show contact info. Book and Ephemera Auction-- Miro, Lam, Textiles, Hemingway, etc. Sunday

　　, June 8th, 2014. Auction begins at noonPreview starts at 10:00 am.

　　This brochure showcases rare, decorative and antique books in addition to choose additions of ephemera and art work. The artwork is led by 2 initial paintings by or in the style of, Joan Miro and Wifredo Lam. Highlighted is our second session from an outstanding collection of Civil War and American West works, together with unusual signed books by authors including Ernest Hemingway.

　　Antique and uncommon books in this magazine function numerous titles. Among the earliest examples are the two-volume work, "Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic," published in 1798 and 1799, the 1800 printing of Wordsworth's "Lyrical Ballads with Other Poems," and the 1854 very first edition of Herndon and Gibbon's "Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon," published in 4 volumes with plates and fold-out maps. Other limited titles include unique editions and antique sets such as a 75th anniversary leather-bound restricted edition of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath," the 1941 restricted edition of the WPA title, "The Brandywine," signed by the author and illustrator, Andrew Wyeth, and the 1856 first edition of Hawks' "Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron in the China Seas and Japan," released in three volumes with fold-out maps. Uncommon modern titles include a signed very first printing of Hemingway's "Across the River and into the Trees," and two Pynchon very first editions, "The Crying of Lot 49" and "Gravity's Rainbow.".

　　Other pleasing collections will certainly likewise be included. A great choice of fabric and costume reference works are highlighted together with academic works covering the history of Turkey, Islamic peoples and the Ottoman Empire, all from the estate of a Cornell professor. Added personal collections consist of signed and antique titles, deluxe leather-bound editions, Civil War history, history of the American West and Native American Indians, antique kids's titles, African exploration & hunting, the history of Pennsylvania, Quaker history and various other topics.

　　Found throughout this brochure are providings of art work, ephemera and other antiques. Important original art works include two paintings, credited to Joan Miro and Wifredo Lam, along with antique lithographs and select prints and engravings. Ephemera lots include a broad variety of styles such as Cuba-related, postcards, greeting cards, magazines, chromolithographs, travel-related, original antique correspondence, antique photos, and other genres. Antiques consist of items such as an antique Royal typewriter, classic clothing, and classic copper printing blocks.

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　　Bidding Methods: Several techniques are readily available for bidding at our auctions. Naturally, we hope you will attend our live auction however for those who can not, we offer option (absentee) bidding techniques. Absentee proposals could be registered through e-mail or fax, and through Artfact.com. If you like not to make use of online bidding, email us directly to register your bids. Keep in mind to permit adequate time for registration and receipt of your quotes before auction start. Visit this site to view the total magazine. Thank you.