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(7) Signed Western Books, Tom Lea & R.M. Patterson

Price realized
$286
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$225
Category
Books, Manuscripts & Archives
Sold
October 21, 2023
Sale
October Fine Estates Auction Event - Day 2

Lot description

(lot of 7) Books: Western history and art subjects, including: (5) by Tom Lea (Texas, 1907-2001), most signed with sentiment by the author, (two) "The King Ranch," complete in two volumes, published by Little, Brown and Company, 1957, accompanied by slipcase, (one) "The Art of Tom Lea," compiled by Kathleen G. Hjerter, first edition, published by Texas A&M University Press, copyright 1989, 255 pages, (one) "Tom Lea: An Oral History," first edition, published by Texas Western Press, 1995, 185 pages, (one) "Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North," published by Carl Hertzog, 1947, (2) catalogs of artwork by Rick Morris Patterson (Texas, Oregon, b.1959), each unpublished, (one) "R. Morris Patterson: Selected Works in Several Mediums," artist signed and dated 2007 at front end page, with red corduroy binding, (one) "Catalog of Artwork by R. Morris Patterson: Part One," spiral-bound with some small inscriptions throughout, intact with some overall wear to pages and binding, largest: approx 9.5"h, 12.5"w, 1"d, 15lbs total Start Price: $80.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.