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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.

Heritage Auctions: Fall U.S. Currency Obsolete Banknotes Showcase Auction, 62418, Dallas

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 19, 2025 - October 19, 2025
Page Size: 642 items in 26 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
95151

Port Hudson, LA- Postmaster of Port Hudson / J. Aburger 10C/ Apr. 16, 1863 PMG Very Fine 20.

1863 USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 720.00
95152

St. Francisville, LA- Parish of West Feliciana 10C/ July 9, 1862 PMG Very Fine 30 EPQ.

1862 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 504.00
95153

St. Joseph, LA- Parish of Tensas $5 Apr. 4, 1862 PMG Very Fine 30.

1862 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 360.00
95154

Thibodaux, LA- Parish of Lafourche 50C/ Mar. 25, 1863 PMG Very Fine 25.

1863 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,680.00
95155

Fairmount, ME- New England Bank $20 Oct. 1, 1857 G4 PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

1857 USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 288.00
95156

Baltimore, MD- American Bank $1 Dec. 1, 1863 G2aii PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45; Die Proof of The Twins Vignette Used on American Bank $1 (G2aii) Not Graded.

1863 USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 312.00
95157

Baltimore, MD- Carroll & Co. "185" Advertising Note ND (ca. 1840s) PMG Very Fine 20.

ND(ca.1840s) USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 240.00
95158

Baltimore, MD- Monumental City Palace of Artistic Photography $2 Oct. 10, 1873 PCGS Banknote Choice VF 35.

1873 USD 240.00 - 360.00 USD 180.00
95159

Port Deposit, MD- Susquehanna Bridge and Bank Company $10 18__ G16 Shank 102.12.19 P Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

18__ USD 280.00 - 420.00 USD 396.00
95160

Boston, MA- Washington Bank $1 Nov. 5, 1844 G8 PCGS Very Fine 20.

1844 USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 456.00
95161

Lynn, MA- Nahant Bank $20 Jan. 1, 1834 G24 PCGS Very Fine 30.

1834 USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 384.00
95162

South Reading, MA- South Reading Bank $1 May 1, 1865 G2 PMG Very Fine 20.

1865 USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD 1,680.00
95163

Ann Arbor, MI- Bank of Washtenaw $1 May 1, 1854 G40a PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.

1854 USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 492.00
95164

Grand Rapids, MI- Grand River Bank $10 G12 Lee GRA-7-7 PMG About Uncirculated 50.

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 960.00
95165

Palmyra, MI- Lenawee County Bank $5 Oct. 22, 1837 G8 Lee PAL-1-4 PMG Very Fine 25.

1837 USD 80.00 - 120.00 USD 94.00
95166

New Ulm, MN- Central Bank $2 June 1, 1859 G4a Hewitt B380-D2b PMG Very Good 10.

1859 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 1,020.00
95167

St. Paul, MN- Dayton Bank $1 185_ G2a Remainder PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ.

185_ USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 432.00
95168

St. Paul, MN- Bank of the State of Minnesota $5 Dec. 1, 1858 G8b Hewitt B740-D5-2 PMG Fine 12.

1858 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 2,640.00
95169

Winona, MN- Bank of Southern Minnesota $1 Apr. 1, 1863 G2a Hewitt B860-D1b PMG Fine 12.

1863 USD 480.00 - 720.00 USD 1,416.00
95170

Aberdeen, MS- Mississippi Mutual Insurance Company $1 18__ as Kraus 46910p as Leggett 14 Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

18__ USD 320.00 - 480.00 USD 300.00
95171

Benton, MS- Benton & Manchester Rail Road & Banking Company $10 18__ as G10 Kraus 10071p as Leggett 5 Proof PMG About Uncirculated 55.

18__ USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 336.00
95172

Grand Gulf, MS- Grand Gulf Rail Road and Banking Company $5 18__ G8 Kraus 10290p Leggett UNL Proof PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

18__ USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 372.00
95173

Grand Gulf, MS- Grand Gulf Rail Road & Banking Company $20 18__as G12 Kraus 10292p as Leggett 7 Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

18__ USD 360.00 - 540.00 USD 360.00
95174

Grenada, MS- Bank of Grenada $10 18__ G14 Kraus 3521p Leggett UNL Proof PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

18__ USD 600.00 - 900.00 USD 450.00
95175

Grenada, MS- Mississippi and Tennessee Rail Road Company 50C/ Feb. 20, 1862 Kraus 51955g/h PMG Choice Fine 15.

1862 USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 169.00
  • 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
    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.