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Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection

online only auction | 14 day sale | sale is over
Location
Belleville, MI 48111
Dates

Sale Starts

Thu
Jun 1
9am
2023

Sale Ends

Wed
Jun 14
7pm
2023
Lot # 001 1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper throughout, 48 full page copper plate engravings, 28 full page wood engravings and 80 smaller wood engravings. There are also large images of the Paris Exhibition Buildings, 12" x 17". Cond: Moderate wear overall with a loose cover. Est. $150-250
Lot # 001 1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper throughout, 48 full page copper plate engravings, 28 full page wood engravings and 80 smaller wood engravings. There are also large images of the Paris Exhibition Buildings, 12" x 17". Cond: Moderate wear overall with a loose cover. Est. $150-250
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Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Wed. Night, June 14, 7pm Start 45 Year – One Owner - Lifetime Reference Collection from Retired Certified Antique Appraiser 186 Lots with 1300+ Photos & Condition Reports Section 1 : World’s Fair & Related (In Chronological Order) 39 Lots covering 1878 Paris Exhibition, 1893 Chicago, 1901 Pan-American Expo, 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair, 1907 Jamestown Exposition, 1915 San Francisco Exposition, 1929 Barcelona Exposition, 1933 & 1934 Chicago World’s Fair, 1939 New York World’s Fair. Section 2: Male Related Material - Catalogs & Books – 39 Lots incl. 1926 Winchester Repeating...

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Lot # 001 1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper throughout, 48 full page copper plate engravings, 28 full page wood engravings and 80 smaller wood engravings. There are also large images of the Paris Exhibition Buildings, 12" x 17". Cond: Moderate wear overall with a loose cover. Est. $150-250
Lot # 001 1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper throughout, 48 full page copper plate engravings, 28 full page wood engravings and 80 smaller wood engravings. There are also large images of the Paris Exhibition Buildings, 12" x 17". Cond: Moderate wear overall with a loose cover. Est. $150-250
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Lot # 002 1878 Map of the International Exposition in Paris, 9 1/2" x 26". Also includes a 2" diameter Bronze Medallion commemorating the Exposition. Cond: Fold lines on map, medallion has good patina. Est. $100-150.
Lot # 002 1878 Map of the International Exposition in Paris, 9 1/2" x 26". Also includes a 2" diameter Bronze Medallion commemorating the Exposition. Cond: Fold lines on map, medallion has good patina. Est. $100-150.
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Lot 003 1894 "The Magic City" portfolio of photographic views of the Chicago Worlds Fair, by J. W. Buel, Phila., 200+ pages. Over 300 images most images are almost full page w/text description below, 13 1/2" x 11". Cond: Light wear overall with small stain on left upper corner of cover. Est. $100-150.
Lot 003 1894 "The Magic City" portfolio of photographic views of the Chicago Worlds Fair, by J. W. Buel, Phila., 200+ pages. Over 300 images most images are almost full page w/text description below, 13 1/2" x 11". Cond: Light wear overall with small stain on left upper corner of cover. Est. $100-150.
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Lot 004 1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated" leather bound book, approx. 350 pages. Illustrated, comprises 12 monthly volumes bound together with details about the pre-planning and execution of the fair and those involved, published by James B. Campbell, Chicago, 11" x 15 1/2". Cond: Moderate wear overall. Est. $150-250.
Lot 004 1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated" leather bound book, approx. 350 pages. Illustrated, comprises 12 monthly volumes bound together with details about the pre-planning and execution of the fair and those involved, published by James B. Campbell, Chicago, 11" x 15 1/2". Cond: Moderate wear overall. Est. $150-250.
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Lot 005 1893 “Samantha at the World’s Fair”, by Josiah Allen's Wife. Published by Funk and Wagnall's Co., (Full of satirical illustrations), 695 pages, 7" x 9"h. Cond: Light wear overall, small ink stain upper left hand corner. Est. $75-100.
Lot 005 1893 “Samantha at the World’s Fair”, by Josiah Allen's Wife. Published by Funk and Wagnall's Co., (Full of satirical illustrations), 695 pages, 7" x 9"h. Cond: Light wear overall, small ink stain upper left hand corner. Est. $75-100.
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Lot 006 1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. Includes Machinery Hall, Mines and Mining Building, Agricultural building, Woman's Building and Electricity Building, all printed as etchings on Heavy Cotton Paper, 11" x 14". Cond: Slight toning overall, some need light cleaning. Est. $50-75.
Lot 006 1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. Includes Machinery Hall, Mines and Mining Building, Agricultural building, Woman's Building and Electricity Building, all printed as etchings on Heavy Cotton Paper, 11" x 14". Cond: Slight toning overall, some need light cleaning. Est. $50-75.
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Lot 007 1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (hardbound edition), 194 pages, illustrated, 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear to spine and edges. Est. $40-60.
Lot 007 1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (hardbound edition), 194 pages, illustrated, 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear to spine and edges. Est. $40-60.
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Lot 008 1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set of 12 Chromolitho cards with original sleeves, compliments of the American Cereal Company. All images related to the manufacturing of cereal, 5" x 7 34". Cond: Shipping sleeve shows moderate wear, cards are near mint. Est. $75-125.
Lot 008 1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set of 12 Chromolitho cards with original sleeves, compliments of the American Cereal Company. All images related to the manufacturing of cereal, 5" x 7 34". Cond: Shipping sleeve shows moderate wear, cards are near mint. Est. $75-125.
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Lot 009 1892 "Martin's World Fair Album - Atlas and Family Souvenir Book", 250+ pages. Illustrated, many illustrations of the Chicago Columbian Exposition plus a lg. section of the 1871 Chicago Fire and a lg. Native American section, 11" x 8" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, 1 loose page. Est. $60-80.
Lot 009 1892 "Martin's World Fair Album - Atlas and Family Souvenir Book", 250+ pages. Illustrated, many illustrations of the Chicago Columbian Exposition plus a lg. section of the 1871 Chicago Fire and a lg. Native American section, 11" x 8" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, 1 loose page. Est. $60-80.
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Lot 010 1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey, Co. Chicago, an elaborate collection of colored views, presented as 5 portfolios starting with Fine Art series 2, 11" x 14". Cond: Light soiling, minor wear, some portfolio separated at the staples/spine. Est. $70-100.
Lot 010 1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey, Co. Chicago, an elaborate collection of colored views, presented as 5 portfolios starting with Fine Art series 2, 11" x 14". Cond: Light soiling, minor wear, some portfolio separated at the staples/spine. Est. $70-100.
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Lot 011 1893 Souvenir World's Fair pressed & formed lithographic paper picture frame includes a Battleship image and the Grand Basin with Agricultural Building 6" x 8 1/2" h. (for a 4" x 5" photo). Cond: Moderate wear around edges, kick leg has taped repair. Est. $40-60.
Lot 011 1893 Souvenir World's Fair pressed & formed lithographic paper picture frame includes a Battleship image and the Grand Basin with Agricultural Building 6" x 8 1/2" h. (for a 4" x 5" photo). Cond: Moderate wear around edges, kick leg has taped repair. Est. $40-60.
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Lot 012 1893 Photographic Views of the World Columbian Exposition, 20 pages. All photo images "Compliments of the Chicago Herald", 8" x 11". Cond: Minor wear with light circular stain on cover. Est. $30-50.
Lot 012 1893 Photographic Views of the World Columbian Exposition, 20 pages. All photo images "Compliments of the Chicago Herald", 8" x 11". Cond: Minor wear with light circular stain on cover. Est. $30-50.
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