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THBBOOK: "NUMBER 30664 BY NUMBER 31539". SCARCE O'HENRY SUBJECT
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 7, 2024
Modern to Antique Treasures from Estates around the globe. This is an auction you won't want to miss featuring Spanish, Italian, English and French modern and antique decor, Over 100 pieces of Estate Jewelry, A collection of Firearms, Collection of European Religious items, Fine Art, Garden Statuary, Lighting and so much more. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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- Lot Description
Scarce Booklet: "Number 30665 by Number 31538, A Sketch in the Lives of William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) and Al Jennings, the Bandit", Al Jennings, Pioneer Press, Hollywood, Calif.,1941, First Edition, pencil signed at the first inside page by Jennings to Truman O'Quinn together with a 1947 typed letter signed by Jennings to O'Quinn regarding O'Henry, approx. 8.5"H, 5.5"w Note: William Sidney Porter (O'Henry,1862-1910), short story writer whose works include "The Gift of the Magi". lived for several years in Austin, Texas. Al Jennings (1863-1961) a ranch hand in Oklahoma, committed two train robberies and sentenced to five years in prison where Porter, who had been convicted of bank embezzlement also resided.. Jennings, later starred in early silent films, and was an attorney. O'Quinn (1905-1990) was a resident of Austin, Texas, an attorney and served as a state legislator and state judge. O'Quinn was also an historian, particularly interested in O'Henry. He collected items related to Porter, eventually donating them to the Austin History Center.
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
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OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
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