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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 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 -
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Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 08, 2025 - October 09, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | HEBREW - CHALDEE |
London | 1832 | GBP 30.00 - 80.00 | GBP 27.81 | |
| 576 | M. V. Seton-Williams | MIDDLE EAST. Britain and the Arab States |
1948 | GBP 20.00 - 60.00 | GBP 53.09 | |
| 577 | NEGLEY FARSON | 10 Titles: SAILING ACROSS EUROPE |
GBP 35.00 - 55.00 | GBP 63.20 | ||
| 578 | ALAN MOORHEAD | 8 Titles: GALLIPOLI |
GBP 20.00 - 35.00 | GBP 35.39 | ||
| 579 | ARMINIUS VAMBERY | HISTORY OF BOKHARA - FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD DOWN TO THE PRESENT |
London | 1873 | GBP 55.00 - 80.00 | GBP 40.45 |
| 580 | DR HENRY SCHLIEMANN | MYCENAE; A NARRATIVE OF RESEARCHES AND DISCOVERIES AT MYCENAE AND TIRYNS |
London | 1878 | GBP 70.00 - 105.00 | GBP 53.09 |
| 581 | BRIGADIER-GENERAL HON. C. G BRUCE | THE ASSAULT ON MOUNT EVEREST 1922 |
London | 1923 | GBP 70.00 - 105.00 | GBP 126.40 |
| 582 | Zahra Freeth | MIDDLE EAST. Kuwait was my home |
1956 | GBP 20.00 - 60.00 | GBP 69.52 | |
| 583 | CAPTAIN SIR RICHARD BURTON | WANDERINGS IN THREE WONTINENTS |
London | 1901 | GBP 20.00 - 35.00 | GBP 18.96 |
| 584 | DAVID FRASER | THE MARCHES OF HINDUSTAN, THE RECORD OF A JOURNEY IN THIBET, TRANS-HIMALAYA INDIA, CHINESE TURKESTAN, RUSSIAN TURKESTAN AND PERSIA |
London | 1907 | GBP 140.00 - 175.00 | GBP 113.76 |
| 585 | CAPTAIN H H DEASY | IN TIBET AND CHINESE TURKESTAN BEING THE RECORD OF THREE YEARS' EXPLORATION |
London | 1901 | GBP 55.00 - 80.00 | GBP 214.88 |
| 586 | SVEN HEDIN | JEHOL - CITY OF EMPERORS |
London | 1932 | GBP 20.00 - 40.00 | GBP 69.52 |
| 587 | HANS HELFRITZ | LAND WITHOUT SHADE |
London | 1935 | GBP 20.00 - 35.00 | GBP 6.32 |
| 588 | EMIL TRINKLER | THE STORMSWEPT ROOF OF ASIA |
London | 1931 | GBP 35.00 - 55.00 | GBP 15.17 |
| 589 | D. VAN DER MEULEN AND DR. H. VON WISSMAN | HADRAMAUT- SOME OF ITS MYSTERIES UNVEILED |
Leyden | 1932 | GBP 40.00 - 55.00 | GBP 31.60 |
| 590 | JOHN LEWIS BURCKHARDT | TRAVELS OF M BURCKHARDT IN EGYPT AND NUBIA |
London | 1819 | GBP 105.00 - 140.00 | Not Sold |
| 591 | ELLA K MAILLART | TURKESTAN SOLO |
New York | 1935 | GBP 20.00 - 25.00 | GBP 10.11 |
| 592 | Elias | Book of Polar Exploration |
London | 1930 | GBP 10.00 - 20.00 | GBP 12.64 |
| 593 | HUGH RUTTLEDGE | EVEREST 1933 |
London | 1934 | GBP 35.00 - 55.00 | GBP 18.96 |
| 593a | HUDSON (WH) | THE PURPLE LAND |
New York | 1904 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | Not Sold |
| 594 | FRED RICHARDS | A PERSIAN JOURNEY BEING AN ETCHER'S IMPRESSIONS OF THE MIDDLE EAST |
London | 1931 | GBP 25.00 - 40.00 | GBP 12.64 |
| 595 | SIR FRANCIS YOUNGHUSBAND | PEKING TO LHASA - THE NARRATIVE OF JOURNEYS IN THE CHINESE EMPIRE MADE BY THE LATE BRIGADIER-GENERAL GEORGE PEREIRA... |
London | 1925 | GBP 25.00 - 55.00 | GBP 31.60 |
| 596 | CAPTAIN B K FEATHERSTONE | AN UNEXPLORED PASS - A NARRATIVE OF A THOUSAND-MILE JOURNEY TO THE KARA-KORAM HIMALAYAS |
London | ND | GBP 40.00 - 45.00 | GBP 25.28 |
| 597 | L A WADDELL | AMONG THE HIMALAYAS |
London | 1900 | GBP 35.00 - 40.00 | GBP 25.28 |
| 598 | HON GEORGE N CURZON | RUSSIA IN CENTRAL ASIA IN 1889 AND THE ANGLO-RUSSIAN QUESTION |
London | 1889 | GBP 55.00 - 80.00 | GBP 40.45 |
![<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.")
