• 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.
  • 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

Gros & Delettrez: Books & Manuscripts - Collections of the H. SAMUELIAN oriental bookstore and various, 167955, PARIS

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Page Size: 294 items in 12 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
99 Grigor Narekats`i [GREGOIRE DE NAREK]

[Armenie]. Matean Oghbergowt`ean [Livre des Lamentations]

Buenos Aires 1948 EUR 100.00 - 150.00 EUR 125.00
100 Acharhyan, (Hrach`ya) [Adjarian (Hratchia)]

[Armenie]. Hayeren Armatakan Barharan [Dictionnaire etymologique armenien]

Erevan 1926-1932 EUR 400.00 - 600.00 EUR 875.00
101

[Armenie]. Astowatsashownch` matean Hin ew Nor ktakaranats` [La Sainte Bible : Ancien et Nouveau Testament]

Constantinople 1895 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 250.00
102

[Armenie]. Patmabanasirakan handes [Revue historico-philologique]

Erevan 1958--1988 EUR 600.00 - 800.00 Not Sold
103

[Armenie]. Erger ow eghanakner tghayots` hamar [Chants et melodies pour garcons]

Constantinople 1884 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 275.00
104 Tashyan, (Hakobos V), [Tashian, (Hakobos V.)]

[Armenie]. Owsowmn dasakan hayeren lezowi (Haykabanowt`iwn) [Etude de la langue armenienne classique (Grammaire armenienne)]

Venise 1920 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 275.00
105

[Armenie]. MANUSCRIT . K`erakanowt`yan dasagirk` [Manuel de grammaire]

[S.L] vers le milieu du XIX? siecle EUR 300.00 - 500.00 EUR 437.50
106 Kouymjian, (Dickran)

[Armenie]. Armenian Art Collection

S.L. 1990 EUR 300.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
107

[Armenie]. LOT d'oeuvres d'art

EUR 300.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
108 Ep`ham T`ovmas [UPHAM (Thomas Cogswell)]

[Armenie]. Tarerk` mtaworakan p`ilisop`ayowt`ean varzharannerow ew bardzragoyn dprots`nerow hamar [Elements de philosophie intellectuelle a l'usage des colleges et des etablissements d'enseignement superieur]

Constantinople 1870 EUR 50.00 - 100.00 Not Sold
109 Jakhjakhean, (Manowel) [CIAKCIAK (Emmanuele)]

ARMENIE. Dizionario Italiano-Armeno-Turco, Barharan yitalakan lezowe i hay ew i tachik barbarh

Venise 1804 EUR 800.00 - 900.00 Not Sold
110 RYCAUT (Paul)

ARMENIE. The Present State of the Greek and Armenian Churches, anno christi 1679

London 1679 EUR 200.00 - 400.00 EUR 312.50
111 Takitos Kowrhnelios [TACITUS (Publius Cornelius)]

ARMENIE. Taregirk` skseal i mahowane metsin Awgosteay [Annales a partir de la mort du grand Auguste]

Venise 1872 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 Not Sold
112 VEYSSIERE DE LACROZE (Mathurin)

[Ethiopie - Armenie]. Histoire du Christianisme d'Ethiopie et d'Armenie

La Haye 1739 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 EUR 150.00
113 Awgerean, Mkrtich` [AUCHER (Jean-Baptiste)]

[Armenie]. Nor barhgirk` haykazean lezowi [Nouveau dictionnaire de la langue armenienne en 2 vol.]

Venise 1836-1837 EUR 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
113B Awgerean, Mkrtich` [AUCHER (Jean-Baptiste)]

[Armenie]. Nor barhgirk` haykazean lezowi [Nouveau dictionnaire de la langue armenienne en 2 vol.]

Venise 1836 EUR 200.00 - 400.00 Not Sold
114

[Armenie]. Saghmos Dawt`i [PSAUMES DE DAVID]

Venise 1820 EUR 50.00 - 100.00 EUR 275.00
115

[Armenie]. Girk` saghmosats` Dawt`i [Livre des Psaumes de David]

Venise 1867 EUR 100.00 - 150.00 EUR 250.00
116

[Armenie]. Imastowt`iwn Soghomovni = SAPIENTIA SALOMONIS

Venise 1854 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 EUR 175.00
117 VEYSSIERE DE LACROZE (Mathurin)

[Ethiopie - Armenie]. Histoire du Christianisme d'Ethiopie et d'Armenie

La Haye 1739 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 EUR 112.50
118 Ch`amch`ean (Mik`ayel) [CHAMCHIAN (Mikayel)]

[Armenie]. Nowagaran orhnowt`eants` [Instrument de benedictions]

Venise 1801 EUR 50.00 - 100.00 EUR 687.50
119 Aytenean, Arsen [AIDYNIAN (Arsene)]

ARMENIE. K`nnakan k`erakanowt`iwn ashkharhabar kam ardi hayeren lezowi [Grammaire critique de la langue armenienne moderne]

Vienna 1866 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 EUR 500.00
120 [Zarbhanalean (Garegin) ZARBHANALIAN (Karekin)]

[Armenie]. ARMENIE.Haykakan matenagitowt`iwn [Bibliographie Armenienne]

Venise 1883 EUR 100.00 - 150.00 EUR 312.50
121

ARMENIE. Nor ktakaran tearhn meroy Yisowsi K`ristosi [Le Nouveau Testament de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ

Vienna 1864 EUR 100.00 - 200.00 Not Sold
122

ARMENIE. Astowatsashownch` [BIBLE]

Venise 1733 EUR 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 EUR 2,750.00
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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.
  • 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.
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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.