Sale 2530 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, February 20, 2020

161    ADAMS, ANSEL. The Islands of Hawaii. Signed twice, on the front free endpaper and on title-page. Additionally inscribed by Adams, “To Ed Joesting / with admiration and / affection,” and signed by [Crocker-Union Lithograph executive] Roland Meyer, both on the front free endpaper. Oblong folio, publisher’s thin boards, faint scattered staining; faint offsetting or dampstaining along fore edge of many pages throughout including signature pages; publisher’s hand-made paper dust jacket, moderate scattered dampstaining and foxing; original cardboard shipping box. [Honolulu:] (First National Bank of Hawaii, 1958); inscription: Np, 1958 [250/350] with — Roland Meyer. Typed Note Signed, “Roland,” to Edward Joesting, stating that this book would not have been possible without his patience. 1 page, oblong 16mo. Np, circa 1958. 162 c   BOUDIN, EUGÈNE. Autograph Letter Signed, “G. Boudin,” to “Dear Madam,” in French, declining to accept her invitation to dine because he is suffering from rheumatism and “[w]orse yet, I’m expecting one of my brothers who is coming from Le Havre and whom I must receive today.” 1 page, small 8vo, with integral blank; faint scattered soiling, folds. Np, 29 December 1895 [300/400] 163 c   BRAQUE, GEORGES. Two items, in French: Autograph inscription Signed * Signature on envelope. The inscription, “A souvenir for Norman / GBraque,” on a slip of paper. ½ page, oblong 8vo, tissue paper; marginal discoloration from prior matting, remnants of prior mounting at corners verso, faint scattered offsetting. The envelope, “GBraque,” addressed in holograph to Fernand Marc, including return address. 4¼x5¾ inches; remnants of hinging at upper edge verso, cancelled 1.5 franc stamp. Varangéville, nd; Paris, 10 March 1942 [from postmark] [500/750] 163 ARTISTS LOTS 161 - 185