May Online Auction (Sale #277)
Lot 239:
Description
Book and Loose Print Assortment
(20) items including ‘Rhapsody’ and ‘Fraulein Else’ by Arthur Schnitzler, illustrated by Donna Nachshen, both published by Constable Publishers, London, 1928 and 1929 respectively, first limited editions; (14) hardcover books from the estate of artist Cecil van Haanen (Austrian, 1844-1914), bearing his stamp to end papers, including ‘The Story of Abibal the Tsourian’ by Val C. Prinsep, London, 1893; (9) volumes Tauchnitz editions of English language writers, uniformly bound in vellum, including Fielding’s ‘Tom Jones’ 1844, Smollett’s ‘Roderick Random’ 1845 and ‘Peregrine Pickle’ 1870, Bret Harte’s ‘Prose and Poetry’ (2) volumes 1872, Sheridan and Lamb; ‘Flying Visits’ by Harry Furniss, Leipzig, 1893; other books; and (4) paper wrapped portfolios of loose plates, including (3) of David Levine’s drawings for The New York Review of Books, and ‘Kunisada: Japanese Prints’, containing (4) reproductions
Height: 9 1/2 inches, Length: 6 1/2 inches, Width: 1 1/8 inches
Condition: Very Good, ‘Fraulein Else’ lacks slipcase and having chip to top of spine; binding starting to separate after title page of ‘Abibal the Tsourian’; light to moderate soil to vellum bindings; overall light wear consistent with normal use
Category: Collectibles > Books
Estimated Sale Time: 1:27 pm CST
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Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)
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Condition: Very Good, ‘Fraulein Else’ lacks slipcase and having chip to top of spine; binding starting to separate after title page of ‘Abibal the Tsourian’; light to moderate soil to vellum bindings; overall light wear consistent with normal use
Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.125 x 6.5 in
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