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<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Fine Books and Manuscripts,<br>Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman<br>16 December 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Darwin, Charles | First edition of Darwin's <i>On the Origin of Species,</i> "the most important single work in science." $100,000 to $150,000.<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Whitman, Walt | "I see and hear the whole." $100,000 to $150,000<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Smith, Adam | "... led by an invisible hand..." $80,000 to $120,000.<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay | First edition of the most important work of American political thought. $170,000 to $200,000.<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Fine Books and Manuscripts,<br>Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman<br>16 December 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> [Richards, Keith] | [Richard, Keith]. Trial Transcript of Keith Richards' infamous heroin bust. Toronto, Ontario: New Court House, 23-24 October, 1978. $10,000 to $15,000.<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Sauthier, Claude Joseph, and William Faden | A rare Revolutionary War plan of the Battle of White Plains. $10,000 to $15,000.<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Gould, John | A very fine, inscribed copy. $100,000 to $150,000.<b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 16:</b> Potter, Beatrix | A splendid iconic drawing of Peter Rabbit. $40,000 to $60,000. -
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<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>English Literature, History, Science,<br>Children’s Books and Illustrations<br>1 – 8 December, 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> JAMES OF MILAN | <i>Pricking of love,</i> illuminated manuscript in Middle English [England, fifteenth century]. £60,000 to £80,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> BEARDSLEY | <i>The Toilet of Helen,</i> original ink drawing for Savoy, 1895. £30,000 to £50,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> DICKENS | <i>A Christmas Carol,</i> 1844, seventh edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author. £20,000 to £30,000.<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>English Literature, History, Science,<br>Children’s Books and Illustrations<br>1 – 8 December, 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> DARWIN | <i>For Private Distribution... Extracts from Letters addressed to Professor Henslow...,</i> 1835, original wrappers. £70,000 to £90,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> DEFOE | Autograph manuscript poem, 'Resignation', 1708. £20,000 to £30,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 1-8 Dec.:</b> GRAHAME | <i>The Wind in the Willows,</i> 1908, first edition, dust-jacket. £12,000 to £16,000. -
<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Livres et Manuscrits<br>7 – 15 December, 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> [RELIURE BRODÉE]. <i>Horae beatissimae...</i> Anvers, 1570. Reliure brodée de la Renaissance aux armes du duc d'Anjou. €50,000 to €70,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> ARTOIS, comte d', futur Charles X. 75 lettres autographes au comte de Vaudreuil entre 1792 et 1804. €15,000 to €20,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> [Pascal, Blaise]. <i>Lettres de A. Dettonville ...</i> Paris, 1658-1659. Rarissime édition originale en reliure de l'époque. €30,000 to €50,000.<center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Livres et Manuscrits<br>7 – 15 December, 2020</b><b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> Aragon, Louis. Ens. de 8 ouvrages avec envois à Jacques Lacan, dont "Blanche et l'oubli", 1967, sur grand papier. €2,000 to €3,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> Fermat, Pierre de. <i>Varia opera mathematica.</i> Toulouse,1679. Petit in-folio. Edition originale. De la bibliothèque de Jacques Lacan. €6,000 to €8,000.<b>Sotheby’s, 7 – 15 Dec.:</b> Leduc, Violette. <i>La Bâtarde.</i> 1958-1963. Important manuscrit autographe, premier jet. 20 cahiers, env 2048 p. ms. €40,000 to €60,000.
Auction House Details
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers
| Auction House Name | Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers |
| Site URL | http://www.thomsonroddick.com |
| About Us | Thomson Roddick Carlisle hold monthly Antiques and Works of Art sales which comprise over 500 lots of antique furniture, gold, silver, jewellery, clocks and watches, Oriental and Asian works of art, paintings both traditional and contemporary, pottery, porcelain etc. These sales are held at 10:30am with viewing on the day prior from 10am until 5pm and on the morning of the auction from 9am. The Collectors' Sales are held bimonthly and typically comprise of coins, banknotes and exonumia, medals and militaria, toys, dolls and model railways, postcards, stamps, cigarette cards and ephemera, fishing tackle, sporting effects and instruments, ethnic, tribal and eastern arts and whisky, wine and spirits. These sales are held at 10:30am with viewing on the day prior from 10am until 5pm and on the morning of the auction from 9am. The home furnishings and interiors sales are held fortnightly on a Tuesday. A typical sale will comprise between 400 and 600 lots of decorative ceramics, books, vintage trunks and cases, 20th century design, furniture, rugs, collectables, glassware, lamps, pictures and other goods. Viewing for the fortnightly sales is generally the day before the sale between 2pm and 5pm and on the morning of the auction from 9am. Antiquarian and Collectable book auctions are held monthly on a Wednesday and start at 12noon. Viewing is the day prior and on the morning of the auction from 9am. Our office is open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Deliveries of goods to the saleroom is preferred on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during office hours, items can be accepted on a Wednesday although please call the office to book an appointment. |
| Who do I contact if I have questions? | |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Zipcode | EH24 9AL |
| Contact Number | 01228 528939 |
| Buyer's Fee | All lots are subject to a buyer’s premium of 17.5% plus VAT. |
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