Books and Ephemera - Lewis & Clark, Signed, History, etc.
Catalog Information: 463 lots with images | View lots
Date: December 5, 2010
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Sale Notes:
Among its 450+ lots, this catalog features two important historical volumes. One is the 1814 chronicle of the explorations of Lewis and Clark and the other is a first printing of "Mein Kampf," inscribed by Adolf Hitler. This catalog also offers an assortment of antique volumes, thousands of author-signed titles and U.S. history-themed books and ephemera.
The 1814 first English edition of "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean," provides a detailed account of Lewis and Clark's expedition across the unexplored Louisiana Territory, derived from the journals of the explorers. The volume retains the original six engraved maps, including the large fold-out which many credit for launching the modern era of map collecting. This work details various Native American tribes encountered on the expedition to what is now Yellowstone National Park, present-day Texas and beyond.
The 1927 first printing of the second volume of "Mein Kampf," contains a personal inscription from Adolf Hitler to his close friend and resident German priest from the church he frequented in the Munich area. This second volume of the dictator's political manifesto, titled "Die Nationalsozialistische Bewegung" ("The National Socialist Movement"), was written after Hitler's release from prison in December 1924.
This catalog contains a variety of original antique and signed volumes, including a two-volume early twentieth century work on dogs edited by Harding Cox and a first edition of Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." We are continuing to work through an inventory of approximately 10,000 author-signed books and this catalog features 200+ lots from this collection.
This auction contains an assortment of history-themed antique books and ephemera, including a collection focused on the Pacific Northwest and Alaska as well as county histories from New York State including Genesee, Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, Schuyler and Steuben counties. Among the ephemera are early newspapers, magazines, advertisements, articles, pamphlets, catalogs, souvenir items and many other categories. Additional offerings include a small collection of stamps, featuring mint U.S. stamps and stamps from Britain, various German colonies and Canada.
This auction will be our finale for 2010. Stay tuned for more catalogs for auctions beginning on January 9th and Happy Holidays!
Lot 2001: James A. Michener THE FIRES OF SPRING 1949 First Printing Scarce "Presentation Edition"
Title: The Fires of Spring Author: James A. MichenerPublisher: Random HousePrinting Year: 1949Condition/Details: Bound in gray cloth-covered boards with a gilt facsimile of Michener's signature and the words "Presentation Edition" in green on the fro [...more]
Lot 2002: Mark Twain ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN 1885 First Edition Later State
Title: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Author: Mark Twain Publisher: Charles L. Webster and Company Printing Year: 1885 Condition/Details: Bound in green cloth-covered boards with bright gilt and black lettering across the front board, [...more]
Lot 2003: John Grisham THE TESTAMENT 1999 First Edition Signed Limited Edition 249/500 Leather-Bound w/ Slipcase
Title: The Testament Author: John GrishamPublisher: DoubledayPrinting Year: 1999Condition/Details: Bound in full brown leather with a gilt facsimile signature of John Grisham on the front board, and with raised bands and gilt lettering to the spine, [...more]
Lot 2004: Prof. W. W. Clayton HISTORY OF STEUBEN COUNTY NEW YORK 1879 Engraved Portraits Gilt Embossing
Title: History of Steuben County, New York Author: Prof. W. W. ClaytonPublisher: Lewis, Peck & Co.Printing Year: 1879Condition/Details: Bound in maroon blind stamped brown cloth with bright gilt embossing and leather spine backing, this antique volum [...more]
Lot 2005: 2V Charles Hamilton Smith THE NATURALIST'S LIBRARY: DOGS c1850 Hand-Colored Plates
This auction lot includes the following two dog-related titles:- The Naturalist's Library by Lieut. Col. Charles Hamilton Smith - Dated c.1850 by Edinburgh - This book is volume 18 from The Naturalist's Library, and contains Mammalia: Dogs--Vol I. [...more]
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