Property from the Tenenbaum Estate and Other Owners
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1130
Wilder, Thornton, 3 Signed Books
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$425
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC
Description:
Wilder, Thornton, Three Books, All Signed, including Ides of March Presentation Copy, Thornton Wilder, including The Bridge of San Luis Rey, 1928, Tenth Impression, with inscription on title page 'For Paul Robeson, with the admiration of Thornton Wilder;' and The Angel That Troubled the Waters and Other Plays, 1928, of a limited edition of 260 signed copies, numbered 205, both published by Longmans, Green and Co., with hinge mounted engraving opposite title, deckled edges with some pages uncut, both blue clothbound with gilt lettering, and The Ides of March, 1948, New York: Harper and Brothers, signed presentation copy, with inscription on title page 'Mary with all the friendship of Thornton, New York February 20, 1948,' first edition, cloth bound in original dust jacket .Measurements: Height: of largest, 10 3/8 in. x Width: 8 in. x Depth: 3/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, minor shelf wear, light wear to covers, mild toning. See photos, as is.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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