Final Day--GROSVENOR PARK ESTATE/CONTENTS SALE--PRICES REDUCED 50%

Grosvenor Park/North Bethesda Estate Sale/Contents Sale--FINAL Day--PRICES REDUCED 50%--10401 Grosvenor Place, Apt. #401, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852—Friday and Saturday, September 2^nd and 3^rd, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; and Sunday, September 4^th,  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM .  This large 3-bedroom apartment was the home of  both  a mystery writer, who collected First Edition, First Printing and Autographed books, and a well-known and very prolific Washington-area artist, who participated in many art shows  throughout  the Washington area and  the United States and who attended and  later taught at the Corcoran School of Art and whose artwork graces the national headquarters of many large and small corporations in this country.  This large apartment is full of fabulous books and paintings and many other unusual things.  There is truly something for everyone!  And EVERYTHING MUST GO! 

 FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS:  Pennsylvania House mahogany dining room set, consisting of 6’ breakfront, server, table with 3extension leaves, and 4 chairs with wicker seats; additional oak drop-leaf dining room table; Ethan Allen bedroom set, consisting of full-size bed with headboard and footboard, 2 night tables, triple dresser with large mirror, high chest, and 2 matching Traditional Classic chairs; large drafting table with accompanying adjustable rolling seat; multiple cedar and storage chests (wood, metal and wicker chests); wrought iron kitchen set consisting of table with glass top, 2 benches, and a light fixture; queen-size bed with headboard; matching contemporary, upholstered sofa and chair; 2 antique, decorated matching chairs with woven wicker seats; one dining room chair with needlepoint seat; fabulous oversized wood rocking chair; Bombay end  table; bamboo end table; bamboo fold-out table; rolling end table; desks; sofa  tables; glass coffee table and 2 matching end tables with matching lamps; drop-leaf end table; additional end tables; multiple upholstered Queen Anne-style chairs; set of oak TV tables; wood wine racks; multiple bookshelves; multiple wall mirrors; multiple Oriental-style and Turkish rugs; multiple table lamps; small wood office cabinet; patio furniture; child’s rocking chair; and MUCH MORE!

BOOKS and RECORDS: Fantastic Collection—ONE OF THE BEST!--of First Edition/First Printing/Autographed-by-the-Authors Books--Most of the books are in pristine condition with dust jackets that are not torn or damaged.  There are also a vast number of Second Printings, older books, and un-autographed books.  This is an amazingly large collection of First Editions, First Printings, and Autographed books written by too many authors to be able to name all of them.  There are also numerous duplications of books.  There are First Editions of MANY of the books written by Stephen King.  This is the estate sale of a woman who also wrote mysteries.  Some of the many, many authors whose books are included for sale in this collection are:  Stephen King; John Updike; John Grisham; John O'Hara; Daniel Silva; Anne Morrow Lindbergh; W. Somerset Maugham; Anne Sexton; Tom Clancy; Albert Camus; John LeCarre; Caleb Carr; Jack Valenti; Saul Bellow; Nicholas Evans; John Dunning; James Michener Alex Haley; Joseph Heller; Michael Connelly; Brian Payton; Jeffrey Archer; Kate Atkinson; Eckhart Tolle; Cara Hoffman; Thomas Keneally; Seymour M. Hersh; Jack Kornfield; Ron Chernow; James Agee; Lou Iacocca; Paul Horgon; Robert M. Pirsig; Alan Gurganus; Thomas Pynchon; Peter Matthiessen; Dean Koontz; T.C. Boyle; and so many more!  In addition to the books, there is a fabulous collection of  33-1/3 RPM RECORD ALBUMS—including the very first album of the BEATLES—with the earliest graphics!  The condition of some of these albums is not the best; but on the other hand, rarely can these early albums be found in ANY sale or in any condition!  The records, themselves, are in very good condition.

ARTWORK:  What a find for art lovers and artists alike!  Fabulous paintings, drawings, art supplies, large drafting table with accompanying adjustable rolling seat--everything any artist wants or needs for working in an art studio will be found in this sale!  This artist, Thomas (Tom) Morris, who recently and suddenly passed away, was well-known throughout the United States and abroad; and he taught at the Corcoran School of Art, here in Washington, DC, for a number of years.  Additionally, hundreds of his paintings and drawings of the highest quality and in all sizes--interesting and very beautiful artwork--are all being sold at a fraction of their value!  Also, there are at least 50 sketch books that are filled to capacity with his beautiful drawings and paintings, many fit to be removed and framed for hanging.  The pictures of the artwork in this posting do not do justice to the quality and beauty of this artwork.  And the art supplies are of the highest quality and in excellent condition.   

GLASS, STEMWARE, DINNERWARE, KITCHENWARE and MISCELLANEOUS SERVING, COOKING and BAKING ITEMS:  Multiple sets of fine china dinnerware; multiple sets of silver plate and stainless flatware; drinking glasses and stemware; Pyrex serving pieces; salt and pepper shaker sets; multiple sets of candlesticks; pots and pans; baking pans of all kinds; Wedgwood dessert set; additional pottery and porcelain dessert sets; coffee mugs; casserole dishes; serving, cooking and baking implements; trivets; glass pitchers; Dietz New York lantern-turned-into-large-food-storage container; cutting boards; glass, crystal and silver plate serving pieces; glass and crystal decanters; salad bowls and serving pieces; cheese dishes; candy dishes; lazy susan; silver plate coffee/tea service; English porcelain cups and saucers; oven-to-table ware; decorative teapot; decorative bowls, baskets and pots; steak knives; coasters; and MUCH MORE!

ELECTRIC and ELECTRONIC ITEMS:   Cosori toaster oven; Hamilton Beach blender; Mr. Coffee coffee maker; Mirro coffee maker; Black & Decker steam irons; ToastMaster hand mixer; Galaxy table/window fan; multiple surge protectors; and MORE!

MISCELLANEOUS (BUT IMPORTANT) ADDITIONAL ITEMS:  Estate jewelry (mostly silver with small gemstones and pearls) and lots of fashion/costume jewelry; sets of bookends; all kinds of candles and decorated candles; high-end writing and drawing paper; Christmas ornaments and decorations; table clocks; keepsake boxes; Sentry safe (operated with combination and key);art folio (case); quilts; blankets; spreads; comforters; sheets and pillowcases; towels of all sizes; bath mats; tablecloths and napkins; towels of all sizes; bed pillows; sofa pillows; set of 2 large Becker speakers; picture frames; hand tools; large glass vases; pottery vases and flower pots; baseball cards; baseball memorabilia, including Cal Ripkin memorabilia, some autographed; historical newspapers; Buddha figurines; decorated eggs; glass animal figurines; picture frames; photo albums; light bulbs; ironing board; model tanks; decorated gift boxes; antique recent-model cameras (Kodak, Nikon and Canon); decks of cards and bridge pads; SCRABBLE game; paper goods for entertaining, birthdays, etc.; and MUCH MORE!

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:  PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY PEOPLE WEARING A FACE MASK WILL BE ADMITTED TO THIS SALE! Plenty of parking is available in the north and south parking lots of the building. When you arrive for the sale, please sign your car in at the Front Desk in the Lobby. Please bring bags for smaller purchased items. Also, please plan to bring help with you or hire movers for moving the large pieces of furniture. Item prices are  adjusted to allow for any moving expense that you may have. Payment for all items purchased must be in CASH. However, a personal check from a local bank will be accepted with proper identification, if you are a dealer with a dealer ID. And personal checks for high-priced items (over $300) will be accepted; but these items cannot be removed from the apartment until the check clears the bank.