What: Fine Books and ManuscriptsWhere: Bonhams, Magnolia Room, 303 East Cordova, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, Pasadena CA 91101When: Feb 11, 10:30 PM PSTPublic Viewing: San Francisco - 02 Feb 2018 11:00 - 20:00 PST / 03 Feb 2018 10:00 - 17:00 PST - Pasadena, Sheraton Pasadena Hotel - 08 Feb 2018 14:00 - 19:00 PST / 09 Feb 2018 10:00 - 19:00 PST / 10 Feb 2018 10:00 - 19:00 PST / 11 Feb 2018 08:00 - 10:00 PSTThe Fine Books and Manuscripts at Bonhams held at Pasadena is definitely a must-visit place for all literature lovers! Manuscripts from the most celebrated writers of the 18th through present century find place at the auction.Top Lots of the Sale:- "Enigma I machine" - A Rare 3-rotor German Enigma I Enciphering Machine, Modell 1, for Heer (Army) use, Berlin, 1943. Mid-war Enigma machine in working condition, serial number A7849, manufactured for the German military. Measured at, oak case 13 x 11 x 6½ inches. Estimated Price: US$ 70,000 - 90,000- Heisenberg, Werner (1901-1976) and Bruno Rossi (1905-1993) - "A collection of 8 Autograph Letters and one Postcard Signed ("W. Heisenberg") to physicist Bruno Rossi, 15 pp total recto and verso, 285 x 225 mm, Leipzig, November 18, 1931 - May 9, 1932. Estimated Price: US$ 40,000 - 60,000- Whitman, Walt. (1819-1892) - "Autograph Manuscript", n.p., (1890?), comprising his thoughts on death, with corrections and cancellations, mounted on stiff board, with presentation inscription from Horace Traubel to George D. Herron on lower margin of board, paper browned. Measured at 1 p, 194 x 159 mm. Estimated Price: US$ 20,000 - 30,000- Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804); James Madison (1751-1836); JOHN JAY (1745-1829) - "The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, Agreed Upon by the Federal Convention", September 17, 1787. Estimated Price: US$ 20,000 - 30,000- Roberts, David (1796-1864) - "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts R.A. with historical descriptions by the Revd. George Croly LL.D. London: F.G. Moon", 1842-43-46-49. Measured at 6 volumes in 4, elephant folio (604 x 430 mm). Estimated Price: US$ 15,000 - 25,000- Bradbury, Ray (1920-2012) - "Extensive collection of primary titles, most of which are signed and inscribed". Estimated Price: US$ 15,000 - 20,000- Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862) - "Autograph Manuscript, from an early draft of A Week on the Concord and Merrimack", his first book, 2 pp. [Walden, 1847?], in ink, with extensive cancellations and emendations in pencil, lightly toned, folds. Measured at 257 x 199 mm. Estimated Price: US$ 12,000 - 18,000- Newton, Isaac (1642-1727) - "Autograph Manuscript in Latin and Greek", being quotes from Eunapius and Procopius, later incorporated into his metaphysical writings, some browning, with two small adhesive mounts to corners. Measured at 257 x 199 mm2 pp, 26 lines in total, 152 x 70 mm, n.p., [1670s?] Estimated Price: US$ 12,000 - 18,000- Steinbeck, John (1902-1968) - "Typed Document Signed" ("John Steinbeck"), countersigned ("Harold K. Guinzberg"), 1 p, legal folio, [New York City], April 16, 1939 (signatures dated in ink April 24, 1939); wrinkles and other signs of handling and use, two old staple holes. Estimated Price: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- Steinbeck, John (1902-1968) - "The Grapes of Wrath". New York: The Viking Press, (1939). 8vo. Original stamped cloth, pictorial dust jacket. Interior very clean, cloth bright, jacket with flaps trimmed but not affecting price or first edition statement. An exceedingly fine copy. First Edition. Goldstone & Payne A12a. Estimated Price: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) - Document Signed ("Abraham Lincoln" as President), partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, 1 p, folio (403 x 505 mm), New Bedford, December 7, 1863; identical text appears in four columns, in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Estimated Price: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- Lewis, Meriwether (1774-1809); & William Clark (1770-1838) - "Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean"; Estimated Price: US$ 10,000 - 15,000- Clemens, Samuel Langhorne (1835-1910) - "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade)", New York: Charles L. Webster and Co., 1885. 4to. 366 pp. With portrait frontispiece and illustrations throughout. Original green cloth stamped in black and gilt. Front hinge cracked, rear endpapers adhered in gutter margin. Estimated Price: US$ 8,000 - 12,000- Siguenza Y Gongora, Carlos De (1645-1700) - "Theatro de virtudes políticas que constituyen a un Príncipe. Mexico: widow of Bernardo Calderon, 1680"; Measured at 8vo (191 x 140 mm). 48 leaves. Woodcut title vignette; woodcut tailpiece. Modern calf, wear to upper spine, front joint starting. Estimated Price: US$ 8,000 - 12,000- Bradbury, Ray (1920-2012) - "A large collection of limited editions, approximately 72 volumes". Estimated Price: US$ 8,000 - 10,000For details, visit: http://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.
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