Auction Preview: Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts Including Americana at Christie’s, New York, Jun 12
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What: Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts Including AmericanaWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 12; 02.00 PMPublic Viewing: 7 Jun, 10am - 5pm8 Jun, 10am - 5pm9 Jun, 1pm - 5pm10 Jun, 10am - 5pm11 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of thAuction Preview: Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts Including Americana at Christie’s, New York, Jun 12
What: Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts Including AmericanaWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 12; 02.00 PMPublic Viewing: 7 Jun, 10am - 5pm8 Jun, 10am - 5pm9 Jun, 1pm - 5pm10 Jun, 10am - 5pm11 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of the sale:— LOT 25: Francis H.C. Crick (1916-2004) and James D. Watson (b.1928): Galley proof signed («Francis Crick» and «James D. Watson») with two annotations. «Molecular structure of nucleic acids: A structure for deoxyribose nucleic acid.» Nature 171 (1953): 737-738. One galley page, 570 x 153mm (repaired at fold, old pin holes to upper margin, a little creasing). Estimate: 180,000 USD - 250,000 USD—LOT 26: Francis H.C. Crick (1916 - 2004) and James D. Watson (b.1928). Galley proof signed («Francis Crick» and «James D. Watson»), «Genetical implications of the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid.» Nature 171 (1953): 964-967. Two galley pages, 570 x 153mm each (first page repaired at fold, pin holes to upper margin, a little creasing). Estimate: 120,000 USD - 180,000 USD— LOT 126: George Washington (1732-1799): Autograph letter signed («Go: Washington») as President to Major General Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), Carlisle, [Pennsylvania] 8 October 1794. Three pages, 228 x 186mm (a few small spots, page four with small strip of paper affixed bearing 1864 inscription). Estimate: 100,000 USD - 150,000 USD— LOT 182: Karl Bodmer (1809-1893) – Maximilian Zu Wied-Neuwied, Prince Alexander (1782-1867). “Journey into the interior of North America executed during the years 1832, 1833, and 1834.” Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1840-1843. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 150,000 USD— LOT 16: Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723 - 1799): “Ichthyology, or Natural history, general and particular fish. Berlin: In the author [Francois de la Garde], 1785-97.” Estimate: 80,000 USD - 120,000 USD— LOT 144: Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865): “Autograph letter signed («A. Lincoln») as President, to Major General John Charles Fremont”, Washington, 21 December 1861. Two pages, 205 x 126mm, bifolium (contemporary ink spot touching a couple letters on second page). Estimate: 80,000 USD - 120,000 USD— LOT 209:Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) – French. “An 18k gold key-wound quarter repeating open-face pocket watch with metal guilloche dial Roman hour markers and spade hands.” The cuvet (dust-cover) is engraved, “Echappement A Cylindre En – Aiguilley – Edgar A. Poe – Pierre Huit Trous En Rubis.” The inside case-back cover is engraved with the case number 21705. The case is 51mm. Estimate: 80,000 USD - 120,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.christies.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more