18th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

 
  Lot 2051
 

2051

Lessing (Doris)
The Grass is Singing, Michael Joseph, 1950, first edition, signed by the author in 1995, dust wrapper (priced 9s.6d.);
idem, Martha Quest, Michael Joseph, 1952, first edition, signed by the author in 1995, dust wrapper (priced 12.6d.);
idem, Five, Short Novels by Doris Lessing, Michael Joseph, 1953, first edition, signed by the author in 1995, dust wrapper (priced 12.6d.);
idem, A Proper Marriage, Michael Joseph, 1954, first edition, signed by the author in 1995, dust wrapper (priced 12.6d.);
idem, A postcard with signed autograph note from Doris Lessing - 'I do not sell my signature, but it would be nice if you would send the postage'.

Not Sold

 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 18th May, 2022

Over 180 lots to include a broad selection, from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, and historic documents. Amongst the highlights is a group of Victorian ephemera including a Paper Peepshow of the Thames Tunnel, and a very unusual leaf-cut picture of workers around a derelict tower and trees. Of North-East interest is a collection of approximately 240 19th and early 20th century photographs, and an outstanding archive of early drawings and plans relating to Radcliffe and Broomhill Collieries.

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Tuesday 17 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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