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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.
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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.

Marc van de Wiele Auctions: October 2025 Auction, 100925, Brugge

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 09, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Page Size: 1390 items in 56 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
1257 SWAMMERDAM, Jan (1637 - 1680)

Bybel der Natuure, door Jan Swammerdam, Amsteldammer. Of Historie der insecten, tot zeekere zoorten gebracht: door voorbeelden, ontleedkundige onderzoekingen van veelerhande kleine gediertens, als ook door kunstige koper plaaten opgeheldert. Verrykt met o

Leyden 1737 - 38 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Not Sold
1258 VAN KAMPEN, Nicolas

Traite des fleurs a oignons

Harlem 1760 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 Not Sold
1259 [van STERBEECK, Franciscus]

Den Nederlandschen verstandigen Hovenier, over de XII. Maenden van 't Jaer ... Den negensten Druk + Medecyn-winckel ofte Aenhanghsel van den Verstandighen Hovenier

Gend [1783] EUR 120.00 - 180.00 EUR 158.40
1260 VAN WICKEDE, Frans

Kanari-uitspanningen, of nieuwe verhandeling van de kanari-teelt, den oorsprong , de voortteeling, aenkweking, onderscheiden aert, ziektens en gebreken, middelen ter herstelling van de kanarien, en alles wat een liefhebber nodig heeft, 't zy hy dezelve wi

Amsterdam 1786 EUR 120.00 - 180.00 Not Sold
1261 [ALENCE, Joachim d']

Traittez des barometres, thermometres, et notiometres, ou hygrometres

Amsterdam 1688 EUR 400.00 - 800.00 Not Sold
1262 BLAEU, Willem Jansz.

Institutio astronomica de usu globorum & sphaerarum caelestium ac terrestrium

Amsterdam 1634 EUR 800.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 2,112.00
1263 BUFFIER, Claude SJ (1661-1737)

Geographie universelle exposee dans les differentes methodes qui peuvent abreger l'etude, & faciliter l'usage de cette science ... et un traite de la sphere

Paris 1761 / 1760 EUR 120.00 - 180.00 EUR 184.80
1264 [CALENDAR]

De ratione calendary seu computo ecclesiastico

[Germany 1682 (?)] EUR 200.00 - 240.00 EUR 316.80
1265 [FONTENELLE, Bernard Le Bovier de]

Theorie des tourbillons cartesiens ; avec des reflexions sur l'attraction

Paris 1752 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
1266 HERICART DE THURY (Louis Etienne Francois, vicomte de)

Considerations geologiques et physiques sur la cause du jaillissement des eaux des puits fores ou fontaines artificielles, et recherches sur l'origine ou l'invention de la sonde, l'etat de l'art du fontenier-sondeur, et le degre de probabilite du succes d

Paris 1829 EUR 90.00 - 140.00 EUR 118.80
1267 HUYGENS, Christiaan

Opera varia

Leiden 1724 EUR 1,800.00 - 2,600.00 EUR 2,640.00
1268 MANILIUS, Marcus

Astronomicon ex recensione et cum notis Richardi Bentleii

London 1739 EUR 80.00 - 140.00 EUR 105.60
1269 PRONY, Gaspard de

Nouvelle architecture hydraulique, Contenant l'art de lever l'eau au moyen de differentes machines, de construire dans ce fluide, de le diriger, et generalement de l'appliquer, de diverses manieres, aux besoins de la societe

Paris 1790/96 EUR 450.00 - 700.00 EUR 594.00
1270 TAISNIER, Jean

De Annuli Sphaerici Fabrica & Usu Libri Tres Geometrici, Omnibus Mathematices Affeclis non Minus Utiles Jucundi atq[ue] Necessarii

Antverpiae 1560 EUR 600.00 - 900.00 EUR 924.00
1271 TURGOT, Etienne-Francois

Memoire instructif sur la maniere de rassembler, de preparer, de conserver, et d'envoyer les diverses curiosites d'histoire naturelle

Paris 1758 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 EUR 369.60
1272 WALLERIUS, Johan Gottschalk

Mineralogie, ou Description generale des substances du regne mineral

Paris 1753 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 EUR 316.80
1273 BION, N.

Traite de la construction et des principaux usages des instrumens de mathematique. Avec les Figures necessaires pour l'intelligence de ce Traite

La Haye 1723 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 EUR 924.00
1274 BOULENGER, Jean

La Geometrie pratique du sr Boulenger,... Nouvelle edition augmentee... d'un traite de l'arithmetique par geometrie, par M. Ozanam

Paris 1691 EUR 180.00 - 240.00 Not Sold
1275 BULLET, Pierre

Traite de l'usage du pantometre, instrument geometrique propre a prendre toutes sortes d'angles, mezurer les distances accessibles et inaccessibles, arpenter et diviser toutes sortes de figures, etc.,... nouvellement invente par le Sr Bullet,

Paris 1675 EUR 300.00 - 400.00 Not Sold
1276 HULSIUS, Levinus

Erster Tractat der Mechanischen Instrumenten. Grundtlicher Augenscheinlicher Berich dess newen Geometrischen Gruntreissenden Instruments ...

Frankfurt 1604 EUR 300.00 - 500.00 EUR 396.00
1277 LECLERC, Sebastien

Discours touchant le point de veue, dans lequel il est prouve que les choses qu'on voit distinctement, ne sont veues que d'un oeil

Paris 1679 EUR 450.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
1278 LEURECHON, Jean

Mathematische vermaecklyckheden. Verdeylt in III. deelen

Arnhem 1644 EUR 280.00 - 360.00 EUR 448.80
1279 NIEUPORT, Charles Francois Vte de

Melanges mathematiques ou memoires sur differens sujets de mathematiques tant pures qu'appliquees

Bruxelles 1794-1799 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 EUR 316.80
1280 SCHOOTEN, Frans van

Tabulae sinuum, tangentium secantium ad radium 10000000

Amsterdam 1627 EUR 140.00 - 200.00 EUR 184.80
1281 STEVIN, Simon (1548-1620)

Les Oeuvres Mathematiques de Simon Stevin de Bruges. Ou sont inserees les Memoires Mathematiques esquelles s'est exerce le Tres-haut & Tres-illustre Prince Maurice de Nassau... le tout reveu, corrige, & augmente par Albert Girard

Leiden 1634 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 EUR 5,280.00
  • 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 Soldier 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
  • 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.
  • 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.