(15) BOOKS: POEMS, 1870S BOOKS, LARGE(15) BOOKS: POEMS, 1870S BOOKS, LARGE DICTIONARY(lot of 15) Books, including: (1) "The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke," New York, Dodd, 1918, poor condition; (1) "U.S.A. at Work and Play," Alicia Street, Cassell, London, 1942; (1) "The World's 100 Best Short Stories," Vol 8, Funk & Wagnall, 1927; (1) "Letter Writing," Henry Loomis, Cleeland, 1915; (1) "Lucille," Owen Meredith, New York, Crowell, c. 1880's; (1) "School Days: The Grey Wolf," New York, Dodd, Mead, c.1879; (1) "Morals of Manners," Miss Sedgwick, New York, Putnam, 1846; (1) "500 Toasts," Ogilvie Publishing, New York, c.1890;
(1) "Evangeline," Henry Longfellow, Little Leather Library, c.1920, in fragile condition; (5) English to foreign language miniature books, Spanish, German, French, Italian, English Dictionary, "Midget Series," Burgess & Bowes, London, c.1940, for travelers, comes small "shelf" ; (1) "Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary," 1965, largest book: approx 11.5"h, 9"w, 4.5"d; 13.5lbs total **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, AMERICAN (1845-1903),THOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, AMERICAN (1845-1903), WRAPPED ORANGES, OIL ON CANVAS, 16 X 20 INCHESTHOMAS SEDGWICK STEELE, American, (1845-1903) Wrapped Oranges, oil on canvas signed lower right "T.S. Steele" oil on canvas Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches Provenance: Godel and Co., Inc., New York, New York; Private Collection Framed dimensions: 27 x 31 x 3 inches Tags: oil painting, still-life, 19th century, listed artist Condition: in very good overall condition; a few very minor areas of restoration; lined canvas We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Shannon’s is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Frames on all paintings are sold "As Is". Frames may need some conservation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE.