Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Leather-Bound Library Shelf Books: 'Memoirs Of John Shipp'
- Price realized
- $61
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $50
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- November 8, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- NOVEMBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 3) Books: "Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp, Late Lieutenant in His Majesty's 87th Regiment," by John Shipp, with brown leather binding and marbleized covers, raised spine bands, gilt-embossed lettering, third edition, complete in three volumes, published by Hurst, Chance and Company, London, 1832, all with wear and loss to binding commensurate with age, overall toning and foxing, each: approx 8"h, 5.5"w, 1 1/8"d, 3.5lbs total
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.