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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 Solider 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
Swann Galleries: The New York Sale - Vintage Posters , 2714, New York
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | William Sharp | Little Italy, New York (Mulberry Street) |
Circa1940. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,132.56 | |
| 77 | William Sharp | In the Spanish Quarter (Frankfort St. N.Y.C.) |
Circa1940. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold | |
| 78 | George Annand | The Waldorf Astoria / A Chart Of Manhattan |
1936 | USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 79 | Berenice Abbott | William Goldberg Clothing Store, 771 Broadway at East 9th Street. May 7th, |
1937 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 80 | Aaron Siskind | Cabaret Dancer, from the Harlem Document series |
1937; printed circa1980. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,256.64 | |
| 81 | Aaron Siskind | Man performing, Apollo Theater, from the Harlem Document series |
1937; printed circa1980. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,256.64 | |
| 82 | Walter Rosenblum | Tar Beach, Pitt Street, New York |
1938; printed 1960s. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,393.92 | |
| 83 | Alexander Alland | Chinese Americans, from the Series New York City and its People |
1938; printed 1960s. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,256.64 | |
| 84 | Sol Libsohn | The El, New York |
1938-40. | USD 600.00 - 900.00 | Not Sold | |
| 85 | Edith Nankivell | The Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street |
Circa1930s. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,341.12 | |
| 86 | Ellen Auerbach | Statue of Liberty |
1938; printed 1979 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 87 | Armin Landeck | 11 West 11th Street |
1939 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,089.00 | |
| 88 | Armin Landeck | Rooftop, 14th Street |
1946 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 711.48 | |
| 89 | Helen Levitt | Harlem (mask), N.Y |
Circa1939. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,833.28 | |
| 90 | Robert Damora | A suite of 6 photographs documenting the newly-completed Museum of Modern Art, New York |
1939 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,742.40 | |
| 91 | Esther Bubley | Manhattan Bridge |
1940 | USD 3,000.00 - 4,500.00 | USD 5,227.20 | |
| 92 | Bernard Brussel-Smith | Allen Street El |
1941 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 502.92 | |
| 93 | Isaac Friedlander | Up in Central Park |
1943 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold | |
| 94 | Herman Rose | Stuyvesant Square and Study for "23rd St. El." |
1975 and circa1943. | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,568.16 | |
| 95 | Xanti Schawinsky | Statue of Liberty |
1943 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 4,358.64 | |
| 96 | Weegee [Arthur Fellig] | Nightclub Singer (Tilly Schneider) at Sammy's Bowery Follies, New York. December 4, |
1944; printed 1960s. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 2,090.88 | |
| 97 | Weegee [Arthur Fellig] | Little Italy |
Circa1945. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,089.00 | |
| 98 | Todd Webb | Lower Manhattan, the Battery (peanut seller) |
1945; printed before 1976 | USD 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 1,256.64 | |
| 99 | Fritz W. Neugass | Grant's Seafood Bar, 202 West 42nd Street near 7th Avenue |
Circa1940s; printed 1950s. | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | Not Sold | |
| 100 | Seymour Franks | Christopher Street Docks |
1945 | USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 4,023.36 |
![<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.")
