Abbey, Edward (1927-1989). Desert Solitaire. New York: Mcgraw-hill, 1968. Auction
Upcoming AuctionsAuctions Near MeHow Auctions Work
|
HelpNewsConsignPrice Results
LiveAuctioneers Logo
Art
Jewelry
Asian Antiques
Furniture
Collectibles
Coins
Home & Décor
Fashion
Explore Categories

Art
Artists
Popular Searches
Browse by Origin
MAY DISCOVERY AUCTION
AGOPB
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Jewelry
Featured
Popular Searches
Living Estate Of Judith Naughton, May 26th
Clark's Auction Company
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Asian Antiques
Browse By Origin
Featured
Living Estate Of Judith Naughton, May 26th
Clark's Auction Company
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Furniture
Tables
Seating
Cabinets & Storage
Browse By Styles
Featured
Home + Interiors: Collections
Bonhams
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Collectibles
Militaria, Memorabilia, Collectibles, More..
Eagles Corps International LLC
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Coins
Browse By Origin
Featured Coins

Home & Décor
Featured
IMPORTANT POST MEMORIAL DAY AUCTION
William Smith Auctions
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Clothing
Accessories
Featured Designers
Weekly: Throwback 90s/00s Fashion
Bonhams
Sponsored.Your ad here?

lots of lots
View Auction
Lot 0001
Next
item-177652335=1
item-177652335=2
ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). Desert Solitaire. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968.
ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). Desert Solitaire. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968.
Item Details
Description
ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). Desert Solitaire. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968.

8vo. Numerous illustrations after drawings by Peter Parnall. Original brown cloth, spine lettered in white and dark brown; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (a very minor touch of rubbing at extreme ends and fore-corners, otherwise bright). Provenance: Norma (presentation inscription, Denver, 29 March 1988).

FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY ABBEY. Abbey's autobiographical account of being a park ranger at Arches National Park; is a landmark of modern environmental writing, and his most famous work.

[Laid in:] Original prospectus from the University of Arizona Poetry Center, for a reading of "his work in progress."
Buyer's Premium
  • 31% up to $1,000,000.00
  • 25% up to $4,000,000.00
  • 19% above $4,000,000.00

ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). Desert Solitaire. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1968.

Estimate $600 - $800
Starting Price

$300

Starting Price $300
2 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Chicago, IL, US
See Policy for Shipping
Payment
Freeman's | Hindman

