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Emporium | August 6, 2026

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150 Lots of silver flatware and holloware, porcelain and decorations from the estate of Steve Stewart, Outsider art from the Oliver Collection, including by Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth and others; botanical and ornithological works on paper and prints, American, British and Continental paintings by EF Meyer, Reid Christman, Nelly H. Yeats and Edna Hibel; American, British and Continental furniture, Southern pottery, Pre-Columbian style objects, Asian works of art, carpets, and a Jay Strongwater enamel, rhinestone, coral and shell sculpture.
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Lot 92

Large Collection of Leather and Clothbound Books, Various Subjects

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$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

approx. 102 volumes, including works by Carlyle, Stowe, Hugo, Eliot, Hawthorne, Poe, and many others, please see additional photos of spines for titles), covers about 10 ft. of shelf space when lined upright

Provenance: Private Asheville Collection

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Private Asheville Collection

all with wear to extremities, numerous leather examples with hinges tender, boards starting or detached, scuffs and losses to leather, bumped corners, chipping at spines, cloth examples with fading and staining Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.