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EL LISSITZKY & H. ARP. Die Kunstismen... Isms of Art. Erlenbach, [etc.]: 1925. Fine copy + another

Paul MERCURI. - Camille BONNARD. Costumes Historiques. Paris: 1860-1. 3 vols 200 plates. Red morocco

HRH Edward, Prince of Wales - A photo album, titled on the cover "H.M.S. 'Repulse Royal Tour" 1925

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Alvin LUSTIG (1915-1955, designer). Franz KAFKA (1883-1924). Franz Kafka's Amerika. [1946]: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Alvin LUSTIG (1915-1955, designer). – Franz KAFKA (1883-1924). Franz

0001: Alvin LUSTIG (1915-1955, designer). Franz KAFKA (1883-1924). Franz Kafka's Amerika. [1946]Est. $80-$120Lot Closed

League of Nations - 'DERSO' & 'KELEN' Le Testament de Geneve. [1931]. Inscribed.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)‘DERSO’ & ‘KELEN’ [i.e. Alois Derso (b.1888) & Emery Kelen

0002: League of Nations - 'DERSO' & 'KELEN' Le Testament de Geneve. [1931]. Inscribed.Est. $300-$500Lot Closed

J. BOSWELL. Life of Johnson. 1922. 10 volumes, ltd. edition. Orig. boards, publisher's set + letter: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)James BOSWELL (1740-1795). The Life of Samuel Johnson [and: Tour to the Hebrides] by

0003: J. BOSWELL. Life of Johnson. 1922. 10 volumes, ltd. edition. Orig. boards, publisher's set + letterEst. $100-$150Lot Closed

Rockwell KENT (1882-1971). Rockwellkentiana: Few Words and Many Pictures. 1933. Inscribed by Kent.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Rockwell KENT (1882-1971) & Carl ZIGROSSER (1891-1975). Rockwellkentiana: Few Words

0004: Rockwell KENT (1882-1971). Rockwellkentiana: Few Words and Many Pictures. 1933. Inscribed by Kent.Est. $150-$250Lot Closed

Rockwell KENT (1882-1971). Salamina. New York: 1935. Inscribed by Kent: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Rockwell KENT (1882-1971). Salamina. New York: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1935.

0005: Rockwell KENT (1882-1971). Salamina. New York: 1935. Inscribed by KentEst. $250-$350Lot Closed

Henri CARTIER-BRESSON. The Decisive Moment. New York: 1952. 1st ed, with damaged dust-jacket: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Henri CARTIER-BRESSON (1908-2004, photographer). The Decisive Moment. Photography by

0006: Henri CARTIER-BRESSON. The Decisive Moment. New York: 1952. 1st ed, with damaged dust-jacketEst. $700-$1,000Lot Closed

Antoine de SAINT-EXUPERY (1900-1944). Letter to a Friend. [N.p. but NY?: 1940s]. Very rare, ltd.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Antoine de SAINT-EXUPERY (1900-1944). Letter to a Friend [translated by Inge Sammet].

0007: Antoine de SAINT-EXUPERY (1900-1944). Letter to a Friend. [N.p. but NY?: 1940s]. Very rare, ltd.Est. $120-$180Lot Closed

Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Chapelle Du Rosaire. Vence: 1951. Excellent copy.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Chapelle Du Rosaire Des Dominicaines De Vence. Vence: [printed in

0008: Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Chapelle Du Rosaire. Vence: 1951. Excellent copy.Est. $80-$120Lot Closed

H. L. PEEKE. [Alcohol in America] Americana Ebrietatis. NY: Priv. Pr., 1917. Inscr. to Gabriel Wells: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Hewson Lindsley PEEKE (1861-1942). [History of alcohol in America] Americana

0009: H. L. PEEKE. [Alcohol in America] Americana Ebrietatis. NY: Priv. Pr., 1917. Inscr. to Gabriel WellsEst. $200-$300Lot Closed

Philip ROTH. Portnoy's Complaint. New York: Random House, 1969, dj. 1st ed. Frank Dobo's copy.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Philip ROTH (1933-2018). Portnoy’s Complaint. New York: Random House, 1969.

