Explore a well-rounded selection of Americana, including a copy of Audubon’s Quadrupeds and Brigham Young's copy of the proof of the Stone facsimile the Declaration of Independence. Bernard and Miller’s manuscript map of Maine is a highlight of the strong cartographical offerings.

A comprehensive offering of important Americana.

Americana

Explore early America through landmark works such as Reise in Das Inhere Nord-America by Karl Bodmer, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by J.J. Audubon, and The North American Indian by Edward Curtis.

Explore early America through the eyes of J.J. Audubon, Karl Bodmer, and Edward Curtis.

Picturing America

Remarkable first editions by Ernest Hemingway, Ian Fleming, J.D. Salinger, J.K. Rowling, T.S. Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, manuscript material by Louisa May Alcott and Jack Kerouac, and illustrations by Ludwid Bemelmans are joined by impressive selections from Shakespeare and William Blake.

Discover books and manuscripts by literary greats.

Fine Literature

A remarkable example of the true first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is joined by an original manuscript presentation copy of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling.

Discover the magical world of Harry Potter through our June sales.

Harry Potter

Ian Fleming first met Al Hart in 1953, the year that he published Casino Royale. Al worked for Macmillan, the American publishing house that took the James Bond series on. He was appointed Ian’s editor for his first seven books in the US and would “become his crony, confidant, and drinking companion on all his subsequent visits to New York.”

Fleming’s American publisher, the man who popularized James Bond in the U.S.

Ian Fleming Presentation Copies

The Al Hart collection of Ian Fleming presentation copies

From Gerard Mercator’s early and influential cartographical contributions, to signed and inscribed copies of Winston Churchill’s stirring speeches, explore a range of works and subjects that will appeal to a host of interests.

From Churchill to Mercator, explore a range of works and subjects that will appeal to a host of interests.

Various Subjects

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 </div>Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana will be offered alongside Three Poets: William Blake, A. E. Housman, Robert Frost, Founding Documents of the United States and The Library of Dr Rodney P Swantko. These will culminate in a series of auctions on 26 June, commencing with The Library of Dr Rodney P Swantko at 10am. Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana is part of our sale series, Fine Books and Manuscripts. The sale opens for bidding on Wednesday 12 June, with lots closing on Wednesday 28 June. Sale Number: N11496

Global Head of Department | Books & Manuscripts

Richard Austin

Senior Vice President | International Senior Specialist

Selby Kiffer

AVP | Specialist

Ella Hall

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Fenella Theis

Associate, Books & Manuscripts

Isabelle Johnsen

Pre-Sale Coordinator, Books & Manuscripts

Caroline Woodward

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This June, Sotheby’s is thrilled to present Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Americana, as part of our 
 
 <a class="Link" href="https://www.sothebys.com/en/series/book-week">Fine Books and Manuscripts sale series,</a>
 
 open for bidding on 12 June through 28 June at 12pm. The sale brings together a broad range of compelling books, letters, and other printed and manuscript artifacts, including works by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ian Fleming, J.K. Rowling, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, Mao Zedong, and many others. The fine selection of Americana features works by Audubon, Karl Bodmer, Chassériau, and Brigham Young's copy of the proof of the Stone facsimile the Declaration of Independence, and much more.