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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 1, 157a, Berlin

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 24, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Page Size: 1092 items in 44 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
151

Dess Edlen ... Johann Jobst Schmidtmairs alss Lehentragers, Anna Maria Eyserin Jetzo seiner Ehewirthin Lehen-Brieff uber das Schloss Schwartzenbruckg. Anno. 1639.

Nurnberg 12. Okt. 1639 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Not Sold
152

Festrede gehalten bei dem Veteranentag zu Altusried am 28. Ottb. 1871. Vom Burgermeister Kiechle. Wohl eigenhandiges Manuskript mit Unterschrift.

Altusried 28. Ottb. 1871 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
153

Kaufbrief auf Pergament.

1390 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 EUR 345.47
154 Luitpold von Bayern

Urkunde mit eigenhandiger Unterschrift des Prinzregenten und Reichsverwesers von Bayern (1821-1912) fur den Architekten und Hochschullehrer Heinrich Freiherr von Schmidt (1850-1928) ...

Munchen 30. Okt. 1888 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 EUR 255.90
155 Rampf, Michael von

Urkunde mit eigenhandiger Unterschrift des Bischofs von Passau (1825-1901) fur Heinrich Freiherr von Schmidt (1850-1928) zur Ernennung als Dombaumeister von St. Stephan.

Passau 6. Juni 1895 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
156

Tegernsee 1913 (DTitel). Album mit ca. 260 eigenhandigen Unterschriften, darunter zahlreiche adeliger Personen.

1913-1920 EUR 400.00 - 400.00 Not Sold
157

Zunfft-Ordnung Dess Zimmer-Steinmetzen- und Maurer-Handwercks Statt: und Ambts Gemunden.

Anno 1710 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 EUR 383.85
158 Korsch, Familie

Hochzeits-Album des Generalarztes Feodor Korsch (1856-1914) und seiner Frau Hannah Korsch geb. Meyerhoff zur Hochzeit am 11. April 1893 gewidmet von Georg Schutze ...

Wittenberg o.J. EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
159

Hof- und Annehmungs-Brief fur den Halbbauer George Schultze in Bergsdorff.

Liebenberg 24. Juni 1772 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
160

Stammbuch des Freimaurers August Gottlieb Dorrien mit 31 Eintragen von Brudern verschiedener Freimaurerlogen.

Bremen Leipzig Gottingen Naumburg u. Hannover 1770-1786 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,200.00 EUR 2,047.20
161 Crane, Walter

Eigenhandig unterschriebener Einladungsbrief zur Ausstellung von Walter Crane.

1900 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
162

Kaufbrief auf Pergament fur "ein kleines Grassgarthel ..., welches in dem Krieg ... durch die von denen frantzossen gemachte fortification sehr ruiniert ... worden".

Zabern (Saverne) 6. Juli 1680 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 EUR 255.90
163 Eulenburg, August zu

Vermahlung Prinz August Wilhelm von Preussen mit Prinzessin Alexandra Viktoria. 22.10.1908. (Deckeltitel). Sammlung von einer von August zu Eulenburg signierten Einladungskarte und 3 Drucksachen.

1908 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Not Sold
164

Sammlung von ca. 93 franzosischen Vertragen und Notariatsdokumenten u.a. Pierre Joseph Clere (Clair/Clerc) "de nobleur" in Bourg betreffend.

Um 1777-1850 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,200.00 Not Sold
165

Satan / Education des Femmes. 2teiliges Manuskript in franzosischer Handschrift auf Papier.

Frankreich 19. Jh. EUR 750.00 - 750.00 Not Sold
166

Brieffragment mit Aquarell einen Soldaten eine Kanone anzundend und die Motti "Liberte, Egalite" und "La victoire ou la mor(t)" sowie eine aquarellierte Initiale zeigend

Um 1790 EUR 350.00 - 350.00 EUR 383.85
167 Vienot de Vaublanc, Vincent-Victor Henri

Petit Voyage a l'Exposition universelle de 1867. ou Causeries d'un Francais d'Outre-Rhin. Franzosische Handschrift auf Papier (Wz. C.F. Zeller Munchen).

Um 1867 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
168

Handgezeichnete Begrussungsurkunde fur Prinz Alfred von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha. Englische Handschrift auf Papier, mit prachtvoller Kalligraphie und Zeichnungen.

1867 EUR 1,800.00 - 1,800.00 Not Sold
169

Indenture. Grossformatige Pergamenturkunde.

29. Sep. 1794 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
170

Indenture tripartite. Grossformatige Pergamenturkunde in englischer Handschrift mit Wappenzeichnung.

14. Nov. 1716 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
171

Urkunde auf Pergament zur Ernennung von David Christoph Mettlerkamp (1774-1850) zum Ehrenmitglied der Gesellschaft der Freunde des vaterlandischen Schul- und Erziehungswesen.

Hamburg 8. Okt. 1845 EUR 750.00 - 750.00 Not Sold
172

Sammlung von 12 Dokumenten wie Lehrvertragen und Meisterbriefen, uberwiegend der Handwerkskammer fur Niederbayern.

1891-1923 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
173

Sammlung von ca. 166 italienischen Briefen und Dokumenten aus der Lombardei, Venetien u.a.

Um 1800-1850 EUR 1,800.00 - 1,800.00 Not Sold
174

Rezept Buch fur Theodor Rapp Conditor aus Christertshofen zur Zeit in Amberg den 16. Mai 1897.

Amberg 1897 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 EUR 319.88
175 Nettelbladt u.a, Daniel

Stammbuch des Juristen Johann Franz August Lampe (1765-1823) aus Schildesche (Bielefeld) mit uber 100 Eintragen uberwiegend von Hallenser Kommilitonen...

Halle Bielefeld Herford um 1785-1819 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,000.00 Not Sold
  • 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.