Iris Murdoch mostly FIRST EDITIONS

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1. An Unofficial Rose 2. A Fairly Honorable Defeat 3. The Black Prince 4. An Accidental Man (Second Printing) 5. The Philosopher's Pupil 6. The Book and the Brotherhood 7. Existentialists and Mystics 8. The Good Apprentice 9. The Green Knight For shipping purposes the lot measures 15 x 6.5 x 9 inches. From a very advanced and large private collection. All are in Brodart sleeves. From a clean, non-smoking home. EX+/NM. No odors or issues. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Photos may also act as a condition report. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding and ask further questions if so desired.

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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Davenport, WA, United States

Art & Music Large Format Hardcover Books: 1. Jasper Johns by Georges Boudaille 2. Agam Second Revised Edition) 3 The Lost Impressionists, Masterpieces from Private Collections by Susanna de Vries-Evans. 4. The Changing Image of Beethoven by

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McGUANE, Thomas (b. 1939) SIGNED 1st Editions: McGUANE, Thomas (b. 1939). A group of 5 works by McGuane, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, ALL SIGNED OR INSCRIBED. 1. Driving on the Rim. Inscribed on title page. 2. Nobody's Angel. Signed on title page 3.

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Jim Harrison & Barry Holstun Lopez SIGNED 1st's: Jim Harrison & Barry Holstun Lopez SIGNED First Editions. 1. Giving Birth To Thunder by Barry Holstun Lopez. Signed on title page. 2. Light Action in the Caribbean by Barry Lopez. Signed on title

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Rick Bass SIGNED First Editions: ALL eight are SIGNED on the title pages. For shipping purposes the lot measures 7 x 6 x 9.5 inches. From a very advanced and large private collection. From a clean, non-smoking home. EX+/NM. No odors

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Mark Twain: Includes the 1. Autobiography of Mark Twain in Three Volumes. 2. Mark Twain An Illustrated Biography 3. Great Americans For shipping purposes the lot measures 9 x 11 x 11 inches. From a very advanced

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Norman Mailer Moonfire SEALED Apollo 11: For shipping purposes the lot measures 13 x 11 x 1.625 inches. From a very advanced and large private collection. From a clean, non-smoking home. EX+/NM. No odors or issues. The absence of a

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Andersen Märchen von Hans Christian Andersen.1938: Andersen Märchen von Hans Christian Andersen (1938, Verlag Ernst Steiniger, Berlin) German Edition. Measures 9.375 x 6.75 x 1.375 inches (238 mm x 70 mm x 34 mm). Excellent condition. 388 printed

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Gabriel Selbtreu Novelle von Margarete Seemann: [Manuscript] Gabriel Selbtreu Novelle von Margarete Seemann. All handwritten. Vellum covers. Measures 8.125 x 6.5 x .625 inches. Contains 55 handwritten pages. Excellent condition. The absence of a

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German Art Books & Prints: The lot measures 15 x 10 x 1.5 inches for shipping purposes. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear,

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1787 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE 1st Printing US Constit: 1787 GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE November 1787 FIRST BRITISH PRINTING US CONSTITUTION, GEORGE WASHINGTON. Measures 8 x 5.125 x .25 inches. Pages 943-1035. Very good condition. The absence of a condition

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[Francis Scott Key]. [The Star-Spangled Banner]: [Francis Scott Key]. [The Star-Spangled Banner]. The Analectic Magazine, Volume IV, Containing an Early Appearance of the "Defense of For McHenry." Philadelphia: 1814. A very early printing,

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Carte Geognostique Des Environs De Paris Cuvier: [Antique Map] Carte Geognostique Des Environs De Paris Cuvier Et Brongniart Map 1810 Et 1822. Measures 536 mm x 430 mm. VG-EX/EX condition. For shipping purposes measures 11.126 x 8 x .125 inches.

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C.1810 Statutes of the Realm (Magna Carta): An early edition of Statutes of the Realm dating from the reign of George III and complete Magna Carta. Measures 28 x 15.75 inches. Excellent condition. Engraving on cream wove paper. The absence of

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[Declaration of Independence]. Peter Force.: [Declaration of Independence]. Peter Force. William J. Stone for Peter Force, "The Declaration of Independence". Single oversized sheet, copperplate engraving on rice paper. Measures 29.75 x 24.625

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1794 Indenture with Wax Seals: 1794 Indenture with Wax Seals. Measures 19.75 x 27.5 inches. For shipping purposes measures 10 x 8 x .125 inches. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition

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Map/Plan,UK,London, in Reign of Elizabeth 1st,: Map/Plan,UK, London, in Reign of Elizabeth 1st, 1720, by Stratford, Size 20.25 x 8.125 inches (512 mm x 207 cm). G-VG/VG condition. For shipping purposes measures 9 x 4 x .125 inches. Unframed, loose

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1871 Yellowstone Lake Map Wyoming Territory: Measures 15.3125 x 15.875 inches. VG-EX/EX condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely

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Plat Map Florida 1841 [W.J. Stone]: Measures 11.5 x 23 inches. For shipping purposes measures 12 x 5 x .125 inches folded. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from

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1878 New York-New Jersey Map C.J. Sauthier: Measures 26 x 19 inches. VG-EX/EX condition. For shipping purposes measures 9 x 5.5 x .125 inches. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely

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1873 Strait of Juan Da Fuca Large Folding Map: Measures 31.25 x 45.25 inches. There are splits, tears, overall as-is condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect

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