Category: Past auctions

Sunday October 13th Horror, Gore, Mystery, & Fantasy including Clive Barker Signed & Rare RPGs Auction

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This auction offers a treasure trove of items well-suited for Halloween enthusiasts and collectors of the macabre. The collection features numerous works by horror masters like Clive Barker and Stephen King, whose tales of supernatural terror have long been associated with the Halloween season. Many of these books, some signed or in limited editions, could enhance any Halloween-themed library or display.

Role-playing games make up a significant portion of the offerings, with several items perfect for Halloween gaming sessions. The Call of Cthulhu scenarios and supplements, based on H.P. Lovecraft’s cosmic horror, align particularly well with the eerie atmosphere of Halloween. Other game materials, such as those exploring supernatural themes or dark fantasies, could provide inspiration for Halloween-night gaming adventures.

The auction includes various visual pieces that could serve as Halloween decorations or conversation starters at October gatherings. Vintage horror movie posters, illustrated works featuring gothic or supernatural themes, and even medical illustrations might add a touch of the macabre to Halloween party decor. Issues of Heavy Metal magazine, known for its often dark and fantastical artwork, could also contribute to a Halloween aesthetic.

Beyond fiction and games, the collection offers non-fiction works on topics that resonate with Halloween’s darker themes. Books on true crime, historical mysteries, and the occult could appeal to those interested in real-life tales of terror. Items such as “The Devil’s Garden: Facts and Folklore of Perilous Plants” or works on hypnotism might intrigue Halloween celebrants looking to delve into the factual basis of some spooky traditions or to add authenticity to their Halloween storytelling.

October 14th book auction Collector’s Cornucopia – Rare Books, Ephemera, and Artworks Spanning Centuries and Cultures

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This auction listing presents a diverse array of rare and historical items, including ephemera, books, maps, and art. Featured is a Theodore Roosevelt National Convention 1912 Silk Ribbon, as well as an 1838 Nathaniel Bowditch eulogy. Additionally, a 1930 Wisconsin road map for RICHMAN BROS. CLOTHES and a collection of five early 20th-century New England travel brochures are offered.

Several trade and art catalogues are available, such as a 1923 STARRETT TOOLS trade catalog and ephemeral art booklets including *The Studio Magazine*. A private printing of Oscar Wegelin’s bibliography, limited to 50 copies, is included, along with a rare songster featuring music by Gena Branscombe and a broadside for the funeral service of Queen Victoria. Other unique pieces are a 1919 fore-edge painting in *The Book of Gems* and a mountain climbing illustrated travel book.

Military and historical ephemera include illustrated plates of Scottish Highlanders in military costume, sheet music with military themes, and a 1937 printing of Francisco De Goya’s *The Disasters of War*. The collection also includes *Civil War 1865 Anderson Prison Account*, *The Christian Private* (1864), and Bill Arp’s *A Side Show of the Southern Side of the War*.

Literary works span several centuries, featuring titles like *The Vicar of Wakefield* (1844), *Moses King’s Pocketbook of Providence R.I.* (1882), *The Aeneid* (1873), *The China Hunters Club* (1878), *Uncle Tom’s Cabin* (1852), and *Thy Will Be Done* from the Eleonora Duse Series of Plays. A variety of travel-related books and guides are also included, such as Baedeker’s guide to Southern France and Butterworth’s *Zigzag Journeys on the Mediterranean*.

October 21st book auction, signed Chagall Rare Books, First Editions, and Illustrated Treasures from Centuries

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A Literary Journey Through Time – Rare Books, First Editions, and Illustrated Treasures from the 16th to 20th Centuries

USIANA presents an auction featuring a diverse collection of literary works spanning centuries. The offerings include a signed Chagall, rare books, first editions, and illustrated volumes covering a wide range of subjects such as history, travel, religion, and fiction. Notable items include early printings of classic works like “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe and “The Sea-Wolf” by Jack London, as well as lesser-known but historically significant texts.

The auction showcases a particular strength in travel literature and illustrated works. Books by authors such as Francis Miltoun, Elizabeth W. Champney, and Richard Halliburton offer readers glimpses into various parts of the world during different historical periods. Illustrated works feature contributions from renowned artists like Gustave Doré, Harrison Fisher, and Barry Moser, adding visual appeal to the literary offerings.

Religious texts form another significant portion of the auction, with various editions of the Bible, including a Greek New Testament printed in Boston in 1814, and works of religious commentary. The collection also includes numerous books on etiquette, social customs, and moral instruction, reflecting changing societal norms across different eras.

Collectors of fine bindings will find interest in the auction’s selection of leather-bound volumes, including examples of prize bindings and works bound by notable craftsmen. The auction also features several signed or inscribed copies, adding provenance and personal connection to the items. From academic texts to popular fiction, this auction presents a cross-section of literary history that will appeal to a range of collectors and institutions.