby's paperback
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The Justice Warren Shepro Collection of Clocks
New York: Sotheby and Co 2001. Auction catalogue for a sale of a private collection of watvches. Sale took place in New York April 26th 2001 after an 8 day exhibition leadiong up to the sale. Catalogue is very bright and clean near fine156 pages with 145 lots with splendid colour photographs and short description of the items. Book and dustwrapper are extremely bright and clean. A very nice example of this hardcover catalogue SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 11 x 8� Inches. Hardcover. Sotheby and Co Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 006719
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THE KECK COLLECTION from La Lanterne Bel Air California December 5-6 1991
NY: Sotheby's 1991. Sale 6264. Quarto. 293 lots most illustrated in color with folding plates. Hardcover with dj. VG/VG. A magnificent collection of French furniture. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Sotheby's Hardcover
Referência livreiro : 004722
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The Keir Collection of Medieval Works of Art. Sale 7056
NY: Sotheby's 1997. Quarto. 257 pp; broad illustrated overviews in color with b/w illustrated sale index of the 126 lots; extensive bibliography. results list laid in. Cloth with dustjacket. Near Fine/VG a clean unmarked copy; jacket shows light wear. Fantastic collection of medieval enamels belts badges bowls chasse censers and plaques. Sale held in NY on Thursday November 20 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Sotheby's Hardcover
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THE KEIR COLLECTION OF MEDIEVAL WORKS OF ART. Sotheby's New York Thursday November 20 1997.
N.Y.: Sotheby's. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket. 1997. Large Hard Cover. 257 pages a beautifully illustrated catalog for auction includes two introductory essays bibliography notes and references map and over 100 color photographs plus many black and white reproductions. As new in dust jacket. . Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : 15142
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The Keir Collection of Medieval Works of Art
New York: Sotheby's 1997. hardcover. near fine/near fine. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. 257 pages. 4to black cloth d.w. New York; Sotheby's 1997. "Propert of Edmund de Unger London" is penciled on title page else a near fine copy in near fine dust wrapper.<br/><br/> Auction Catalogue.<br/><br/> Sotheby's unknown books
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The Kenneth Tyler and Tyler Graphics Collection of Contemporary Prints and Multiples
New York: Sotheby's 2000. This is a fine softcover copy with no wear at all. Completely clean. This is a sale catalog for an auction held at Sotheby's New York on May 6 2000. Sale code: 7463 "TYLER". The sale consisted of Kenneth Tyler's collection of graphic art: contemporary prints and multiples all made in his studio Gemini in Los Angeles. Essay by Pat Gilmour. 286 lots in the sale. All illustrated many in color. Photographs of all the artists from the period. Pices realized sheets included. 11" high X 8" wide 188 pages. This book will be securely packed and shipped with tracking. Soft Cover. Fine. Sotheby's Paperback
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The Kenneth Tyler and Tyler Graphics Collection of Contemporary Prints and Multiples. Sale #: 7463: May 6 2000
New York: Sotheby's. 2000. 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall. F First Edition Used. Paperback. Very Good. In glossy pictorial wraps 4to unpag. Sotheby's paperback
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The Khachadourian Collection of Automobile Art. Tuesday 25th September 1990.
Paperback. 1990. 121pp illustrated throughout some coloured 4to card covers London 1990. Very good copy. . paperback
Referência livreiro : HALL504989
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The Khosrovani-Diba Collection: 19 October 2016
London England: Sotheby's 2016. Softcover. VG ex-museum copy w/ stamps to title pg. edge-wear & rubbing to corners. scuff to back cover. pictorial wraps w/ gilt printing. 104 pgs w/ color illustrations; one fold-out. A clean tightly bound copy. Illustrates and describes 35 items for auction. Sale L16229. Sotheby's unknown books
Referência livreiro : 185755
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The Krug Collection of Glass Part IV: Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century Engraved Wares
London: Sotheby's 1983. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition 1983 hardcover with green paper boards in dust jacket small quarto 150pp. illustrated in b&w and color. Book near fine with mild wear to corners binding tight text clean bright and unmarked. DJ VG with some rubbing and mild edgewear. Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : B28607
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The Krug Collection of Glass Part III: Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Glass Including Zwischengold Wares by Wildner Transparent-enamelled Wares by Mohn and Kothgasser Bohemian Engraved Wares Bohemian Enamelled and Gilt Wares.
