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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
267
A unique copy with satin proofs
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]
HALSEY, R.T. HAINES. Pictures of Early New York on Dark Blue Staffordshire Pottery. Together with Pictures of Boston and New England, Philadelphia, the South and West. NY, Dodd, Mead, 1899. From an edition of 268, this is one of thirty copies on Imperial Japon, with a unique set of the 126 color photogravure plates printed on white satin and backed in celadon silk. Three volumes, bound in a full blue morocco "Adams Mosaique" binding, with an oak-leaf and acorn pattern within a rococo oval frame, inlaid in cream and teal morocco. The oak garland motif is repeated in gilt in the six spine compartments. Gilt turn-ins, with satin doublures illustrated with blue-and-white Harvard dishes, and moiré silk endleaves. Fore-edge painting of a a blue-and-white Staffordshire pitcher. The extra suite on satin is laid into two blue morocco drop-back boxes bound with spines to match the book, with oak garlands on front and back, and with doublures and linings of cream silk damask; The three blue morocco volumes are housed in green morocco pull-off boxes with an Art Deco design in gilt. xxvi, 330pp. Outer boxes show a few small rubbed spots.
Sold for $3,200
Estimated at $2,500 - $3,500
Includes Buyer's Premium
[FORE-EDGE PAINTING]
HALSEY, R.T. HAINES. Pictures of Early New York on Dark Blue Staffordshire Pottery. Together with Pictures of Boston and New England, Philadelphia, the South and West. NY, Dodd, Mead, 1899. From an edition of 268, this is one of thirty copies on Imperial Japon, with a unique set of the 126 color photogravure plates printed on white satin and backed in celadon silk. Three volumes, bound in a full blue morocco "Adams Mosaique" binding, with an oak-leaf and acorn pattern within a rococo oval frame, inlaid in cream and teal morocco. The oak garland motif is repeated in gilt in the six spine compartments. Gilt turn-ins, with satin doublures illustrated with blue-and-white Harvard dishes, and moiré silk endleaves. Fore-edge painting of a a blue-and-white Staffordshire pitcher. The extra suite on satin is laid into two blue morocco drop-back boxes bound with spines to match the book, with oak garlands on front and back, and with doublures and linings of cream silk damask; The three blue morocco volumes are housed in green morocco pull-off boxes with an Art Deco design in gilt. xxvi, 330pp. Outer boxes show a few small rubbed spots.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
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Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on September 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
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