0010: Philip ROTH. Portnoy's Complaint. New York: Random House, 1969, dj. 1st ed. Frank Dobo's copy.Est. $100-$150Lot Closed

Thomas MANN. This Peace. N.Y.: 1938. 1st ed, 2nd pr., inscribed by Mann to Gabriel Wells: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Thomas MANN (1875-1955). This Peace together with the Address of November 9, 1938 in

0011: Thomas MANN. This Peace. N.Y.: 1938. 1st ed, 2nd pr., inscribed by Mann to Gabriel WellsEst. $200-$300Lot Closed

EL LISSITZKY & H. ARP. Die Kunstismen... Isms of Art. Erlenbach, [etc.]: 1925. Fine copy + another: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)EL LISSITZKY & Hans ARP. Die Kunstismen [1914-1924] … Les Ismes de

0012: EL LISSITZKY & H. ARP. Die Kunstismen... Isms of Art. Erlenbach, [etc.]: 1925. Fine copy + anotherEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed

M. JOYANT. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Paris: 1926-1927. 2 volumes, incl. etchings. Later cloth: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Maurice JOYANT (1864-1930). Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 1864-1901 peintre […

0013: M. JOYANT. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Paris: 1926-1927. 2 volumes, incl. etchings. Later clothEst. $800-$1,200Lot Closed

Bertrand RUSSELL. Marriage and Morals. New York: 1929. Original cloth, signed by the author.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Bertrand RUSSELL (1872-1970). Marriage and Morals. New York: Horace Liveright, 1929.

0014: Bertrand RUSSELL. Marriage and Morals. New York: 1929. Original cloth, signed by the author.Est. $500-$800Lot Closed

Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906 + signature of the author: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. Octavo (7

0015: Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906 + signature of the authorEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed

William FAULKNER. A Fable. [New York:] Random House, [1954]. 1st ed, 1st printing, with dust-jacket: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)William FAULKNER (1897-1962). A Fable. [New York:] Random House, [1954]. Octavo (8 3/8

0016: William FAULKNER. A Fable. [New York:] Random House, [1954]. 1st ed, 1st printing, with dust-jacketEst. $120-$180Lot Closed

William FAULKNER. The Hamlet. NY: Random House, 1940. 1st ed, 1st printing, damaged dust-jacket: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)William FAULKNER (1897-1962). The Hamlet. New York: Random House, 1940. Octavo (8 x 5

0017: William FAULKNER. The Hamlet. NY: Random House, 1940. 1st ed, 1st printing, damaged dust-jacketEst. $100-$150Lot Closed

Arthur KOESTLER. [Six works]. New York: 1941-1954. All with d.-j.s, most 1st ed., 1 signed.: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Arthur KOESTLER (1905-1983). [Six works]. New York: 1941-1954. All with dust-jackets,

0018: Arthur KOESTLER. [Six works]. New York: 1941-1954. All with d.-j.s, most 1st ed., 1 signed.Est. $250-$350Lot Closed

Norman MAILER [Two works]. 1965-7. 1st editions, with damaged dust-jackets: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Norman MAILER (1923-2007). An American Dream. New York: the Dial Press, 1965. Octavo (8

0019: Norman MAILER [Two works]. 1965-7. 1st editions, with damaged dust-jacketsEst. $60-$90Lot Closed

William FAULKNER. Sanctuary. Paris: Crosby Continental Editions, 1932. 1st thus, 1st printing: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)William FAULKNER (1897-1962). Sanctuary. Paris: Crosby Continental Editions [colophon:

0020: William FAULKNER. Sanctuary. Paris: Crosby Continental Editions, 1932. 1st thus, 1st printingEst. $100-$150Lot Closed

Christopher ISHERWOOD. [2 works]. 1946-1947. Probably both 1st US editions. With dust-jackets: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Christopher ISHERWOOD (1904-1986). The Memorial Portrait of a Family. Norfolk, Ct.:

0021: Christopher ISHERWOOD. [2 works]. 1946-1947. Probably both 1st US editions. With dust-jacketsEst. $100-$150Lot Closed

Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. 1st ed, 2nd issue: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. Octavo (7

0022: Upton SINCLAIR. The Jungle. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1906. 1st ed, 2nd issueEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Closed

Franz KAFKA. [A Starving Artist] Ein Hungerkunstler. Vier Geschichten. Berlin: 1924. 1st: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Franz KAFKA (1883-1924). [A Starving Artist] Ein Hungerkünstler. Vier Geschichten.

0023: Franz KAFKA. [A Starving Artist] Ein Hungerkunstler. Vier Geschichten. Berlin: 1924. 1stEst. $100-$150Lot Closed

Norman MAILER. The Naked and the Dead. New York & Toronto: [1948]. 1st ed + damaged dust-jacket: From the Dobo collection.The first 36 lots in this sale are from the collection of Francis Dobo (1908-1998)Norman MAILER (1923-2007). The Naked and the Dead. New York & Toronto: Rhinehart

0024: Norman MAILER. The Naked and the Dead. New York & Toronto: [1948]. 1st ed + damaged dust-jacketEst. $200-$300Lot Closed

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