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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Potter & Potter’s Aug 28 book auction spans Melville to Rowling

1851 first American edition of Herman Melville's ‘Moby–Dick; or, The Whale,’ est. $50,000-$60,000
1851 first American edition of Herman Melville’s ‘Moby–Dick; or, The Whale,’ est. $50,000-$60,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a 600-plus lot Fine Books & Manuscripts on August 28, starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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