Japan Is the Subject for Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books
- by Michael Stillman
The Adventures of a Japanese Doll.
By 1910, Japan had become an important naval power and trading partner. Still, many in the West regarded the country as something of a backwater. To try to counter such misconceptions, the nation heavily supported an exhibition in Britain, the Japan-British Exhibition of 1910. No expense was spared in displaying Japanese culture, including bringing an entire Japanese Garden to the site. While officially a joint exhibition between the nations, the displays were primarily Japanese. Highest quality goods were shown to counter the prevailing view that “made in Japan” meant poor quality. Item 23 is a guide put out by the KyotoExhibitors'AssociationtotheJapan-BritishExhibition.Along with general information and a list of exhibitors, it contains information about temples and other notable places in Kyoto and the city's industries. €275 (US $359).
This book is marginally Japanese, though its title certainly qualifies for this catalogue: TheAdventuresofaJapaneseDoll. This is a children's book written and illustrated by Henry Mayer in 1901. Mayer was born in Europe, made his way to Mexico, then Texas, and eventually settled in Chicago, where he was an illustrator and caricaturist. If he had any connection with or particular knowledge of Japan, it is unclear. The story has somewhat of a Pinocchio-like plot, the doll, Ting-a-ling, having been created by the doll maker Chung-wa. As a review on the University of Florida website points out, these are Chinese names, not Japanese. Whatever, Ting-a-ling takes off on a balloon and travels the world, visiting such places as Germany, South Africa, Egypt, Switzerland, and the American West. This book is particularly noted for its charming illustrations. Item 25. €225 (US $293).
Gros & Delettrez, June 12: LETTRE ENCYCLIQUE, manuscrit XIXe siècle
Gros & Delettrez, June 12: NOUVEAU TESTAMENT, Amsterdam 1668, reliure arménienne
Doyle The Collection of Mary Tyler Moore June 4, 2025
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 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
