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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 -
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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.
Aspire Art Auctions: Traces of Time: Artworks, Photographs, Artefacts and Memorabilia from the De Beers Collection, 102125, Illovo
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- October 21, 2025 - October 21, 2025
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tony Nkotsi (South Africa 1955-) Untitled - Abstract I | Untitled - Abstract I |
ZAR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 5 | Unknown Artist (South Africa 20th Century) Abstract garden scene | Abstract garden scene |
ZAR 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 6 | Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-) CCA Galleries poster | CCA Galleries poster |
ZAR 600.00 - 800.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 7 | Stephen Bartlett (Britain 1942-) Recent Paintings poster | Recent Paintings poster |
ZAR 700.00 - 900.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 11 | Judas Mahlangu (South Africa 1951-) Xhosa Woman | Xhosa Woman |
1999 | ZAR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 26 | Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Self Portrait | Self Portrait |
1975 | ZAR 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 27 | Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Consultation | Consultation |
1992 | ZAR 12,000.00 - 16,000.00 | ZAR 11,725.00 | |
| 28 | Colbert Mashile (South Africa 1972-) Mafalalela | Mafalalela |
2003 | ZAR 18,000.00 - 24,000.00 | Not Sold | |
| 29 | Norman Catherine (South Africa 1949-) Roadshow | Roadshow |
1999 | ZAR 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | ZAR 14,070.00 | |
| 30 | Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses I | Ulysses I |
ZAR 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | ZAR 9,380.00 | ||
| 31 | Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses II | Ulysses II |
ZAR 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | ZAR 9,380.00 | ||
| 32 | Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses III | Ulysses III |
ZAR 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | ZAR 9,966.00 | ||
| 33 | Deborah Bell (South Africa 1957-) Ulysses IV | Ulysses IV |
ZAR 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | ZAR 9,380.00 | ||
| 35 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstract 2 | Abstract 2 |
ZAR 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 | ZAR 1,563.00 | ||
| 36 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstracts 1 | Abstracts 1 |
ZAR 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 | ZAR 1,563.00 | ||
| 37 | Paul Blomkamp (South Africa 1949-) Abstract 3 | Abstract 3 |
ZAR 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 | ZAR 1,563.00 | ||
| 38 | Unknown Artist Blue Seascape | Blue Seascape |
ZAR 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | Not Sold | ||
| 45 | Unknown Artist Fishermen on the Port | Fishermen on the Port |
1853 | ZAR 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | ZAR 821.00 | |
| 46 | Terry Figueira Arial View (sic) | Arial View (sic) |
ZAR 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | ZAR 352.00 | ||
| 47 | Denis Murphy (South Africa 1935-2012) Boat on a Dock | Boat on a Dock |
1977 | ZAR 200.00 - 300.00 | ZAR 293.00 | |
| 48 | Unknown Artist World Map | World Map |
ZAR 400.00 - 500.00 | ZAR 352.00 | ||
| 49 | Unknown Artist The narrow gauge locomotive engine, with sealed deposit cars leaving the Washing Plant for the Pulsator | The narrow gauge locomotive engine, with sealed deposit cars leaving the Washing |
1997 | ZAR 500.00 - 800.00 | Not Sold | |
| 50 | Unknown Artist Goldfields First Office in St Augustine Street' Central Company, two | Goldfields First Office in St Augustine Street' Central Company, two |
1886 | ZAR 800.00 - 1,200.00 | ZAR 821.00 | |
| 51 | L Gelderblom (South Africa 20th Century) Dunluce, the home of the Orr family from 1902 - 1975; Barney Barnato's Boxing Academy, now part of the Music Museum, two | Dunluce, the home of the Orr family from 1902 - 1975; Barney Barnato's Boxing Academy, now part of the Music Museum, two |
1989; 1994 | ZAR 600.00 - 800.00 | Not Sold | |
| 58 | Ulrich Schwanecke (Germany 1932-2006) Blue Mountainside | Blue Mountainside |
1981 | ZAR 800.00 - 1,200.00 | ZAR 704.00 |
![<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.")
![<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.")