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Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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-$12,000Bonhams, 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 Solider 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
Potter and Potter Auctions: The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Part IV, 1222, Chicago
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 25, 2025 - October 25, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | YOSHIHARU, Utagawa (1828--1888) | Acrobats Beneath Cherry Trees: Spinning Tops and Balancing |
Japan | ca. 1857 | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 570.00 |
| 102 | Zaid Trio |
Birmingham | ca. 19th century | USD 400.00 - 800.00 | USD 1,020.00 | |
| 103 | BLACKSTONE, Harry (1885 -- 1965) | Oriental Nights |
Erie | 1920s | USD 2,500.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,880.00 |
| 104 | CHUNG Ling Soo (W.E. Robinson, 1861 -- 1918) | Chung Ling Soo |
London | ca. 1918 | USD 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 | Not Sold |
| 105 | HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874--1926) | 3 Shows in One |
American | 1925 | USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 9,600.00 |
| 106 | KELLAR, Harry (1849 - 1922) | Kellar The Great Magician |
Cincinnati | 1894 | USD 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 4,320.00 |
| 107 | THE GREAT LEON (Leon H. Levy) | Leon & Co., the Wonder Workers Present Fire and Water |
London | ca. 1910 | USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 28,800.00 |
| 108 | NIC, Chevalier (Niels Hansen, 1891--1961) | Chevalier Nic Illusion |
Frankfurt | ca. 1920 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 1,140.00 |
| 109 | THURSTON, Howard (1869 -- 1936) | Thurston World's Famous Magician |
Cleveland | ca. 1930s | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 780.00 |
| 110 | THURSTON, Howard (1869-1936) | Thurston Master Magician |
Cleveland | 1920s | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 2,160.00 |
| 111 | THURSTON, Howard (1869-1936) | One of Thurston's Astounding Mysteries |
Cleveland | ca. 1926 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 2,280.00 |
| 112 | THURSTON, Howard (1869-1936) | Thurston's Greatest Mystery |
[Cleveland] | 1920s | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 4,080.00 |
| 113 | VON ARX (CHARLES A. NICOL) | Von Arx. Quick Change Illusion |
St. Paul | ca. 1920 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold |
| 114 | VON ARX (CHARLES A. NICOL) | Von Arx. The Witch's Cauldron |
St. Paul | ca. 1919 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 2,640.00 |
| 115 | [BOOK TEST]. The Nonpariel Book Mystery |
St. Leonards-On-Sea | 1949 | USD 250.00 - 500.00 | USD 660.00 | |
| 116 | [BOOK TESTS]. Herbert Marsh Book Tests |
New York | [1983] | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 180.00 | |
| 170 | ADAMS, W.H. | Davenport. Dwellers on the Threshold, or Magic and Magicians |
London | 1865 | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 330.00 |
| 171 | ALDRICH, Charles | Magic as Performed by Charles T. Aldrich |
N.p. (New York) | n.d. (ca. 1905) | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 300.00 |
| 172 | ANNEMANN, Theo (Theodore Squires 1907 - 1942) | N1 -- N151 (Dec. 1941). The Jinx |
New York | 1963 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 270.00 |
| 173 | The Art of Conjuring Made Easy |
London | ca. 1820s | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 540.00 | |
| 174 | [AUTOMATA]. Three Extracts On the Automaton Chess Player |
USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 660.00 | |||
| 175 | BAKER, Al (1874 -- 1951) | Group of Five Al Baker Magic Books |
USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 480.00 | ||
| 176 | BALDWIN, Samri (1848 --1924) | The Secrets of Mahatma Land Explained |
(Brooklyn) | 1895 | USD 125.00 - 175.00 | USD 180.00 |
| 177 | BARNELLO, E. | The Red Demons, or Mysteries of Fire |
Chicago | ca. 1900 | USD 150.00 - 300.00 | USD 360.00 |
| 178 | BARRETT, Francis | The Magus, or Celestial Intelligencer |
London | 1801 (but ca. 1875) | USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 2,400.00 |
![<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.")
