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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | SHELLEY, CAPTAIN G.E. | A Monograph of the Nectariniidae, or Family of Sun-Birds |
London | 1876-1880 | NZD 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 | Not Sold |
| 332 | ATLAS L'ASTROLABE Voyage de la corvette L'Astrolabe execute Pendant Les Annees 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829 |
Paris | 1833 | NZD 8,000.00 - 9,000.00 | NZD 11,685.00 | |
| 333 | CARY, JOHN | New Map of England and Wales with part of Scotland |
London | 1794 | NZD 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold |
| 334 | MALING, PETER B. | Historic Charts & Maps of New Zealand 1642-1875 |
1996 | NZD 350.00 - 450.00 | NZD 431.00 | |
| 335 | MALING, PETER BROMLEY | Early Sketches and Charts of Banks Peninsula 1770-1850 |
Wellington | 1981 | NZD 300.00 - 400.00 | NZD 221.00 |
| 336 | MAPS NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND [2x]... |
NZD 50.00 - 100.00 | NZD 55.00 | |||
| 337 | MAPS ROTORUA & HAWKES BAY [3X]... |
Wellington | nd [ca 1915] | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 55.00 | |
| 338 | SIR JOHN COODE, C.E. | The Harbours of New Zealand |
Wellington | 1880 | NZD 400.00 - 500.00 | Not Sold |
| 339 | VUILLEMIN, A. | Nouveau Plan Illustre de la ville de Paris avec le systeme complet de ses Fortifications et Forts Detaches . . |
Paris | 1846 | NZD 150.00 - 200.00 | NZD 320.00 |
| 340 | CARRICK, RO | New Zealand's Lone Lands: Being Brief Notes of a Visit to the Outlying Islands of the Colony |
Wellington | 1892 | NZD 150.00 - 250.00 | NZD 135.00 |
| 341 | CUMPSTON, J.S. | [3 titles] Macquarie Island... |
NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 62.00 | ||
| 342 | FORD. C. REGINALD | Antarctica. Leaves from a diary kept on board an exploring vessel. |
Christchurch etc | [1908] | NZD 600.00 - 800.00 | NZD 1,538.00 |
| 343 | FRASER, CONON | Beyond the Roaring Forties |
Wellington | 1986 | NZD 100.00 - 150.00 | Not Sold |
| 344 | HOOKER, JOSEPH DALTON | The Botany of the Antarctic Voyage of H.M. Discovery ships Erebus and Terror in the years 1839-1843 under the command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross |
[London] | [1853] | NZD 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 | Not Sold |
| 345 | PONTING, HERBERT GEORGE (1871-1935) | Midnight in Antarctic Summer 1910... |
NZD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | NZD 5,043.00 | ||
| 346 | SCOTT, CAPT ROBERT F. | The Voyage of the "Discovery" |
London | 1907 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 98.00 |
| 347 | ANSON, F.A [editor] | The Piraki Log |
Henry Frowde | [1910] | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 62.00 |
| 348 | BRETT, SIR HENRY | [2 titles] White Wings... |
Auckland | 1924 | NZD 150.00 - 250.00 | NZD 92.00 |
| 349 | McNAB, ROBERT | [2 titles] The Old Whaling Days... |
Christchurch | 1913 | NZD 80.00 - 120.00 | NZD 86.00 |
| 350 | S.S. WAIKATO | Captain Weston [Master] Extract from Statement of General & Particular Average... |
NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 62.00 | ||
| 351 | THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE 21 Volumes from Vol. 1. 1832 to Vol. 21, 1852 |
NZD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | NZD 615.00 | |||
| 352 | ALL BLACKS' & SPRINGBOKS' ADVERTISING MATERIAL |
NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |||
| 353 | ALL BLACKS / LIONS ADVERTISING POSTERS |
NZD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |||
| 354 | AUCKLAND RUGBY UNION [2 items] |
Auckland | NZD 50.00 - 100.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 355 | BEETHAM, GEORGE | The First Ascent of Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand |
London | 1926 | NZD 100.00 - 200.00 | NZD 185.00 |
![<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.")
