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Select Rarities: Books & Paper Treasures

Potter & Potter Auctions, Chicago · 10 Sep 2026

This sale ended on 10 September 2026. The page is kept for reference.

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Started
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 11:00 am (ET)
Location
Chicago, Illinois, 60 641
Sale format
Online Only
Lots
171

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About this sale

This sale offered 171 lots, listed under Comics & Books, Fine Art & Prints, Memorabilia & Autographs and Pottery, China & Glass. It closed on Thursday 10 September 2026. Potter & Potter Auctions has 3 other upcoming sales on Auction Eagle.

Highlights from this sale

A selection of lots from the catalog.

The auction house’s description

Potter & Potter Auctions is honored to offer an incredible group of books, autographs, magazines, newspapers and other treasures in this exceptional premium sale. Many items represent unique, once-in-a-lifetime collecting opportunities for collectors.

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Catalog Lots (171)

171 lots in Select Rarities: Books & Paper Treasures.

  1. Lot 1 [ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS]. [WILSON, William Griffith "Bill" (1895-1971)]. Alcoholics Anonymous [ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS]. [WILSON, William Griffith "Bill" (1895-1971)]. Alcoholics Anonymous $15,000 - $25,000
  2. Lot 2 [WOMEN'S RIGHTS]. WOLLSTONECRAFT, Mary (1759-1797). A Vindication of the Rights of Woman [WOMEN'S RIGHTS]. WOLLSTONECRAFT, Mary (1759-1797). A Vindication of the Rights of Woman $12,000 - $15,000
  3. Lot 3 [ORIGINAL BOOK ARTWORK]. [MALVERN, Corinne (1901-1956), illustrator]. Frosty the Snow Man [New York [ORIGINAL BOOK ARTWORK]. [MALVERN, Corinne (1901-1956), illustrator]. Frosty the Snow Man [New York $20,000 - $30,000
  4. Lot 4 EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). Autograph Post Card Signed to His Son, Also Signed by His Wife. [Palm EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). Autograph Post Card Signed to His Son, Also Signed by His Wife. [Palm $9,000 - $12,000
  5. Lot 5 EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). Large Photograph Inscribed by Einstein. [Universal City, CA, ca EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). Large Photograph Inscribed by Einstein. [Universal City, CA, ca $10,000 - $12,000
  6. Lot 6 HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Typescript for "The Capital of the World." [N.p., 1936] HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Typescript for "The Capital of the World." [N.p., 1936] $25,000 - $50,000
  7. Lot 7 HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Three Stories & Ten Poems. [Paris: Contact Publishing Co., 1923] HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961). Three Stories & Ten Poems. [Paris: Contact Publishing Co., 1923] $10,000 - $20,000
  8. Lot 8 [ILLUSTRATED BOOKS]. [GROZELIER, Leopold (1830-1865), engraver]. BRAINARD, C[harles] H[enry] [ILLUSTRATED BOOKS]. [GROZELIER, Leopold (1830-1865), engraver]. BRAINARD, C[harles] H[enry] $8,000 - $12,000
  9. Lot 9 NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de (1503-1566). The True Prophecies or Prognostications of... London: Thomas NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de (1503-1566). The True Prophecies or Prognostications of... London: Thomas $5,000 - $7,500
  10. Lot 10 CARROLL, Lewis (pseudonym of DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge (1832-1898)). Alice's Adventures CARROLL, Lewis (pseudonym of DODGSON, Charles Lutwidge (1832-1898)). Alice's Adventures $10,000 - $15,000
  11. Lot 11 DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). The Lost World. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1912] DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). The Lost World. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1912] $6,000 - $12,000
  12. Lot 12 ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano (1882-1945). Typed Letter Signed. The White House / Washington, December ROOSEVELT, Franklin Delano (1882-1945). Typed Letter Signed. The White House / Washington, December $7,000 - $9,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where was the Select Rarities: Books & Paper Treasures?

Select Rarities: Books & Paper Treasures was held on Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · 11:00 am (ET) in Chicago, Illinois by Potter & Potter Auctions.

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