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Books/Literature

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 59		Ellison, Ralph. "The Invisible Man" First Edition, Very Scarce. (1914-1944) Published by Random House, New York, 1952. Stated First Edition. Powerful, landmark first novel that won the National Book Award. The book opens with, "I am an invisible man. No, I am not a spook like those who haunted Edgar Allen Poe; nor am I one of your Hollywood-movie ectoplasms. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids--and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." Book is in very good condition. Well read, nevertheless well kept considering it was part of a now shuttered library their logo and rates stamped in blue. It was purchased by band leader, Artie Shaw whose bookplate is affixed to end paper. Original dust jacket with scattered creases otherwise fine. COA by Jonathan Shaw, son of Artie Shaw included. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800 From the Library of Band Leader and Musician, Artie Shaw. View details	Realized $500
Lot 60		Buckle, Henry Thomas. TRACTS OF FLAGELLATION: From the Original Editions 412/500. An early 20th century private printing with a limitation statement of 500 copies of which this is numbered 412. This private printing does have considerable history not the least of which if the author had the rights to print the contents. This book is clearly lifted from a prior collection of 7 volumes assembled by John Camden Hotten in the 1800s who reprinted 7 works of pornographic material from the late 18th Century. Printing history aside, this is an attractive diverse, and scarce set of works on flogging, beating, spanking, bums, rods, birch, and all things flagellatory. Full list of titles: 1. Sublime of Flagellation; 2. A Treatise of the Use of Flogging in Venereal Affairs; 3. Madame Birchini�s Dance; 4. Fashionable Lectures; 5. Lady Bumtickler�s Revels; 6. Exhibition of Female Flagellants in the Modest and Incontinent World; 7. Part two of The Exhibition of Female Flagellants. Book shows wear to boards which are colorfully papered, the front spine beginning to split at hinge. However the inside pages are clean and the spine itself quite stout. The spine is printed with the title, TRACTS OF FLAGELLATION, however there is no title page (as originally issued) and immediately begins with Sublime of Flagellation the first "chapter". A remarkable and erotic read in a difficult to find edition . Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 61		Luther, Martin. 1927 Reproduction of Martin Luther's 1545 Bible. Impressive reproduction of Martin Luther's Bible (Die Bibel) originally published in 1545. This was produced in 1927, a heavy leather bound hardback book completely in German. This is an exceptionally clean copy of this limited publication. Heavy leather boards are extremely clean with just rubs on the spine, top edges and end corners. Inside, the copy has on the slightest toning otherwise binding tight, the red page edges without scrapes or dings, no bookplate, handwriting or soiling. A very fine example of this 95 year old publication. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Realized $375
Lot 62		Hubbard, L. Ron. DIANETICS: The Modern Science of Mental Health 1st Edition. (1911-1986) Landmark work published in 1950 by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard that claimed the source of all psychological pain, mental and physical problems was a form of memory he called "engrams". Individuals could reach a "Clear" state once freed of these engrams with mentoring from an "auditor". Obviously this is one of the canonical texts of Scientology. Very clean First Edition with dust jacket in excellent condition. Dust jacket has minor chipping at top and bottom of spine and overall toning with $4.00 price unclipped. The boards are clean, the gilt lettering on the spine somewhat dulled but intact and clean. This is a fine copy worthy of any level of collectors of important and influential works of the 20th Century. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $320
Lot 63		Polesworth, Henry. A Fragment of the History of that Illustrious Personage, John Bull Esq. Very scarce edition (Humphrey Polesworth, Sir. 18th Century) TOTAL TEXT OF TITLE PAGE: A fragment of the history of that illustrious personage John Bull, Esq: compiled by that celebrated historian Sir Humphry Polesworth. Lately discovered in the repairs of Grub-Hatch, the ancient seat of the family of the Polesworths; now first published from the original manuscript, by Peregrine Pinfold, printed for the editor, by T. Wilkins. And sold by Mr Debrett; Mr Bew; Mr Kearsley, and at all the pamphlet shops, at the Royal Exchange,[1785] On half-page Price: Two Shillings and Sixpence Notes: Sir Humphry Polesworth is a pseudonym. Erroneously attributed to John Arbuthnot. Preface dated: April 30, 1785. A political satire in continuation of Swift's 'History of John Bull'. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $256
