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  • Doyle, Nov. 5: The Director's copy of the first edition of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, inscribed by Beckett. $7,000 to $10,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Don McLean's personal test pressing of American Pie before mass production, gifted in 1971. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The important and extensive archive of original fashion photographs of model Dorothy Rice, 1945-58. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Charles Adams theater advertisement. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Small Patinated Bronze Bust of Marlene Dietrich. $800 to $1,200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Marlene Dietrich Studio Photograph. $100 to $200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The very large and uncommon British Quad for Hitchcock's The Birds. $500 to $800.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: An Original Crystal "Sputnik" from the 1966 Met Opera Chandelier. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The rare poster from the first American performances of Endgame, 1958. $1,000 to $1,500.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The original Coconut Grove Playhouse poster for Waiting for Godot, possibly unique. $3,000 to $5,000.
  • Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
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  • Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare. The Temple Shakespeare. Housed in Custom Bookcase. $6,365.
    Sotheby’s: Frederick Douglass. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 1845. $14,000.
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol. London: William Heinemann, 1915. $2,900.
    Sotheby’s: F. Scott Fitzgerald. First Edition Set, Including This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, and others. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1920 – 1941. $24,180.
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.

Koller Auctions: Books and Autographs - Online Only, ibid154, Zurich

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Page Size: 136 items in 6 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
9579

TABAK - Sammelband mit 6 seltenen Schriften des spaten 18

Ca. 1790-1800 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 375.00
9580 Vergilius Maro, Publius

La fille d'auberge

Paris 1918 CHF 250.00 - 400.00 CHF 250.00
9581

VERKEHR - Luftfahrt - Zwei Original-Entwurfszeichnungen (Flugstudien) fur Flugzeuge, darunter eine Passagiermaschine der Swissair

datiert 1959 und 1967 CHF 600.00 - 900.00 Not Sold
9582 Jones, Owen

Victoria Psalter - The Psalms of David Illuminated

(London) 1861 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 475.00
9583 Bain, Ian

Bewick, Thomas - The Watercolours and Drawings of Thomas Bewick and his Wokshop Apprentices

London 1981 CHF 300.00 - 500.00 CHF 312.50
9584 Verrien, Nicolas

EMBLEMATA - Livre curieux et utile pour les scavans et artistes

Paris -1685 CHF 600.00 - 900.00 Not Sold
9585 Thomassin, Simon

FRANKREICH - Versailles - Delineatio Statuarum et Imaginum (...)

Augsburg 1755 CHF 800.00 - 1,200.00 Not Sold
9586 Ogle, George

GEMMEN UND KAMEEN - Gemmae antiquae celatae: or, a collection of gems (...)

London 1741 CHF 300.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
9587 Miro, Joan

Miro Lithograph I-II

Genf 1972-1975 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
9588 Weigel, Christoph

Sandrart, Johann Jacob von - Passio Domini nostri Iesu Christi, Neo-coelatis iconibus expressa

Augsburg 1693 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 375.00
9589 Merken, Johann

SCHRIFT - Schreibmeisterbucher - Liber artificiosus alphabeti maioris, oder: neu inventirtes Kunst- Schreib- und Zeichenbuch

Muhlheim 1782-1785 CHF 300.00 - 500.00 CHF 375.00
9590

Auktionskataloge - Sammlung franzosischer Auktionskataloge fur Bucher in bibliophilen Einbanden

Paris 1918-1938 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
9591

Bibliographien - Franzosische Buchillustration. Konvolut von Katalogen und Bibliographien

CHF 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
9592 Hegetschweiler, Joh(annes Jacob)

BOTANIK- Sammlung von Schweizer Pflanzen

Basel u. Zurich (1826-34) CHF 500.00 - 800.00 CHF 812.50
9593 Hoffmann, Georg Franz

BOTANIK - Historia salicum iconibus illustrata

Leipzig (1785-)1791 CHF 800.00 - 1,200.00 CHF 2,125.00
9594 Krause, Johann Wilhelm

BOTANIK - Abbildungen und Beschreibung aller bis jetzt bekannten Getreidearten, mit Angabe ihrer Kultur und Nutzen

Leipzig 1834-1837 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 375.00
9595 Juch, Carl Wilhelm

BOTANIK - Abbildung und populare Beschreibung von acht und vierzig Giftpflanzen, fur jedermann, der nicht Botaniker ist

Augsburg 1817-1819 CHF 500.00 - 800.00 Not Sold
9596 Loddiges, Conrad

BOTANIK - The Botanical Cabinet consisting of coloured delinations of plants from all countries

London 1817-1821 CHF 500.00 - 800.00 CHF 500.00
9597 Zwinger, Theodor

BOTANIK - Krauterbucher - Theatrum Botanicum, Das ist: Vollkommenes Krauter-Buch, Worinnen allerhand Erdgewachse, Baume, Stauden und Krauter, welche in allen vier Theilen der Welt, sonderlich aber in Europa, hervorkommen... allen Aertzten, Wundartzten, Ap

Basel 1744 CHF 300.00 - 500.00 CHF 450.00
9598 Haller, Albrecht von

BOTANIK - Icones plantarum Helvetiae, ex ipsius historia stirpium helveticarum denuo recusae... ejusque praefatione de rebus historiam naturalem Alpium Helveticarum

