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2578
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$242.00
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DESIRABLE LOT OF MILITARY BOOKS, INCLUDING NAPOLEON.Scott, Sir Walter, THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE, New York: Harper, 1828. Three volumes in original boards with yellow spine labels; J. C. Abbbott’s, HISTORY OF NAPOLEON, Boston, 1873. Tall 8v0 in green cloth, v.g. copy; First American Edition of Landon’s THE OPENING OF TIBET (a bit loose); Sheppard’s, THE LIFE OF SAMUEL TUCKER, Boston: Mudge, 1868. Octavo in original cloth, mild damp condition; Promotional pamphlet laid within cardboard covers (dis-bound) for the motion picture HELL’S ANGELS, directed by Howard Hughes, starring Jean Harlow; about twenty photos, postcards and real photo postcards concerning WWI and Wyatt’s MEMOIRS OF THE GENERALS, COMMODORES, AND OTHER COMMANDERS, WHO DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES IN THE AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY DURING WARS OF THE REVOLUTION AND 1812, AND WHO WERE PRESENTED WITH MEDALS BY CONGRESS FOR THEIR GALLANT SERVICES, Phila; 1848. Tall octavo, most of the spine perished, but appears to contain all 82 engravings; and seven other books in various states of condition and completion. PROVENANCE: Maralyn Young estate, Arundel/Falmouth Maine, being sold unreserved. CONDITION: See above. 51412-107 (350-500) – Lot 2578
Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |