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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 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
Forum Auctions: The Library of John and Suzanne Bonham, 1189, London
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Blackwood (Captain F. P.) | World.- Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Fly |
1847 | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | Not Sold | |
| 27 | Blakeney (William) | Asia.- On the Coasts of Cathay and Cipango Forty Years Ago |
GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 889.00 | ||
| 28 | Blanc (Dr.) | Africa.- The Story of the Captives. A Narrative of the events of Mr. Rassam's Mission to Abyssinia |
1868 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 762.00 | |
| 29 | Bligh (William) | Voyages.- A Voyage to the South Sea |
1792 | GBP 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | GBP 3,810.00 | |
| 30 | [Blount (A. E.)] | Africa.- Notes on the Cape of Good Hope |
1821 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 190.50 | |
| 31 | Bonvalot (Gabriel) | Asia.- Through the Heart of Asia |
1889 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 533.40 | |
| 32 | Bonvalot (Gabriel) | Asia.- Across Thibet |
1891 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 635.00 | |
| 33 | Boteler (Capt. Thomas) | Voyages.- Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery to Africa and Arabia |
1835 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 254.00 | |
| 34 | (Louis-Antoine, Comte de) & John Reinhold Forster | World.- Bougainville A Voyage round the World ... |
1772 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 952.50 | |
| 35 | Bourchier (Capt. W.) | Voyages.- Narrative of a Passage from Bombay to England |
1834 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold | |
| 36 | Bourgoing (J. Fr.) | Europe.- Atlas pour servir au Tableau de L'Espagne Moderne |
Paris | 1803 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 152.40 |
| 37 | Bourne (F. S. A.) | China.- Report of the Mission to China of the Blackburn Chamber of Commerce 1896-7 |
Blackburn | 1898 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 355.60 |
| 38 | Bredon (Juliet) | China.- Chinese New Year Festivals |
Shanghai | 1930 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | Not Sold |
| 39 | Brereton (Charles, Rector of Little Massingham, Suffolk) | Transportation to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania).- Autograph Letter signed to Henry Wilson |
7th October 1835 | GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 330.20 | |
| 40 | Bruce (James, of Kinnaird, traveller in Africa, 1730-94) | Africa.- Autograph Letter signed to George Robinson |
Edinburgh | 15th June 1789 | GBP 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | GBP 1,143.00 |
| 41 | Bryden (H. Anderson) | Big Game Hunting.- Great and Small Game of Africa |
1899 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 2,413.00 | |
| 42 | Buchanan (Lieut.-Col. W. J.) | Asia.- Notes on Tours in Darjeeling and Sikkim |
1916 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 635.00 | |
| 43 | Burchell (William J.) | Africa.- Travels in the Interior of Southern Africa |
1822 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 1,016.00 | |
| 44 | Burrard (Major G.) | Big Game Hunting.- Big Game Hunting in the Himalayas and Tibet |
1925 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 254.00 | |
| 45 | Burslem (Captain Rollo) | Levant.- A Peep into Toorkisthan |
1846 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 1,206.50 | |
| 46 | Burton (Sir Richard Francis) | Africa.- Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po |
1863 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 635.00 | |
| 47 | Burton (Sir Richard Francis) | Africa.- Abeokuta and the Cameroons Mountains |
1863 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 609.60 | |
| 48 | Burton (Sir Richard Francis) | Africa.- The Lands of Cazembe. Lacerda's Journey to Cazembe in 1798 |
1873 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 190.50 | |
| 49 | Burton (Sir Richard Francis) & Verney Lovett Cameron | Africa.- To the Gold Coast for Gold |
1883 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 508.00 | |
| 50 | Butler (Major John) | India.- Travels and Adventures in the Province of Assam |
1855 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 698.50 |
![<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.")
