Source : Littell

Source Title The Distinguished Collection of Americana Formed by C.G. Littell, Chicago. Public Auction Sale By His Order February 5 and 6 (1945).
Description This collection, auctioned in the spring of 1945, contained early discovery & exploration materials about America and travels, maps, and western Americana in particular. Descriptions are extensive with bibliographical notes. Some lots are illustrated. Conducted by Hiram Parke & Otto Bernet. This sale was conducted in the spring of 1945.
Scope of Text 1,141 items described.

This catalogue was lent to the Americana Exchange by Swann Galleries of New York City.
Total Records in AED 0
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