H. P. Kraus Reference Library and Inventory to be Auctioned
- by Bruce E. McKinney
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While Mr. Kraus was not able to bring much with him, he did have the foresight to carry a rare Columbus letter, which became his entry into the bookselling world in America. With the Columbus letter and his previous experience in bookselling as his background, H.P. Kraus went on to create one of the most important bookshops of the second half of the twentieth century.
H.P. Kraus died in 1988. For the past fifteen years, the shop has been run by his widow, Hanni Krauss, their daughter, Mary Ann Folter, and a knowledgeable staff. Sadly, with the passing of Mrs. Kraus early this year, the family decided to close down the legendary institution.
More information on this sale should be available in the days ahead on the Sotheby’s website: http://search.sothebys.com. A history and description of H.P. Kraus appeared in the March 2003 issue of Æ Monthly. To access this interesting article by Abby Tallmer, follow this link: Paying tribute to an Honorable Legacy
Subscribers to the Americana Exchange Database can access the listings in H.P Kraus’ memorable Catalogue 185, Americana Vetustissima. This catalogue was issued in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ voyage. While not a specialist in Americana, the firm did not forget that their beginnings in America rested on the Columbus letter Mr. Kraus brought with him from Europe. Not only are the Kraus descriptions included in the Æ Database, but also the images from this remarkable catalogue. All but one listing was printed in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, most prior to 1550, and only three were not printed in Europe (two very early Mexican items and the manuscript of the first book printed in South America). To view this material, subscribers to the Æ Database should go to the “Advanced Bibliography Search” and enter “Kraus” in the field for “Database Source.”
Doyle The Collection of Mary Tyler Moore June 4, 2025
DOYLE: Peter Max, Portrait of Mary Tyler Moore (Versions 1,2, 5, 6), 2001. Estimate $10,000-15,000
DOYLE: The iconic screen-used wall-mounted "M" from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Estimate $5,000-8,000
DOYLE: The Mary Tyler Moore Show by Al Hirschfeld. Estimate $4,000-6,000
Doyle The Collection of Mary Tyler Moore June 4, 2025
DOYLE: Annie Leibovitz presents Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke for Vanity Fair. Estimate $4,000-6,000
DOYLE: Al Hirschfeld presents Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke in the CBS Wednesday Night Lineup. Estimate $4,000-6,000
DOYLE: Richard McKenzie, Portrait of Mary Tyler Moore. Estimate $1,000-2,000
Doyle The Collection of Mary Tyler Moore June 4, 2025
DOYLE: Three Original Bill Hargate Costume Designs for The Mary Tyler Moore Hour. Estimate $600-800
DOYLE: The famous Bonnie and Clyde "Wanted" broadside. Estimate $500-800
DOYLE: Ticket to the Final Episode of the Mary Tyler Moore Show Estimate $400-600
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Bissière, Roger. Cantique à notre frère soleil de saint François. 1954. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. La vie & l’œuvre de Philippe Ignace Semmelweis. 1924. Rare édition originale, avec envoi. Joint : La Quinine en thérapeutique, 1925. 4,000 - 6,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Céline, Louis-Ferdinand. Mort à crédit. 1936. Édition originale. Bel exemplaire sur Hollande. 2,500 - 3,500 EUR
Sotheby's Bibliothèque Jacques Dauchez - Autour de Dubuffet
5-19 June
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Chillida, Eduardo ─ Emil Cioran. Face aux instants. 1985. Un des 100 exemplaires sur Arches. Eau-forte signée. 600 - 800 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. Ler dla canpane. L’Art Brut, 1948. Édition originale. 3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Sotheby’s, June 5-19: Dubuffet, Jean. L'Herne Jean Dubuffet. 1973. Un des 100 exemplaires du tirage de luxe avec une sérigraphie originale en couleurs. 1,000 - 1,500 EUR
Gros & Delettrez Livres & Manuscrits Arméniens Jeudi 12 juin 2025 Paris, Francis
Gros & Delettrez, June 12: BIBLE, Venise 1733, reliure arménienne
Gros & Delettrez, June 12: CHARAKNOTS, manuscrit XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle
