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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
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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
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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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | BULLER, SIR WALTER LAWRY | A History of the Birds of New Zealand |
London | 1888 | NZD 800.00 - 1,000.00 | NZD 1,907.00 |
| 307 | BULLER, SIR WALTER LAWRY | A History of the Birds of New Zealand |
London | 1888 | NZD 600.00 - 800.00 | NZD 2,276.00 |
| 308 | BULLER, SIR WALTER LAWRY | [2 items] Manual of the Birds of New Zealand... |
Wellington | 1882 | NZD 300.00 - 400.00 | NZD 1,230.00 |
| 309 | BULLER, SIR WALTER LAWRY | The History of the Birds of New Zealand |
London | 1873 | NZD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | Not Sold |
| 310 | CHEESEMAN, T.F. | [3 vols] Manual of the New Zealand Flora... |
Wellington | 1906 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 185.00 |
| 311 | CRAIG, ERIC | New Zealand Fern Album |
NZD 800.00 - 1,000.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 312 | DARWIN, CHARLES | [3 titles] Origin of Species... |
London | 1900 | NZD 60.00 - 100.00 | NZD 92.00 |
| 313 | DARWIN, CHARLES | [2 titles] A Naturalist's Voyage... |
London | 1907 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 105.00 |
| 314 | DARWIN, CHARLES | A Naturalist's Voyage |
London | 1890 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 148.00 |
| 315 | DARWIN, CHARLES | The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex |
London | 1883 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 160.00 |
| 316 | DARWIN, CHARLES | The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs |
London | 1889 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 123.00 |
| 317 | EAGLE, AUDREY | Eagles Complete Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand |
Wellington | 2006 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 105.00 |
| 318 | FIELD, H.C. | The Ferns of New Zealand and its Immediate Dependencies |
Wanganui | 1890 | NZD 60.00 - 80.00 | NZD 43.00 |
| 319 | GILL, BRIAN [text] PAUL MARTINSON [paintings] | New Zealand's Extinct Birds |
Auckland | NZD 150.00 - 250.00 | NZD 492.00 | |
| 320 | HAAST, JULIUS VON | Report of a Topographical and Geological Exploration of the Western Districts of the Nelson Province, New Zealand. Undertaken for the Provincial Government by Julius Haast esq. |
Nelson | 1861 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 135.00 |
| 321 | HAAST, JULIUS VON | [association copy] Geology of the Provinces of Canterbury and Westland, New Zealand |
Christchurch | 1879 | NZD 300.00 - 400.00 | NZD 320.00 |
| 322 | HETLEY, MRS CHARLES | The Native Flowers of New Zealand |
London | 1888 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 984.00 |
| 323 | HETLEY, MRS CHARLES | The Native Flowers of New Zealand |
London | 1888 | NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | NZD 984.00 |
| 324 | HOCHSTETTER, DR. FERDINAND VON | New Zealand; Its Physical Geography, Geology, and Natural History With Special Reference to the Results of Government Expeditions in the Provinces of Auckland and Nelson |
Stuttgart | 1867 | NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 197.00 |
| 325 | HUDSON, G.V. | New Zealand Moths and Butterflies [Macro-Lepidoptera] |
London | 1898 | NZD 150.00 - 250.00 | NZD 738.00 |
| 326 | MANTELL, GIDEON ALGERNON | Petrifactions and Their Teachings; |
London | 1851 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 62.00 |
| 327 | MANTELL, GIDEON ALGERNON | [association copy] Notice of the Remains of the Dinornis and Other Birds |
NZD 200.00 - 300.00 | NZD 160.00 | ||
| 328 | OLIVER, W.R.B. | The Moas of New Zealand and Australia... |
Wellington | 1949 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 234.00 |
| 329 | PYKE, VINCENT | [2 items] History of the Early Gold Discoveries in Otago... |
Dunedin | 1887 | NZD 120.00 - 180.00 | NZD 74.00 |
| 330 | REVIEWS AND OTHER NOTICES Of Sir Walter Buller's Birds of New Zealand |
London | 1890 | NZD 300.00 - 500.00 | NZD 320.00 |
![<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.")
