Lee Lorenz's Copy of The Discovery of America by Saul Steinberg

Saul Steinberg's (1914-1999) collection The Discovery of America was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1992. In January of 1993, Steinberg inscribed a copy to The New Yorker's art editor Lee Lorenz (1932-2022). This copy was sold at auction yesterday by Zikorn Arts & History Objects in New York.

Twenty-five days before the bidding, Zikorn had given the book a presale estimate of $150 to $250.

Saul Steinberg
Zikorn Arts & History Objects listing accessed August 13, 2023

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/158608406_saul-steinberg-inscribed-1st-edition-discovery-of-america-1992?from=alert&utm_source=SavedAlert&utm_campaign=SearchAlert_20230714_A&utm_medium=email&utm_content=item

The book went for $190 plus the 25% buyer's premium.

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