Sale 22JK01 | Lot 131

[CATALOGUES] A large group of early auction and dealer catalogues relating to rare books, maps & atlases, and related collections, 1950s-70s.

Catalogue: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
[CATALOGUES]  A large group of early auction and dealer catalogues relating to rare books, maps and atlases, and related collections, 1950s-70s.

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Lot 131
[CATALOGUES] A large group of early auction and dealer catalogues relating to rare books, maps & atlases, and related collections, 1950s-70s.
A fine large collection of auction catalogues from Parke Bernet, Sotheby's, Kenneth Nebenzahl, Goodspeed's, Charles Hamilton, etc. Approximately 100 items. Most in original wrappers, some with price lists laid-in, many with notations. With various markings, some worn or with detached or torn covers, sold as is.

A trove of scarce auction and dealer catalogues retained by Mr. Kislak, including many of the top collections of the day. Includes The Library of the Late Barton W. Currie of Philadelphia, two parts, 1963; The Celebrated Library of Boies Penrose, 1971, two parts; Rare Books ... Collected by the Late William Randolph Hearst, 1963; Frontier Americana ... from the Stock of Peter Decker, 1963; The Distinguished Collection of Presidential Autographs & Portraits formed by Lindley and Charles Eberstadt, 1964; and many other of note.


C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $1,260 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $1,260 (includes buyer's premium)

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The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 10am EDT
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