Books About Books, with History and Travel, from Oak Knoll
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Item 132 is a Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania, published in London in 1759. Scholars have generally attributed this work to Benjamin Franklin, as he was the only person in London who would likely have had the knowledge or interest in writing this book. However, in a letter, Franklin denied being its author. Oak Knoll believes the explanation is that it was written by Franklin's co-agent in London, Richard Jackson, with lots of help from Franklin. $1,500.
Item 261 is The All-Embracing Doctor Franklin, by the all-embracing "Doctor" himself, Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach. The great 20th century bookseller was also an expert on Franklin, and wrote this book about the more risqué side of his fellow Philadelphian. It was published in a limited edition of just 198 copies in 1932. This copy includes a 1941 letter from a London wine merchant to the "Doctor's" brother, Philip Rosenbach, saying he can no longer supply wine, but whiskey is available. Such were the horrors of war. $225.
Item 196 is a biography, Stanley Marcus, A Life with Books. David Farmer writes of Marcus' book collecting in this 1993 work, though Stanley Marcus is better known for his years at the helm of upscale retailer Nieman-Marcus. $150.
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High Bids Win Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines and Machine Manuals December 24 to January 9
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Ellis Smith Prints unsigned. 20” by 16”.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: United typothetae of America presidents. Pictures of 37 UTA presidents 46th annual convention United typothetae of America Cincinnati 1932.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec signed Paper Impressionism Art Prints. MayMilton 9 1/2” by 13” Reine de Joie 9 1/2” by 13”.
High Bids Win Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines and Machine Manuals December 24 to January 9
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Aberle’ Ballet editions. 108th triumph, American season spring and summer 1944.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Puss ‘n Boots. 1994 Charles Perrult All four are signed by Andreas Deja
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Specimen book of type faces. Job composition department, Philadelphia gazette publishing company .
High Bids Win Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines and Machine Manuals December 24 to January 9
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: An exhibit of printed books, Bridwell library.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur Court By Mark Twain 1889.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 1963 Philadelphia Eagles official program.
High Bids Win Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines and Machine Manuals December 24 to January 9
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 8 - Esquire the magazine for men 1954.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: The American printer, July 1910.
High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Leaves of grass 1855 by Walt Whitman.
Sotheby's Fine Books, Manuscripts & More Available for Immediate Purchase
Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare. The Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare, 1960. 7,210 USD
Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol, First Edition, 1843. 17,500 USD
Sotheby’s: William Golding. Lord of the Flies, First Edition, 1954. 5,400 USD
Sotheby's Fine Books, Manuscripts & More Available for Immediate Purchase
Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll. Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, Inscribed First Edition, 1872. 25,000 USD
Sotheby’s: J.R.R. Tolkien. The Hobbit, First Edition, 1937. 12,000 USD
Sotheby’s: John Milton. Paradise Lost, 1759. 5,400 USD
