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Dates
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Apr 27
9am to 5pm
2023
Fri
Apr 28
9am to 5pm
2023
Sat
Apr 29
9am to 3pm
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Apr 30
10am to 1pm
2023
Fine press limited edition, 1937. "Bundling: Its Origin, Progress, and Decline in America," by Henry Reed Stiles, M.D., cuts by Herb Roth, The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, NY; excellent condition, slip cover slightly faded. $100

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Enter a bibliophile's paradise! This estate sale offers more than 2000 books from a private collection of the late Dale B. Stinson, Jr., a prominent figure in the legal and civic communities of Wichita, Kansas, and avid book collector. A member of the Wichita Bibliophiles for more than four decades, Dale's eclectic collection includes books of literature, history, politics, biographies, the law of religion, and book culture. His enthusiasm for the history of Kansas and the Great Plains is showcased in first editions of works by J. Frank Dobie, Paul l. Wellman, Wilma Cather, and William Allen White. More than...

Fine press limited edition, 1937. "Bundling: Its Origin, Progress, and Decline in America," by Henry Reed Stiles, M.D., cuts by Herb Roth, The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, NY; excellent condition, slip cover slightly faded. $100
Fine press limited edition, 1937. "Bundling: Its Origin, Progress, and Decline in America," by Henry Reed Stiles, M.D., cuts by Herb Roth, The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, NY; excellent condition, slip cover slightly faded. $100
Fine press edition. The Liberty Bell on the Kelmscott Gouda Press by J. Ben Lieberman, 1996. The Yellow Barn Press, Council Bluffs, Iowa; #187 of 215 copies. Excellent condition, like new. Limited first edition, private press. $100
Fine press edition. The Liberty Bell on the Kelmscott Gouda Press by J. Ben Lieberman, 1996. The Yellow Barn Press, Council Bluffs, Iowa; #187 of 215 copies. Excellent condition, like new. Limited first edition, private press. $100
Fine press limited edition, 1945. "Satirical Dictionary of Voltaire," edited, illustrated, and in a New England Version by Paul McPharlin, The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, NY; book in excellent condition, slight scarring on slip cover. $75
Fine press limited edition, 1945. "Satirical Dictionary of Voltaire," edited, illustrated, and in a New England Version by Paul McPharlin, The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, NY; book in excellent condition, slight scarring on slip cover. $75
Find press limited edition, 1999. "Elbert Hubbard: William Morris's Greatest Imitator" by Jack Walsdorf, The Yellow Barn Press, Council Bluffs, Iowa, No. 93/150; private press, limited edition. $200
Find press limited edition, 1999. "Elbert Hubbard: William Morris's Greatest Imitator" by Jack Walsdorf, The Yellow Barn Press, Council Bluffs, Iowa, No. 93/150; private press, limited edition. $200
"The Daylight Station of America," by Craig Miner; published 1984 by Multimedia Cablevision, Wichita, Kansas
"The Daylight Station of America," by Craig Miner; published 1984 by Multimedia Cablevision, Wichita, Kansas
Fine press limited edition: Fay: Two Commemorations of the Death and Life of Faye Ellen Powell, Tucson, AZ, 1993. Written by Lawrence Clark Powell, designed by Ward Ritchie, copy #23 of 50. Signed by Powell and Ritchie. Hardcover and pages like new in excellent condition with like new cloth slipcover. $145
Fine press limited edition: Fay: Two Commemorations of the Death and Life of Faye Ellen Powell, Tucson, AZ, 1993. Written by Lawrence Clark Powell, designed by Ward Ritchie, copy #23 of 50. Signed by Powell and Ritchie. Hardcover and pages like new in excellent condition with like new cloth slipcover. $145
Shakespeare Day By Day, edited by Agnes C. Way, T. Y. Crowell & Co., 1908. Composition and electrotype plates by D. B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, Boston. Antique. Great condition. $35
Shakespeare Day By Day, edited by Agnes C. Way, T. Y. Crowell & Co., 1908. Composition and electrotype plates by D. B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, Boston. Antique. Great condition. $35
Antique book. The Song of Hiawatha by The Song of Hiawatha by Henry W. Longfellow, 1913. Published by Henry Altimus Company, Philadelphia. Velvet calf cover, gilt lettering, some uncut pages, 8.1” x 5.75”. $35
Antique book. The Song of Hiawatha by The Song of Hiawatha by Henry W. Longfellow, 1913. Published by Henry Altimus Company, Philadelphia. Velvet calf cover, gilt lettering, some uncut pages, 8.1” x 5.75”. $35
