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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | ENGLISH, Mary Dennis. A sketch book |
March 10th 1907 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 113.40 | ||
| 425 | FLINT, William Russell | 'The Marchesa's Boathouse' |
GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 31.50 | ||
| 426 | FRENCH LEGAL DOCUMENTS, ANCIEN REGIME |
mid to late C18th | GBP 150.00 - 250.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 427 | HEARST, William Randolph | Typescript letter, signed, giving power of attorney in the United Kingdom to Brendan Young McPeake of London |
16th Jan. 1941 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 1,008.00 | |
| 428 | INDENTURE |
C19th | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 429 | INDENTURE, GEORGE III |
1817 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 151.20 | ||
| 430 | INDENTURE. An indenture of conveyance on vellum |
1871 | GBP 60.00 - 80.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 431 | INDENTURES, Scudamore, Herefordshire |
1558 to 1712 | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 302.40 | ||
| 432 | INVENTORY & VALUATION |
Lancashire | 1908 | GBP 10.00 - 20.00 | GBP 31.50 | |
| 433 | JOURNALS, 19th Century. Two mid nineteenth century journals, 'Tour to Scotland in 1848' and 'Tour through France and the Pyrenees 1853' |
19th Century | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 529.20 | ||
| 434 | KENNEDY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS. SHAW, Mark (American, 1922-1969) |
GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 189.00 | |||
| 435 | LIBERACE. Signed menu for Cafe de Paris... |
London | [likely 1956] | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 50.40 | |
| 436 | MANN, Jackie | Autograph letter, 1994, to 'Doc Jacobs' |
1994 | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 88.20 | |
| 437 | MUGHAL SCHOOL. Five illustrated manuscript leaves |
late 18th to 19th century | GBP 150.00 - 250.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 438 | NEEDLEWORK. Knitting Book, 1846 |
1846 | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 252.00 | ||
| 439 | PARRY, Adrian C. | Twenty original pen and ink illustration on 12 sheets for 'Round the Year' |
-1947 | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 81.90 | |
| 440 | PERSIAN AND MUGHAL SCHOOLS |
late C16th to C19th | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 2,394.00 | ||
| 441 | PITT (CHATHAM), ELIOT, PRINGLE, HARRISON, and related | An archive of documents and correspondence |
late C18th to early C20th | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | GBP 4,788.00 | |
| 442 | RECEIPT BOOK |
C18th | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 443 | CARBONELL, Maria Charlotte (dicta Eyre) | SKETCH BOOKS, C19th. Two sketch books |
C19th | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | Not Sold | |
| 444 | SUVOROV, Alexander Arkadyevich |
GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 113.40 | |||
| 445 | SWEETHEART CARD. Victorian lace-paper sweetheart card |
4 Feb. 1868 | GBP 20.00 - 30.00 | GBP 25.20 | ||
| 446 | TERRY, Astley Fellowes | 'To South Africa & The Campaign in Zululand |
GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 1,134.00 | ||
| 447 | WEST INDES. Pocket book with bark or palm-sheath covers |
GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 88.20 | |||
| 448 | AMIS, Martin | London Fields |
London | 1989 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 44.10 |
![<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.")
