Marshall Coyne Library Sale Part 1
Mr. Kiffer described a selection of some of the items from Marshall Coyne’s library that was sold at auction by Sotheby’s. Included in this … read more
Mr. Kiffer described a selection of some of the items from Marshall Coyne’s library that was sold at auction by Sotheby’s. Included in this program are portions of the auction itself, revealing the sale and price of each item being discussed, and an interview with a dealer who purchased books and manuscripts. Marshall Coyne owned the Madison Hotel in Washington, DC for many years. Mr. Coyne, who collected rare books, manuscripts, letters, autographs and documents for an extensive library in his home, died in March of 2000 at the age of 89. close
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