Books and Ephemera - Signed, Marilyn French Library, etc.
Catalogue Information: 261 lots with images | View lots
Date: 16 August 2009
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Sale Notes:
The upcoming auction on August 16th features collections of scarce antique, vintage and modern books, works of art, signed first editions, original World War One posters, and ephemera. Featured is the personal library of renowned scholar, Marilyn French, who passed away in May of this year. Of special note among the antique books are a signed first edition of Irving Fisher's "Stock Market Crash - and After" (1930), Elias Boudinot's "The Second Advent or the Coming of the Messiah in Glory" (1815), and a Civil War soldier's pocket book from 1861. This auction will also include modern rare works such as a first printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby".
A large number of signed modern firsts will also be offered. Among the authors in this collection are Kurt Vonnegut, John Updike, Elie Wiesel, Salman Rushdie, and J. M. Coetzee. Special mention must be made of the rare signed first edition of Stephen King's "Carrie", as Mr. King is known as one of the world's most reclusive authors, who seldom signs any books. Also noteworthy are signed firsts of Seamus Heaney's "Death of a Naturalist" (1966) and Muriel Spark's " The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" (1962). In addition to these literary titles, a number of signed books by important historical figures will be on sale including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Arthur Schlesinger and biologist James Watson, (credited with discovering DNA). Of special note in this group is a rare signed copy of Mikhail Gorbachev's "Perestroika" (1987).
A number of uncommon works of art are also present, beginning with a large etching of work based on Winslow Homer's, "A Voice from the Cliffs" (1889) by Teyssonnieres. Offered as well is rare artwork by famous postcard artist Xavier Sager.
There are as well a number of lots containing scarce academic titles that were part of the personal library of scholar and feminist activist Marilyn French (1929-2009). Of particular note in this regard are a rare complete six-volume set of "Feminism in Literature", the equally rare three-volume Gabler Garland critical synoptic edition of Joyce's "Ulysses", and a complete two-volume O.E.D.. There are in addition a great many other scarce titles, a number of which bear inscriptions to Professor French.
Finally, it should be mentioned that several very scarce Nazi-era German periodicals are for sale in this auction, many of which are quite uncommon in the runs being offered here.
Lot 9001: Winslow Homer A VOICE FROM THE CLIFFS 1889 Teyssonnieres Etching Three English Fisherwomen
This lot includes the large etching of a famous aquarelle by American landscape painter and printmaker Winslow Homer, best known for his marine subjects. Entitled "A Voice from the Cliffs," this work is signed by W. Homer in the left side of the plat [...more]
Lot 9002: Fisher THE STOCK MARKET CRASH - AND AFTER 1930 Signed 1st Edition Economic History Wall St
Title: The Stock Market Crash - and After Author: Irving FisherPublisher: Macmillan CompanyPrinting Year: 1930 Signed First EditionCondition/Details: Bound in blindstamped red cloth with bright gilt lettering to spine, this antique volume is a rare a [...more]
Lot 9004: 3V Joyce ULYSSES 1985 Gabler Garland Critical Synoptic Edition Landmark Modernist Novel
This lot is part of the personal library of scholar and feminist activist Marilyn French (1929-2009). We were recently contacted by her heirs to handle the sale of her personal collection of reference titles and literature and this lot is one of many [...more]
Lot 9006: F. Scott Fitzgerald THE GREAT GATSBY 1925 First Printing Great American Novel Landmark Literature
Title: The Great Gatsby Author: F. Scott FitzgeraldPublisher: Charles Scribner's SonsPrinting Year: 1925 First PrintingCondition/Details: Bound in dark green cloth with embossed lettering, this antique volume is a scarce first edition of this landmar [...more]
Lot 9008: 3V Edward Albee THE PLAYS 1991 Signed 1st Printing Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Absurd Theater
Title: The Plays Author: Edward AlbeePublisher: Atheneum Book MacMillan Publishing CompanyPrinting Year: 1991Number of Volumes: Signed First Printing of Complete 3 volume setNotes: Bound in blue cloth with bright silver lettering to spine, this set i [...more]
