C. Downing Auctions Book Auction 2007-10-06 Auction - 255 Price Results - C. Downing Auctions, LLC in CT - Page 6
37: Alice in Wonderland. Rountree Illustrated57: Poetica Erotica 2 Vols. 1927. Ltd Ed. Pvt Subsc110: A Moveable Feast. Hemingway 1st ed.
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FEATURING LISTEN THE WIND - SIGNED BY CHARLES LINDBERGH AND ANNE MORROW LINDBERGH
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New York Zoological Park 1923 Bronx Zoo: William T. Hornaday, Sc. D. Popular Official Guide to the New York Zoological Park with Maps, Plans and Illustrations. New York Zoological Society, 1923. 18th Edition. Narrow 8vo. Paper covered
0118: New York Zoological Park 1923 Bronx ZooEst. $20-$40
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Orig. Watercolor Paintings Audubon Birds: The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for the Birds of America. In 2 Vols. Heritage Press, NY 1966 Stated 1st Edition. Folio. Brown cloth boards with gilt titles. Decorative
0120: Orig. Watercolor Paintings Audubon BirdsEst. $75-$100
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Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.1.Northeast 1st Ed: Harold William Rickett. Wild Flowers of the United States. Vol 1. The Northeastern States. New York Botanical Garden and McGraw Hill, NY 1966, Stated 1st Edition. Folio. 2 Vols. Aqua cloth boards
0121: Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.1.Northeast 1st EdEst. $200-$400
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Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.2. Southeast. 1st Ed: Harold William Rickett. Wild Flowers of the United States. Vol2. The Southeastern States. New York Botanical Garden and McGraw Hill, NY 1966, Stated 1st Edition. Folio. 2 Vols. Brown cloth
0122: Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.2. Southeast. 1st EdEst. $200-$400
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Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.5.Northwest 1st Ed: Harold William Rickett. Wild Flowers of the United States. Vol 5. The Northwestern States. New York Botanical Garden and McGraw Hill, NY 1966, Stated 1st Edition. Folio. 2 Vols. Beige cloth
0123: Wild Flowers of the US. Vol.5.Northwest 1st EdEst. $200-$400
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In Darkest Africa. Henry Stanley 2vol 1890: Henry M. Stanley. IN DARKEST AFRICA or, the Quest, Rescue, and Retreat of Emin Governor of Equatoria. Scribners 1890. 8vo. 1/2 maroon morocco leather w/marbled boards and endpapers. AEG. 3 fold
0125: In Darkest Africa. Henry Stanley 2vol 1890Est. $30-$50
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Arctic Explorations 2 Vol. 1856.: Elisha Kent Kane, MD, USN Arctic Explorations in the Years 1853,1854, 1855. Childs and Peterson, Phil, 1856. 8vo. Nautical themed blind stamped cloth boards. Gilt title on spine. Fold out maps.
0126: Arctic Explorations 2 Vol. 1856.Est. $60-$80
The New Map of Europe 1911-1914: Hebet Adams Gibbons. The New Map of Europe 1911-1914. Century, NY 1914. Thick 8vo. Red cloth boards w/gilt titles.
0129: The New Map of Europe 1911-1914Est. $30-$50Lot Passed
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Benjamin Franklin on Marriage 1929 Ltd. Ed.: Benjamin Franklin. 4 Titles in 1: Advice to a Young Man in the Choice of a Mistress; On Early Marriage; To Mme. Helvtius; Polly Baker's Speech. Peter Pauper Press, Larchmont, NY 1929. 8vo. Marbled
0130: Benjamin Franklin on Marriage 1929 Ltd. Ed.Est. $25-$50
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WWI Collier's Photographic History - 2Vols: Collier's Photographic History of the European War. PF Collier NY 1916 Obl.4to. Gray boards w/pastedown photo. Collier's New Photographic History of the World's War. PF Collier NY 1919. Obl 4to.
0131: WWI Collier's Photographic History - 2VolsEst. $50-$75
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Stoddard's Portfolio of Photographs. 1893: John L. Stoddard. Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings. Educational Publishing, Chicago, 1893. Oblong 4to. 15 soft cover folios bound in brown cloth w/metal binding.
0132: Stoddard's Portfolio of Photographs. 1893Est. $25-$40
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Servivalor 1917 1st English Edition: Adolph Rosenzweig. Servivalor:The valuation of Raw Silk. Clifford and Lawton, NY 1917. "Re-written, Revised and Enlarged to include the most recent experiences of the author." 8vo. Black cloth
0133: Servivalor 1917 1st English EditionEst. $65-$85
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Ornament 8000 Years Motifs 1st US printing: Eva Wilson. Ornament:8000 Years An Illustrated Handbook of Motifs. Harry Abrams, NY 1994. 1st US Printing. Decorated silver boards with matching dust jacket. Hundreds of BandW illustrations. DJ,
0134: Ornament 8000 Years Motifs 1st US printingEst. $20-$40
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Sketching and Rendering in Pencil. 1936.: Arthur Guptill. Sketching and Rendering in Pencil. Pencil Points Press, NY 1936. Large 4to. Beige cloth boards. BandW Illustrations.
0135: Sketching and Rendering in Pencil. 1936.Est. $20-$40
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Joy of Drawing. 1st Edition w/DJ: Gerhard Gollwitzer. The Joy of Drawing. Sterling, NY 1961 1st Edition. 8vo. Orange cloth boards w/pink decoration and title. Illustrated dust jacket w/small tears, soiling. bandw ilust.
0136: Joy of Drawing. 1st Edition w/DJEst. $30-$50
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Figure Composition. 1930 1st Ed: Paul G. Braun. Figure Composition. Bridgman, Pelham, NY 1930. 4to. 1st Edition. Red Cloth boards w/black titles. Profuse BandW illustrations.
0137: Figure Composition. 1930 1st EdEst. $30-$50
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Washington Irving. The Sketch Book 1843: Washington Irving. The Sketch Book. Bernhard Tauchnitz, Leipzig. 1843. 16mo. Half red leather w/pebbled cloth. Gilt title and decoration on spine. Marbled endpapers. Missing frontispiece
0138: Washington Irving. The Sketch Book 1843Est. $20-$40
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2 Books on Sculpture: Hirshhorn and Hoffman: Lot of 2 Books relating to sculpture. 1. The Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Abram Lerner, Editor. Abrams, NY 1974. Tall, thick 4to. Red cloth boards w/gilt title. Illustrated dust
0139: 2 Books on Sculpture: Hirshhorn and HoffmanEst. $35-$55