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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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A collection of Edward Gorey books and ephemera, most signed to Michael Feingold
Estate / Collection: The Estate of Michael Feingold
GOREY, EDWARD
Collection of signed and inscribed books and ephemera. Includes: STOKER, BRAM. Dracula. The Definitive Edition. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1996. Number 505 of 750 numbered copies, this copy example 505, signed by Gorey. Publisher's black cloth, in the clamshell case, signed by Gorey, with the signed lithograph in the accompanying sleeve. Unpoened in the original shipping carton; The Curious Sofa. New York: Ivan Obolensky, Inc., (1961). First edition, inscribed as "Ogred Weary," this is Gorey's seventh published book; Four sets of Dogear Wryde Postcards including: Menaced Objects, Tragedies Topiaries, Neglected Murderesses, and Alms for Oblivion each one of 250 signed sets in original envelopes, each with signed limitation card except Alms for Oblivion which is inscribed on the cover; Amphigory [and:] Amphigorey Too, both signed, both in worn jackets; the small 1973 Scholastic Magazine Jack the Giant-Killer, inscribed; The Doubtful Guest, first printing, in jacket, inscribed; The Gorey Alphabet. London: Constable, 1961. First English edition, and the first under this title. Publisher's boards (no jacket was issued, per Toledano); The Dwindling Party, New York: Random House, 1982. Pop–up book with 6 spreads. Original pictorial boards, signed by Gorey on the title under the flap; The Sinking Spell, [1964], signed, wrappers, inscribed; and about 12 others, all signed.
Estate / Collection: The Estate of Michael Feingold
GOREY, EDWARD
Collection of signed and inscribed books and ephemera. Includes: STOKER, BRAM. Dracula. The Definitive Edition. New York: Barnes and Noble, 1996. Number 505 of 750 numbered copies, this copy example 505, signed by Gorey. Publisher's black cloth, in the clamshell case, signed by Gorey, with the signed lithograph in the accompanying sleeve. Unpoened in the original shipping carton; The Curious Sofa. New York: Ivan Obolensky, Inc., (1961). First edition, inscribed as "Ogred Weary," this is Gorey's seventh published book; Four sets of Dogear Wryde Postcards including: Menaced Objects, Tragedies Topiaries, Neglected Murderesses, and Alms for Oblivion each one of 250 signed sets in original envelopes, each with signed limitation card except Alms for Oblivion which is inscribed on the cover; Amphigory [and:] Amphigorey Too, both signed, both in worn jackets; the small 1973 Scholastic Magazine Jack the Giant-Killer, inscribed; The Doubtful Guest, first printing, in jacket, inscribed; The Gorey Alphabet. London: Constable, 1961. First English edition, and the first under this title. Publisher's boards (no jacket was issued, per Toledano); The Dwindling Party, New York: Random House, 1982. Pop–up book with 6 spreads. Original pictorial boards, signed by Gorey on the title under the flap; The Sinking Spell, [1964], signed, wrappers, inscribed; and about 12 others, all signed.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 1, 2024
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Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on May 1, 2024 Totals $1.2 Million
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A Medieval Manuscript Rules of St. Augustine Achieves $102k
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Competitive bidding at Doyle’s May 1, 2024 auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps drove strong prices and a sale total that topped $1.2 million, surpassing expectations.
Featured in the sale was a fascinating selection of early manuscripts that achieved exceptional results. Highlighting the group was a 14th century manuscript of the Rules of St. Augustine from an English priory that soared over its $8,000-12,000 estimate to realize a stunning $102,100. The Rule of St. Augustine is among the earliest of all monastic rules, created about 400, and it was an influence on all that succeeded it. Other notable results included a 14th century Etymologiae of St. Isidore estimated at $5,000-8,000 that achieved $51,200 and a 15th century Prayer Book of Jehan Bernachier estimated at $10,000-15,000 that sold for $28,800.
A first edition of John James Audubon's octavo Birds of America sold for $41,600, far over its $25,000-35,000 estimate. Published in 1840-1844 in seven volumes, the first octavo edition was the final Birds of America publication overseen by Audubon in his lifetime.
The Fred Rotondaro Collection offered rare books and manuscripts on a range of subjects touching the African American experience in the United States over three centuries. A first edition copy of Frederick Douglass’ 1876 speech at the unveiling of the Freedman's Monument in Washington realized $12,800, far exceeding its $3,000-5,000 estimate. A first edition of the first issue of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin from 1852 also achieved $12,800.
Highlighting the range of offerings from the Ken Harte Collection of Natural History was a first edition Richard Bowdler Sharpe’s beautifully illustrated monograph of Kingfishers, 1868-71, that sold for $14,080, doubling its $6,000-8,000 estimate. It was accompanied by an inscribed copy of the rare unfinished chapter on the anatomy of the kingfisher by James Murie.
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