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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 Soldier 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 -
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RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts, 725, Amherst
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- September 10, 2025 - September 10, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 615 | J. K. Rowling | J. K. Rowling Signed Book - The Tales of Beedle the Bard (Deluxe Collector's Edition) |
London | 2008 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 6,265.00 |
| 616 | J. D. Salinger | J. D. Salinger Partial Autograph Letter Signed |
USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 617 | George Bernard | George Bernard Shaw Signed Photograph: "I used to look like this" |
USD 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 618 | Dylan Thomas | Dylan Thomas Signed Book - In Country Sleep (Ltd. Ed. 28/100) |
NY | 1952 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 3,125.00 |
| 624 | Beat Generation Multi-Signed (20+) Book with Kesey, Ginsberg, Burroughs, and More |
NY | 1957 | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 1,875.00 | |
| 625 | Kay Boyle | Kay Boyle Autograph Letter Signed |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 626 | Ned Buntline | Ned Buntline Autograph Quotation Signed |
USD 300.00 - 500.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 627 | Lord Byron | Lord Byron Signature |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 808.00 | ||
| 628 | Albert Camus | Albert Camus Signed Photograph |
USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,880.00 | ||
| 629 | Karel Capek | Karel Capek Signed Photograph - The Inventor of the Word 'Robot' |
USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,059.00 | ||
| 630 | Agatha Christie | Agatha Christie Signature |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 533.00 | ||
| 631 | Colette | Colette Signed Booklet - Colette (Ltd. Ed. #25/50) |
no date (circa 1947). | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |
| 632 | Erich von Daniken | Erich von Daniken (3) Signed Photographs |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 633 | Charles L. Dodgson | Charles L. Dodgson Autograph Note Signed |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 634 | Ernest Hemingway | Ernest Hemingway (2) Original Vintage Photographs |
USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 125.00 | ||
| 635 | Alphonse de Lamartine | Alphonse de Lamartine Autograph Letter Signed |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 636 | Ayn Rand | Ayn Rand Typed Letter Signed to Alan Jay Lerner |
USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 1,016.00 | ||
| 637 | Carl Sandburg | Carl Sandburg Signature |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 638 | Carl Sandburg | Carl Sandburg Autograph Letter Signed to Alan Jay Lerner |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 250.00 | ||
| 639 | Carl Sandburg | Carl Sandburg Signed Book - Carl Sandburg |
Cleveland and New York | 1961 | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 300.00 |
| 640 | John Steinbeck | John Steinbeck Autograph Letter Signed, Offering Advice on Travels in Italy |
USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 446.00 | ||
| 641 | Harriet Beecher | Harriet Beecher Stowe Signature |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 515.00 | ||
| 642 | Dylan Thomas | Dylan Thomas Document Signed for a Screenplay Based on 'No Room at the Inn' |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 643 | Thornton Wilder | Thornton Wilder Signed Book - Our Town (Ltd. Ed. #1447/2000) |
1974 | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 368.00 | |
| 645 | Tom Wolfe | Tom Wolfe Signed Book - The Right Stuff |
NY | 1979 | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 250.00 |
![<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.")
