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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | KIDSON, A.L. | [2 titles] Petrol Company... |
Wellington | 1961 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 68.00 |
| 257 | LOUGHNAN, R.J.M. | [association copy] Divisional Cavalry Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War, 1939-45 |
Wellington | 1963 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 148.00 |
| 258 | McCLYMONT, W.G. | To Greece |
Wellington | 1959 | NZD 80.00 - 100.00 | Not Sold |
| 259 | MURPHY, W.E. | [association copy] 2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery |
Wellington | 1966 | NZD 80.00 - 100.00 | NZD 49.00 |
| 260 | MURPHY, W.E. | [association copy] [2 titles] The Relief of Tobruk... |
Wellington | 1961 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold |
| 261 | NEW ZEALAND ARMY BOARD. Army Board Surveys 1943-1946 [8 issues]... |
NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 55.00 | |||
| 262 | NORTON, FRAZER D. | 26 Battalion War History Branch |
Wellington | 1952 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 148.00 |
| 263 | PHILLIPS, N.C.; KAY, ROBIN | [2 titles] Official Histories of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939-1945... |
Wellington | 1957 and 1967 | NZD 120.00 - 150.00 | NZD 74.00 |
| 264 | PRINGLE, D.J.C. And GLUE, W.A. | 20 Battalion and Armoured Regiment |
Wellington | 1957 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 105.00 |
| 265 | ROSS, ANGUS | 23 Battalion Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939-45 |
Wellington | 1959 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | NZD 135.00 |
| 266 | SANDFORD, KENNETH | [Signed] Mark of the Lion |
Century Hutchinson | 1987 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 123.00 |
| 267 | SINCLAIR, D.W. | 19 Battalion and Armoured Regiment |
Wellington | 1954 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 68.00 |
| 268 | STOUT, T. DUNCAN M. | [3 titles] Medical Services in New Zealand and the Pacific... |
NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 269 | TAYLOR, NANCY M. | [3 titles] The Home Front Volume... |
Wellington | 1986 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | Not Sold |
| 270 | THE ROTATOR | 37th Field Park Company Third Division New Zealand Engineers |
27th Feb 1943 to 12th April 1944 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | NZD 80.00 | |
| 271 | THOMPSON, WIND COMMANDER H.L. | [2 titles, 4 volumes] New Zealanders with the Royal Air Force... |
Wellington | 1953 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold |
| 272 | TROOPSHIP PAPER Ake ake kia kaha |
Colombo | [1941] | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 148.00 | |
| 273 | TURNER, PRIVATE W.J.R. | The Unofficial History of the 8th Brigade Machine Gun Company [N.Z.E.F.I.P.] |
Auckland, N.Z. | 1944 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 160.00 |
| 274 | UNDERHILL, Rev. M L, [et al] | [2 titles] New Zealand Chaplains in the Second World War... |
Wellington | 1950 | NZD 80.00 - 100.00 | NZD 49.00 |
| 275 | UNOFFICIAL OFFICIAL HISTORIES OF THE THIRD DIVISION 2nd NZEF IP [In Thirteen Volumes]... |
NZD 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold | |||
| 276 | WALKER, RONALD | [2 titles] Alam Halfa and Alamein... |
Wellington | 1967 | NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 37.00 |
| 277 | WATERS, S.D. | [2 titles] The Royal New Zealand Navy... |
Wellington | 1956 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold |
| 278 | ANSON, GEORGE | A Voyage Round the World |
London | 1849 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 123.00 |
| 279 | BEAGLEHOLE, J.C [editor] | The Endeavour Journals of Joseph Banks 1768-1771 |
1963 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 135.00 | |
| 280 | BEAGLEHOLE, J.C. | [5 Books, 2 Booklets] The Journals of Captain James Cook with the folio of Charts & Views... |
NZD 400.00 - 600.00 | NZD 369.00 |
![<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.")