Lot 64		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 nearly 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	Unsold
Lot 65		Heinlein, Robert A. "The Number of the Beast" Signed First Edition. (1907-1988) Robert Heinlein was an American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and regarded as the "dean of science fiction writers". He was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in fiction. 1.) Near to mint signed First Edition Fawcett Columbia soft back edition signed in black ink above title on the free end paper. In all but mint condition from 1980. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 66		Rice, Anne. "The Vampire Armand", "Violin", & "Pandora": Four Signed 1st Editions. A treasure for fans of the late Anne Rice (1941-2021) Four (4) signed first editions all in excellent condition including dust jackets: 1.) "The Vampire Armand", bookplate signed on title page. First Edition after the limited editions issued by B.E. Trice Publishing 2.) "Violin" bookplate signed on title page. First Edition after the limited editions issued by B.E. Trice Publishing. 3.) "Pandora" bookplate signed on title page. First Edition after the limited editions issued by B.E. Trice Publishing. 4.) "Vittorio" bookplate signed on title page. First Edition after the limited editions issued by Franklin Mint & B.E. Trice Publishing. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 67		Bradbury, Ray. "Dinosaur Tales", "October Country", "Twice 22": Signed Editions. (1920-2012) Prolific writer who enjoyed an immense fan base for his science fiction and television work. Offered are three signed books from a huge fan that Bradbury was quite kind to. "Dinosaur Tales", Boldly inscribed and signed across two pages notation in answer to a letter sent. (Letter is also enclosed) This is the 1st mass market paperback edition. "October Country" Bradbury has signed dead center in the title of this 1962 paperback edition "Twice 22" 1960 Edition signed of forty-four short stories all in one hardback volume. Some toning to dust jacket, a couple of spots on the green end pages but otherwise fine condition and Bradbury's signature is bold and steady which as fans know, became quite labored in his senior years. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 68		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 $75 - 300 View details	Realized $141
Lot 69		Shakespeare, William. Three Rare Line Engravings: Othello, Romeo & Juliet and One Hamlet and 1832 Covent Garden Broadside. Collection of three engravings related to William Shakespeare's greatest works: 1.) "Mr. Kean as Othello Act One Scene 2" Drawn and from life by J.W. (John William) Gear and printed by C. Hullmandel in London. Early to mid-19th Century line engraving and etching on thick cream wove paper. Examined in frame, engraving has light even toning otherwise very fine. Image showing is 11 x 8" matted and framed to 19 x 15" in wood and gilt gold frame. 2.) "The Death of Juliet Act IV, Scene V". Line engraving and etching on cream wove paper, by William Blake first printed in 1799. Examined in frame engraving is in very fine condition with only two small spots of toning at the very bottom edge. Image is 8 x 10" and matted and framed to 16½ x 18" 3.) "Dramatic Action Illustrated, or Hamlet's Advice to Players, Suit the Action to the Word and the Word to the Action" print by Charles Williams and published by Thomas Tegg. Satirical engraving of Hamlet, in speaking to the players (actors) in Act 3 Scene 2 discusses what many believe were Shakespeare�s own thoughts on acting. Printed in 1811, this etching and hand colored engraving measures 9 x 13.5" and colorfully matted and framed to 16 x 19½". A great piece with only overall toning as examined in frame. 4.) Rare, May 30th 1832 broadside for Hamlet at the "Theatre Royal, Covent Gardens Last Appearance Mr. Egerton as Claudius King of Denmark and Mr. Young as Hamlet" 11 x 7" on pale green paper printed by W. Reynolds and nicely framed to 15 x 12". Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 70		Wells, H.G. "Babes in the Darkling Wood" Autographed Edition from 1940. (1866-1946) Prolific British writer of dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. But without a doubt he is best remembered for his science fiction novels. In 1940, Wells released "Babes in the Darkling Wood" and while not exactly science-fiction, it did investigate the science of psychoanalytical theory, intellectualism, trauma and the impact on the innocent and young. This is a signed copy of the First and Second printing that occurred conjointly September of 1940. Inscribed to "S.R. Newman" and beautifully signed by H. G. Wells. Condition of book is very fine with original dust jacket in very fine + condition and inside the book a ghosting of a paper clip that was used to find the signature and a fleabite tear from the clip. Otherwise a fantastic and rare signed edition. Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Realized $375