Freeman's | Hindman

Chicago, IL, United States
1,543 Reviews
46,988 Followers

Fine Literature, Coll of Richard C. McKenzie

Jun 06, 2024 10:00 AM EDT|
Chicago, IL, USA
View Auction
ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott: ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1975. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket. FIRST EDITION.
Jun 06, 2024ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott
$200
AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817) [Standard Novels]. Pride and Prejudice. -- Sense and Sensibility. --: AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817) [Standard Novels]. Pride and Prejudice. -- Sense and Sensibility. -- Northanger Abbey [and] Persuasion. -- Mansfield Park. All published in London by Richard Bentley, 1833.
Jun 06, 2024AUSTEN, Jane (1775-1817) [Standard Novels]. Pride and Prejudice. -- Sense and Sensibility. --
$300
BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Go Tell It On the Mountain. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.: BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Go Tell It On the Mountain. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953. 8vo. Original orange gilt-lettered cloth, top edge stained blue (small dampstain on top edge); in unrestored
Jun 06, 2024BALDWIN, James (1924-1987). Go Tell It On the Mountain. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953.
$500
BALDWIN. James (1924-1987). Giovanni's Room. New York: The Dial Press, 1956.: BALDWIN. James (1924-1987). Giovanni's Room. New York: The Dial Press, 1956. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (extremities gently rubbed and sunned). FIRST
Jun 06, 2024BALDWIN. James (1924-1987). Giovanni's Room. New York: The Dial Press, 1956.
$250
BRONTE, Charlotte ("Currer Bell") (1816-1855). Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. London: Smith, Elder,: BRONTE, Charlotte ("Currer Bell") (1816-1855). Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1857. 8vo. 4pp. publisher's catalogue at end, publisher's advertisements on endpapers.
Jun 06, 2024BRONTE, Charlotte ("Currer Bell") (1816-1855). Jane Eyre: An Autobiography. London: Smith, Elder,
$150
[BRONTE, Emily (1818-1848]. Wuthering Heights. A Novel by the Author of "Jane Eyre". New York:: [BRONTE, Emily (1818-1848]. Wuthering Heights. A Novel by the Author of "Jane Eyre". New York: Harper & Brothers, 1848. 8vo. (Spotting throughout.) Original red-brown wavy-grained cloth decorated in
Jun 06, 2024[BRONTE, Emily (1818-1848]. Wuthering Heights. A Novel by the Author of "Jane Eyre". New York:
$500
BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: Edward Moxon, 1841-46.: BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: Edward Moxon, 1841-46. 8 parts in one volume, 8vo (235 x 153 mm). Half-title, part titles. Contemporary half morocco
Jun 06, 2024BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: Edward Moxon, 1841-46.
$500
BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Men and Women. London: Chapman and Hall, 1855.: BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Men and Women. London: Chapman and Hall, 1855. 2 volumes, 8vo (171 x 107 mm). 2pp. advertisement at end of vol. II. Early 20th century crushed tan morocco, covers
Jun 06, 2024BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Men and Women. London: Chapman and Hall, 1855.
$200
BURGESS, Anthony (1917-1993). A Clockwork Orange. London, et al: Heinemann, 1962.: BURGESS, Anthony (1917-1993). A Clockwork Orange. London, et al: Heinemann, 1962. 8vo. Original gilt-lettered black cloth; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket priced at "16s" (old price sticker
Jun 06, 2024BURGESS, Anthony (1917-1993). A Clockwork Orange. London, et al: Heinemann, 1962.
$300
BURNETT, William Riley (1899-1982). High Sierra. New York and London: Alfred A. Knopf, 1940.: BURNETT, William Riley (1899-1982). High Sierra. New York and London: Alfred A. Knopf, 1940. 8vo. Original orange cloth stamped in grey, red stop stain; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (spine
Jun 06, 2024BURNETT, William Riley (1899-1982). High Sierra. New York and London: Alfred A. Knopf, 1940.
$150
BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). Prisoner of Chillon, and Other Poems. London: John: BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). Prisoner of Chillon, and Other Poems. London: John Murray, 1816. 8vo (229 x 140 mm). Half-title, 1p. advertisement on E8 verso, 4pp. publisher's
Jun 06, 2024BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). Prisoner of Chillon, and Other Poems. London: John
$150
[BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824)]. Don Juan. London: Thomas Davison [cantos I-V] and: [BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824)]. Don Juan. London: Thomas Davison [cantos I-V] and John Hunt [cantos VI-XVI], 1819-1824. 6 works in 3 volumes, I-II: quarto (292 x 222 mm) and III-XVI:
Jun 06, 2024[BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824)]. Don Juan. London: Thomas Davison [cantos I-V] and
$1,000
BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). The Poetical Works. London: John Murray, 1879.: BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). The Poetical Works. London: John Murray, 1879. 6 volumes, large 8vo. Engraved portrait frontispiece in vol. I. Contemporary red levant, upper covers
Jun 06, 2024BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). The Poetical Works. London: John Murray, 1879.
$250
BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). A group of 7 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:: BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). A group of 7 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising: English Bards and Scotch Reviewers. London: Printed for James Cawthorn, [1809]. Half-title. Contemporary half
Jun 06, 2024BYRON, George Gordan, 6th Baron (1788-1824). A group of 7 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:
$150
CALDER, Alexander (1898-1976). Calder's Circus. Edited by Jean Lipman and Nancy Foote. New York:: CALDER, Alexander (1898-1976). Calder's Circus. Edited by Jean Lipman and Nancy Foote. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1972. Small 4to. Numerous illustrations after photographs. Original yellow
Jun 06, 2024CALDER, Alexander (1898-1976). Calder's Circus. Edited by Jean Lipman and Nancy Foote. New York:
$250
CALDWELL, Erskine (1903-1987). God's Little Acre. New York: The Viking Press, 1933.: CALDWELL, Erskine (1903-1987). God's Little Acre. New York: The Viking Press, 1933. 8vo. Original cloth stamped in orange and green, top edge stained orange (slightly leaned); in unrestored
Jun 06, 2024CALDWELL, Erskine (1903-1987). God's Little Acre. New York: The Viking Press, 1933.
$250
CARSON, Rachel (1907-1964). Silent Spring. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1962.: CARSON, Rachel (1907-1964). Silent Spring. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1962. 8vo. Original cloth; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket (light edgewear, light sunning to spine). FIRST EDITION.
Jun 06, 2024CARSON, Rachel (1907-1964). Silent Spring. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1962.
$250
CATHER, Willa Sibert (1873-1947). A group of 3 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:: CATHER, Willa Sibert (1873-1947). A group of 3 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising: The Troll Garden. New York: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1905. Original gilt-lettered red cloth. FIRST ISSUE with McClure,
Jun 06, 2024CATHER, Willa Sibert (1873-1947). A group of 3 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:
$150
CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). 2001 A Space Odyssey. New York: The New American Library, 1968.: CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). 2001 A Space Odyssey. New York: The New American Library, 1968. 8vo. Original black and blue boards, illustrated endpapers (slightly leaned); in unrestored unclipped
Jun 06, 2024CLARKE, Arthur C. (1917-2008). 2001 A Space Odyssey. New York: The New American Library, 1968.
$250
CLEMENS, Samuel Langhorne ("Mark Twain") (1835-1910). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hartford:: CLEMENS, Samuel Langhorne ("Mark Twain") (1835-1910). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hartford: American Publishing Company, 1876. 8vo. Wood-engraved frontispiece and numerous illustrations in text
Jun 06, 2024CLEMENS, Samuel Langhorne ("Mark Twain") (1835-1910). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Hartford:
$1,500

