Books & Ephemera 2018-04-26 Auction - 449 Price Results - Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC in WA
The Picturesque Garden 1809, First Ed.Fore-Edge Painting signed by Vera Elinor DutterPour L' Abrege D'Histoire Naturelle / 247 Plates
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Davenport, WA, United States
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A single owner sale containing books and ephemera from the estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Wa. Books in auction includes rare and signed editions, vintage and antique books, volume sets, scarce 18th century titles, first editions, limited editions and more. This is yet another auction showing the scope and diversity of Mr. Johanson?s lifetime of collecting.
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The Picturesque Garden 1809, First Ed.: Plans Des Plus Beaux Jardins Pittoresques de France, D'Angleterre et D'Allemagne. Plans of the Most Beautiful Picturesque Gardens in France, England and Germany by Johann Karl Krafft. 1809, first
0001: The Picturesque Garden 1809, First Ed.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Droit De La Guerre et De La Paix 2 Vol 1759: Droit De La Guerre et De La Paix par Hugues Grotius Nouvelle Traduction, par Jean Barbeyrac. 2 Volumes 1759. Contemporary calf, two morocco lettering labels on spine. 25.7 x 19.8 cm. Covers worn with
0002: Droit De La Guerre et De La Paix 2 Vol 1759Est. $200-$400
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The Seven Lamps of Architecture 1849 First Ed.: The Seven Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin with illustrations drawn and etched by the author. 1849 First Edition. 14 plates. Leatherbound, raised bands, gilt surround, marbled cover and end
0003: The Seven Lamps of Architecture 1849 First Ed.Est. $300-$500
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Tratado del Esfuerzo Belico 1793: Tratado del Esfuerzo Belico. 1793. Nueva Edition. Por el padre fray Fancisco Morales. Monge Geronimo del real monasterio de San Lornzo del Escorial. Madrid. 145 pages. 11.75" x 8.5" x 1". Half Title
0005: Tratado del Esfuerzo Belico 1793Est. $800-$1,200
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27 Petitions and Acts of Congress 1657, London: 27 Leatherbound Petitions, Instructions and Acts of Congress (England, Scotland and Ireland). 1657. Bookplate inside front cover. Examples of the Acts included within the Petitions and Acts of
0006: 27 Petitions and Acts of Congress 1657, LondonEst. $200-$400
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Les Metamorphoses D'Ovide; 3 volumes 1718: Les Metamorphoses D'Ovide. Tome 1, 406 pp; Tome 2, 356 pp; Tome 3, 335 pp. All leatherbound with raised bands. 1718. Amsterdam. Interior pages mostly excellent. VG-Ex/Ex. Each 6.5" x 4" x 1.5".
0007: Les Metamorphoses D'Ovide; 3 volumes 1718Est. $200-$300
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Wordsworth's Poetical Works; Fore-Edge Painting: Wordsworth's Poetical Works. 1845. Fore-edge Painting. Leatherbound, raised bands. 9.5" x 6.5" x 1.5". End papers and title page have foxing. Edward Moxon. London. Provenance: Estate of Russell
0008: Wordsworth's Poetical Works; Fore-Edge PaintingEst. $300-$500
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Fore-Edge Painting signed by Vera Elinor Dutter: Capricciosi & Piaceuoli Ragionamenti di M. Pietro Aretino. Nuova ed. 540 and 38 pages. 17th-18th century red morocco, back with raised bands. Fore-edge painting of the mid-19th century, representing
0009: Fore-Edge Painting signed by Vera Elinor DutterEst. $300-$500
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The Literary Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds; 2 Vol: The Literary Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds by Henry William Beechy in Two Volumes. Both with Fore-edge painting. Paintings titled "Bath Abbey, Somerset, England" and "St. Albon's Abbey,
0010: The Literary Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds; 2 VolEst. $400-$600
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Pour L' Abrege D'Histoire Naturelle / 247 Plates: 8 Volumes with 247 color Planches (Plates). Pour L'Aberge D' Histoire Naturelle in 4 volumes. Tome I - IV Des Quadrupedes Vivipares et Des Oiseaux. 1790 Aux Deux-Ponts, Chez Sanson & Compagnie.
0010A: Pour L' Abrege D'Histoire Naturelle / 247 PlatesEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Tatiani Oratio ad Graecos 1700: Tatiani Oratio ad Graecos. Hermiae Irrisio Gentilium Philosophorum. Wilhelums Worth, A. M. Theatro Sheldoniano 1700, Joannis Oweni. Page 173 torn at edge. 8.25" x 5.75" x 1.50", leatherbound.
0011: Tatiani Oratio ad Graecos 1700Est. $100-$200
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A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World: A Narrative of the Voyages Round the World performed by Captain James Cook by A. Kippis . 1868, 2 volumes in 1 book. 5" x 3.5" x 1.25". 224 pp. Title page with light stains, most interior pages
0012: A Narrative of the Voyages Round the WorldEst. $60-$80
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L'Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque 1745: L'Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque, Latin-Francois. 1745. Front cover separated from spine. Leatherbound with cloth cover. 7" x 4" x 1.75". Engraving before title page. End papers written on. Paris.
0014: L'Office de la Quinzaine de Pasque 1745Est. $200-$400
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Primera 1583 Alexio Venegas: Primera Parte de las Differencias de Libros que ay en el Vniuerso / Declaradas por el Maestro Alexio Venegas. 1583. 5.5" x 4.25" x 2", leatherbound, raised bands. Woodcut page 200. 483 pages plus
0015: Primera 1583 Alexio VenegasEst. $500-$800
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Poetical Works of Robert Burns Vol 1&2 Fore-Edge: The Poetical Works of Robert Burns Vol 1 & 2 only of a 3 Volume set. Fore-edge painting on both. "Burns' Birthplace" and "Ellis Land". Cover separated from spine on Vol 2. Interior pages and
0016: Poetical Works of Robert Burns Vol 1&2 Fore-EdgeEst. $200-$400
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Orange Blossoms; Erotica Fore-Edge Painting: Orange Blossoms edited by T. S. Arthur. Hamilton, Adams, and Co. London. Fore-edge Erotica Painting. 1866. 6.75 x 5" x 1". Excellent. Raised bands. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna
0017: Orange Blossoms; Erotica Fore-Edge PaintingEst. $200-$400
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus; Fore-Edge Painting: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus to Himself. Fore-Edge Painting. MacMillan and Co., London. 1920. 6" x 4.25" x .5". Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. Signed Robert LaVigne, 1980 on endpapers. Ex/Ex+.
0018: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus; Fore-Edge PaintingEst. $200-$400
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Golden Sayings of Epictetus; Fore-Edge Erotica: Golden Sayings of Epictetus. Fore-Edge Erotica Painting. MacMillan and Co., London. 1920. 6" x 4.25" x .5". Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. Signed in Hawaii by Hilo Hattie and others. Ex/Ex+.
0019: Golden Sayings of Epictetus; Fore-Edge EroticaEst. $200-$400
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Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin; Fore-Edge Painting: Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin. Fore-edge painting titled " Carlton House Pall Mall". 1813. London. Front cover separated from spine. Book sleeve. 6.50" x 4.75" x .75". Provenance: Estate of Russell
0021: Poetry of the Anti-Jacobin; Fore-Edge PaintingEst. $200-$400
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19th Century Persian Book: 19th Century Persian Book. Hifzi Sihhat-i Nasiri. Front cover separated from spine. Pages 8.5" x 6". Persian book about medicine. Late 19th Century Iran. Fair. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson,
0023: 19th Century Persian BookEst. $100-$200