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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 Soldier 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
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers: 23rd October Antiquarian & Collectable Books & Related Items, 102325a, Carlisle
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | BOYLE ROBERT. | An Essay of the Great Effects of Even Languid & Unheeded Motion Whereunto is an Experimental Discourse of Some Little Observed Causes of the Insalubrity & Salubrity of the Air & Its Effects. |
1690. Contemporary manuscript inscription to the front free endpaper "Sent to me by ... Honourable Author ... from Mr. Burham (sic), Barham?), 12th of April | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 660.00 | |
| 52 | (HALE SIR MATTHEW). | Difficiles Nugae or Observations Touching the Torricellian Experiment. |
1675. Hale here disputing the theories of Robert Boyle & Descartes regarding atmospheric pressure & the barometer. | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 102.00 | |
| 53 | LOVELL ROBERT. | Sive Panzoologicomineralogia or A Compleat History of Animals & Minerals Containing the Summe of All Authors, Both Ancient & Modern. |
Oxford | 1661. Very detailed work on animals & minerals including a section on unicorns (p.125, 1st part). | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 600.00 |
| 54 | FERGUSON JAMES. | The Art of Drawing in Perspective, Made Easy to Those Who have No Previous Knowledge of the Mathematics. |
Edinburgh | 1802 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 48.00 |
| 55 | (PINKERTON JOHN). | An Essay on Medals. |
1784 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 38.40 | |
| 56 | MUNDAY & SLATTER (Pubs). | The Oxford University & City Guide to Which is Added A Description of Blenheim & Nuneham. |
Oxford | 1820 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 50.40 |
| 57 | WANSLEBEN J. M. | The Present State of Egypt or A New Relation of a Late Voyage into That Kingdom ... |
1678 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 132.00 | |
| 58 | SALE GEORGE. | The Koran Commonly Called the Alcoran of Mohammed Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic ... |
1734. The first English translation taken directly from the Arabic. | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,800.00 | |
| 59 | ROBERTSON WILLIAM. | An Historical Disquisition Concerning the Knowledge Which the Ancients Had of India & the Progress of Trade With That Country Prior to the Discovery of the Passage to It by the Cape of Good Hope. |
1791 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 50.40 | |
| 60 | ELPHINSTONE MOUNTSTUART. | An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul & Its Dependencies in Persia, Tartary & India, Comprising a View of the Afghaun Nation. |
1815 | GBP 600.00 - 1,000.00 | GBP 960.00 | |
| 61 | HARRIS WILLIAM CORNWALLIS. | The Wild Sports of Southern Africa. |
1852 | GBP 150.00 - 250.00 | GBP 156.00 | |
| 62 | ROUSSEAU J. J. | Letters on the Elements of Botany Addressed to a Lady ... |
1807 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 24.00 | |
| 63 | 18th Century Plays. |
1757 | GBP 50.00 - 80.00 | GBP 96.00 | ||
| 64 | WYNDHAM HENRY P. | The Diary of the Late George Bubb Dodington ... |
Salisbury | 1784 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 57.60 |
| 65 | Fur, Feather & Fin Series. |
Late1890s/early 1900's. | GBP 150.00 - 250.00 | GBP 72.00 | ||
| 66 | ALDIN CECIL. | Handley Cross or Mr. Jorrocks' Hunt. |
1900 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 26.40 | |
| 67 | DENHOLM ARMOUR G. (Illus). | Mr. Jorrocks' Lectors. |
1910 | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 84.00 | |
| 68 | DENHOLM ARMOUR G. (Illus). | British Sport Past & Present. |
1909 | GBP 40.00 - 60.00 | GBP 50.40 | |
| 69 | DENHOLM ARMOUR G. (Illus). | Hunts With Jorrocks. |
1908 | GBP 30.00 - 40.00 | GBP 30.00 | |
| 70 | DENHOLM ARMOUR G. | Bridle & Brush, Reminiscences of an Artist Sportsman. |
1937 | GBP 30.00 - 50.00 | GBP 66.00 | |
| 71 | EDWARDS LIONEL (Illus). | Pink & Scarlet or Hunting as a School for Soldiering. |
1913 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 57.60 | |
| 72 | EDWARDS LIONEL (Illus). | Sketches in Stable & Kennel. |
1933 | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 78.00 | |
| 73 | EDWARDS LIONEL (Illus). | 15 various quarto & other works with tipped in col. |
GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 108.00 | ||
| 74 | SIMPSON CHARLES (Illus). | Practical Jumping. |
1930 | GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 45.60 | |
| 75 | ALDIN CECIL. | 11 various vols. with equestrian & canine illustrations by Cecil Aldin. |
GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 90.00 |
![<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.")
