T.S. Eliot was among the most prominent and effective writers of the twentieth century, with his work as a poet stands out among his resume of essays, plays, and verse work. Much of Eliot's poetry work was published individually before they were compiled into larger volumes. The poems featured in this title were published separately over the course of six years, linked by a common theme being the relationship between a man and the divine. The poems beautifully combine Catholicism with the more mystical and spiritual and philosophical beliefs of the time, referencing eastern as well as western spiritual works. This first edition is unique not just in its status, but in that it is limited to 290 copies signed by the author.
We collected a sample of 13 auction results of Eliot, T. S.'s Four Quartets from 2 different auction houses. The lowest overall price realized in our sample was $96 and the highest overall price realized was $3210. The overall average price was $1334 and the median price realized for the book was $1672. There were 6 auctions (100%) with a price realized below the low estimate, 0 auctions (0%) exceeding the high estimates, and 0 auctions (0%) within the range of the low and high estimates. Auctions of interest include: a Bonhams sale on November 09, 2016 of a 1960 - Oficina Bodoni edition for $2508 that signed by the author; a Bonhams sale on September 20, 2005 of a 1949 - Faber edition for $3210 that with an inscription from author to his godson;Auction House | Auction Date | Author | Title | City | Publisher | Year | Estimate | Sale Price | Auction Page | Copies For Sale | |
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Bonhams | November 9, 2016 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Verona | Oficina Bodoni | 1960 | - | $2508 | |||
PBA | June 30, 2016 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | London | Faber and Faber | 1960 | $3000-$5000 | $2040 | |||
PBA | January 14, 2016 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | New York | Harcourt, Brace | 1943 | $200-$300 | $132 | |||
Bonhams | March 19, 2013 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Faber | 1944 | - | $1672 | ||||
Bonhams | November 13, 2012 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Verona | Oficina Bodoni | 1960 | - | $2173 | |||
PBA | April 29, 2010 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | New York | Harcourt, Brace | 1943 | $200-$300 | $156 | |||
PBA | December 17, 2009 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | New York | Harcourt, Brace | 1943 | $1500-$2500 | $1440 | |||
PBA | October 9, 2008 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | New York | Harcourt, Brace | 1943 | $300-$500 | $180 | |||
Bonhams | July 3, 2007 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Faber | 1940 | - | $208 | ||||
Bonhams | July 3, 2007 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Verona | Oficina Bodoni | 1960 | - | $2006 | |||
PBA | June 22, 2006 | Eliot, T.S. | Four Quartets | New York | Harcourt, Brace | 1943 | $150-$250 | $96 | |||
Bonhams | November 8, 2005 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Verona | Oficina Bodoni | 1960 | - | $1525 | |||
Bonhams | September 20, 2005 | Eliot, T. S. | Four Quartets | Faber | 1949 | - | $3210 |