• 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.
  • 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

Ripley Auctions: Timed Comics, Collectibles, Advertising & Automobilia Auction, 101425, Indianapolis

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 14, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Page Size: 153 items in 7 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
131

Lot of 7 Indy 500 Yearbooks, 1986-1990, 96', 97'

1986-1997 Not Available USD 37.50
132

Lot of three Indy 500 programs, 1939, 1940, 1941, and a binder of tickets from 1973-1995

1939, 1940, 1941 Not Available USD 281.25
133

Lot of Indy 500 programs, x2 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

1979-1987 Not Available USD 12.50
134

Lot of 10 Indy 500 programs, x2 1978, x2 1977, x2 1976, 1975, 1974, x2 1973

1973-1978 Not Available USD 31.25
135

Opportunity lot of Indy 500 Programs, Large Post Cards, and the Fabulous 500 Record Book. Programs from the 1959, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958

1954-1959 Not Available USD 62.50
136

Lot of four Indy 500 Official Programs, 1946, 1947, 1950, 1951

1946-1951 Not Available USD 87.50
137

Lot of 4 Indy 500 Programs, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1953

1948-1953 Not Available USD 87.50
163

Large vintage framed panoramic photo, camp at Fort Bliss, "Camp of the Sanitary Troops" El Paso, Texas, 1916, 60" x 11"

1916 Not Available USD 12.50
164

Vintage framed panoramic photo, historical scene, people gathered in horse-drawn carriages and automobiles, western United States?, 14.5" x 11.5"

Not Available USD 175.00
165

Vintage framed panoramic photograph, St. Paul Tacoma Lumber Company, Tacoma, WA, 200 Acre Saw Mill Plant, number key identifying areas, 9" X 43.5"

Not Available USD 75.00
166

Vintage framed panoramic photograph, "13th Destroyer Division, Officers and crew of the U.S.S. Upshur, Greer, Elliott, Aaron, Ward, Buchanan and Philip, San Diego Harbor, Dec. 6, 1919", 11.5" x 46"

1919 Not Available USD 175.00
167

Lot of three ungraded "The Avengers" comics. The Avengers #28 (1966), First Appearance: Goliath (Hank Pym), Collector (Taneleer Tivan),, The Avengers #83 (1970), First Appearance: Valkyrie (Brunnhilde),, The Avengers ...

1966 Not Available USD 56.25
168

Three "The Avengers" comics,, The Avengers #29 Regular Edition (1966),, The Avengers #34 (1966), First Appearance: The Living Laser (Arthur Parks),, The Avengers #30 (1966), all in fair condition,

1966 Not Available USD 25.00
169

Lot of three "The Avengers" comics,, The Avengers #81 (1970), The Avengers #82 (1970), (beard drawn onto Captain America),, The Avengers #88 (1971),, all in fair condition otherwise,

1970 Not Available USD 25.00
170

Lot of four "Avengers" comics,, The Avengers #134 (1975),, The Avengers #112 (1973) First Appearance: Mantis (Mandy Celestine), Pantha (Sekhmet),, The Avengers #89 (1971),, The Avengers #134 (1975),, all in fair...

1975 Not Available USD 12.50
171

Lot of five G.I. Joe comics,, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #90 (1989),, G.I. Joe: Special Missions #24 (1989),, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #63 (1987),, G.I. Joe: Special Missions #25 (1989),, G.I. Joe: A Real Am...

1989 Not Available USD 12.50
172

Lot of three Marvel Comics,, Marvel Triple Action #15 (1973), Strange Tales #143 (1966), Marvel Super-Heroes #48 (1975), all in fair condition,

1973 Not Available USD 12.50
173

Lot of four Marvel Comics "The Defenders", The Defenders #107 (1982), The Defenders #77 (1979), The Defenders #59 (1978), The Defenders #61 (1978), all in fair condition,

1982 Not Available USD 12.50
174

Lot of three G. I. Joe comics,, G.I. Joe: Special Missions #23 (1989), G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #87 (1989), G.I. Joe European Missions #11 (1989), all in fair condition,

1989 Not Available Not Sold
175

Lot of 5 Marvel Comics "The Defenders", The Defenders #66 (1978), The Defenders #63 (1978), The Defenders #75 (1979), The Defenders #71 (1979), The Defenders #74 (1979), All in fair condition,

1978 Not Available Not Sold
176

Lot of 8 Ms. Marvel comics, Ms. Marvel #5 (1977), Ms. Marvel #8 (1977), Ms. Marvel #22 (1979), Ms. Marvel #23 (1979), Ms. Marvel #19 (1978), Ms. Marvel #20 (1978), Ms. Marvel #21 (1978), Ms. Marvel #3 (1977),

1977 Not Available USD 50.00
177

Lot of 5 Marvel Comics, four Star Wars and one Star Trek, Star Trek #1 (1980), fairly large crease, Star Wars #23 (1979), Star Wars #26 (1979), Star Wars #32 (1980), Star Wars #31 (1980), Fair Condition,

1980 Not Available USD 25.00
178

Pair of Valiant comics, Shadowman #0 Regular Cover (1994), First Appearance: Anton Quigley, foil cover, X-O Manowar #0 (1993), Good Condition

1994 Not Available Not Sold
179

Pair of Valiant comics, Shadowman #0 Regular Cover (1994), First Appearance: Anton Quigley, foil cover, Psi-Lords #1 (1994), foil cover, Good Condition,

1994 Not Available Not Sold
180

Lot of four DC comics, Teen Titans #2 (1966), First Appearance: Titans Lair, Action Comics #332 (1966), Adventure Comics #365 (1968), Superboy #86 (1961), First Appearance: Pete Ross

1966 Not Available USD 18.75
  • 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.
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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.