NY: Sotheby's. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. In DJ; Green hardback binding. Color & b&W photos. Auction catalogue; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 100 pages . Sotheby's hardcover
Referência livreiro : 47078
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The Lafayette Vase: Friday June 6 1980
Sotheby's. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Sotheby's unknown
Referência livreiro : V12F-00247
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The Lamanva Collection Of Military Commercial And Action Vehicles Militaria Aeronautica And Automobilia Day Of Sale Monday 3rd May 1993
London: Sotheby's. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1993. Softcover. 60 pages . Sotheby's paperback
Referência livreiro : 255724
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The Leverhulme Collection: Thornton Manor Wirral Merseyside - Volume One 26 27 28 June 2001
Sotheby's London: 2001. Softcover. Very good condition. Auction Catalogue of the Property of the Late The Right Honourable The V iscount Leverhulme K.G. Sold by Order of the Executors. Sale held 26 27 28 June 2001. Sotheby's, London: 2001 paperback
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The Leverhulme Collection - Thornton Manor Wirral Merseyside. The Property Of The Late Right Honourable The Viscount Leverhulme. Volume One I - 1 . only
Sotheby's 2001. 1st edition. Paperback. Large format paperback VG. 431pp colour illustrations throughout prices realised slip laid in. Text unmarked a fine copy save for a faint water mark to the rear cover & last 30pp of the catalogue just affecting the top corner of the book. Sale catalogue of the contents of Thornton Manor Wirral with this volume covering 325 lots being the English & French furniture sculpture oriental ceramics tapestries & carpets. Sotheby's paperback
Referência livreiro : 41642
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The Library of the Earl of Macclesfield Removed from Shirburn Castle: Part One Natural History
Sotheby's Auction. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Books Sotheby's Auction unknown
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The Library of John R. B. Brett-Smith. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 27 May 2004
Sotheby's London auction catalogue for the sale held on 27 May 2004. Laminated illustrated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 366 pp plates ills. 648 lots. From the introduction: "the library offered for sale is most of that which John Brett-Smith accumulated and retained as his personal collection at the time of his death supplemented by a few miscellaneous books which were the residue of his stock. It is dominated by the collection of English Literature of his favourite period: 1660-1730. Not the least important aspect of the Brett-Smith Library is the distinguished prominence of so many of the books. Indeed as the Index of Provenance below page 344 makes clear the vast range of notable collectors and libraries represented by the collection is virtually a selective guide to the history of English book-collecting over the past three-and-a-half centuries" The sale also included a group of works by "Elkanah Settle 1648-1724 self-styled "City Poet" featured in the library including a group encased in "Settle bindings'.' In the latter part of his career Settle became a purveyor of celebratory verses for the titled and wealthy and was responsible for initiating a style of binding that remained in vogue for more than two decades". Near Fine. Sotheby's, London, auction catalogue for the sale held on 27 May, 2004 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-48521
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The library of Marshall B. Coyne. Sotheby's auction catalogue sale date: 5 June 2001
Sotheby's New York auction catalogue for the sale held on 5th June 2001. Illustrated laminated wrappers 4to 27 cm. 280 pp plates some colour ills. 325 lots. From the introduction: "Coyne became intrigued with the life and career of James Madison accumulating a rich collection of manuscripts documents and printed works by our nation's fourth chief executive which includes a 32-page autograph manuscript discussing the Constitution and its framers and a partial draft of his message to Congress in which he consoles a nation stunned by the Joss of Detroit to the British during the War of 1812. From this wellhead sprang the many other historical American manuscripts in the collection which range from Pilgrim times to the present day. Mr. Coyne acquired fine examples of all the presidents including a presidential pardon signed by William Henry Harrison during his first and only month in office and a letter by Lincoln to his military aide requesting documentation on the failed Hampton Roads Peace Conference with Confederate Leaders; most of the first ladies; all the Signers of the Declaration of Independence including the elusive autograph of Button Gwinnett; all the Signers of the Constitution; legion vice-presidents cabinet members and Supreme Court justices. Major military figures from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars are also amply represented. A rare example in the hand of the schoolmaster and martyr spy Nathan Hale is perhaps one of only a dozen letters by him known to survive and the first to appear at auction since 1924. There is a bright cheerful autograph letter by Continental officer and traitor Benedict Arnold to his sister written while he was in the very midst of conspiring with the British to deliver them the plans of West Point. The towering dignified figure of Robert E. Lee is represented by a very fine copy of his magnificent valedictory General Orders No. 9 with emendations by his wife Mary Custis Lee; the same lot also includes a fair copy of those orders written out entirely by Mrs. Lee. Mr. Coyne's Americana includes printed material as well including both the vellum and paper issues of the Stone facsimile of the Declaration of Independence; the first publication of the United States Constitution in the 17 September 1787 issue of the Philadelphia newspaper The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser; a first edition in the rare original boards of Lewis and Clark's narrative of their 8000-mile journey westward to the Pacific; and the scarce Charleston broadside announcing the secession of South Carolina. Near Fine. Sotheby's, New York, auction catalogue for the sale held on 5th June, 2001 unknown
Referência livreiro : BIBLIO-47080
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