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  • Doyle, Nov. 5: The Director's copy of the first edition of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, inscribed by Beckett. $7,000 to $10,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Don McLean's personal test pressing of American Pie before mass production, gifted in 1971. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The important and extensive archive of original fashion photographs of model Dorothy Rice, 1945-58. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Charles Adams theater advertisement. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Small Patinated Bronze Bust of Marlene Dietrich. $800 to $1,200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Marlene Dietrich Studio Photograph. $100 to $200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The very large and uncommon British Quad for Hitchcock's The Birds. $500 to $800.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: An Original Crystal "Sputnik" from the 1966 Met Opera Chandelier. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The rare poster from the first American performances of Endgame, 1958. $1,000 to $1,500.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The original Coconut Grove Playhouse poster for Waiting for Godot, possibly unique. $3,000 to $5,000.
  • Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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  • Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare. The Temple Shakespeare. Housed in Custom Bookcase. $6,365.
    Sotheby’s: Frederick Douglass. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 1845. $14,000.
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol. London: William Heinemann, 1915. $2,900.
    Sotheby’s: F. Scott Fitzgerald. First Edition Set, Including This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, and others. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1920 – 1941. $24,180.
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.

Tessier & Sarrou and Associates: Circus, 167848, Paris

Auction Details

Auction Date
September 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Page Size: 205 items in 9 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
26 CHERET Jules

CHERET Jules. Concert des Ambassadeurs. Every evening the Avone Brothers. 1876. Lithographic poster.

Paris. 1876 EUR 100.00 - 200.00 Unknown
27 CHERET Jules

CHERET Jules. Folies Bergeres. Miss Lala. 1880. Lithographic poster.

Paris. 1880 EUR 500.00 - 800.00 Unknown
28

La Galerie des Monstres. A silent film by Jacque Catelain. Art direction by Marcel Lherbier. With Jacque Catelain and Mois Morann. 1924. Lithographic poster.

1924 EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
29 Cirque d'Ete.

Cirque d'Ete.
Les Colibris. Champs Elysees. Circa 1890. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Unsupported Circa1890. EUR 50.00 - 80.00 Unknown
30 Cirque d'Ete.

Cirque d'Ete.
Parakeets and clever rabbits. Circa 1895. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Unsupported Circa1895. EUR 40.00 - 80.00 Unknown
31 Winter Circus.

Winter Circus.
Monogrammed. Overture. The Ancillotti. The trainer Fessi. The Relempagos. Circa 1895. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Circa1895. EUR 30.00 - 50.00 Unknown
32 Winter Circus.

Winter Circus.
BOICHARD J. Cirque d'Hiver. Robert-Macaire. Circa 1895. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Circa1895. EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
33 Winter Circus.

Winter Circus.
BOICHARD J. Cirque d'Hiver. The masked tamer. Circa 1895. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Circa1895. EUR 50.00 - 100.00 Unknown
34 Winter Circus.

Winter Circus.
GALICE Louis. Ecuyere and clowns. Circa 1895. 2 lithographic posters.

Paris. Uncovered Circa1895. EUR 300.00 - 500.00 Unknown
35

Cirque d'Hiver de Paris:
Signature difficult to read. Cirque d'Hiver de Paris. For the 1st time in France, the famous star Conchita Chilena and her troupe. Lithographic poster.

Paris. EUR 30.00 - 50.00 Unknown
36 CARAN D'ACHE (Emmanuel POIRE dit)

CARAN D'ACHE (Emmanuel POIRE dit). Concerts by the music of the Preobragensky Regiment of the Russian Imperial Guard. Circa 1900. Lithographic poster.

Paris. Circa1900. EUR 40.00 - 80.00 Unknown
37 RIVIERE Henri

RIVIERE Henri. Theatre du Chat Noir. Performance of Marche a l'Etoile. 1890. Text poster.