Recommended Items

ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott: ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1975. 8vo. Original cloth-backed boards; in unrestored unclipped dust jacket. FIRST EDITION.
Jun 06, 2024ABBEY, Edward (1927-1989). The Monkey Wrench Gang. Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott
$200
FAULKNER, William (1897-1962). Idyll in the Desert. New York: Random House, 1931.: FAULKNER, William (1897-1962). Idyll in the Desert. New York: Random House, 1931. 8vo. Title printed in brown and black. Original marbled paper boards, printed cover label, unopened (extremities rubbe
Jun 06, 2024FAULKNER, William (1897-1962). Idyll in the Desert. New York: Random House, 1931.
$200
In the Style of Edward Henry, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite: In the Style of Edward HenryNew York, Ohio, (1857-1927)Beach Sceneoil on masonitesigned lower left, framed.5 x 8 inches
Jun 01, 2024In the Style of Edward Henry, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite
$3,000
Attributed to Edward Henry, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite: Attributed to Edward HenryNew York, Ohio, (1857-1927)Beach Sceneoil on masonitesigned lower left, framed.Fragments of Sotheby's Arcade label vero5 3/4 x 8 1/8 inches
Jun 01, 2024Attributed to Edward Henry, New York, Ohio (1857-1927), Beach Scene, oil on masonite
$2,500
Edward Hopper New York New Haven and Hartford Custom Framed Print: Edward Hopper New York New Haven and Hartford Custom Framed Print Size: Medium Region Of Origin: United States Artist: Edward Hopper Production Technique: Offset Lithograph Framing: Matted & Framed St
6 days LeftEdward Hopper New York New Haven and Hartford Custom Framed Print
$10
John Edward Heliker, New York (1909-2000), abstract, 1930/40s, watercolor on paper, 12 1/4"H x: John Edward Heliker New York (1909-2000) abstract, 1930/40s watercolor on paper Unsigned. Letter of provenance verso. Provenance: From the collection of Kurt Denton Howe From the archives of AskArt: B
Jun 01, 2024John Edward Heliker, New York (1909-2000), abstract, 1930/40s, watercolor on paper, 12 1/4"H x
$10
Edward Jeckel (NY,NJ,1914-2011) oil painting: ARTIST: Edward Jeckel (New York, New Jersey, 1914 - 2011) TITLE: Pelicans MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Few very minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 36 x 18 inches / 91
Aug 18, 2024Edward Jeckel (NY,NJ,1914-2011) oil painting
$10
Guessing Bank - Cast Iron Base and White Metal Figure: Designer Edward McLaughlin - New York. Unknown American Manufacturer - 1877.
Jun 29, 2024Guessing Bank - Cast Iron Base and White Metal Figure
$1,100
ALBERT EDWARD STERNER (New York/England, 1863-1946), Nocturne., Lithograph on paper, 12.5" x 17": ALBERT EDWARD STERNERNew York/England, 1863-1946Nocturne. Signed in pencil lower right. Dated 1920 in plate lower right. Numbered 5/50.Lithograph on paper, 12.5" x 17" sight. Framed 21" x 26".
Jun 14, 2024ALBERT EDWARD STERNER (New York/England, 1863-1946), Nocturne., Lithograph on paper, 12.5" x 17"
$150
Edward Hayden (NY,MA,OH,1858-1922) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Edward Parker Hayden (New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, 1858 - 1922) TITLE: Rocky Coast YEAR: 1898 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. No visible in
Jun 30, 2024Edward Hayden (NY,MA,OH,1858-1922) oil painting antique
$30
Earl Collins (CT,NY,1925-1992) oil painting: ARTIST: Earl Edward Collins (Connecticut, New York, 1925 - 1992) TITLE: Sail Ship Champion of the Seas MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x
Jun 30, 2024Earl Collins (CT,NY,1925-1992) oil painting
$110
EDWARD PERCY MORAN (New York/Pennsylvania, 1862-1935), Interior scene with ladies and a harp.,: EDWARD PERCY MORANNew York/Pennsylvania, 1862-1935Interior scene with ladies and a harp. Signed lower right "E. Percy Moran".Watercolor, 14" x 9.5" sight. Framed 24" x 20&quot
Live NowEDWARD PERCY MORAN (New York/Pennsylvania, 1862-1935), Interior scene with ladies and a harp.,
$250
CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (Illinois/New York/Iowa, 1883-1941), Concerned about the stock market.,: CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERSIllinois/New York/Iowa, 1883-1941Concerned about the stock market. An original illustration for Cosmopolitan magazine (stamped verso). Signed lower right "C.E. Chambers&quo
Live NowCHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (Illinois/New York/Iowa, 1883-1941), Concerned about the stock market.,
$600
COONS, Maurice R. ("Armitage Trail"). Scarface. 1930. FIRST EDITION IN THE RARE ORIGINAL DUST: COONS, Maurice R. ("Armitage Trail") (1902-1930). Scarface. New York: Edward J. Clode, Inc., 1930. 8vo. Original cloth; publisher's dust jacket; folding case (restoration to dust jacket with some area
Jun 07, 2024COONS, Maurice R. ("Armitage Trail"). Scarface. 1930. FIRST EDITION IN THE RARE ORIGINAL DUST
$500
Edward B. Gay (1837 - 1928) American / Ireland: Edward B. Gay (1837 - 1928) Watercolor on paper depicting a man fishing and another painting him, signed lower right, measures 12 x 8 inches and 18 x 14 inches w/ frame. Piece comes from a Bedford Hil
6 days LeftEdward B. Gay (1837 - 1928) American / Ireland
$200

Related Searches

Price Results
Auctions in Chicago
TOP