Lot 321: D'Aulaire, Ingri (1904-1980) and Edgar Parin (1898-1986) Leif the Lucky, [and] Autograph Letter Signed. New York: Doubleday, Doran & C

Est: $200 USD - $300 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

D'Aulaire, Ingri (1904-1980) and Edgar Parin (1898-1986) Leif the Lucky, [and] Autograph Letter Signed. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Co., 1941.
Stated first edition, illustrated in color and black-and-white, bound in full color publisher's pictorial boards, with green cloth spine, the jacket slightly faded, with some chipping along the top edge;
[with] a letter from the D'Aulaires, on their Fifth Avenue stationery, dated 12 June 1940, addressed to Julia Carter, thanking her for her hospitality, with the holograph envelope.

Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980).

Artist or Maker

Edgar Parin D'Aulaire

Condition Report

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Skinner

November 17, 2013, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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