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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 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 -
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Auction Details
- Auction Date
- September 09, 2025 - September 09, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURFORD, ROBERT | Description of a view of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand |
London | ca 1838 | NZD 800.00 - 1,000.00 | NZD 738.00 |
| 6 | HOLLAND, H.E & R.S. ROSS | [2 titles] The Tragic Story of the Waihi Strike... |
Wellington | 1913 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | NZD 197.00 |
| 7 | NEW ZEALAND COMPANY. Latest Information from Settlement of New Plymouth, on the Coast of Taranaki, New Zealand |
London | 1941 | NZD 50.00 - 100.00 | NZD 68.00 | |
| 8 | SMITH, S. PERCY/W.J. PENN | [association copy] Taranaki: The garden of Eden |
New Plymouth | 1906 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 80.00 |
| 9 | ST. JOHN, LIEUT-COLONEL | [New Zealand Militaria] [association copy]. Pakeha Rambles Through Maori Lands |
Wellington | 1873 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 320.00 |
| 10 | WARD, LOUIS E | Early Wellington |
Auckland etc | [1928] | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 148.00 |
| 11 | WARD, LOUIS E | Early Wellington |
Auckland etc | [1928] | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 135.00 |
| 12 | ACLAND, L.G.D. | [first and second series] The Early Canterbury Runs |
Auckland etc | 1930 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 221.00 |
| 13 | AYSON, WILLIAM | Pioneering in Otago |
Dunedin | [1937] | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 172.00 |
| 14 | BANNERMAN, J.W.H. [compiler] | Milestones or Wrecks of Southern New Zealand |
1913 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 295.00 | |
| 15 | BEATTIE, HERRIES [3xs] | Doubtful Sound;... |
Dunedin | 1955 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 55.00 |
| 16 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | [2 titles] Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country... |
Dunedin | 1946 | NZD 60.00 - 80.00 | NZD 123.00 |
| 17 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | [association copies, 2 titles] Maori Place-names of Otago... |
Dunedin | 1944 | NZD 60.00 - 80.00 | NZD 234.00 |
| 18 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | [association copy] The First White Boy Born in Otago. The story of T.B. Kennard |
Dunedin | 1939 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 271.00 |
| 19 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | Far Famed Fiordland |
Dunedin | 1950 | NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 209.00 |
| 20 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | I Visit Manapouri... |
Dunedin | 1949 | NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 43.00 |
| 21 | BEATTIE, HERRIES | [two association items] The Pioneers Explore Otago |
Dunedin | 1947 | NZD 80.00 - 100.00 | NZD 209.00 |
| 22 | BEATTIE, HERRIES. [4X] | Records of Gore and Surrounding Districts Early Settlers Association... |
1927-03-01 | NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 80.00 | |
| 23 | BEATTIE, JAMES HERRIES | The Southern Runs... |
1979 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 320.00 | |
| 24 | BEGG, A. CHARLES & NEIL, C. | Dusky Bay |
1966 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 62.00 | |
| 25 | BEGG, A. CHARLES & NEIL, C. | The World of John Boultbee... |
Christchurch | 1979 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 105.00 |
| 26 | BROAD, LOWTHER | [association copy] The Jubilee History of Nelson. From 1842-1892 |
Nelson | 1892 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | NZD 62.00 |
| 27 | BUDE, EUGENE DE [1836-1910] | Notice sur la Province de Canterbury |
Geneve | 1866 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 55.00 |
| 28 | BUICK, T. LINDSAY | [2 titles, association copies] Old Marlborough or The Story of a Province... |
Palmerston North | 1900 | NZD 300.00 - 500.00 | NZD 185.00 |
| 29 | BUICK, T. LINDSAY | [2 titles] The French at Akaroa... |
Wellington | 1928 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 111.00 |
![<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.")
