• 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
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    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
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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.

Early American: History Auction, 92025, Rancho Santa Fe

Auction Details

Auction Date
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Page Size: 174 items in 7 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
26 WILLIAM FRANKLIN

WILLIAM FRANKLIN the British Loyalist Governor of New Jersey Signed Marriage License, Burlington, New Jersey; October 10, 1770.

October 10, 1770. USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
27 JOHN HANCOCK

June 10th, 1776 Revolutionary War Partially-Printed Document Signed, JOHN HANCOCK as Continental Congress President,

June 10th, 1776 USD 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 Unknown
28 ALEXANDER HAMILTON

1794 (ALEXANDER HAMILTON) Autograph Note Unsigned, written in Third Person by Alexander Hamilton's own hand

1794 USD 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Unknown
29 ROBERT HUNTER

ROBERT HUNTER 1664-1734 Royal Colonial Governor of New York + New Jersey Signed

USD 1,800.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
30 THOMAS HUTCHINSON

THOMAS HUTCHINSON Signed 1763 French and Indian War Era, Partially-Printed Boston Probate Document as Chief Justice for the Estate of a Woman

USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Unknown
31 THOMAS HUTCHINSON

THOMAS HUTCHINSON Signed King versus Colony Issue of the Independence of the Judges 1773-1774 and the Judicial Fairness Battle on the Payment of Colonial Judges, In the House of Represent'ves January 21st 1773 During Boston's Treatment in Distress

USD 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Unknown
32 THOMAS JEFFERSON

THOMAS JEFFERSON, His Autograph Calling Card Signed, Mr. Jefferson

USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Unknown
33

March 5, 1861-Dated Farmers Bank of Virginia at Alexandria, Va. Check #8 made to Colonel ROBERT E. LEE issued by his son George Washington Custis Lee and Endorsed, R. E. Lee, on the blank Verso.

March 5, 1861 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Unknown
34 L. Lipman,

c. 1863 Civil War Period, EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Historic Ornate Emancipation Proclamation Lithograph

Madison, WI. c. 1863 USD 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Unknown
35 Abraham Lincoln

November 14, 1860-Dated Pre Civil War Period, Abraham Lincoln Signed Autograph Request

November 14, 1860 USD 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 Unknown
36

January 19, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Manuscript Letter, where Valley Forge Veteran Colonel William Shepard, his Appointment by George Washington as "Superintendent of the Recruits"

January 19, 1781 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Unknown
37 ROBERT MORRIS

November 30, 1788-Dated ROBERT MORRIS Autograph Letter Signed, at Philadelphia, to Carey & Tilghman, at Baltimore

November 30, 1788 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Unknown
38 ROBERT MORRIS

1795 ROBERT MORRIS Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation & United States Constitution Signed North American Land Company Stock as President

1795 USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Unknown
39 THOMAS McKEAN,

1806 THOMAS McKEAN, Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Signed Choice Large Size Land Grant

1806 USD 600.00 - 800.00 Unknown
40 GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.

General GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. October 4, 1944 World War II Typed Letter Signed, George

1944-10-04 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Unknown
41 Fitz John Porter A.A.G.

April 21, 1861-Dated Civil War Fitz John Porter A.A.G. Urgently Orders the Positions Pennsylvania Troops to Obey Contradictory Commands to Relieve Washington DC in the Early Days of the Civil War - Hurry-Hurry Hurry- !!!

April 21, 1861 USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Unknown
42 Beverley Randolph

July 11, 1787-Dated Constitution Period, Partially-Printed Land Grant Document Signed "Beverley Randolph" as Governor of Virginia

July 11, 1787 USD 500.00 - 600.00 Unknown
43 by Benjamin Stevens,

1735 Historic Colonial Imprint Signed Dated and Owned by the historic Minister "Thomas Foxcroft - March 6, 1752" titled, MR. STEVENS'S SERMON ON THE DEATH OF ANDREW PEPPERRELL ESQ;

Boston, 1735 USD 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Unknown
44 CALEB STRONG

December 11, 1794-Dated Federal Period, Third Massachusetts Turnpike Stock Certificate, Signed by the Future Massachusetts Governor CALEB STRONG as President of the Corporation, Share # 1120

December 11, 1794 USD 800.00 - 1,000.00 Unknown
45 Zachary Taylor

April 3, 1846-Dated Exceptional Content Mexican War Military Letter Signed by General Zachary Taylor from his Headquarters near Matamoros to Commodore D. Connor U.S. Navy Commanding a Squadron off Vera Cruz.

April 3, 1846- USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Unknown
46

January 28, 1778-Dated Valley Forge (Seven Times), Revolutionary War Manuscript Document Signed by the Captains or NCOs of 7 different Companies of the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment of the Continental Line

January 28, 1778 USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 Unknown
47 Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.,

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., Signed as Connecticut Governor, 1783 Military Appointment for a Conn. Minute Man who responded to the Lexington Alarm.

1783 USD 600.00 - 800.00 Unknown
48 SAMUEL OTIS

February 8, 1790-Dated Federal Period SAMUEL OTIS Hand Signed Official Congressional Broadside Act

New York, NY February 8, 1790 USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
49 JOHN A. WINSLOW

JOHN A. WINSLOW Signed Photo, Commander Union Ship Kearsarge, Sank CSA Alabama

USD 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
50 Olivr. Wolcott Jr.

1785 Autographed Document Signed by Olivr. Wolcott Jr. as Committee, and Mary Wooster in receipt of General David Wooster's Widow's Pension from Connecticut of $50 in November 1785

1785 USD 600.00 - 800.00 Unknown
  • 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
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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.