Roycroft: Life in Abundance 2023-08-23 Auction - 344 Price Results - Toomey & Co. Auctioneers in IL
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Roycroft: Life in Abundance

Rago and Toomey & Co. are excited to announce Roycroft: Life in Abundance, The Collection of Richard Blacher, a two-part auction dedicated to the exquisite craftsmanship of The Roycrofters on August 23rd. From beautiful publications to an impressive selection of bookends, and an assortment of furniture and lighting, Richard Blacher amassed a stunning and comprehensive collection that captures the spirit of this important community within the Arts & Crafts movement. Property from this auction may be located at one of our several locations around the country. Please review the item description to see where the work will ship from.
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Vernon Lee, Art and Life: Vernon Lee Art and Life 1896 full leather-bound book with gilding, Japan vellum 9 h x 5.75 w x .75 d in (23 x 15 x 2 cm) Bertha Hubbard (1861-1946) was Elbert Hubbard's first wife. Binding
0100: Vernon Lee, Art and LifeEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Robert Browning, The Last Ride: Robert Browning The Last Ride 1900 bound book, Classic vellum, silk 7.75 h x 5.75 w x .5 d in (20 x 15 x 1 cm) Binding designed and executed by Louis Kinder. Hand-illumined by Frances Carmody.
0101: Robert Browning, The Last RideEst. $7,500-$10,000
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Robert Browning, The Last Ride: Robert Browning The Last Ride 1900 full leather-bound book with gilding, Classic vellum, silk 7.75 h x 6 w x .75 d in (20 x 15 x 2 cm) Binding designed and executed by Louis Kinder. Hand-illumined
0102: Robert Browning, The Last RideEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Charles Dickens, The Holly Tree: Charles Dickens The Holly Tree 1903 full leather-bound book with gilding, Japan vellum 8.75 h x 6 w x .375 d in (22 x 15 x 1 cm) The present work is the only known signed Kinder binding. Binding
0103: Charles Dickens, The Holly TreeEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Elbert and Alice Hubbard, Justinian and Theodora: Elbert and Alice Hubbard Justinian and Theodora 1906 full leather-bound book with gilding, Japan vellum 7.875 h x 6 w x .5 d in (20 x 15 x 1 cm) Book features a sepia frontispiece of each author
0104: Elbert and Alice Hubbard, Justinian and TheodoraEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Victor Toothaker for Roycroft, Fernery: Victor Toothaker for Roycroft Fernery with dogwood blossoms USA, c. 1912-15 patinated and handwrought copper, brass 3.625 h x 7.5 dia in (9 x 19 cm) Fernery features three ball feet. Impressed orb
0105: Victor Toothaker for Roycroft, FerneryEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Roycroft, Books, set of two: Roycroft Books, set of two 1899, 1902 full leather-bound book with gilding, Kelmscott paper, Japan vellum 8.625 h x 6 w x .875 d in (22 x 15 x 2 cm) 8.25 h x 5.25 w x .5 d in (21 x 13 x 1 cm) Lot
0106: Roycroft, Books, set of twoEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Irving Browne, In the Track of the Bookworm: Irving Browne In the Track of the Bookworm 1897 modeled leather-bound book 8.75 h x 5.5 w x .75 d in (22 x 14 x 2 cm) Binding executed by Helen Ward, possibly a member of The Guild of Women
0107: Irving Browne, In the Track of the BookwormEst. $750-$1,000
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Oliver Goldsmith, The Deserted Village: Oliver Goldsmith The Deserted Village 1898 bound book with gilding, John Dickinson & Co. paper 11.375 h x 9 w x .5 d in (29 x 23 x 1 cm) Hand-illumined by Lawrence Mazzanovich. Signed and numbered
0108: Oliver Goldsmith, The Deserted VillageEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance: Ralph Waldo Emerson Self-Reliance 1905 full leather-bound book with gilding, Imperial Japan vellum 8 h x 5.25 w x .375 d in (20 x 13 x 1 cm) Book features a frontispiece portrait of Ralph Waldo
