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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.

Jeschke Jadi Auctions Berlin GmbH: Valuable Books, Prints and Historical Photographs - Day 2, 157b, Berlin

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 25, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Page Size: 818 items in 33 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
1239 Weinmann, Johann Wilhelm

Sammlung von 23 farbigen Kupferstichen aus Phytanthoza-Iconographia

um 1742 EUR 700.00 - 700.00 Not Sold
1240 Weisz, Josef

Blumen der Alpen

Leipzig 1960-1963 EUR 750.00 - 750.00 Not Sold
1241 Duhamel de Monceau, Henri Louis

Abhandlungen von Baumen, Stauden und Strauchern

Nurnberg 1763 EUR 350.00 - 350.00 Not Sold
1242 Fuchs, Leonhart

De historia stirpium commentarii insignes,

Basel 1542 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 3,198.75
1243 Trog, Jacob Gabriel

Die Schwamme des Waldes als Nahrungsmittel oder kurze Anleitung zur Kenntniss der Bei uns wildwachsenden, essbaren Schwamme und zu ihrem zweckmassigen Gebrauche

Bern 1848 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 EUR 255.90
1244 Bonnet, Charles

Oeuvres d'histoire naturelle et de philosophie

Neuchatel 1779-1783 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,000.00 Not Sold
1245 Hevesy, J. A. Christiansen, V. Berglund, Georg v.

Die Loslichkeit der Doppelfluoride des Zirkons und Hafniums

Leipzig 1925 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
1246 Burgsdorff, Friedrich August Ludwig von

Anleitung zur sichern Erziehung und zweckmassigen Anpflanzung der einheimischen und fremden Holzarten, welche in Deutschland und unter ahnlichen Klima im Freyen fortkommen

Berlin 1787 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
1247 Darwin, Charles

Naturwissenschaftliche Reisen nach den Inseln des grunen Vorgebirges, Sudamerika, dem Feuerlande, den Falkland-Inseln, Chiloe-Inseln, Galapagos-Inseln, Otaheiti...

Braunschweig 1844 EUR 750.00 - 750.00 EUR 2,175.15
1248 Hahn, Otto

Die Meteorite (Chondrite) und Ihre Oragnismen

Tubingen 1880 EUR 800.00 - 800.00 EUR 1,023.60
1249 Knorr, Georg Wolfgang

De Natuurlyke Historie der Versteeningen, of uitvoerige Afbeelding en Beschryving van de Versteende Zaaken

Amsterdam 1773 EUR 15,000.00 - 15,000.00 EUR 14,074.50
1251 Peithner von Lichtenfels, J. T. A

Versuch uber die naturliche und politische Geschichte der bohmischen und mahrischen Bergwerke

Wien 1780 EUR 500.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
1252 Pollmar, E(mil)

Manuskript des Geologie-Professors Emil Pollmar

Detroit um 1883 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 EUR 511.80
1253 Tomkeieff, Sergei Ivanovich

Ein Teil des personlichen und wissenschaftlichen Archivs mit Manuskriptmaterial, einigen Buchern, Sonderdrucken und anderen gedruckten Ephemera ...

Newcastle upon Tyne circa 1940er-1950er Jahre EUR 4,000.00 - 4,000.00 Not Sold
1255 Schwartz, F. Albert

Ansichten der Rudersdorfer Kalkberge

Berlin 1864 EUR 2,800.00 - 2,800.00 EUR 2,814.90
1256 Metzger, Johann Sebastian

(Rechnungsbuch der hochgraflich Solms-Greifensteinischen Eisenhuttenwerke sowie der Werke in Bissenberg, Biskirchen und der Oberndorffer Stahlhutte

1687 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 EUR 511.80
1257 Chladni, Ernst Florens Friedrich

Ueber Gediegeneisen, und besonders uber eine noch unbekannte, im Maylandischen gefundene Gediegeneisenmasse

Munchen 1814 EUR 500.00 - 500.00 Not Sold
1258 Leonhard, C.C., Kopp, J.H. u. C.L. Gaertner

Propaedeutik der Mineralogie

Frankfurt 1817 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 EUR 1,279.50
1259 Leonhard, C.C., Kopp, J.H. u. C.L. Gaertner

Systematisch-tabellarische Uebersicht und Charakteristik der Mineralkorper

Frankfurt 1806 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 EUR 511.80
1260 Zieten, Karl Hartwig Fr. D. von

I. Die Versteinerungen Wurttembergs: oder naturgetreue Abbildungen der in den vollstandigsten Sammlungen, namentlich der in dem Kabinet des Oberamts-Arzt Dr. Hartmann befindlichen Petrefacten

Stuttgart 1830-1833 EUR 7,000.00 - 7,000.00 EUR 7,293.15
1261 Dunker, Wilhelm u. H. von Meyer

Monographie der Norddeutschen Wealdenbildung. Ein Beitrag zur Geognosie und Naturgeschichte der Vorwelt.

Braunschweig 1846 EUR 800.00 - 800.00 Not Sold
1262 Ettinghausen, Constatin von

Sammelband mit 5 Sonderabdrucken von Akademie-Schriften zur fossilen Flora in Bergbaugebieten von Mahren, Schlesien, Hessen, Sachsen, der Steiermark und dem heutigen Kroatien

Wien 1863-70 EUR 350.00 - 350.00 EUR 345.47
1263 Pictet, de la Rive, Francois Jules

Traite de Paleontologie ou histoire naturelle des animaux fossiles consideres dans leurs rapports zoologiques et geologiques. Atlas. Mit 110 lithogr. Tafeln.

Paris 1853-1857 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
1264 Werner, Abraham Gottlob

Von den ausserlichen Kennzeichen der Fossilien.

Wien 1785 EUR 1,500.00 - 1,500.00 EUR 1,663.35
1265 (Bourguet, Louis)

Traite des petrifications.

Paris 1742 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 1,023.60
  • 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.