The Friends hold monthly silent-bid book auctions as one of our fundraisers. The books come from the many wonderful donations we receive from you and the community. All of the items are on display in the Friends' Bookstore, which is to the right as you enter the library. Staff will assist you with your bid and answer any questions you may have. The auction closes at noon on the last Saturday.
In-Person bids @ 11121 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
& Telephonic Bids @ (562) 299-6790
In-Person bids @ 11121 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
& Telephonic Bids @ (562) 299-6790
Silent Auction Items
Closes: Saturday, May 27th at 12:00 p.m.
1. A History of the World in 12 Maps, by Jerry Brotton. From Ptolemy’s Geography and Mappa mundi to Mercator’s world map and Google Earth, author Brotton shows how these 12 landmark maps both influenced and reflected contemporary events. A beautifully illustrated and masterfully argued work. Minimum bid: $9.00
2. The Unique States of America, by Lonely Planet. Go on a journey across all 50 states to discover the country’s most iconic destinations and experiences! Minimum bid: $10.00
3. 3-volume “Everything You Need to Ace” books: American History, World History, and English Language Arts, by Workman Publishing Co., Inc. From the editors of Brain Quest, these volumes make all the stuff middle schoolers learn in school sink in. Features key concepts, mnemonic devices, timelines, definitions and even doodles! Minimum bid: $17.00
4. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (Oxford History of the United States), by Robert Middlekauff. The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically acclaimed volume, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic. (New, in plastic wrap.) Minimum bid: $14.00
5. Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction, by Bobby Flay, et al. With 150 recipes and 100 color photographs, this book is the outdoor cooking manifesto for fellow worshippers of smoke, fire, and good times. Minimum bid: $8.00
6. Knights: The Complete Story of the Age of Chivalry, from Historical Fact to Tales of Romance and Poetry, by Andrea Hopkins. This vividly illustrated book discusses all areas of knighthood such as its origin, the relationship between the Church and the knight, the role of the knight at peace and at war, and the knight and romance and chivalry. Minimum bid: $10.00
7. The Prints of LeRoy Neiman, Edited by Dr. Maury Leibovitz. A lavishly illustrated 364-page containing remarkably accurate color reproductions of the artist’s serigraphs, lithographs, and etchings. A rich, visual experience. Minimum bid: $20.00
8. Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, by John Bartlett (Edited by E.M. Beck). A classic and timeless collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature. Minimum bid: $12.00
2. The Unique States of America, by Lonely Planet. Go on a journey across all 50 states to discover the country’s most iconic destinations and experiences! Minimum bid: $10.00
3. 3-volume “Everything You Need to Ace” books: American History, World History, and English Language Arts, by Workman Publishing Co., Inc. From the editors of Brain Quest, these volumes make all the stuff middle schoolers learn in school sink in. Features key concepts, mnemonic devices, timelines, definitions and even doodles! Minimum bid: $17.00
4. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (Oxford History of the United States), by Robert Middlekauff. The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically acclaimed volume, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic. (New, in plastic wrap.) Minimum bid: $14.00
5. Bobby Flay’s Barbeque Addiction, by Bobby Flay, et al. With 150 recipes and 100 color photographs, this book is the outdoor cooking manifesto for fellow worshippers of smoke, fire, and good times. Minimum bid: $8.00
6. Knights: The Complete Story of the Age of Chivalry, from Historical Fact to Tales of Romance and Poetry, by Andrea Hopkins. This vividly illustrated book discusses all areas of knighthood such as its origin, the relationship between the Church and the knight, the role of the knight at peace and at war, and the knight and romance and chivalry. Minimum bid: $10.00
7. The Prints of LeRoy Neiman, Edited by Dr. Maury Leibovitz. A lavishly illustrated 364-page containing remarkably accurate color reproductions of the artist’s serigraphs, lithographs, and etchings. A rich, visual experience. Minimum bid: $20.00
8. Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, by John Bartlett (Edited by E.M. Beck). A classic and timeless collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature. Minimum bid: $12.00
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