• 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

Aguttes: Autographs and Manuscripts, 168305, Neuilly-sur-Seine

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 24, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Page Size: 472 items in 19 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
351 TOUCHAGUES Louis (1893-1974).

DESSIN original signe avec legende et envoi autographes, 1949

1949 EUR 400.00 - 500.00 EUR 120.00
352 VAN DONGEN Kees (1877-1968).

L.A.S. <>, Monaco 12 decembre 1952, a un ami

1952 EUR 200.00 - 250.00 EUR 80.00
353 VIOLLET-LE-DUC Eugene (1814-1879).

L.S. et P.A.S., Paris 31 juillet 1855, a un ministre

1855 EUR 300.00 - 400.00 EUR 130.00
354 VIOLLET-LE-DUC Eugene (1814-1879).

L.A.S., 21 decembre 1866

1866 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 100.00
355 VUILLARD Edouard (1868-1940).

L.A.S. <>, [Paris] Mercredi soir [6 decembre 1894], a Alfred NATANSON (Alfred ATHIS), <> a Reims

1894 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 750.00
356 BERLIOZ Hector (1803-1869).

L.A.S. <>, 12 octobre 1848, a sa soeur Nanci PAL

1848 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 950.00
357 BERLIOZ Hector (1803-1869).

L.A.S. <>, Paris 20 decembre 1853, a Joseph JOACHIM

1853 EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 EUR 2,000.00
358 BRAHMS Johannes (1833-1897).

L.A.S. <>, Wien 21 avril 1895, a Fritz SIMROCK a Berlin

1895 EUR 1,800.00 - 2,000.00 EUR 1,800.00
359 CALLAS Maria (1923-1977).

L.A.S. <>, Paris 20 janvier 1968, a Elvira de HIDALGO

1968 EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 EUR 1,900.00
360 CALLAS Maria (1923-1977).

L.A.S. <>, [San Remo] 31 juillet 1973, a Elvira de HIDALGO a Milan

1973 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 2,100.00
361 CHEVALIER Maurice (1888-1972).

3 L.A.S. <>, 1938-1954, au chansonnier

1938-1954 EUR 200.00 - 300.00 EUR 70.00
362 CHOSTAKOVITCH Dmitri (1906-1975).

PHOTOGRAPHIE avec DEDICACE autographe signee, Moscou 27 juin 1969

1969 EUR 500.00 - 700.00 EUR 900.00
363 CHOSTAKOVITCH Dmitri (1906-1975).

L.S. <>, Moscou 13 aout 1971, a Harry

1971 EUR 400.00 - 500.00 EUR 380.00
364 DEBUSSY Claude (1862-1918).

L.A.S. <>, 1.I.1911, a Jean PERIER

1911 EUR 500.00 - 700.00 EUR 400.00
365 DEBUSSY Claude (1862-1918).

L.A.S. <>, Mardi [1er decembre 1903], a Lucienne BREVAL

1903 EUR 600.00 - 800.00 EUR 450.00
366 DEBUSSY Claude (1862-1918).

L.A., [13 mai 1898], a Pierre LOUYS

1898 EUR 500.00 - 700.00 EUR 850.00
367 DIAGHILEV Serge de (1872-1929).

L.A.S. (paraphe), Paris 12 octobre 1927, a Serge LIFAR ;4 pages in-8 a en-tete du Grand Hotel (cachet encre de Lifar)

1927 EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 EUR 3,100.00
368 DIAGHILEV Serge de (1872-1929).

L.A.S. <>, Varsovie 10 octobre 1928, a Serge LIFAR

1928 EUR 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 EUR 2,900.00
369 FALLA Manuel de (1876-1946).

L.A.S. <>, Granada 22-XI-1927, [a la cantatrice

1927 EUR 500.00 - 700.00 EUR 350.00
370 FAURE Gabriel (1845-1924).

6 L.A.S. <>, 1909-1922, a Michel

1909-1922 EUR 700.00 - 800.00 EUR 1,800.00
371 GOUNOD Charles (1818-1893).

6 L.A.S. <> et 1 P.A., 1861-1863, au comte Gustave de REISET, ministre plenipotentiaire de France a Darmstadt (Grand-Duche de Hesse)

1861-1863 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 1,300.00
372 GOUNOD Charles (1818-1893).

L.A.S. <>, Londres 24 janvier 1874, au marquis de CAUX

1874 EUR 400.00 - 500.00 EUR 200.00
373 GRIEG Edvard (1843-1907).

L.A.S. <>, Kristiania 27 mars 1906, a M. URBANEK

1906 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 800.00
374 HONEGGER Arthur (1892-1955).

L.A.S. <>, 21 janvier 1954, a Rene JOUGLET, secretaire general de la CISAC (Confederation Internationale des Societes d'Auteurs et Compositeurs)

1954 EUR 500.00 - 600.00 EUR 150.00
375 INDY Vincent d' (1851-1931).

L.A.S. <>, Les Faugs 23 juillet 1897, a une dame

1897 EUR 500.00 - 600.00 EUR 150.00
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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.