Christie’s Important Botanical Books Auction

Christie’s New York sale of Important Botanical Books on June 24 featuring many of the most significant medicinal herbals and fine illustrated botanical books from the 15th through the 19th century. Over 200 works, including many of the most celebrated in the history of the field, document the development of the scientific and artistic studies […]

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Christie’s Botanical Books Auction

Christie’s New York sale of Important Botanical Books on June 24 featuring many of the most significant medicinal herbals and fine illustrated botanical books from the 15th through the 19th century. Over 200 works, including many of the most celebrated in the history of the field, document the development of the scientific and artistic studies […]

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New York 20th Century Design Sale June 12

On June 12th 2009, Sotheby’s New York will hold its sale of Important 20th Century Design which will included a unique offering by Frank Gehry, a Tuyomyo bench (est. $250/350,000). The sale takes a reverse chronological look at both American and European design in the past century starting with contemporary pieces and going all the […]

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Harry Potter First Editions for Heritage Auction

An extensive grouping of original Harry Potter editions - including three complete sets, two of which are signed, and an original first printing English hardcover, with all first edition points - will be auctioned during Heritage Auction Galleries’ June 16-17 Grand Format Rare Books Auction. The trove of English and American first editions could well […]

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Lake Billy Chinook Land for Auction

The countryside south of Lake Billy Chinook has unique scenery and some of the best hunting in the Pacific Northwest. But what it doesn’t have is a current firm market value on which everyone can agree, because land in the area has rarely been placed on the market.
That’s why Ralph De Monte and other family […]

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