Monday, February 06, 2012

Historical photography and rare books auction

BETHUNES AT WEBB'S
Historical photography and rare books
Monday 20 February 2012

 The first Bethunes at Webb's sale of 2012 will be held on Monday 20 February. The sale will be in two sessions, the first comprising historical photography and postcards, and the second rare books and related materials. Session one will commence at 10am. Session two will commence at 1pm.

Highlights of the sale include rare cartes de visite and cabinet cards by the likes of George and Elizabeth Pulman, first and second editions of Walter Lawry Buller's A history of the birds of New Zealand, a splendid Bird's eye view of Auckland by George Treacy Stevens, and C F Beautemps-Beaupre's marvellous atlas to Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's voyage in search of La Perouse.

All lots are illustrated online.

Viewings:
Thursday 16 February, 9am - 8pm
Friday 17 February, 9am - 5pm
Saturday 18 February, 11am - 3pm
Sunday 19 February, 11am - 3pm

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