0109: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-RelianceEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Roycroft, Collection of ephemera: Roycroft Collection of ephemera USA, 1913 Collection is comprised of a souvenir photo album presented to Thomas Edison, which includes 188 photographs of the attendees of a conference of The
0110: Roycroft, Collection of ephemeraEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Walter Upham Jennings for Roycroft, Bookends: Walter Upham Jennings for Roycroft Bookends with dogwood blossoms, pair USA, 1916-1920 patinated and handwrought copper each: 5.5 h x 3.375 w x 3 d in (14 x 9 x 8 cm) Impressed artist's monogram
0112: Walter Upham Jennings for Roycroft, BookendsEst. $800-$1,200
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Alice Hubbard, Life Lessons: Alice Hubbard Life Lessons 1909 full leather-bound book with gilding, Boxmoor paper, silk 9 h x 7 w x .875 d in (23 x 18 x 2 cm) Book features portraits of each subject and a halftone frontispiece
0113: Alice Hubbard, Life LessonsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Roycroft, Large and Rare tray with poppies: Roycroft Large and Rare tray with poppies USA, c. 1910 patinated and handwrought copper .625 h x 9.25 w x 12.25 d in (2 x 23 x 31 cm) Impressed orb and cross mark to one corner. This work will
0114: Roycroft, Large and Rare tray with poppiesEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Roycroft, Table lamp, model 905: Roycroft Table lamp, model 905 USA, c. 1925 patinated and handwrought copper, leaded slag glass, iron 22 h x 18 dia in (56 x 46 cm) Lamp features a shade designed by Dard Hunter and base
0115: Roycroft, Table lamp, model 905Est. $7,500-$10,000
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Oliver Goldsmith, The Deserted Village: Oliver Goldsmith The Deserted Village 1898 1/4 buckram-bound book with gilding, Dickinson's wove paper 11.375 h x 9 w x .5 d in (29 x 23 x 1 cm) Includes Little Journey to Sweet Auburn by Elbert
0116: Oliver Goldsmith, The Deserted VillageEst. $700-$900
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Alice Hubbard, Life Lessons: Alice Hubbard Life Lessons 1909 full leather-bound book with gilding, Boxmoor paper 9 h x 7 w x .875 d in (23 x 18 x 2 cm) Book features portraits of each subject and a halftone frontispiece of
0117: Alice Hubbard, Life LessonsEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Roycroft, Collection of five books: Roycroft Collection of five books USA, 1896 bound books, Ruisdael paper, Japan vellum each approximately: 9.25 h x 6.25 w x .5 d in (23 x 16 x 1 cm) Collection is comprised of two copies of The
0118: Roycroft, Collection of five booksEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Samuel B. Moore and the Sales Book Industry: The Sales Book Manufacturers Association Samuel B. Moore and the Sales Book Industry 1934 full suede-bound book with gilding 12 h x 8.25 w x .25 d in (30 x 21 x 1 cm) This unique work is from the
0119: Samuel B. Moore and the Sales Book IndustryEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Roycroft, Life in Abundance hanging sign: Roycroft Life in Abundance hanging sign USA, c. 1910 oak, iron 10 h x 42.5 w x 3 d in (25 x 108 x 8 cm) Sign features bark to reverse. Carved orb and cross mark to lower right. This work will
0120: Roycroft, Life in Abundance hanging signEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Roycroft, Guest book: Roycroft Guest book 1903 full suede-bound with gilding, hand-illumining 8.75 h x 6.25 w x .75 d in (22 x 16 x 2 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to first page 'Do you work as well as you can - and
0121: Roycroft, Guest bookEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
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Elbert Hubbard, A Message to Garcia: Elbert Hubbard A Message to Garcia (Folio Edition) 1926 full leather-bound book with gilding, Japan vellum, silk 13.375 h x 9.875 w x .625 d in (34 x 25 x 2 cm) The present work features
0122: Elbert Hubbard, A Message to GarciaEst. $1,500-$2,000
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