Bern 1795 CHF 500.00 - 800.00 CHF 687.50
9599 Leupold, Jacob

MASCHINENBUCHER - Theatrum machinarium oder: Schau-Platz der Heb-Zeuge

Leipzig 1725 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 475.00
9600 (Passemant, Claude Simeon)

OPTIK - Richtige Anweisung, reflectirende Telescopia, die es grossen Tubis weit zuvor thun, nach Gregorianischer und Newtonischer Art ... samt zugehorigen Spiegeln und Glasern, desgleichen Perspective, Tubos und Microscopia zu verfertigen

Halle 1747 CHF 250.00 - 400.00 CHF 300.00
9601 Bronn, Heinrich Georg

PALAONTOLOGIE - System der urweltlichen Konchylien

Heidelberg 1824 CHF 300.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
9602 Swammerdam, Johann

ZOOLOGIE - Entomologie - Bibel der Natur, worinnen die Insekten in gewisse Classen vertheilt... zum Beweis der Allmacht und Weisheit des Schopfers angewendet werden

Leipzig 1752 CHF 500.00 - 800.00 CHF 588.80
9603 Couch, Jonathan

ZOOLOGIE - Ichthyologie - A History of the Fishes of the British Islands

London 1862-1865 CHF 400.00 - 600.00 CHF 375.00
  • Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Presentation Copy of a Whitman "Holy Grail." Whitman, Walt. $10,000-$15,000.
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Endymion in Original Boards. Keats, John. $8,000-
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Association Copy of the Privately Printed Edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Potter, Beatrix. $8,000-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Inscribed by Martin Luther King Jr. King, Martin Luther, Jr. $3,000-$5,000
  • Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 75. The Second Printed Map of the North American Continent - Full Contemporary Color (1593) Est. $35,000 - $40,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 43. Mercator's Map of the North Pole - the First Printed Map Devoted to the Arctic (1606) Est. $2,750 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 696. Superb Hand-Colored Image of the Adoration of the Shepherds (1502) Est. $800 - $950
  • University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA Authentication
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 455 - Isaac Newton Admiration For Judaism & Moral Continuity With Christianity! 350+ Words in his Hand - Extraordinary Content!
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 219 - 371g Moon Meteorite, Incredible Find - Laâyoune 002
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 448 - Scarce Einstein AM on Unified Field Theory, 180+ Words & 11 Equations in His Hand! From His Published Article, "A Generalization of the Relativistic Theory of Gravitation"
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 159 - Woodrow Wilson Baseball Signed for WWI Red Cross Fundraiser, Ex. Forbes & PSA Authentic - Finest Known!
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 84 - Lee Harvey Oswald ALS to Brother, Trying Desperately to Get out of Russia! Highly Important
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 152 - George Washington Signed Discharge for MA Solider Whose Regiment Was at Bunker Hill!
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 88 - Abraham Lincoln Fully Signed Military Appointment for Mexican War Vet & Respected Cavalryman
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 188 - Apollo XI Astronauts & Their Wives Signed Photo, Plus Crew Signed Cover, From Apollo XI Presidential Goodwill Tour Era, Pre-Cert Zarelli
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie Rodell
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest Known
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic
  • Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands, 1st edition, 1844. £4,000 to £6,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Rashleigh (Philip). Specimens of British Minerals, 2 parts in 1, 1797 & 1802. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Murchison (Roderick Impey). The Silurian System, 1st edition, 1839. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, 1st edition, 1842. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on South America, 1st edition, 1846. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Sowerby (James). The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, 6 volumes, 1812-29. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Emerson (William). Cyclomathesis: or an Easy Introduction to ... Mathematics, 10 vols. in 9, 1770. £1,500 to £2,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Robinson (Thomas). New observations on the Natural History of This World of Matter, 1696. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Aquinas (Thomas). [Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte, Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Parfit (Cliff). Tesuki Washi. Handmade Papers of Japan, 1981-1988. £400 to £600.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Herbert (Thomas). A Relation of some yeares Travaile... Into Afrique and the greater Asia, 1634. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Lindbergh (Charles A.). The Spirit of St. Louis, 1955, signed. £200 to £300.
  • Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 93: Autograph album containing 29 autograph letters signed by each president from Washington to Coolidge, 1785-1945.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 166: Franz Schubert, Autograph Musical Manuscript, fragment from Die Taucher, 1813.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 111: Thomas Jefferson, holograph plat drawing: map of field near Monticello, 1790s.
    Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 208: George Sand, Autograph Manuscript Signed, draft of her one-act play, Francia, ca. 1872.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 218: Walt Whitman, Manuscript Signed, draft of three complete poems from Leaves of Grass, 1891.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 8: James Dean, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, still from Giant, 1955.
    Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 20: John Lennon, Typescript Signed, interview discussing Paul, Linda, and Yoko, 1971.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 215: Mark Twain, engraved portrait Signed, "Mark Twain / SL. Clemens," 1890s.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 81: Vaslav Nijinsky, reproduction of an artwork by Léon Bakst Inscribed and Signed, 1916.
    Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 73: Malcolm X, The Harvard Crimson Signed and Inscribed: his street address and phone number, 1961.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 11: Lou Gehrig, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, ca. 1939.
    Swann, Nov. 6: Lot 153: George Gershwin, Photograph Signed and Inscribed, portrait by Renato Toppo.