1890 EUR 150.00 - 200.00 Unknown
38 FAVEROT Joseph

FAVEROT Joseph. At the circus. Lithographic plate and stencil.

EUR 20.00 - 30.00 Unknown
39 STURM G

STURM G. (after). Circus. Tamer, clown and horsewoman. Le Journal de la Decoration, periodical publication. XVth year. Pl.26. Lithographic printing.

Paris. Good condition: small edge tears EUR 20.00 - 30.00 Unknown
40

Les Maitres de l'Affiche. 2 plates:
- CARAN D'ACHE (Emmanuel POIRE dit). Russian Exhibition. Champ-de-Mars. 1897. Plate 70 of Les Maitres de l'Affiche. Stamped lower right Les Maitres de l'Affiche, Imprimerie Chaix.

1897 EUR 20.00 - 30.00 Unknown
41

Imagerie d'Epinal, 2 prints :
- Tamers' cage. Large, easy constructions. Construction set to cut out. Imagerie d'Epinal ndeg91. Lithographic print and stencil on heavy paper.

EUR 40.00 - 60.00 Unknown
42 ANONYMOUS.

Chapiteau Pitilliata. Monsieur Malauventre and his bailiff. Circa 1940. Lithographic poster.

Circa1940. EUR 30.00 - 50.00 Unknown
43 ANONYMOUS.

Pitilliata capital. Lolo Minister of Commerce from the Pitilliata hole. Circa 1940. Lithographic poster.

Circa1940. EUR 30.00 - 50.00 Unknown
44 HETREAU Remy

HETREAU Remy. Festival des Artistes de Music-hall et de Cirque. Theatre Marigny. 1945. Lithographic poster.

1945 EUR 60.00 - 80.00 Unknown
46 Roger GUIT (1889-1978)

Roger GUIT (1889-1978)
The acrobats
Suite of four signed woodcuts

EUR 50.00 - 100.00 Unknown
58 DUPUIS A

DUPUIS A. The Boppy's. Eccentric parodists and comedians. Lithographic poster.

Paris. EUR 120.00 - 150.00 Unknown
59 ANONYMOUS.

The clown Pinocchio. Lithographic poster.

Hamburg. EUR 100.00 - 120.00 Unknown
60

Signature difficult to read. Franc Pichel, the Russian clown. Black and white lithographic poster.

EUR 100.00 - 150.00 Unknown
61 ANONYMOUS.

Geo Foottit the famous clown. Circa 1910. Lithographic poster.

Circa1910. EUR 200.00 - 300.00 Unknown
62 ROTHENGATTER

ROTHENGATTER. Geo. L. Fox. American poster.

NY. EUR 150.00 - 200.00 Unknown
  • 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-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000
    Bonhams, 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 - $40,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750
    Old 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 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000
    Old 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. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA Authentication
    University 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 002
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University 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 Important
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University 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 Cavalryman
    University 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 Zarelli
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie Rodell
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest Known
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic
  • Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands, 1st edition, 1844. £4,000 to £6,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Rashleigh (Philip). Specimens of British Minerals, 2 parts in 1, 1797 & 1802. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Murchison (Roderick Impey). The Silurian System, 1st edition, 1839. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, 1st edition, 1842. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on South America, 1st edition, 1846. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Sowerby (James). The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, 6 volumes, 1812-29. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Emerson (William). Cyclomathesis: or an Easy Introduction to ... Mathematics, 10 vols. in 9, 1770. £1,500 to £2,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Robinson (Thomas). New observations on the Natural History of This World of Matter, 1696. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Aquinas (Thomas). [Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte, Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Parfit (Cliff). Tesuki Washi. Handmade Papers of Japan, 1981-1988. £400 to £600.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Herbert (Thomas). A Relation of some yeares Travaile... Into Afrique and the greater Asia, 1634. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Lindbergh (Charles A.). The Spirit of St. Louis, 1955, signed. £200 to £300.
  • Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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.