First-Edition Jane Austen Novels Soar Past Estimates At Hindman

First editions of each of Jane Austen’s major novels led Hindman’s Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Auction on May 11. The five books, including Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility,” realized more than $300,000. Overall, the sale realized more than $1.1 million and was over 94 percent sold.

“The passion of private collectors for rare works of literature and first editions led to very competitive bidding on the Jane Austen novels,” commented Gretchen Hause, Hindman vice president of books and manuscripts. “We are thrilled with the results, and to see that the market for literature, and particularly for literature written by women, continues to gain strength.”

Jane Austen First Editions

Highlighting the five first editions was Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” (lot 138), which sold for $107,100, more than double its high estimate. The work, written by Austen at the age of 21 and published 15 years later in a small edition of approximately 1,500 copies, stands as one of the most enduring and beloved works of 19th century literature. Austen’s first novel, “Sense and Sensibility” (lot 137), sold for $81,900 against a $20,000$30,000 estimate.

The Americana session achieved outstanding results, continuing to underscore the firm’s strength in the category. A presentation copy of the first octavo edition of John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America From Drawings Made in the United States and their Territories” (lot 362) led the Americana session, realizing $88,200. The double-elephant folio edition of Audubon’s “The Birds of America” (1827-1838) established his reputation as the greatest ornithological artist of his time, and collectibles and vintage shopping.

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On May 20 and 21, the Pewter Collectors Club of America (PCCA) held its annual meeting at the Historic Publick House Inn in Sturbridge, Mass. After the board met to discuss the business of the club, Rick Benson, one of the club’s knowledgeable members, gave a presentation titled “Introduction to Pewter.” Following a buffet dinner, the group listened to another talk by Tom Kelleher, the curator at the Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) Museum. He spoke about the history and the mission of the OSV. Tom’s talk was followed by a presentation from club members Michael and Suzanne Payne. They spoke about a pewter church flagon used by Henry Muhlenberg, the pastor who established the first Lutheran church in the United States, The Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe, Pa.

On day two, membership went to the OSV to view their extensive pewter collection such as American and English tankards, flagons,

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A copy of the Bible (lot 360), owned by John Adams’s granddaughter and with a partial presentation note in Adams’s hand, soared past its pre-sale estimate to realize $25,000. In addition to Adams’s warm presentation note to his granddaughter, the Bible included several leaves of family marriage, birth, and death records. Highlights also included a pair of signed 1913 letters (lot 411) from President Woodrow Wilson to Senator James A. Gorman, regarding the appointment of the “Collector of the Port of New York.” Competitive bidding drove the letters significantly above their $800-$1,200 estimate to realize $16,380.

Bidding for the auction was available in-person at Hindman’s Chicago Bid Room and via telephone and absentee bid, and online via the Digital Bid Room. For more information, visit www.hindmanauctions.com.

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“Pride And Prejudice: A Novel,” London: T. Egerton, 1813, first edition, realized $107,100.