Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 124

November 3-4 Winter Collectibles Auction

Books & Authors

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 69		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 70		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 71		Dyson, Freeman J. "The Sun. The Genome. The Internet" Signed First Edition. (1923-2020) British-American theoretical and mathematical physicist, mathematician, and statistician known for his works in quantum field theory, astrophysics, random matrices, mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and engineering. Dyson was awarded over 14 National and Global awards for his research and theories but never the Nobel Prize. Author of numerous books, several of them best sellers, in 1999 he wrote with passionate conviction about the ethical uses of science. "The Sun, the Genome, and the Internet" is both a brilliant reinterpretation of the scientific process and a challenge to use new technologies to close, rather than widen, the gap between rich and poor. He proposes that the advent of solar power in the Third World would connect residents of even the most remote areas to the vast stores of information on the Internet, which could ultimately end the cultural isolation of the poorest countries. Similarly, he contends, breakthroughs in genetics might well enable us to give our children healthier lives and grow more efficient crops, thus restoring the economic and human vitality of village cultures devalued and dislocated by the global market. Offered is a very scarce autographed First Edition copy by Dyson on mounted book plate as issued. Both book and dust cover in near to mint condition. In Pop-Culture: For Star Trek fans, the "Dyson Sphere" was featured in an episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 72		Bradbury, Ray. The Illustrated Man--Signed, Later Early Edition, 1951. (1920-2012) Doubleday & Company Inc. Garden City, New York. 1951 A later, early edition in fine + condition with a bold signature, legible and clean on front endpaper. Dust jacket is quite colorful, a mid-Century design by Sydney Butchkes, with price clipped on front flap and book plate on pastedown endpaper. Other than those two issues, this book is in excellent, very clean condition that would be welcome in any collection. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 73		Emerson, Ralph Waldo. "The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: Signed Centenary Edition". (1803-1882) American poet, essayist and clergyman. "Emerson's Works" total 12 volumes and "Emerson Journals" total 10 volumes. Autograph Centenary edition of 22 Volumes that were limited to 600 numbered copies this complete set offered being No. 435. Volume One: Nature Addresses Lectures. Colophon page is hand-signed by the publishers, Henry O. Houghton & George Mifflin which is followed by Emerson's holograph manuscript penned on one side of a quarto leaf 9½ x 7¼" and deals with French history prior to the Revolution mentioning Cardinal Richelieu and Montesquieu. These additions found in Volume One are in superior condition Cambridge: [Houghton Mifflin] Printed at the Riverside Press, 1903-1914 Complete set; twenty-two octavo volumes in publisher's light brown cloth, edges untrimmed. Several leaves unopened. Boards somewhat rubbed and soiled, spine ends a bit worn with minor loss, paper labels on a few spines are mildly chipped and page edges lightly toned. Note: fortunately Volume I is near the top in condition of the 22 volumes given that it contains the Emerson manuscript page and publisher's signatures. Overall in uniform condition and set is in fine condition Will require only two modest sized boxes for shipping shipping via ground FedEx. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,000 Noted Autograph and Manuscript Dealer, Paul C. Richards. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $720
Lot 74		Grafton, Sue. Kinsey and Me, Signed Limited Edition and Slipcased Deluxe Volume. (1940-2017) Kinsey and Me Bench Press, Santa Barbara, 1991. First Edition. An exceptionally fine copy in a fine slipcase; issued without dust jacket and numbered 57 of 300 copies, signed and numbered by the author. Save for one dime sized discoloration on spine of slipcase, this deluxe edition is exceptionally fine with the book itself having no issues and appears never read. Details on this particular printing are explained on the colophone page with every consideration from paper to font having been carefully considered. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 75		Grafton, Sue. Kinsey Milhone Mysteries, "Alphabet Series" 6 First Editions 4 Signed (A,B,C,D,E,E). (1940-2017) International best-selling American mystery novelist whose "Alphabet Series" featuring her iconic detective, Kinsey Milhone, have proved a massive sensation. Offered are six (6) First Editions with dust jackets all in excellent condition, with four (4) signed on the title pages: "A is for Alibi" (1982) inscribed and signed "To Beckie, Sue Grafton", stated First Edition. "B is for Burglar" (1985) unsigned, stated First Edition. "C is for Corpse" (1986) inscribed and signed "For Beckie, Sue Grafton" stated First Edition. "D is for Deadbeat" (1987) unsigned, stated First Edition. Two copies of "E is for Evidence" both stated First Editions with one inscribed and signed "For Jayne, Sue Grafton" and the other merely signed "Sue Grafton" These books are highly prized by fans and collectors alike. These appear never to have been read and were very well cared for. A rare opportunity to pick up these highly prized editions. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 76		Handy, W.C. Father of the Blues, Signed First Edition Dated 1947, Scarce Dust Jacket. (1873-1958) Macmillan Company, New York, 1944. Hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good to very good. First printing. Edited By Arna Bontemps. Autobiography boasts an outstanding illustrated dust jacked, hard to find on first editions. While there are condition issues at top and bottom of dust jacket (edge wear, paper chips), the exceptionally appealing art is vibrant and intact save for a small tear between the D and Y of Handy. W.C. Handy has signed his name and dated (7-16-1941) on front end paper. Handy was one of the most influential songwriters of the US bringing the distinctive sounds of Blues from regional areas to a larger audience across the United States. This comprehensive autobiography is a must for collectors. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 77		Henry, O. "Cabbages and Kings" First Edition, Scarce. O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) (1862-1910) First Edition of the author's first book, a collection of 18 short stories. McClure, Phillips & CO. 1904, a quite fine copy of this edition most especially the boards and spine, vivid, near pristine and comes with a custom cloth case. Nameplate on inside front cover with lower edges uncut. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 There are three catalog lot clips from previous auctions or dealers of this particular volume inside book ultimately acquired from Paul C. Richards. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $369
Lot 78		London Jack. " Adventure" Rare Signed First Edition and Dated. (1876-1916 age 40) One of the most commercially successful writers of the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. He was a novelist, journalist, short story writer, essayist and a vocal social reformer and early animal rights figure. His most famous works involved the Klondike Gold Rush, "Call of the Wild" and "White Fang" Offered are a collection of five Jack London works and one by his wife, Charmian K. London "Adventure" New York: The Macmillan Company, 1911. First edition, first printing. Inscribed, signed and dated Oct. 15, 1915 on front free endpaper Bound in publisher's original dark blue cloth with pictorial stamping; lacking the dust jacket. Very good condition, book remains tight and square Jack London's signature is quite scarce and highly prized. "Our Hawaii" by Charmian K. London, The Macmillan Company 1917. First edition first printing. Very long inscription on front loose endpaper dated Feb. 15, 1918. Actually has dust cover in good shape. The blue cover has a shadow stain otherwise this would have been very well kept. Jack London's other four books in this collection: First Edition "John Barley Corn" in very good condition, one of London's memoirs. Early re-prints by The Regent Press of "Moon Face" "The House of Pride" and "War of the Classes" in very good condition South Sea Tales Arcadia House, 1950 no jacket, excellent condition. Two privately printed copies of The Sea Spirit and Shooting Star" dated November, 1932. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,800
Lot 79		Peale, Norman Vincent and Dale Carnegie. "Positive Thinking" & "How To Win Friends". Two signed editions: 5th Printing of "The Power of Positive Thinking" boldly signed by author 33rd Printing of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" signed by author. Both editions in good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 80		Sandburg, Carl. "The American Songbag" & "The People Yes", Both Signed. (1878-1967) American poet, author and Lincoln biographer. Two signed editions A huge collection of songs collected by Sandburg that perfectly capture the early 20th Century rural life across the Continental US. From "Old Gray Mare" to "Frankie and Johnnie" with so many songs about working on a canal, railroading, Lincoln, liberty, various US states and the like with Sandburg frequently placing the songs in an overall context. Half title page is inscribed "Gertrude Keroch, with Salutations and good wishes- may you and yours sing from this Encyclopedic tome as long as you and they live." and signed "Carl Sandburg, Century of Progress, 1933" 2nd printing and in fine condition with minimum issues "The People Yes" First Edition with dust jacket, blue cloth gilt lettered spine. Harcourt & Brace, New York signed on the half-title page in steel point fountain pen. Another inscription to a son from his mother dated Dec. 25, 1936 is very neatly inscribed on end paper. Estimated Value $400 - 600 Noted Autograph Dealer Paul C. Richards. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 81		Sandburg, Carl. "Rootabaga Stories" First Edition Inscribed and Signed to Fellow Writer. (1878-1967) American poet, author and Lincoln biographer. First edition 1922, Harcourt, Brace & Co., New York 230 pp of his children's book, "Rootabaga Stories". Choice signed presentation by Sandburg in black steel point fountain pen to the writer Vincent Starrett penned on the front endpaper: "Vincent Starrett -- poet, fellow ink fish -- may the rizzies be good to him -- Carl Sandburg. Original colorful dust jacket with fraying along top and some chipping on spine. the actual boards on the obverse and reverse are in beautiful condition with yellow printing and illustration, but the spine is very faded from exposure on a bookshelf. Nice association nevertheless between two authors and quite fine. Estimated Value $400 - 700 Noted Autograph Dealer, Paul C. Richards. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $348
