28th Apr, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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Mailer (Norman)
Moonfire, The Epic Journey of Apollo 11.
Taschen, 2009, numbered limited edition of 1969, large folio Collectors' edition, illustrated throughout, signed print not present, original illustrated boards (446mm x 370mm). Housed in original moulded white resin box with domed porthole window.
Accompanied by a 14mg sample of Moon rock from Lunar Meteorite NWA 4734.
[Taschen gives a retail price of £3,500 for the book]
Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £200
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Apr, 2023
A rare late 18th century diary written by Lady Mary Broughton detailing a two-year Grand Tour around Europe, is one of the highlights of the sale. Not only is it a remarkable and detailed travel diary written from a rare female perspective, but it is an important document recording the everyday social history of Europe and a treasure trove of information on picture collections and museums of the era. Also of note is a 17th century Manuscript Account Book with a connection to Crosthwaite in the Lake District, a fine John Speed Map of the World published in 1676, and a copy of John C. Bourne's 'The History and Description of the Great Western Railway'. Amongst the children's literature in the sale is a first edition set of C.S. Lewis' 'The Chronicles of Narnia', and a first edition of Roald Dahl's 'The Twits'.
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