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Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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. -
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-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000Bonhams, 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 - $40,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750Old 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 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000Old 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. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA AuthenticationUniversity 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 002University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University 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 ImportantUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 152 - George Washington Signed Discharge for MA Soldier Whose Regiment Was at Bunker Hill!University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 88 - Abraham Lincoln Fully Signed Military Appointment for Mexican War Vet & Respected CavalrymanUniversity 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 ZarelliUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie RodellUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest KnownUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood: Antiquarian Book Auction, BK33, Exeter
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 28, 2025 - October 28, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | WAKEFIELD, Priscilla | NATURAL HISTORY. An Introduction to Botany, ... |
London | 1831 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 81.90 |
| 324 | RAY SOCIETY (pub.) | Monographs, including: KILLINGTON, F. J. |
1936-37 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 50.40 | |
| 325 | RENNELL, James | The Geographical System of Herodotus, Examined; and Explained... |
London | 1800 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 113.40 |
| 326 | ROYAL SCHOOL OF MINES. REEKS, Margaret |
London | 1920 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 25.20 | |
| 327 | WHITE, Gilbert | The Works in Natural History... |
London | 1802 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 138.60 |
| 328 | WINTON, John G. & MILLAR, W. J. | Modern Steam Practice and Engineering |
London | 1883 | GBP 20.00 - 30.00 | GBP 107.10 |
| 329 | WRIGHT, Lewis | The Illustrated Book of Poultry |
London, Paris & New York | nd [1873] | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 107.10 |
| 330 | [APPERLEY, Charles James] | NIMROD |
London | 1870 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | Not Sold |
| 331 | NOAKES, Andrew | ASTON MARTIN. Aston Martin DB 70 Years |
London | 2017 | GBP 60.00 - 80.00 | GBP 100.80 |
| 332 | BECKFORD, Peter | Thoughts upon Hunting |
Sarum | 1782 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 37.80 |
| 333 | DARWIN, Bernard | GOLF. Green Memories |
London | nd [1928] | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | Not Sold |
| 334 | HARRIS, Nigel M. W. | "Sampan Pidgin" |
Shanghai | 1938 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 1,197.00 |
| 335 | HOYLE, Edmond | The New Pocket Hoyle, 'Hoyle's Games' |
London | 1802 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | Not Sold |
| 336 | HUNTING. A collection of circa 95 monochrome prints |
late C19th or later | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 12.60 | ||
| 337 | SURTEES [Robert Smith] | HUNTING. The Hunting Tours of Surtees |
Edinburgh & London | 1927 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 12.60 |
| 338 | THOMAS, Parry | MOTOR RACING. Designer-Driver |
London | 1959 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 44.10 |
| 339 | TREMAYNE, David | MOTOR SPORT. Racing through Europe, the motor sport photography of Brian Joscelyne |
London | GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 239.40 | |
| 340 | WALTON, Mark (ed.) | MOTOR SPORT. Goodwood Festival of Speed, the First Twenty Years |
Chichester | 2012 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 18.90 |
| 341 | NUTTING, William Washburn | The Track of the "Typhoon" |
New York | 1922 | GBP 30.00 - 60.00 | Not Sold |
| 342 | HISCOCK, Eric C. | SAILING |
London | 1956 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | Not Sold |
| 343 | SOUTH WEST ENGLAND & WALES. MERCATOR, Gerard; HONDIUS, Henry, & JANSSON, Jan. Cornubia, Devonia, Somersetus, Dorcestria, Wiltonia, Glocestria, Monumetha, Clamorga, Caermarde, Penbrok, Cardigan, Radnor, Breknoke, Herefordia et Wigornia |
[c.1636 or later] | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 113.40 | ||
| 344 | SPORTING, ART AND ART REFERENCE. A collection of 40 vols. |
London | 1938 | GBP 150.00 - 250.00 | Not Sold | |
| 345 | [SURTEES, Robert Smith] | Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour |
London | 1853 | GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 12.60 |
| 346 | WALTON, Izaak & COTTON, Charles | The Complete Angler |
London | 1824 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 31.50 |
| 347 | AFRICA, ADMIRALTY CHARTS |
GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 18.90 |
![<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/cc3f4f98-f195-4049-aca6-329c27fdd27c.png "<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.")
![<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/b69c37e7-f18c-4417-b08b-f00e9b97a413.jpg "<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.")