Life and Teachings of Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, American Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA, 1902. Antique volume in excellent condition, slight scar on cover. Phototype and wood engraving illustrations. Marbled page edges. $40
Life and Teachings of Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, American Publishing Co., Beaver Springs, PA, 1902. Antique volume in excellent condition, slight scar on cover. Phototype and wood engraving illustrations. Marbled page edges. $40
A Lodging for the Night by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by the Roycrofters at their shop, East Aurora, New York, 1902. Excellent condition, gentle wearing of velvet calf cover. Gilt lettering. Antique. $40
A Lodging for the Night by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by the Roycrofters at their shop, East Aurora, New York, 1902. Excellent condition, gentle wearing of velvet calf cover. Gilt lettering. Antique. $40
THE RED PONY by John Steinbeck, 1945. Used first illustrated edition, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. Hardcover in great condition in slightly worn original slip case, The Viking Press $1,200.00. Bound in publisher's cloth, boards are crisp, no markings on pages
THE RED PONY by John Steinbeck, 1945. Used first illustrated edition, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. Hardcover in great condition in slightly worn original slip case, The Viking Press $1,200.00. Bound in publisher's cloth, boards are crisp, no markings on pages
Antique book. Will O’ the Mill by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1901, Roycroft Sop, East Aurora, NY. Crimson velvet calf cover, gilt lettering, used, good condition. Solid. First edition. $30
Antique book. Will O’ the Mill by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1901, Roycroft Sop, East Aurora, NY. Crimson velvet calf cover, gilt lettering, used, good condition. Solid. First edition. $30
The Private Press by Roderick Cave. Published in 1971 by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, N.Y. Good condition, slight tear in book jacket. $18.50
The Private Press by Roderick Cave. Published in 1971 by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, N.Y. Good condition, slight tear in book jacket. $18.50
Fine press limited edition. Julian Symons Remembered, Collected by Jack Walsdorf and Kathleen Symons, The Yellow Barn Press, 1995-96. Hardcover. Fine condition. Blue marbled paper-covered boards; black cloth spine. printed on Rives paper. Edges untrimmed. This is copy No. 203 of an edition of 225 copies. $50
Fine press limited edition. Julian Symons Remembered, Collected by Jack Walsdorf and Kathleen Symons, The Yellow Barn Press, 1995-96. Hardcover. Fine condition. Blue marbled paper-covered boards; black cloth spine. printed on Rives paper. Edges untrimmed. This is copy No. 203 of an edition of 225 copies. $50
First edition. Newspaper Days by H.L. Mencken, published by Alfred A Knopf, 1941. Good condition. Publisher's oatmeal colored buckram. Without the dust jacket. With frontispiece portrait of the author. $75
First edition. Newspaper Days by H.L. Mencken, published by Alfred A Knopf, 1941. Good condition. Publisher's oatmeal colored buckram. Without the dust jacket. With frontispiece portrait of the author. $75
Book collection: first editions 1934-1967 by Paul I. Wellman. Five signed first editions: Death on a Prairie, 1934, $80; Death in the Desert, 1935, $80; Bronco Apache, 1936, $80; Jubal Troop, 1939, $125; Glory God, and Gold, 1954, $35.
Book collection: first editions 1934-1967 by Paul I. Wellman. Five signed first editions: Death on a Prairie, 1934, $80; Death in the Desert, 1935, $80; Bronco Apache, 1936, $80; Jubal Troop, 1939, $125; Glory God, and Gold, 1954, $35.
First edition, 1933. God’s Little Acre by Erskine Caldwell, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, good condition. $20
First edition, 1933. God’s Little Acre by Erskine Caldwell, published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York, good condition. $20
First edition. Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, New York: Harper & Row. 1973. Hardcover. Fine condition and good dust jacket. $145
First edition. Theophilus North by Thornton Wilder, New York: Harper & Row. 1973. Hardcover. Fine condition and good dust jacket. $145
The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses by Robert Service, Barse & Hopkins, 1907. First edition. Good condition. $100
The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses by Robert Service, Barse & Hopkins, 1907. First edition. Good condition. $100
J. Frank Dobie collection. First editions, fine quality condition books by and about the author. Private press limited editions. Two signed first editions by J. Frank Dobie: “A Texan in England,” 1945, $175; “Tales of Old-Time Texas,” 1955, $100.
