• 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.
  • 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

Heritage Auctions: Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction, 282539, Dallas

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Page Size: 166 items in 7 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
90101

Iran Bank Melli 200 Rials ND (1951) Pick 51 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

ND(1951) Not Available USD 336.00
90102

Iran Bank Markazi 100; 1000 Rials 1963; ND (1965-69) Pick 77; 83; 89 Four Examples PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (2); Choice Uncirculated 64; Choice Extremely Fine 45.

1963;ND(1965-69) Not Available USD 660.00
90103

Iran Bank Markazi 50 Rials ND (1974-79) Pick 101c Three Consecutive Examples PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Morocco Bank al-Maghrib 100 Dirhams 2012 / AH1433 Pick 76 PMG Superb Gem Unc 67. Tunisia Banque Centrale 20 Dinars 3.11.1983 Pick 81 PMG Superb G

ND(1974-79) Not Available USD 169.00
90104

Iraq Central Bank of Iraq 10 Dinars ND (1971) Pick 60r Two Remainders PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 (2).

ND(1971) Not Available USD 720.00
90105

Ireland Provincial Bank of Ireland 1 Pound 15.7.1839 Pick UNL Fine.

1839 Not Available USD 149.00
90106

Ireland - Northern Northern Bank Limited 10; 20 Pounds (1987-96) Pick 190c; 194c Two Examples PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ; Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.

(1987-96) Not Available USD 264.00
90107

Ireland - Republic Central Bank of Ireland 50 Pounds 6.4.1972 Pick 68b Very Fine.

1972 Not Available USD 264.00
90108

Ireland - Republic (Eire) Central Bank of Ireland 1 Pound 2.9.1959 Pick 57d PMG Choice About Unc 58. Scotland Union Bank of Scotland Ltd. 1 Pound 2.8.1951 Pick S816sp Specimen Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

1959 Not Available USD 149.00
90109

Israel Bank of Israel 500 Pruta 1955 / 5715 Pick 24s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1955 Not Available USD 504.00
90110

Israel Bank of Israel 10 Lirot 1955 / 5715 Pick 27b PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1955 Not Available USD 432.00
90111

Israel Bank of Israel 10 Lirot 1955 / 5715 Pick 27b PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1955 Not Available USD 516.00
90112

Jamaica and British Caribbean Territories Group of 6 Notes Very Fine-About Uncirculated.

Not Available USD 432.00
90113

Japan Bank of Japan, Military Currency 5 Yen; 10 Sen (1910-18) Pick 34; M13 PCGS Gold Shield Very Fine 25; PMG Very Fine 30.

Not Available USD 336.00
90114

Jersey States of Jersey (German Occupation) 2 Shillings ND (1941-42) Pick 3a PMG About Uncirculated 50 Net. Scotland Bank of Scotland 5 Pounds 7.10.1963 Pick 106a PMG About Uncirculated 55.

ND(1941-42) Not Available USD 186.00
90115

Jordan Jordan Currency Board 10 Dinars 1949 (ND 1952) Pick 8s Specimen PCGS Banknote Choice Unc 63.

1949 (ND1952) Not Available USD 1,020.00
90116

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 500 Fils 1959 (ND 1965) Pick 9s Specimen PCGS Banknote Choice Unc 63PPQ.

1959 (ND1965) Not Available USD 324.00
90117

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 1 Dinar 1949 Pick 10s Specimen PCGS Banknote Gem New 65PPQ.

1949 Not Available USD 288.00
90118

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 5 Dinars 1959 (ND 1965) Pick 11s Specimen PCGS Banknote Choice Unc 64PPQ.

1959(ND1965) Not Available USD 360.00
90119

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 10 Dinars 1959 (ND 1965) Pick 12s Specimen PCGS Banknote Gem Unc 65PPQ.

1959(ND1965) Not Available USD 432.00
90120

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 10; 20 Dinars (1975-92) Pick 20s1; 21s1 Two Specimen PCGS Banknote About Uncirculated 53PPQ; About Uncirculated 55 PPQ.

(1975-92) Not Available USD 192.00
90121

Jordan Central Bank of Jordan 50 Dinars 1999 / AH1420 Pick 33s Specimen PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.

1999 Not Available USD 576.00
90122

Lebanon Banque de Syrie et du Liban 25 Livres 1950 Pick 51s Specimen PMG About Uncirculated 55.

1950 Not Available USD 720.00
90123

Libya Central Bank of Libya 10 Dinars ND (2009) Pick 73s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Sudan Bank of Sudan 1 Pound; 25; 50 Piastres 1985 Pick 30s; 31s; 32s Three Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (3).

ND(2009) Not Available USD 240.00
90124

Libya Group of 5 Very Fine-Extremely Fine.

Not Available USD 372.00
90125

Lithuania, Latvia, and Netherlands Group of 8 Notes Very Fine-About Uncirculated.

Not Available USD 528.00
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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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  • 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