First Editions, Exploration, Signed Books at National Book Auctions
ITHACA, NY—National Book Auctions, located in Ithaca, NY, announces the launch of their next auction catalog.
This catalog features rare, antique and decorative books as well as select additions of ephemera. Travel and exploration figures prominently across the catalog, include titles relating to the opening of the American West. A fine selection of important first editions will be offered, alongside special signed and limited editions.
Antique and rare books in this catalog include numerous titles. Among the earliest examples are the 1678 printing of la Fayette's "Memoires de Hollande," "Pontificale Romanum Clements VIII and Urbani VIII," published in 1683, and the 1641 printing of Sibbes' "The Returning Backslider." Additional rare selections include a signed copy of Andy Warhol's "Philosophy of Andy Warhol," in the original dust jacket, an 1883 first printing of Twain's "Life on the Mississippi," and the decorative "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant," produced in two volumes in 1885.
Several pleasing collections will also be showcased. Highlighted is a sizable group of antique volumes relating to travel and exploration, featuring such examples as the 1881 first edition of Ellis' "On a Raft and through the Desert," produced in two volumes, and a variety of antique titles chronicling expansionism in Africa. Early exploration in the American West is covered by scarce works such as Stevens' "Narrative and Final Report of the Explorations for a Route for a Pacific Railroad," printed in 1860 with folding maps, and Fremont's "Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842 & Oregon and North Carolina in the Years 1843-'44." Other vintage and antique works also include decorative bindings, books-on-books, military history, theology, travel & exploration, art history, special printings (Folio Society, Easton Press, etc.), Civil War, children's, multi-volume sets, and much more.
Found throughout this catalog are interesting ephemera offerings. These lots include bound compilations of Civil War issues of "Harper's Weekly" and important autographs such as Henry Morton Stanley, Richard Evelyn Byrd and others. Additional ephemera categories include rare photographs, antique scrapbooks, black Americana, antique magazines, vintage comic books and more.
National Book Auctions is a public auction service specializing in books, ephemera, and art. National Book Auctions is a targeted service offering experience and expertise unique to marketing antique and modern books and ephemera for consignors and collectors alike. The upcoming auctions will feature a wide assortment of collectible, signed, and first edition books. For more information, please contact the gallery at 607-269-0101 or email mail@nationalbookauctions.com.
