Sell or Auction Your Memoirs of Samuel Pepys 1st Edition for up to $1,463 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Here is a 1st edition copy of Memoirs of Samuel Pepys that we sold:
Samuel Pepys “Memoirs” 1st Edition Rare Book
“Memoirs of Samuel Pepys” comprising the diary from 1659-1669 of Pepys, Secretary to the Admiralty during the reign of Charles II and James II. London: Henry Colburn: 1825. First edition, two volume rare book set, large quarto. Illustrated with engraved frontispiece portrait and 12 plates. Gilt-decorated leather bindings in brown cloth slipcase. Nice. Sold for $1,463.
The following are some additional books we sold:
John Adams 1798 ”State of the Union” Address — Very Rare Booklet Entitled ”Message to Congress”
John Adams ”Message of the President of the United States to BOTH HOUSES of CONGRESS,” dated 4 May 1798, signed by then Governor of Connecticut John Treadwell. The document relays an issue with U.S. envoys and the French government, ”…the unfeigned wish of the United States to restore harmony between the Republics [U.S. & France]…” The 21st Governor of Connecticut signs his copy ”J. Treadwell”. 72pp. booklet measures 4.5” x 7.5”. Very good condition with toning throughout and some chipping and soiling on the front and back page. Sold for $3,493.
Winston Churchill Signed Book, ”My Early Life, A Roving Commission”
Winston Churchill book signed, ”My Early Life, A Roving Commission”, published by Odhams Press Limited: London: 1957. First edition, second impression. Churchill’s autobiography, with a focus on his role in the Second Boer War, bears the Prime Minister’s autograph inscription to the fly-leaf, ”To Stanley James Webb / from / Winston S. Churchill / Dec 23. 1930.” Bound in red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Measures 6” x 9” and runs 392pp. Pencil notation to front pastedown, sunning to backstrip, cocking to spine and foxing to leaves and edges. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $2,500.
Important Set of Books on President Lincoln — Ten Volume “History” by Lincoln’s Secretaries John Hay & John Nicolay
“Abraham Lincoln: A History” by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The Century Company: New York: 1890 first edition set. These ten hardcover volumes are in unusually good condition in their original pine green bindings, with gilt lettering and top edges gilt. Volumes are illustrated with Mathew Brady photographs and over 300 wood-engraved images by the foremost engravers of the 19th century including Timothy Cole. Some light shelf wear, but overall in very good to near fine condition. A very attractive set for a library. Sold for $1,500.
FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Memoirs of Samuel Pepys 1st edition that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).