Sotheby’s is pleased to welcome New York’s July sale, “Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana.” Part 1 of this sale will be open for online and absentee bidding on 6 July and will culminate in a live auction on 20 July. This first part brings together a select group of truly exceptional books and manuscripts. With material ranging widely across periods and categories, the auction includes important and early manuscript Americana, a fine copy of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, original artwork from Ludwig Bemelmans beloved Madeline, and Beatrix Potter’s Benjamin Bunny.