Lot 71		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 $600 - 1,000 Noted Autograph Dealer, Paul C. Richards. View details	Unsold
Lot 72		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 $300 - 500 View details	Realized $192
Lot 73		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 $400 - 900 Originally, Alwin J. Scheurer New York, New York feb. 1920. Later Unspecified Auction Catalog Listing. View details	Realized $282
Lot 74		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 $150 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 75		Saint-Pierre, Jacques-Henri Bernadin De. Paul Et Virginie. (1737-1814) French author and botanist who became friends with and a pupil of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Together they studied the plants in and around Paris and part of the Enlightenment era movement. His most notable work was "Paul Et Virginie" first published in 1788. This edition was published in 1856 in Paris by Furn, Libraire-Éditeur and boasts an incredible gilt gold and colors pressed leather cover. "Paul Et Virginie was an immensely popular book The novel's title characters are friends since birth who fall in love. The story is set on the island of Mauritius under French rule, then named Île de France. Written on the eve of the French Revolution, and tells the fate of a child of nature corrupted by the artificial sentimentality of the French upper classes in the late eighteenth century. Book is in very good condition with gilt edged pages in overall fine condition, the pages clean with scores of beautiful engravings, a simple book plate on inside front cover, wear to the spine and soft corner to boards. Book is now housed in a clamshell box from another publication to maintain its integrity. Very scarce. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 76		Eban, Abba. "Abba Eban: An Autobiography" Inscribed & Signed Edition. (1915-2002) Abba Eban served as Foreign Affairs Minister, Education Minister, and Deputy Prime Minister of Israel. He was the second ambassador to the United States and the first Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations. Offered is a first edition of his autobiography. He has signed on the endpaper "Best Wishes, Abba Eban" in blue ball point pen. Dust jacket is clean with only a few chips on edges, the book itself very clean. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 77		Gutenberg, Johann. Full Color Facsimile of The Gutenberg Bible, Part One. Monumental facsimile of the Gutenberg Bible published in 1977 in Munich, Germany. This milestone in reproduction is in twelve colors, gold foil overlay, patina printing, structure drawing and embossing was done by Lichtdruck AG in Dielsdorf, Switzerland. The paper is a custom made Van Gelder handmade paper having the ox head with stick and star watermark. The template this facsimile was taken is from the State Library of Prussian Cultural Heritage in Berlin. Only 995 were printed with only 895 copies in two volumes available for sale. This is #484 but only Part One. Volume begins with Jerome's first epistle to Paulinus, then Genesis and ends with the Book of Job. The special deluxe binding of this edition is by every measure a remarkable feat of craftsmanship. Tooled, blind-stamped calf over thick wooden boards with large brass corner and center bosses, double raised bands, spine panels with decoration in blind similar to the covers, leather thongs with brass clasps and catches. These editions sold for $6000.00 in 1977 and now regularly command close to $10,000.00 Condition: As opposed to many recently sold, this edition only has soft creases on first two blank pages and the last two blank pages. Otherwise no toning, staining, writing, smudging or tears, with each page creamy white as the day printed. Sometime in the past 40+ years the second volume went missing. But this is a phenomenal opportunity to enjoy and own a part of this landmark publication. Estimated Value $1,000 - 3,000 View details	Realized $672