J. Frank Dobie collection. First editions, fine quality condition books by and about the author. Private press limited editions. Two signed first editions by J. Frank Dobie: “A Texan in England,” 1945, $175; “Tales of Old-Time Texas,” 1955, $100.
Special editions of bound case law, privately printed by The Notable Trials Library. 27 pristine volumes published 1989-1992. $25 each
Special editions of bound case law, privately printed by The Notable Trials Library. 27 pristine volumes published 1989-1992. $25 each
Fine selection of first edition fiction, books on or about the law.
Fine selection of first edition fiction, books on or about the law.
Law library for keen legal minds.
Law library for keen legal minds.
Literary treasure chest of classics, mid-century fiction, history and more.
Literary treasure chest of classics, mid-century fiction, history and more.
Literary treasure chest: Add to your collection or find your next good read.
Literary treasure chest: Add to your collection or find your next good read.
History, travel, fiction, politics - a potpourri of hardcover books with value.
History, travel, fiction, politics - a potpourri of hardcover books with value.
Haldeman-Julius Company, Girard, Kansas. 18 First editions, used, good condition. Ten Cent Pocket Series Nos. 12, 34, 219, 293. People’s Pocket Series Nos. 9, 53, 105. Little Blue Book Nos. 6, 188, 232, 560, 570, 698, 824. Pocket Series Nos. 95, 178, 390,454. Lot including case: $135
Haldeman-Julius Company, Girard, Kansas. 18 First editions, used, good condition. Ten Cent Pocket Series Nos. 12, 34, 219, 293. People’s Pocket Series Nos. 9, 53, 105. Little Blue Book Nos. 6, 188, 232, 560, 570, 698, 824. Pocket Series Nos. 95, 178, 390,454. Lot including case: $135
Little Balkans Review, six of 19 issues in fine condition.
Little Balkans Review, six of 19 issues in fine condition.
Little Balkans Review, six of 19 issues in fine condition.
Little Balkans Review, six of 19 issues in fine condition.
Antique volumes The Life of Jesus: Children’s Half-Hours with Jesus. Published by S. Hess, New York, 1877. Two-volume set: $40
Antique volumes The Life of Jesus: Children’s Half-Hours with Jesus. Published by S. Hess, New York, 1877. Two-volume set: $40
Little Balkans Review, seven of 19 issues in fine condition.
Little Balkans Review, seven of 19 issues in fine condition.
Four volumes on George Washington by James Thomas Flexner. First editions. Used, good condition. Set: $300
Four volumes on George Washington by James Thomas Flexner. First editions. Used, good condition. Set: $300
The Little Balkans Press, Girard, Kansas, 1970, first edition. Modern Series No. 1. Amnesia People by James Tate. Soft cover, mint condition. $75
The Little Balkans Press, Girard, Kansas, 1970, first edition. Modern Series No. 1. Amnesia People by James Tate. Soft cover, mint condition. $75
Men and Books Famous in the Law, Frederick C. Hicks, special edition, 1994. New York: Gryphon Editions. Leather bound, gold embossed, used, excellent condition like new. $50
Men and Books Famous in the Law, Frederick C. Hicks, special edition, 1994. New York: Gryphon Editions. Leather bound, gold embossed, used, excellent condition like new. $50
Illustrious Life of William McKinley our Martyred President, self published by close friend Murat Halstead, copyright 1901. Illustrated with numerous engravings from original photographs. Leather bound with gold embossed letters. $40
Illustrious Life of William McKinley our Martyred President, self published by close friend Murat Halstead, copyright 1901. Illustrated with numerous engravings from original photographs. Leather bound with gold embossed letters. $40
Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species, The Franklin Library limited edition, 1975. Leather bound, gold embossed cover, gilt edges. $35
Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species, The Franklin Library limited edition, 1975. Leather bound, gold embossed cover, gilt edges. $35
Bruce Catton collection. Used, good condition. First editions. Three-volume set of The Coming Fury, 1961, Terrible Swift Sword, 1963, and Never Call Retreat, 1965 sold for for $350. This Hallowed Ground, 1956, $130. A Stillness at Appomattox, 1955, sold for $50. Much more.
