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This auction catalog features a noteworthy selection of literary and religious works, anchored by a significant first edition first printing of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Widely considered one of the most influential novels of the 19th century, Stowe’s work galvanized anti-slavery sentiment and remains central to American literary and social history. Its presence here, in a collectible format, stands as a highlight of the sale for scholars and collectors alike.
Equally important is the inclusion of a rare reliquary of Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux. This devotional object reflects the deep reverence surrounding the young Carmelite saint, canonized in 1925 and often referred to as “The Little Flower.” The reliquary exemplifies early 20th-century Catholic devotional art and holds special interest for collectors of religious ephemera.
While much of the catalog centers on literary works, other highlights include editions by noted authors such as Theodore Dreiser, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, and a first cloth edition of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. Though more modest in presentation, these volumes offer insight into the broader cultural and intellectual currents represented in the sale.
Several lot are books from the personal library of Edward Herrmann, the distinguished actor and bibliophile and father figure on Gilmore’s Girls the beloved television sitcom.