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

Presentation copy of The Great Gatsby, est. $30,000-$50,000
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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Lincoln, Einstein headline University Archives Aug 25-26 auction

One-page 1863 autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln, with slavery-related content, est. $50,000-$60,000
One-page 1863 autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln, with slavery-related content, est. $50,000-$60,000
One-page 1863 autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln, with slavery-related content, est. $50,000-$60,000

WILTON, Conn. – University Archives will hold back-to-back online auctions on August 25 and 26, starting at 10:30 am Eastern time both days. The August 25 auction will be a general sale offering collectors a variety of autographs, rare books, historical documents and memorabilia. The August 26 auction will be a smaller, specialized Judaica sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Swann’s June 17 Fine Books sale includes signed James Joyce editions

James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
James Joyce, ‘Ulysses,’ signed deluxe limited issue, estimated at $15,000-$20,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will hold their spring offering of Fine Books & Autographs on June 17. The auction will feature a strong showing of autographs by prominent American political figures, as well as bright minds from both the performing and visual arts. Literature from the 19th and 20th centuries is present alongside a selection of art, press and illustrated books. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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