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Auction 1431 brings together an eclectic and highly collectible array of literary and cultural material, anchored by significant first editions, illustrated classics, and rare examples of visual storytelling. Spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, the offerings reveal a focus on works that shaped literary imagination, gender discourse, humor, and historical consciousness across continents. From the American mythos reimagined by Nathaniel Hawthorne to the radical feminist voice of George Sand, the catalog captures the breadth of influence across genres and formats.
Among the literary highlights is an 1887 edition of Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales, a reworking of classical myths for young readers. Its worn but intact state speaks to its historical use and continued appeal. In contrast, the inclusion of Indiana by George Sand—complete in its original 1838 French edition—offers collectors a rare opportunity to own one of the foundational texts of feminist literature. Its association with early Parisian booksellers and elegant binding further enhances its desirability.
Equally notable are the visual and popular culture offerings. A lot featuring four variant first editions of Walt Kelly’s Pogoshowcases the early development of American political satire through comics. These variations, annotated by a previous collector, reflect the bibliographic richness of mid-century cartoon art. Complementing these are nautical histories, such as Deep-Water Sail and Queens of the Western Ocean, which document the golden age of sailing and merchant shipping with photographs and fold-out plates.