"Among the Americana lots was one of the rarest and important Revolutionary War narratives, Ethan Allen’s account of his captivity in British prisons printed in 1779, along with scarce cartographic lots related to the Great Lakes region, and choice works on travel and exploration."
One of those moments of trying to remember if I'm related to him or not. 😎
"Frederik Pohl’s L. Ron Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award. A silver loving cup mounted onto a carved walnut base with engraved plaque. Awarded to Frederik Pohl for his achievements in the science fiction genre."
Interesting that Pohl gave that one up. I wonder about the Nebulas and the Hugos.
I wen through this once before since I have the now 100 year-old family tree thing that extends back to the Mayflower (oh boy!) but I didn't think the link existed. I was mainly curious because I remember being told something that related to this but I could never make sense of it. You reminded me. 🤷🏻♂️
"and yes, funny Pohl's elron award was there..but it was bought! These are so interesting to scan....the value."
The story I remember was he accepted because it was an award and he had known Elron back in the day, but it was, ya know, a little weird. Maybe something you sell when cleaning out the house when you're old.
"Among the Americana lots was one of the rarest and important Revolutionary War narratives, Ethan Allen’s account of his captivity in British prisons printed in 1779, along with scarce cartographic lots related to the Great Lakes region, and choice works on travel and exploration."
One of those moments of trying to remember if I'm related to him or not. 😎
"Frederik Pohl’s L. Ron Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award. A silver loving cup mounted onto a carved walnut base with engraved plaque. Awarded to Frederik Pohl for his achievements in the science fiction genre."
Interesting that Pohl gave that one up. I wonder about the Nebulas and the Hugos.
elm
i always try to forget about elron
You could be related to EA...and yes, funny Pohl's elron award was there..but it was bought! These are so interesting to scan....the value.
"You could be related to EA..."
I wen through this once before since I have the now 100 year-old family tree thing that extends back to the Mayflower (oh boy!) but I didn't think the link existed. I was mainly curious because I remember being told something that related to this but I could never make sense of it. You reminded me. 🤷🏻♂️
"and yes, funny Pohl's elron award was there..but it was bought! These are so interesting to scan....the value."
The story I remember was he accepted because it was an award and he had known Elron back in the day, but it was, ya know, a little weird. Maybe something you sell when cleaning out the house when you're old.
elm
the things that turn up
Potter and Potter is an excellent auction house.
That's quite a collection of books to have in one sale. I hope the new owners preserve them well for future generations.
There was all kinds of stuff in this one...even a letter from Einstein. It is really interesting to see what first editions are worth--quite a bit.