Lot 82		Schrakamp, Josefa. Le Livre Francais, First Edition, 1905 Important Practical Introduction to Learning French. Published in 1905 by Henry Holt and Company, Le Livre Francais by Josefa Schrakamp is still regularly published today. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. That said, this is an original copy of this work in very good condition. No dust jacket; leather boards and spine in very good condition with only slight evidence of wear. This volume proved indispensable to generations of Americans in learning, pronouncing and conversing in French. Quite collectible and remains as practical today as it was in 1905. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 83		Steinbeck, John. Autographed B&W Photo. (1902-1968) Signed black and white 5 x7" photo (re-strike) taken by acclaimed American photographer Philippe Halsman in 1957. Fine signature of Steinbeck "John Steinbeck" signed just above his printed name in white border of photo. Beautifully presented in a deluxe frame, triple matted and with engraved brass plaque that reads "John Steinbeck (1902-1968) Nobel Prize for Literature 1962. COA and Provenance affixed on verso by Memorabilia Ltd., La Costa, CA. 19 x 17" Ready to hang, frame is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 From The Estate of Helen Bayer. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 84		Sterling, George. George Sterling: American Writer, 192Os Bohemia, Collection of Letters, Unpublished Handwritten Poems, Autographs and More. George Sterling (1869-1926) was an American writer based in the San Francisco, California Bay Area and Carmel-by-the-Sea. He was considered a prominent poet and playwright and proponent of Bohemianism during the first quarter of the twentieth century. His mark on the arts movement in Carmel cannot be overstated. He was referred to as "The King of Bohemia". He is depicted twice in Jack London's novels: as Russ Brissenden in the autobiographical Martin Eden (1909) and as Mark Hall in The Valley of the Moon (1913) This is an astonishing archive of George Sterling's life. There are some 20 to 25 unpublished poems here, some handwritten, some typed and a great many signed as well. There are published pieces, one extremely rare limited to only 200 copies "To Ambrose Bierce" by George Sterling, New York, The Neale Publishing Company 1910, merely one page folded and another of his poem "The Immortal" printed in November 1948 on the occasion of the anniversary of his death. There is an early printing of "The Cool, Grey City of Love" a description of San Francisco and poem that is a significant piece of history for the city. There are newspaper clippings in a folder of friends, and numerous signed pieces and ephemera. One interesting piece is a letter on Douglas Fairbanks' personal stationery where he writes he is composing the titles for his new play, THE THIEF OF BAGDAD There are two massive unpublished works: From March 1920 Rosamund: A Dramatic Poem some 40 pages long onion skin carbon copy signed however signed in his hand and dated. Another massive work is a corrected typed manuscript (carbon copy) entitled "Lilith" signed George Sterling, San Francisco, 1918. A notebook of writings or thoughts to H.L Mencken (a writer who very much impacted Sterling's life and evidently his death) Four notebooks, several files. We welcome all parties to come preview this collection by one of California's and the nation's most brilliant writers. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 85		Tully, Jim. The Bruiser. Inscribed and Signed by the Author/Boxer. (1886-1947) Considered the father of "Hardboiled Fiction." Grossett & Dunlap Publishers, New York. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good and highly prized due to cover illustration and quite difficult to find in such presentable condition. Book Club Edition 248 pp. similar in every way to the 1936 edition save that the jacket is different on verso and the small print stating at bottom of front flap, "Issuance of this new edition at a reduced price……." Front of jacket quite nice, on verso, a small stain and a tape lift. Original tan cloth lettered in black, spine tight and in clean used condition. Inscribed "To Ruth, from her old friend. Jim Tully, 1937". Jim Tully quite the character himself, was a boxer/vagabond in his 20s fighting in over 40 bouts and had been encouraged to write about his experiences. The Bruiser proved a hit and has been reissued numerous times by several publishers. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 86		Twain, Mark (Clemens, Samuel Langhorne). "Following the Equator", "Christian Science" "Double Barrelled Detective Story" "Editorial Wild Oats". Three First Editions and one vintage printing of works by Mark Twain all in similar good to very good condition. "Following the Equator" is the First Edition, First Printing with signature mark "11" on page 161. Front hinge is beginning to separate at top and chipping to lower spine. "Christian Science" First edition, mixed state in original red cloth. Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1907. Has: Printed February 1907 and boxed ads on the copyright page (First state). "A Double Barrelled Detective Story" First Edition, wear and chips to top and bottom of spine, deckled edges, "Editorial, Wild Oats" by Mark Twain, Published by Harper & Brothers in September, 1905 vintage printing. A great opportunity to acquire four works from one of America's most admired authors and colorful figure. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 87		Vidal, Gore. SIX SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS, Collection #1: Messiah, Three Plays, A Thirsty Evil, The Judgement of Paris and An Evening With Richard. (1925-2012) Prolific American author, speaker, and critic who was never shied away from controversy. Offered are six signed First Editions: 1.) Two copies of The Judgment of Paris (1952), one signed on loose endpaper, the other on title page. Both editions with dust jacket in very good condition. 2.) A Thirsty Evil: Seven Short Stories (1956) signed on title page by Vidal, dust jacket in near fine condition with only a smudge or two, book is in near fine condition with no marks, book plates or the like. 3.) Messiah (1954) signed on title page. Dust jacket is in very good condition with only very minor chips to edges and spine. The book in near fine condition, bright and clean. 4.) Three Plays "Visit to a Small Planet", "The Best Man", "On a March to the Sea" (1962) Vidal signing on title page. Dust jacket fine-minus condition with only a hint of toning. Book likewise in near-fine condition. 5.) An Evening with Richard Nixon (1972) with Vidal signing on title page. Dust jacket in very good condition with light evidence of wear and scattered tiny chip on spine. The book near fine, clean, sharp and bright. This is an excellent collection for dealers and collectors alike. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 88		Wilder, Thornton Niven. "The Cabala" First Edition, Excellent Condition. (1897-1975) The Cabala. New York: Albert and Charles Boni, 1926. Outstanding example of the First Edition of Wilder's first book with near intact dust cover with a one inch piece of clear tape at bottom of dust jacket spine to keep fraying in check. Other wise the reds and gold of the jacket almost like new. The book itself is tight and bound in publishers red cloth and patterned boards all in excellent condition Comes in custom slip cover case also in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 89		Dexter, Colin. Ten Miles To Woodstock: Uncorrected Proof Copy with Original Title. (1930-2017) Colin Dexter is one of Britain's most celebrated crime novelist whose "Inspector Morse" series earned fans worldwide. Offered is an extremely rare find. This is an early paperback of 256 pages, RARE uncorrected proof copy with the original title Ten Miles to Woodstock issued by Macmillan in early 1975 that was not available for sale. There are stickers with the released title Last Bus To Woodstock that were placed atop the "Ten Miles" title on cover and on title page. However, Ten Miles to Woodstock is clearly visible on the spine where the corrected label was carefully removed. This paperback is in very good condition with only minor evidence of wear and handling. We understand that this is a very rare proof and certainly significant as this work introduced the beloved character, Inspector Morse. A prize for the discriminating collector of Colin Dexter. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 90		Doyle, Arthur Conan. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, First American Edition (1892). Harper, 1892. First Edition. ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, Harper and Brothers, Franklin Square, New York. 1892, first American Edition, with error on page 65 line 10 with exclamation mark in middle of sentence, however no error on line four ("if had") that some editions have. Book is in good to very good condition. Issues are: a book plate, the elegant signature of the book plate owner where he has written "E.G. Smith Xmas 1894" on loose endpaper, and the name Abe McGregor Goff signed twice in blue fountain pen ink, once on front endpaper on verso of first illustration. There is a chip to cloth cover on spine, wear at edges of top and bottom of spine, soft corners to boards and slight split at hinge on back cover. What remains quite appealing is the book's embossed illustration on the cover and the title in gold gilt are in very fine condition, the gilt letters and illustration on spine also bold. All 16 illustrations printed on glossy stock present, the binding firm and square. This is a solid US First Edition of this classic crime novel which would make a fine addition to any collection. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 91		Freeman, R. Austin plus Stephen Ransome. Dr. Thorndyke Intervenes and Hearses Don't Hurry;. Two Scarce "Red Badge Mystery" / "Crime Club" First Editions. 1.) Dr. Thorndyke Intervenes Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. "Red Badge Mystery" Hardcover. First Edition/Printing not stated, title page dated 1933. Reproduction dust jacket in superior condition. Clear protective cover. Book is in very good to fine condition with no marks or bookplate, square and tight binding with only very light discoloration on intense orange cover and minor bumps to top and bottom of spine. We do note a tiny tea stain on first 12 pages at paper's edge. 2.) Hearses Don't Hurry Doubleday, The Crime Club, 1941. Dust jacket is in good condition with minor edge wear, two chips, staining on verso and each corner of flaps trimmed to facilitate into protective cover. Book is a First Edition. overall a clean copy with bright red cloth boards with sharp black printing on spine. Back endpapers have discoloration and light stains on back. Both books welcome for any crime and mystery book collector. