First Editions & Sci-Fi Pulp at National Book Auctions
Ithaca, NY—National Book Auctions, located just outside 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. Featured are prized first printings of titles such as "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Cannery Row." A selection of fine bindings will be offered, including antique fancy leather bindings and rare selections from the Folio Society and the Limited Editions Club.
Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Among the earliest examples are the 1631 printing of Selden's "Titles of Honor," Roscoe's "Life of Lorenzo de Medici, Called the Magnificent," produced in two leather-bound volumes in 1796, and the 1735 printing of the "Dramatick Works of John Dryden," in six volumes. We're also pleased to offer in this catalog a first printing of the "B" binding of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and the scarce signed limited edition of the "Works of Theodore Roosevelt," complete in 24 volumes produced over the years 1923 to 1926. Additional rare and antique selections relate to travel & exploration, circus history, pulp, books-on-books, theology, children's, decorative antique sets, art history, special printings by the Folio Society and Limited Editions Club, and beyond.
Several interesting collections will also be showcased. Highlighted are first printings of modern firsts such as Steinbeck's "Cannery Row," and "Breakfast at Tiffany's," by Truman Capote. A collection of children's books and related items is highlighted by first printings of Dr. Seuss titles, an original, framed signature by Kate Greenaway, and antique juvenile pulp magazines.
Found throughout this catalog are interesting ephemera offerings and many group lots of desirable titles. Of particular note are numerous groupings of original vintage and antique science fiction and fantasy pulp magazines including titles such as "Amazing Stories," "Astounding Science Fiction," "Fantastic Adventures" and others.
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.
