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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.
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    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.

Bonhams: History of Science & Technology, 31199, New York

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 24, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Page Size: 270 items in 11 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
1177 EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955.

Photograph signed ("Albert.") and inscribed in German lower right, "Freundlicher Grusse,"

USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 4,352.00
1178 EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955.

Autograph letter signed ('Papa') to his son, Eduard ['Tetel'], on fleeing the Nazis in Belgium and his imminent assassination,

USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 Not Sold
1179 EINSTEIN, ALBERT. 1879-1955; EUGEN SPIRO; ROMAN VISHNIAC, Photographer.

Photograph of Albert Einstein sitting for his portrait by Eugen Spiro.

Princton, ca 1941. USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 5,120.00
1180 TSIOLKOVSKY, KONSTANTIN. 1857-1935.

Izsledovanie Mirovykh Postrantsv' Reaktivnymi Priborami (Dopolnenie k I i II Chasti Truda Togo-zhe Nazvaniya) [Investigation of Cosmic Space Using Reactive Devices (Supplement to Parts I and II of the Works of the Same Title)]..

Kaluga: 1914 USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 Not Sold
1181 PLANCK, MAX. 1858-1947

Zur theorie des Rotationspektrums. Offprint from: Annalen der Physik, 4th Series, vol 52.

Leipzig 1917 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Not Sold
1182 PLANCK, MAX. 1858-1947

Two autograph items: 1. Autograph Note Signed ("M. Planck") in German, on the occasion of his 80th birthday,

USD 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD 6,400.00
1183 HEISENBERG, WERNER; BORN, MAX; JOURDAN, PASCUAL; FERMI, ENRICO; BOHR, NIELS; ET AL.

14 issues of Zeitschrift fur Physik

1924-1926, representing the birth of quantum mechanics, USD 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD 5,376.00
1184 HEISENBERG, WERNER. 1901-1976.

Uber quantentheoretische Umdeutung kinematischer und mechanischer Beziehungen. In: Zeitschrift fur Physik. Vol 33, Issue 12, pp 879-893.

Berlin: 1925 USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 4,864.00
1185 PAULI, WOLFGANG ERNST. 1900-1958.

Uber den Einfluss der Geschwindigkeitsabhangigkeit der Elektronenmasse auf den Zeemaneffekt. Vol. 31/5 and 6 pp. 373-385.

1925 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,216.00
1186

16 offprints from Zeitschrift Fur Physik from a pivotal period

1928-1936. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 435.20
1187 PAULI, WOLFGANG. 1900-1958.

Relativistic field theories of elementary particles. Offprint from Reviews of Modern Physics Vol 13, No 3, July 1941, pp 203-232 1941.

1941 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,152.00
1188 NYQUIST, HARRY. 1889-1976.

Certain Topics in Telegraph Transmission Theory. In: Quarterly Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, vol 47, no 2, pp 617-644.

New York: 1928 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 1,088.00
1189 VON NEUMANN, JOHN. 1903-1957

Zur Theorie der Gesellschaftsspiele. In: Mathematische Annalen, vol 100, pp 295-320.

Berlin, 1928 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 2,176.00
1190 VON NEUMANN, JOHN, VALENTINE BARGMANN and DEANE MONTGOMERY.

Solution of Linear Systems of High Order.

[Princeton, NJ]: October 10, 1946 USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD 1,536.00
1191 HUBBLE, EDWIN. 1889-1953.

A Relation between Distance and Radial Velocity among Extra-Galactic Nebulae. In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol 15, No 3, pp 168-173, March 1929.

[Washington, DC:] 1929 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 7,040.00
1192

17 offprints on physics from scientific publications:

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 768.00
1193 DE BROGLIE, LOUIS. 1892-1987.

Autograph Manuscript Signed ("Louis De Broglie") on the dsicovery of quantum mechanics in the 1920s, including his own contributions,

USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 15,360.00
1194 RUTHERFORD, ERNEST. 1871-1837.

Autograph Scientific Manuscript Unsigned, headed "Possible Transformations," being a series of four equations showing successive nuclear fusion reactions of hydrogen, deuterium, helium and lithium, with accompanying notes on mass and energy,

USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 16,640.00
1195 CHURCH, ALONZO. 1903-1995.

An Unsolvable Problem of Elementary Number Theory. In: American Journal of Mathematics, Vol 58

1936, pp 345-363. USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,792.00
1196 TURING, ALAN MATHISON. 1912-1954.

On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entsheidungsproblem. In: Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, Series 2, Vol 42, Part 3.

London 1936 USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 33,280.00
1197 TURING, ALAN MATHISON. 1912-1954.

On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem: A Correction, In: Proceedings of The London Mathematical Society, Second Series, vol 43, pp 544-546. WITH: "A Method for the Calculation of the Zeta-Function," In: Proceedings of The

London 1937 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 9,600.00
1198 TURING, ALAN; AND ALONZO CHURCH; ET AL.

The Journal of Symbolic Logic, Volume 1 & 2.

Menasha, WI: March 1936-1937. USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 2,816.00
1199 TURING, ALAN MATHISON. 1912-1954.

Systems of Logic based on Ordinals. Extract from: Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, Series 2, volume 45, pt 3, March 21, 1939

1939 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 4,096.00
1200 TURING, ALAN MATHISON; I.E. SEGAL; JOHN VON NEUMANN.

The Word problem in Semi-groups with Cancellation [AND] "A theorem on unitary representations of semisimple Lie groups." In: Annals of Mathematics, Second Series, vol 52

1950 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,792.00
1201 TURING, ALAN MATHISON. 1912-1954.

The Chemical Basis of Morphogenenis. In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, series B, vol 237, Biological Sciences, 37-72.

London 1954 USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 7,680.00
  • 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
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    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
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    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.