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 92		Henry Roberts Engraver & Print Seller. Calliope or English Harmony: A Collection (1739, 1st Edition, Exceedingly Rare). Two volume set entitled published in 1739 "Calliope, or English Harmony; a collection of of the most celebrated English and Scots songs engrav'd and embellished with designs adapted to the subject of each song taken from the compositions of the best masters, with the thorough bass and transpositions for the flute" Engraved frontispiece as well as gorgeous engraved illustrations atop the pages of each song in this two volume hardcover set. Likely these two volumes were handsomely rebound at some point in time in brown leather and decorative paper. Pages are in miraculous near pristine condition with only the second volume's first three pages exhibiting damp-staining. However the second volume does have 3-4 engravings painted with colors the quality one sees in 19th and 18th Century maps that remain immensely popular. A wonderful find, rare and in choice condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,500 Noted Autograph Dealer, Paul C. Richards. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 93		Kipling, Rudyard. "Collected Verse of Rudyard Kipling" Signed Limited Edition of 500. (1865-1936) Limited edition, number 449 of 500 copied on handmade paper signed by the publishers, Hodder & Stoughton, plus by the printer T & A Constable in steel point fountain pen. Title page is printed in green and black, published in 1912. Finely printed compendium of Kipling's verse, including many favorite poems. 476 pages with vellum cover (darkened) but gold gilt letters intact as is the ancient Sanskrit symbol of happiness and prosperity in lower right corner. A bookplate is affixed on inside front cover s well as one of the original silk ties. Overall in very good condition including top edge gilt and deckled edges. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 94		Kipling, Rudyard. "The Seven Seas" 1st Edition, Autograph Letter Signed by Kipling Laid on End Paper. (1865-1936) Rudyard Kipling's "The Seven Seas" First Edition 8vo, original cloth, top edge gilt, deckled and uncut side and bottom pages, Book is enclosed in half morocco slip case that clearly kept this volume in very good condition Methuen and Co. 36 Essex Street, WC, London 1896. Autograph Letter signed by and as "Rudyard Kipling is laid on front endpaper and is on personal note paper; Burwash Etchingham, Bateman's Burwash, Sussex and dated Aug. 1, 1905 and addressed to a Mr. Mathiesen. Content is a letter of regret on receiving a wire and could not accept a delightful invitation. Written two years prior to being awarded the Nobel Prize. A nice addition for any level of collector. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 Originally, Alwin J. Scheurer New York, New York feb. 1920. Later Unspecified Auction Catalog Listing. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 95		Rowling, J. K. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows (Signed and Certified). The seventh and final novel of J. K. Rowling's enormously successful series of fantasy novels which have become a touchstone for a generation with over 500 million copies sold in 80 languages. The conclusion was released world wide in Summer of 2007 and was met with near rapturous acclaim Offered is the second printing of the first US edition bound in gold cloth and harlequin patterned sage green boards. Rowling has signed on the title page and it indeed has the certification hologram mid-page. This book is from the Carnegie Hall event dated October 19, 2007 which is where the book was signed and the ticket stub from that event is also included. This is a fantastic, unread copy in excellent condition with one very tiny tear to dust jacket and one ding to bottom right corner tip of cover board. Otherwise one would be hard pressed to find a better signed copy having been stored carefully for almost 14 years. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $540
Lot 96		Scott, Sir Francis. "Peveril of the Peak" (1822, Four Volumes). (1771-1832) "Peveril of the Peak" printed by Archibald Constable and Co. Edinburgh and Hurst, Robinson, and Co. London 1822. First volume has advertisements, 12 pages of "Popular Novels Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown dated January 1823 so this is likely a second printing. Books should be considered almost as stage props, decorative or antique books. Third volume's front clapboard has separated but present. Otherwise all volumes have two hand written names in iron galt black ink by two previous owners, the paper spines very dark and with chipping to labels, some foxing on end paper of volume IV, but the deckled pages are intact, with none missing, the spines are stout and all four volumes present. At some point a clamshell box was created for these four volumes with Peveril Of The Peak, Scott, 1822 printed in gold gilt on spine. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold