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The Elegant Auctioneers by Wesley Towner and Stephen Varble, Stated 1st Ed

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CA$176.63
A$198.11
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NOK 1,317.39
SEK 1,248.98
DKK 833.49

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The Elegant Auctioneers by Wesley Towner and Stephen Varble. Hill & Wang, Date: 1970. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. History of America's most notable auction houses, they're equally notable clients, from the 1880's thru the 1960's. 632 pages photos and index. The behind the scenes stories of the collectors and the equally fabulous auctioneers who reflected the change in American taste over several generations.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    owner's name, dust jacket has light wear.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2605121491372

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