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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
Forum Auctions: Online: Books and Works on Paper, 1049, London
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Tyndall (John) | Six Lectures on Light Delivered in America in 1872-73 |
1873 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold | |
| 202 | Auldjo (John) | Sketches of Vesuvius |
1833 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 355.60 | |
| 203 | Hibbert (Samuel) | History of the Extinct Volcanos of the Basin of Neuwied on the Lower Rhine |
Edinburgh, | 1832 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold |
| 204 | Wallace (Alfred Russel) | Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection |
1870 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 482.60 | |
| 205 | Watson (Richard) | Chemical Essays |
1789-91 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 127.00 | |
| 206 | Bacon (Sir Francis) | The Naturall and Experimentall History of Winds |
1653 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 431.80 | |
| 207 | Charlton (George) | The Bee-keeper's guide, first edition, wood-engraved illustration of a hive to title (the upper wrapper) |
Hexham, | 1887. | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 63.50 |
| 208 | Ranking (John) | Historical Researches on the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans |
1826 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | Not Sold | |
| 209 | Barraband (Jacques) After. | Nineteen plates from Francois Le Vaillant's 'Histoire naturelle des perroquets', stipple-engravings |
[1805] | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,016.00 | |
| 210 | Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) | and Francois Martinet. Collection of c.100 plates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', etchings with hand-colouring |
Paris, | [circa 1770-1786] | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,206.50 |
| 211 | Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) | and Francois Martinet. Collection of c.100 plates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', etchings with hand-colouring |
Paris, | [circa 1770-86] | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,524.00 |
| 212 | Edwards (George) | Fourteen plates from 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds' |
19th century | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 381.00 | |
| 213 | Birds.- Selected Bird and Flower Paintings from the Palace Museum |
Beijing, | 1981 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 241.30 | |
| 214 | Botany.- Album of botanical ink and watercolours, 22 botanical watercolours |
Europe, | [?1870s]. | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |
| 215 | Brook (Richard) | The Cyclopaedia of Botany |
[1854] | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 50.80 | |
| 216 | Millais (John Guille) | The Natural History of British Surface-feeding Ducks |
1902 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 127.00 | |
| 217 | Holmes (Arthur) | A set of 12 country sport dioramas, Box of Delights |
1920 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,397.00 | |
| 218 | Barth (Henry) | Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa |
1857-58. | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 762.00 | |
| 219 | Campbell (Rev. John) | Travels in South Africa... being a Narrative of a Second Journey in that Interior of that Country |
1822 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 304.80 | |
| 220 | Denham (Maj. Dixon) | and Capt. Hugh Clapperton. Narrative of Travels and Discoveries in Northern and Central Africa in the years 1822 |
1826 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 190.50 | |
| 221 | Dolman (A.) | Three maritime scenes off the Coast of Ichaboe Island, watercolour and pen and inks |
1844 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 254.00 | |
| 222 | Freeman (John Joseph) | A Dictionary of the Malagasy Language |
Antananarivo, | 1835. | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 223 | Lichtenstein (Henry) | Travels in Southern Africa |
1812-15. | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | Not Sold | |
| 224 | Mawson (Sir Douglas) | The Home of the Blizzard. Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 1911-1914 |
1915 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 304.80 | |
| 225 | Corbett (Jim) | Man-Eaters of Kumaon |
1944 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 609.60 |
![<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.")
