The Private Collection of William S. Reese Part I and Part II
New York: Christie's, 2022. 1st Edition. Quarto. Fine. Item #18630
A stunning two-volume set published for the sale of the unparalleled Americana collection of the greatest Americana dealer in U.S. history.
Glossy, high-quality paper filled with hundreds of full-color photographs of individual pieces, as well as photos of the Reese office and home.
Highlights include 1st editions of John Smith's 1624 "The General Historie of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles...", a 1st Edition of "The Book of Morman", several 1st Edition Audubons, William Bartram, Thomas Jefferson, a 1st Edition of Paul Revere's famous engraving of the Boston Massacre, and much, much more.
Charcoal cloth, with each volume featuring a full-color pastedown to front and rear boards depicting one of the works in the Reese Collection. Vol I 191pp plus index; Volume II 221pp. Square tight bindings. Clean interiors. In Fine condition.
Price: $150.00