Legendary explorers and A-list authors honored equally at Hindman, May 11

Series of eight color sketches by Lieutenant Samuel Gurney Cresswell of the voyage of the H.M.S. Investigator, estimated at $15,000-$25,000. Image courtesy of Hindman
Series of eight color sketches by Lieutenant Samuel Gurney Cresswell of the voyage of the H.M.S. Investigator, estimated at $15,000-$25,000. Image courtesy of Hindman

CHICAGO – Hindman’s Thursday, May 11 Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana auction pays tribute to trailblazers with works related to explorers such as Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the crew of the H.M.S. Investigator, along with editions by leaders in the literary world such as Jane Austen and Ian Fleming. The Americana section includes an impressive selection of material by John James Audubon, Currier & Ives and figures of American history from colonial times to the modern day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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