Fine books, manuscripts surpass $1M mark at Potter & Potter

William Morris for Kelmscott Press edition of ‘The Poems of William Shakespeare,’ $16,800
William Morris for Kelmscott Press edition of ‘The Poems of William Shakespeare,’ $16,800
William Morris for Kelmscott Press edition of ‘The Poems of William Shakespeare,’ $16,800

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions‘ October 20 Fine Books and Manuscripts sale realized nearly $1.1 million. The auction presented once-in-a-lifetime selections, including a fine collection of materials with provenance to the great explorers of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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1st edition Huckleberry Finn featured at Potter & Potter, Feb. 26

First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
First edition, early state copy of ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will present Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana, a sale of more than 600 lots, on Saturday, February 26 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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