Rare Book Monthly Reviews - February - 2010 Issue

Wintermisc9-10

A Winter Catalogue from Sotheran's

By Michael Stillman

Sotheran's, the British bookseller now almost 250 years old, has released a brand new catalogue, A Winter Miscellany 2009/2010. Over the years, Sotheran's has undoubtedly sold just about every type of book, so we should not be surprised by the wide range of material offered. There are books several centuries old, others published in the year just completed. You will find science, travel, art, architecture, politics, exploration, medicine, literature, sports, music, etc., etc., all with numerous children's books interspersed among the 600 items offered. Though Sotheran...

Lesser112

Rare Americana of the 18th and 19th Centuries from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

By Michael Stillman

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has issued their 112th catalogue of Rare Americana, and as expected, it is another collection of fascinating looks at American life in ...

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Clark941

The American West from Clark Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Clark Rare Books has issued their Catalog 941 of Americana, The West, and General. This catalogue includes new acquisitions along with items from stock, the great majority pe...

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Thomas39

Mostly French Antiquarian Books from Librairie Thomas-Scheler

By Michael Stillman

We recently received catalogue 39 of Librarie Thomas Scheler's series of Livres Anciens, or Antiquarian Books. These are primarily books in the French language, though there ...

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Lawbook66

Legal Works from The Lawbook Exchange

By Michael Stillman

The Lawbook Exchange has issued a new catalogue for legal collectors, scholars, and others interested in the law. Most of the 200+ items offered are of a more scholarly or la...

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Alephbet93

Children's Books from Aleph-Bet

By Michael Stillman

Aleph-Bet Books recently issued their Catalogue 93 of Children's Books and Illustrated Books. Those familiar with Aleph-Bet's catalogues will recognize it instantly. As alway...

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Pepper189

Literature, Film and More from James Pepper Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

James Pepper Rare Books has issued Catalogue 189 in their ongoing series. Their specialties are books related to film and the theater, mystery and detective books, and litera...

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Scott26x

Unusual American Books and Pamphlets from Garrett Scott, Bookseller

By Michael Stillman

Garrett Scott, Bookseller, has issued his 26th catalogue of American Books and Pamphlets. Here you will find the odd and the obscure, or as often the case, works that qualify...

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19th17

Fine Books and Manuscripts from The 19th Century Shop

By Michael Stillman

The 19th Century Shop has issued its Catalogue 17 of fine books and manuscripts. This is not a subject specific catalogue, but rather fine and important items covering a vari...

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Rare Book Monthly

  • <b><center>Swann Auction Galleries<br>Focus On Women:<br>At Auction June 1, 2023</b>
    <b>Swann June 1:</b> Sojourner Truth, <i>Narrative of Sojourner Truth, a Northern Slave,</i> first edition, Boston, 1850. $10,000 to $15,000.
    <b>Swann June 1:</b> Jane Austen, <i>Pride and Prejudice,</i> London, 1817. $6,000 to $8,000.
    <b>Swann June 1:</b> Cindy Sherman, <i>Secretary,</i> gelatin silver print, 1978; printed 1993. $6,000 to $8,000.
    <b>Swann June 1:</b> Fanny Stevenson, Archive of Photographs & Letters, 1866-1904. $4,000 to $6,000.
    <b>Swann June 1:</b> Charlotte Perkins Gilman, <i>The Forerunner,</i> Volumes I-VII; Family Association Set; Four Volumes Signed or Inscribed by the Author, New York, 1909-16. $3,000 to $5,000.
  • <b><center>Sotheby's<br>The Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Collection<br>26 May - 12 June</b>
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> "Cool Hand Luke" | Paul Newman Academy Award® Nomination Plaque. USD$2500 - $3500
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> "Hud" | Bound presentation script incorporating photographic stills. USD$1000 - $1500
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> "The Long, Hot Summer" | Movie Poster. USD$1000 - $1500
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> Joseph Heller | "Catch-22," inscribed to Woodward & Newman by author. USD$500 - $800
    <b><center>Sotheby's<br>The Joanne Woodward & Paul Newman Collection<br>26 May - 12 June</b>
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> George H. W. Bush | Typed Letter Signed, Issuing a "Pardon" to Paul Newman. USD$1500 - $2000
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> William Jefferson Clinton | Inscribed Color Photograph. USD$1000 - $1500
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> Ken Kesey | Typed letter to “Paulnewman,” asking for further compensation for "Sometimes a Great Notion". USD$1000 - $1500
    <b>Sotheby’s, May 26 – Jun. 12:</b> "They Might Be Giants" | Costume sketches by Edith Head. USD$1000 - $2000

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