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Day 2 Fine Western, American, European Works

Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Lot 366

Four Derrydale Press Books

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
three of which are inscribed to Richard Thurmond Chatham including Nash Buckingham's [Blood Lines], 1938, inscribed by Buckingham to Chatham, 9-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., [gilt spine lettering is slightly dulled, some wear at the extremities otherwise very good]; Philip H. Babcock's [Falling Leaves], 1937, inscribed by Babcock to Chatham, 9-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., [gilt spine lettering is slightly dulled, some wear at the extremities otherwise very good]; Scott Hart's [The Moon Is Waning], 1939, inscribed by Hart to Chatham, 9-1/2 x 6-1/4 in., [gilt spine lettering is slightly dulled, some wear at the extremities otherwise very good]; Joel D. Barber's ['Long Shore], 1939, limited edition, signed by Hart, in full red leather with gilt ruling and lettering, original glassine and original box with a paper label on the upper cover, 6-3/4 x 5-1/8 in., [book is near fine, glassine is very good, box has some wear at the extremities otherwise very good]; plus [An Appreciation of Richard Thurmond Chatham 1896-1957], the bulletin from Chatham's memorial service, 7-3/8 x 5-1/4 in., [some foxing otherwise very good] . Provenance: Estate of Hugh and Mary Chatham, State Road, North Carolina