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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
    November 25
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    November 25
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    November 25
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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.

Nosbüsch & Stucke: Valuable Books, Autographs, and Prints, 30a, Berlin

Auction Details

Auction Date
November 13, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Page Size: 601 items in 25 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
480 Shil'der, Nikolaj K

Imperator Pavel Pervyj. Istoriko-biograficheskij ocherk. (Kaiser Pawel der Erste. Ein historisch-biographischer Beitrag).

Sankt-Petersburg 1901 EUR 750.00 - 750.00 Unknown
481 Shil'der, Nikolaj K. und Sergej S. Tatishchev

Imperator Aleksandr II, ego zhizn' i carstvovanie. (Kaiser Alexandr II, dessen Leben und Herrschaft).

Sankt-Petersburg 1903/1911 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,200.00 Unknown
482 Shubinskij, Sergej N

Aufzeichnungen des russischen Hofes (Katharinas der Grossen sowie der Umgebung Pavels I.)

Sankt-Petersburg 1906-1907 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Unknown
483

Starye gody. Ezhemesyachnik dlya lyubitelej iskusstva i stariny (Gute alte Jahre. Monatsschrift fur Liebhaber von Kunst und Antike).

Sankt-Petersburg 1907-1916 EUR 2,200.00 - 2,200.00 Unknown
484 Stasov, Vladimir V

Gallereya Petra Velikogo v imperatorskoj publichnoj biblioteke. (Die Galerie Peters I. in der Kaiserlichen Offentlichen Bibliothek.

Sankt-Petersburg 1903 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 Unknown
485 Tocqueville, Alexis de (hier Tokvil', Aleksej de)

O demokratii v Amerike. (Uber die Demokratie in Amerika).

Moskau 1897 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Unknown
486 Tolstoi, Lew Nikolajewitsch

Povesti i rasskazy. (Novellen und Erzahlungen).

Moskau 1914 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Unknown
487 Vrangel', Nikolaj N

Russkij muzej Imperatora Aleksandra III: zhivopis' i skul'ptura. (Das Russische Museum Kaiser Alexanders III: Malerei und Skulptur).

Sankt-Petersburg 1904 EUR 750.00 - 750.00 Unknown
488

Atlas Rossijskoj Imperii, Sostoyashchij iz 45 kart, izdannyj vo grade Svyatogo Petra. (Atlas des Russischen Imperiums, bestehend aus 45 Karten...

Sankt-Petersburg 1792 EUR 1,500.00 - 1,500.00 Unknown
489 Blaeu, Johan

Geographiae Blauianae volumen sextum, quo liber XII, & XIII, Europae continentur (Schottland und Irland).

Amsterdam 1662 EUR 6,000.00 - 6,000.00 Unknown
490 Reilly, Franz Johann Josef von

Topographischer Atlas von den funf um die Hauptstadt Paris liegenden Departements von Frankreich und den Rheinlandern von Strassburg bis Landau.

Wien 1803 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 Unknown
491 Sanson, Nicolas und Guillaume u.a

Sammel-Atlas mit Karten der franzosischen Schule des 17. Jahrhunderts.

Paris 1636-78 EUR 6,000.00 - 6,000.00 Unknown
492 Bruzen de la Martiniere, Antoine-Augustin

Historisch-politisch-geographischer Atlas der gantzen Welt; oder Grosses und vollstandiges geographisch- und critisches Lexicon.

Leipzig 1744-1750 EUR 3,000.00 - 3,000.00 Unknown
493 Clerck, Nicolaes de

Tooneel der beroemder Hertogen, Princen, Graven ende Krygs-Helden van Christenrijck binnen dese drey laeste eeuwen.

Delft 1617 EUR 500.00 - 500.00 Unknown
494 Kippis, Andrew

Leben des Capitain James Cook.

Hamburg 1789 EUR 900.00 - 900.00 Unknown
495 Krusenstern, Adam Johann von

Reise um die Welt in den Jahren 1803, 1804, 1805 und 1806 auf Befehl seiner Kaiserlichen Majestat Alexander des Ersten auf den Schiffen Nadeshda und Newa.

Petersburg 1810-1812 EUR 3,600.00 - 3,600.00 Unknown
496

Meyer's Universum.

Hildburghausen 1859-1863 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 Unknown
497

Meyer's Volksbibliothek fur Lander-, Volker- und Naturkunde.

Hildburghausen und New York 1853-1856 EUR 600.00 - 600.00 Unknown
498 Moller, Curd von

Eigenhandiges Log- und Tagebuch als Seekadett von der dritten Weltumsegelung der deutschen kaiserlichen Marine auf der Korvette "Vineta".

EUR 2,000.00 - 2,000.00 Unknown
499 Monconys, Balthasar de

Des Herrn de Monconys ungemeine und sehr curieuse Beschreibung seiner ... nach Portugall, Spanien, Italien, in Engelland, die Niederlande und Teutschland gethanen Reisen.

Leipzig und Augsburg, 1697 EUR 500.00 - 500.00 Unknown
500 Strahlheim, C. (das ist J. K. Friederich)

Die Wundermappe oder sammtliche Kunst- und Natur-Wunder des ganzen Erdballs.

Frankfurt 1834-39 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Unknown
501 Labarthe, Pierre

Reise nach der Kuste von Guinea.

Weimar 1803 EUR 300.00 - 300.00 Unknown
502

Elfenbein. Heinr. Ad. Meyer Hamburg.

Hamburg 1889 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Unknown
503 Meyer, Hans

Der Kilimandjaro.

Berlin 1900 EUR 450.00 - 450.00 Unknown
504 Meyer, Hans

In den Hoch-Anden von Ecuador: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi etc.

Berlin 1907 EUR 3,000.00 - 3,000.00 Unknown
  • 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.