Beautiful birds lifted Freeman’s May 20 sale above $500K

Plate from John Gould’s ‘Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans,’ which sold for $63,000
Plate from John Gould’s ‘Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans,’ which sold for $63,000
Plate from John Gould’s ‘Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans,’ which sold for $63,000

PHILADELPHIA – Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its May 20 Books and Manuscripts auction, which featured a 98% sell-through rate and impressive sales of Pennsylvania material, WWII posters, rare editions, and more. The 131-lot auction achieved $525,861 in total, surpassing its presale estimate.

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