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Assortment of coveted 20th-century books on offer in Hindman’s July 26 auction, various estimates. Image courtesy of Hindman

Curl up with an iconic first edition from Hindman’s Summer Reading sale, July 26

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Assortment of coveted 20th-century books on offer in Hindman’s July 26 auction, various estimates. Image courtesy of Hindman

Assortment of coveted 20th-century books on offer in Hindman’s July 26 auction, various estimates. Courtesy Hindman

CHICAGO – Until Tuesday, July 26, Hindman presents Summer Reading: 20th-Century Literature and Biography from a Private Collection, featuring first editions of many of the most loved works by some of the most iconic authors of the 20th century. With strong offerings in fiction and biography, this private collection offers something for all readers, including everything from classics to fantasy to politics, and more. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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First edition presentation copy of W.W. Jacobs’ ‘Salthaven,’ inscribed to and from Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, $31,250

Books written and owned by Mark Twain brought top-shelf prices at Potter & Potter

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First edition presentation copy of W.W. Jacobs’ ‘Salthaven,’ inscribed to and from Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, $31,250

First edition presentation copy of W.W. Jacobs’ ‘Salthaven,’ inscribed to and from Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, $31,250

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions held its first book sale of 2023, a 531-lot event, on February 16. At the end of a long day of spirited bidding, the auction realized more than $630,000 and had a 95% sell through rate.

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Presentation copy of The Great Gatsby, est. $30,000-$50,000

20th C. classic books are page-turners at April 26 Potter & Potter sale

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Left, presentation copy of The Great Gatsby, est. $30,000-$50,000; Right, first edition of The Maltese Falcon, est. $8,000-$12,000

Left, presentation copy of The Great Gatsby, est. $30,000-$50,000; Right, first edition of The Maltese Falcon in its original dust jacket, est. $8,000-$12,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a 239-lot Fine Literature and Modern Firsts sale on Tuesday, April 26 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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