Friends of Downey Library's October silent auction items

DOWNEY — The Friends of the Downey City Library has eight items available for purchase via silent auction, with proceeds benefiting library programs.

Bids close at 12 pm on Oct. 26. Bids can be placed at the Friends Bookstore located inside the library or by calling (562) 299-6490.

1. Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Attractive leather-bound edition. With the words 'once upon a time', the Brothers Grimm transport readers to a timeless realm of witches, giants, princesses, kings, fairies, goblins and wizards. Minimum bid: $12.

2. Mary Engelbreit’s 1) Mother Goose and 2) The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Anderson. These delightful and well-loved children’s stories are accompanied by Engelbreit’s illustrations. Minimum bid: $10

3. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Newt Scamander: A Movie Scrapbook Candlewick Press. This magical scrapbook takes readers on an interactive adventure, complete with removable artifacts, such as wizarding newspapers, posters, and other fascinating finds. Minimum bid: $10

4. The Oxford Book of English Verse: edited by Christopher Ricks. Containing some of the world’s finest poetry, this beautiful volume is a sure delight for all poetry lovers. Minimum bid: $12

5. Norman Rockwell, by Elizabeth Miles Montgomery. This oversized book includes 191 photos of America’s iconic artist. Minimum bid: $15

6. Bob Dylan Revisited, by Bob Dylan and Thierry Murat. Discover the captivating story of one of the greatest musicians of all time. Minimum bid: $18

7. The Secret Language of Birthdays, by Gary Goldschneider, Joost Elffers. Discover the significance of your birthday with this wholly unique combination of astrology, numerology, and pure psychic intuition that reveals your strengths and weaknesses while providing practical advice and spiritual guidance. Minimum bid: $20

8. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. Illustrated by Thomas Hart Benton. Tauted as one of the 100 greatest books ever written, this leather bound Edition is a must-have for any home library. Minimum bid: $30