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Our December book auction at Waterbury Auction Gallery presents a diverse selection of books and related materials, appealing to collectors and readers with interests in literature, history, and art. Highlights include a signed presentation copy by Isaac Bashevis Singer with illustrations by Eric Carle, known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and an 1898 edition of Lewis Carroll’s works featuring illustrations by Henry Holiday in a red cloth binding with gilt decorations. These items represent a unique intersection of literary significance and artistic craftsmanship.
The auction also features a range of items beyond books, such as Americana, maps, and ephemera. Notable items include a signed miniature edition of Tasha Tudor’s 23rd Psalm, a first trade edition of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, and leather-bound editions of Charles Dickens’ works like Little Dorrit and Martin Chuzzlewit. For those interested in historical documents, the collection includes a Civil War-era hand-colored map and early 19th-century pamphlets. This auction provides a focused selection of historically and artistically important materials for collectors and researchers alike.