Bruce Catton collection. Used, good condition. First editions. Three-volume set of The Coming Fury, 1961, Terrible Swift Sword, 1963, and Never Call Retreat, 1965 sold for for $350. This Hallowed Ground, 1956, $130. A Stillness at Appomattox, 1955, sold for $50. Much more.
American war history collection, from the Revolutionary War to great battles of WWII.
American war history collection, from the Revolutionary War to great battles of WWII.
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Signed limited first edition, Gryphon, 1978. Leather bound with gold embossed cover. Pristine used condition. $375
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Signed limited first edition, Gryphon, 1978. Leather bound with gold embossed cover. Pristine used condition. $375
The Franklin Library special editions, fine and pristine condition. 22 books, 11 signed by the author. Leather bound, gilt embossed. Priced at $30 to $375.
The Franklin Library special editions, fine and pristine condition. 22 books, 11 signed by the author. Leather bound, gilt embossed. Priced at $30 to $375.
Reporting World War II, Parts 1 and 2. The Library of America special edition, 1995. Leather bound in green, gold embossed cover and gilt page edges. Fine condition, like new. $125
Reporting World War II, Parts 1 and 2. The Library of America special edition, 1995. Leather bound in green, gold embossed cover and gilt page edges. Fine condition, like new. $125
The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk. First edition, Doubleday, 1951; blue cloth bound, good condition, $800. First edition, Sears Readers Club, Chicago, 1951; dust jacket shows slight wear, $30. Not shown: signed limited edition from The Franklin Library, leather bound with gold embossed letters and design, $75
The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk. First edition, Doubleday, 1951; blue cloth bound, good condition, $800. First edition, Sears Readers Club, Chicago, 1951; dust jacket shows slight wear, $30. Not shown: signed limited edition from The Franklin Library, leather bound with gold embossed letters and design, $75
At Gettysburg by Mrs. Tillie (Pierce) Alleman, W. Lake Borland, New York, 1889. Antique first edition in original black cloth cover. Maps and engravings. Account of what a girl saw and heard of the battle. Introduction by one of the grateful soldiers in blue “in response to her heroism and kindness.” $75
At Gettysburg by Mrs. Tillie (Pierce) Alleman, W. Lake Borland, New York, 1889. Antique first edition in original black cloth cover. Maps and engravings. Account of what a girl saw and heard of the battle. Introduction by one of the grateful soldiers in blue “in response to her heroism and kindness.” $75
Abraham Lincoln by Carl Sandburg, Reader's Digest, 1970, Illustrated Edition fine/very good condition with dust jacket. 640 pages with index. Hardcover with burgundy leather-like spine and green boards with gold lettering. $75
Abraham Lincoln by Carl Sandburg, Reader's Digest, 1970, Illustrated Edition fine/very good condition with dust jacket. 640 pages with index. Hardcover with burgundy leather-like spine and green boards with gold lettering. $75
The Battle of the Wilderness May 5-6, 1864, by Gordon C. Rhea, Louisiana State University Press, 1994. First edition, first printing. Used, fine condition, like new. With dust jacket. $50
The Battle of the Wilderness May 5-6, 1864, by Gordon C. Rhea, Louisiana State University Press, 1994. First edition, first printing. Used, fine condition, like new. With dust jacket. $50
Return to Paradise by James A. Michener, Random House, 1951. First edition. Used, good condition, kind in beige cloth with title stamped in racing-car green title on spine. Dust jacket edges show wear. $95
Return to Paradise by James A. Michener, Random House, 1951. First edition. Used, good condition, kind in beige cloth with title stamped in racing-car green title on spine. Dust jacket edges show wear. $95
Jeff Shaara: The Smoke at Dawn, Civil War Battlefields, The Rising Tide, To the Last Man, Gods and Generals, The Last Full Measure, The Glorous Cause, Rise to Rebellion, Gone for Soldiers, The Steel Wave, No Less Than Victory, Killer Angels. First editions, good condition.
Jeff Shaara: The Smoke at Dawn, Civil War Battlefields, The Rising Tide, To the Last Man, Gods and Generals, The Last Full Measure, The Glorous Cause, Rise to Rebellion, Gone for Soldiers, The Steel Wave, No Less Than Victory, Killer Angels. First editions, good condition.
Collectible books on the Civil War. First editions.
Collectible books on the Civil War. First editions.
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