Joyce, Twain, Mucha and more triumphed at Freeman’s, Sept. 23

First and limited edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses, $27,720
First and limited edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses, $27,720
First and limited edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses, $27,720

PHILADELPHIA — Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its September 23 auction, a 140-lot sale that achieved a 95% sell-through rate and underscores Freeman’s strength in presenting material across a wide range of disciplines and time periods.

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Dickens & Twain set world records at Potter & Potter Aug. 28

Collection of five Christmas books by Charles Dickens, $28,000
Collection of five Christmas books by Charles Dickens, $28,000
Collection of five Christmas books by Charles Dickens, $28,000

CHICAGO – Potter and Potter‘s spectacular August 28 Fine Books and Manuscripts Sale was the company’s highest-grossing auction to date. After a day of spirited bidding, 107 lots realized between $1,000-4,999; 22 lots realized between $5,000-9,999; and 16 lots broke the five digit mark.

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