-
Sotheby’s
Reason and Revolution:
Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection
Part I
Live Sale 20 OctoberSotheby’s, Oct. 20: Copernicus, Nicolaus. De revolutionibus orbium colestium, Nuremberg, 1543, first edition.Sotheby’s, Oct. 20: Newton, Isaac, Sir. Autograph manuscript worksheet, Cambridge, probably May 1694.Sotheby’s, Oct. 20: Euclid. Praeclarissimus Liber Elementorum in Artem Geometrie, Venice, Ratdolt, 25 May 1482, first edition of the first substantial mathematical work to appear in print, Durazzo copy.Sotheby’s, Oct. 20: Galilei, Galileo. Sidereus nuncius …, Venice, 1610, first edition of the foundation of modern astronomy.Sotheby’s, Oct. 20: Kepler, Johannes. Astronomia nova aitiologitos …, Prague or Heidelberg, 1609, first edition, contemporary vellum, the Chasles copy.Sotheby’s, Oct. 20: Cellarius, Andreas. Harmonia macrocosmica seu atlas universalis et novus ..., Amsterdam, Jan Jansson, 1661, brilliantly handcolored. -
Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: The "Hatfield" Apple-1 Computer in working condition, signed by Steve Wozniak with a letter signed by Steve Jobs. Estimate: $500,000-800,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: REICHARDT, JASIA; curator. Cybernetic Serendipity: The computer and the Arts. Portfolio and Catalogue. Estimate: $5,000-8,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: An Apple Lisa 1 Microcomputer. Estimate: $50,000-70,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: A rare Apple Paladin "All-In-One" computer prototype. Estimate: $40,000-60,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: 30th Anniversary "White OC" Edition Asus ROG Nvidia Astral Gegorce RTX 5090 signed by Jensen Huang. Estimate: $10,000-15,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: A clear plastic prototype Apple Macintosh Portable. Estimate: $10,000-15,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: An Apple Jolly Roger pirate flag. Estimate: $4,000-6,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: An Apple Newton messagepad engineering development notebook. Estimate: $4,000-6,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: A rare 1839 Jacquard-woven silk portrait of Joseph-Marie Jacquard. Estimate: $4,000-6,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: A clear plastic prototype Apple Macintosh Powerbook Duo dock with an Apple Powerbook Duo 280. Estimate: $3,000-4,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: A clear plastic prototype Macintosh 'Apollo' Classic II. Estimate: $3,000-5,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: WEIZENBAUM. Computer Power and Human Reason. 1976. Estimate: $1,500-2,500Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 14: An Apple Newton Messagepad with marketing display. Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 -
Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Bible, in English. Fine restoration binding in the style of the Queen’s binders.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Magnus Hundt, the elder. First edition of one of the earliest printed books with anatomical illustrations.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Agatha Christie. Cards on the Table. First edition.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Beautiful and Damned. First edition, first printing.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Isaac Asimov. I, Robot. First edition, presentation copy.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Bible, in English. Geneva-Tomson-Junius. London: Robert Barker, [colophon 1612]/1611. -
Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: TASSO. La Gerusalemme Liberata. 1745. Estimate: $15,000-25,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: SAVAGE. Practical Hints on Decorative Printing... 1822. Estimate: $8,000-12,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: BEWICK. The Works... [1805-]1822. Estimate: $8.000-12,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: RÖSEL VON ROSENHOF. De natuurlyke historie der insecten... [1765–1788]. Estimate: $8.000-12,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: BOYS. Picturesque Architecture in Paris, Ghent, Antwerp, Rouen, etc. [1839]. Estimate: $8,000-12,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: HOLBEIN. Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein... 1792[-1800]. Estimate: $8.000-12,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: CRANACH PRESS. — SHAKESPEARE. Hamlet. 1928. Estimate: $7,000-10,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: SGRILLI. Descrizione della regia vila... 1742. Estimate: $6,000-9,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: The Coronation of King Louis XV. Le Sacre de Louis XV... 1731. Estimate: $6,000-9,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: NONESUCH PRESS. — DICKENS. The Works. 1937-8. Estimate: $6,000-9,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: CRAIG. Gordon Craig's Book of Penny Toys. 1899. Estimate: $5,000-8,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: FOULIS PRESS. — HOMER. The Iliad & The Odyssey. 1756-8. Estimate: $5,000-7,000Bonhams, Now thru Oct. 15: LA FONTAINE. Fables choises... 1755-1759. Estimate: $5,000-7,000
RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts, 749, Boston
Auction Details
- Auction Date
