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.
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

Bonhams: Americana, Exploration, and Travel, 30826, New York

Auction Details

Auction Date: October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025

Page Size: 234 items in 10 pages

Lot Number	Author Name	Book Title	Place Printed	Year Published	Estimate	Actual Price
28		New-York Gazette: or, the Weekly Post-Boy. No 672. New York, December 9		1755	USD 600.00 - 900.00	USD 537.60
29	HUTCHINSON, THOMAS. 1711-1780.	The History of the Colony of Massachusets-Bay, from the First Settlement thereof in 1628, until its Incorporation with the Colony of Plimouth, Province of Main, &c. by the Charter of King William and Queen Mary, in 1691.	London	1760 [1765]-1768.	USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	Not Sold
30	WOOD, WILLIAM, 1580-1639.	New England's Prospect. Being a true, lively, and experimental Description of that part of America, commonly called New-England.	Boston, New-England	1764	USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	USD 1,408.00
31	COTTON, JOHN, 1712-1789.	The general Practice of the Churches of New-England, relating to Baptism, vindicated: or, some Essays on this Important Question, Whether the Practice of Persons owning or renewing the Covenant, and having Baptism for their Children without coming immedia	Boston	[1772].	USD 600.00 - 900.00	Not Sold
32		The Massachusetts Spy Or, Thomas's Boston Journal. Vol. III, No. 151, Thursday, December 23		1773	USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00	USD 20,480.00
33		A mounted display of a full set of the 8 different denominations of Continental paper currency,			USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00	USD 4,352.00
34		A group of 4 religious treatises and lives of religious figures.			USD 600.00 - 900.00	USD 614.40
35		A group of 5 works on English culture and daily life.			USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	Not Sold
36		A group of 13 items, including manuscript deeds and documents from New England and New York, comprising:			USD 600.00 - 900.00	USD 2,176.00
37	SCHALPEL, RICHARD.	Autograph letter signed ("Retchard Schalpel"), to hs father. September 21, n.y. (but 15th century).			USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00	USD 3,328.00
38	JAMES V, KING OF SCOTLAND. 1512-1542.	Document signed ("James R"), Inveraray, September 3, 1538.		1538	USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00	USD 3,072.00
39		A group of 4 manuscripts from The Corsini Correspondence, 1585-1599,		1585-1599,	USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00	USD 7,680.00
40	FERNE, JOHN.	The Blazon of Gentrie: Devided into two parts. The first named The Glorie of Generositie. The second Lacyes Nobilitie.	London	1586	USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	USD 1,216.00
41	[COLLINGS, RICHARD, editor].	Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer.	London	4 May-8 June 1643.	USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00	USD 17,920.00
42	[CROUCH, JOHN, editor].	Mercurius Democritus Or, a True and Perfect Nocturnall.	[London]	17-24 November 1652, 22-29 June 1653, 3-10 May 1659.	USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00	USD 5,120.00
43		PEPYS, SAMUEL. 1633-1703.			USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	USD 2,048.00
44	JAMES II, KING OF ENGLAND. 1633-1701. -- PEPYS, SAMUEL. 1633-1703.	JAMES II AND PEPYS ENGLISH NAVAL DOCUMENT.			USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00	USD 1,536.00
45	PEPYS, SAMUEL, 1633-1703.	Memoires Relating to the State of the Royal Navy of England... [London]: N.p., 1690.			USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00	Not Sold
46	RUSSELL, LADY RACHEL. ca. 1636-1723.	Letters of Lady Rachel Russell; from the Manuscript in the Library at Wooburn Abbey.	London	1801	USD 500.00 - 800.00	USD 512.00
47	DANA, RICHARD HENRY, JR. 1815-1882.	Two Years Before the Mast. A Personal History of Life at Sea. New York: Harper & Brothers		1840	USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	USD 6,144.00
48	POLK, JAMES K. 1795-1849.	Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress ... December 5, 1848.	Washington	1848	USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00	USD 10,240.00
49	BRYANT, EDWIN, 1805-1869	What I Saw in California Being the Journal of a Tour, by the Emigrant Route and South Pass of the Rocky Mountains, across the Continent of North America, the Great Desert Basin, and through California, in the Years 1846, 1847.	New York	1848	USD 800.00 - 1,200.00	USD 2,176.00
50	BOYDEN, SETH. 1788-1870.	A group of 5 autograph letters (including 3 long fragments) written by the man Thomas Edison described as ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST INVENTORS, to a variety of recipients, in total 24 pages, c1849-1850,		c1849-1850,	USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00	Not Sold
51	DELAVAN, JAMES. D. 1891.	Notes on California and the Placers: How to Get There, and What to Do Afterwards. By One Who has been There.	New York	1850	USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00	USD 7,040.00
52	[EL DORADO COUNTY].	Sheriff's Docket. June 1850 and later.		1850 and later.	USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00	Not Sold

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25

Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25
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.
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.
Rare Book Hub is now mobile-friendly!
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.