About the Sale
We are honored to liquidate this great Providence RI estate with great family ties to Rose Dobbs the author and editor of many early children's books. Rose was the Aunt of the estate we are liquidating. ...view moreThey came to the country via Ellis Island as a young child with her mother two sibling in the early 1900's. Rose live in New York City most of her life and worked as an author and editor for Coward-McCann, David Mckay, and others. Rose was close friends with Flavia Gag they worked on many books together. Towards the end of Rose's life she moved to Providence to be closer to her sister and family.
In this collection there are many singed books as well as original illustrations from some very important illustrators and books.
The house has some great collectibles and custom furniture. The family had strong ties and taught in Brazil for many years.
Preview Is Available By Appointment Only Mon-Wed Only
Special Instructions
East Windsor CT
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address Via Email)
Pickup Will be Friday 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm
Or By appointment
If items can not be picked up in the allotted times please contact for Delivery or Shipping.
Special ...view moreInstructions for No Contact Pickup
Due to Covid-19 we ask all successful bidders to adhere to the following rules:
-Please Wear a mask as our staff will be wearing one too.
-Please pull into a parking space and come to the front door or pull up next to the front door.
-We will ask your name and then bring the items out.
-Please bring a pen to sign off on your invoice after you inspect your items.
-Then load your items
-You must supply your own packing materials for the lots you are picking up.
-Bring someone with you to load your items, if you will need.
They will be brought to your vehicle or side walk, it will be up to you to load it from there.
Auction Manager
Travis slavik | (860) 623-2100 | Onlineauctions@goldengavel.com