- September 16, 2026 - September 16, 2026
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Place Printed | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | Michael George | George Michael Signed '25 Live Tour' Program |
2006-2008 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 446.00 | |
| 508 | Chaney Lon Jr. | Lon Chaney, Jr. Signed Photograph as The Wolf Man |
N/A | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 1,344.00 | |
| 509 | Chaplin Charlie | Charlie Chaplin Signed Critics' Circle Film Section Luncheon Menu During His Limelight Visit to London (1952) |
London | 1952 | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 2,276.00 |
| 510 | Hepburn Audrey | Audrey Hepburn Signed United Nations FDC |
N/A | USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 1,751.00 | |
| 511 | Hepburn Audrey | Audrey Hepburn Signature |
N/A | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 833.00 | |
| 512 | Jarre Maurice | Maurice Jarre Autograph Musical Manuscript Signed - 'Lara's Theme' from Doctor Zhivago |
1965 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 3,120.00 | |
| 513 | Lee Bruce | Bruce Lee Filled Out and Signed Check, Purchasing Sporting Goods Three Months After Coining 'Jeet Kune Do' (October 21, 1967) |
1967 | USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | USD 12,516.00 | |
| 515 | Belushi John; Newman Laraine; Aykroyd Dan | NBC's Saturday Night Live Album Signed by John Belushi, Laraine Newman, and Dan Aykroyd |
1975 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 2,888.00 | |
| 518 | Brennan Walter; March Fredric; Ferrer Jose; Colbert Claudette | Academy Award Winners (4) Signed Photographs - Walter Brennan, Fredric March, JosA© Ferrer, and Claudette Colbert |
N/A | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold | |
| 519 | Astaire Fred | Fred Astaire Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 368.00 | |
| 520 | Bevan Billy | Billy Bevan Signed Photograph |
1916 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | Not Sold | |
| 521 | Brooks Mel | Mel Brooks Typed Letter Signed - "As you know, a€˜Historya€™ is doing terrific business" |
1982 | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 275.00 | |
| 522 | Burke Billie | Billie Burke Signed Photograph |
Hollywood | N/A | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 368.00 |
| 523 | Castle William | William Castle Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |
| 524 | Chaney Lon | Lon Chaney, Sr. Signed Oversized Photograph |
N/A | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 4,185.00 | |
| 525 | Martin Cris-Pin; Horton Edward Everett; Pangborn Franklin | Character Actors (3) Signed Photographs - Cris-Pin Martin, Edward Everett Horton, and Franklin Pangborn |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 250.00 | |
| 526 | Fetchit Stepin | Stepin Fetchit Signed Photograph |
New York | N/A | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold |
| 527 | Fox Michael J. | Michael J. Fox Oversized Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 303.00 | |
| 528 | Kerr Frederick | Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr Signed Contract (1930) |
1930 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 275.00 | |
| 529 | Garland Judy | Judy Garland Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,059.00 | |
| 530 | Grant Cary | Cary Grant Signed Oversized Photograph |
N/A | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 1,429.00 | |
| 531 | Helm Brigitte | Brigitte Helm Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | USD 605.00 | |
| 532 | Jannings Emil | Emil Jannings Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold | |
| 533 | Lanchester Elsa | Elsa Lanchester Signed Photograph as Bride of Frankenstein |
1980 | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 875.00 | |
| 534 | Lanchester Elsa | Elsa Lanchester Signed Photograph |
N/A | USD 300.00 - 400.00 | Not Sold |
-
Gonnelli: Auction 72 Books, Autographs & Manuscripts October 6th-8th 2026 Gonnelli: Document bearing Napoleon's autograph signature. 1797. Starting bid € 900Gonnelli: Manuscript Libro de giustitiati nella città di Ferrara. 1441-1717. Starting bid € 9.000Gonnelli: Anonymous Jewish Siddur in Hebrew. Germany, 15th century. Starting bid € 1.200Gonnelli: Auction 72 Books, Autographs & Manuscripts October 6th-8th 2026 Gonnelli: Chagall, Drawings for the Bible. 1960 Starting bid € 1.200Gonnelli: Duchamp, Le Surrealisme en 1947. Starting bid € 2.600Gonnelli: Valturio, [De re militari]. 1483. Important provenance. Starting bid € 15.000Gonnelli: Auction 72 Books, Autographs & Manuscripts October 6th-8th 2026 Gonnelli: Ketham, Fasciculus medicine. 1500. Starting bid € 10.000Gonnelli: Ketham, Fasciculus medicie. 1522. Starting bid € 10.000Gonnelli: Kepler, Harmonices mundi libri V. 1619. Starting bid € 15.000Gonnelli: Auction 72 Books, Autographs & Manuscripts October 6th-8th 2026 Gonnelli: Kepler, Tabulae Rudolphinae. 1627. Starting bid € 8.000Gonnelli: Kondakov, ISTORIYA I PAMYATNIKI VIZANTIISKOI EMALI. [Histoire et monuments des emaux byzantins]. 1892. Starting price € 5.000Gonnelli: Strada, Imperatorum Romanorum. 1559. Starting bid € 12.000 -
Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
October 24-25, 2026Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
October 24-25, 2026