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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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    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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    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.
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Koller Auctions: Books

Auction Reports

Auction Name Books Total Sales (CHF) 1,053,760.00
Auction Date September 17, 2025 - September 17, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (CHF) 720,300.00
Sale Number #A214 High Estimate of Lots Sold (CHF) 1,050,200.00
Total Lots 185
Sold Lots 128 Low Estimate of All Lots (CHF) 875,600.00
% of Lots Sold 69.19% High Estimate of All Lots (CHF) 1,288,300.00
Unsold Lots 57 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 81.80%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
4130 Newton, Isaac.

Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica.

1687 CHF 250,000.00 - 350,000.00 CHF 320,000.00
4109 Ortelius, Abraham.

Theatrum orbis terrarum.

1612 CHF 120,000.00 - 160,000.00 CHF 128,000.00
4157 Schedel, Hartmann.

Buch der Chroniken und Geschichten.

1493 CHF 25,000.00 - 40,000.00 CHF 51,200.00
4042 Beckmann, Max.

Apokalypse.

1943 CHF 40,000.00 - 60,000.00 CHF 44,800.00
4034 Boisseree, Sulpiz.

Ansichten, Risse und einzelne Theile des Doms von Koln.

1821-1831. CHF 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 CHF 35,840.00
4002 Schaffner, E[lias] E[manuel].

Panorama des Inn Thales Ober-Engadin gezeichnet auf der Hohe Muottas des Mittelberges bey Samaden.

1833 CHF 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 CHF 30,720.00
4224 Schiller, Friedrich von, Dichter (1759-1805).

Eigenhandiges Manuskript-Fragment.

Undatiert. CHF 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 CHF 24,320.00
4071 Picasso, Pablo - Iliazd (d.i. Ilya Zdanevic).

Afat. Soixante-seize sonnets.

1940 CHF 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 CHF 15,360.00
4066 Lissitzky, El -

Suprematisch worden van twee kwadraten in 6 konstrukties (Pro dva kvadrata, ndl.).

1922 CHF 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 CHF 12,800.00
4119 Dumont d'Urville, Jules-Sebastien-Cesar.

Voyage au Pole Sud et dans l'Oceanie sur les corvettes l'Astrolabe et la Zelee.

1841-53. CHF 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 CHF 12,800.00
4083

Patent Urinoir. Otto Muehl gewidmet.

1968 CHF 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 CHF 10,240.00
4225 Spitteler, Carl, Schriftsteller und Nobelpreistrager (1845-1924).

Umfangreiche Sammlung von 22 eigenh. Briefen und 34 eigenh. Post- und Briefkarten, jeweils mit Unterschrift.

1911-1920. CHF 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 CHF 10,240.00
4074 Schmied, Francois-Louis - Kipling, Rudyard.

Kim.

1930 CHF 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 CHF 9,600.00
4059 Haring, Keith -

Keith Haring.

1982 CHF 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 CHF 8,960.00
4129 Ramelli, Agostino.

Le diverse et artificiose machine...

1588 CHF 5,000.00 - 8,000.00 CHF 8,960.00
4150 Maximilian I. - Pfinzing, Melchior.

Die geuerlicheiten eins teils der geschichten des loblichen streitbaren und hochberumbten helds und Ritters Tewrdannckhs.

1519 CHF 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 CHF 8,320.00
4010 Zurlauben, Beat Fidel Baron de.

Tableaux topographiques, pittoresques, physiques, historiques, moraux, politiques, litteraires de la Suisse.

1780-1786. CHF 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 CHF 7,680.00
4072 Poliakoff, Serge - Platon.

Parmenide. Dialogue de Platon.

1964 CHF 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 CHF 7,680.00
4120 [Bayer, Johann].

[Uranometria].

1639 oder 1661. CHF 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 CHF 7,680.00
4145 Hortus Sanitatis -

Hortus sanitatis, quatuor libris haec quae snbsequuntur [!] complectens.

1536 CHF 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 CHF 7,680.00
4147 [Ortolf von Bayern].

Ein arczney buch von allen gepraszten der menschen wye man den helffen sol zu irer gesuntheyt und stercke.

1488 CHF 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 CHF 7,296.00
4101 [Beverley, Robert].

The History and Present State of Virginia.

1705 CHF 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 CHF 7,040.00
4213 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, Dichter (1749-1832).

Brief mit eigenh. Empfehlungsformel "Ew Wohlgeb. ergebenster Diener JWvGoethe".

1821 CHF 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 CHF 7,040.00
4219 Liebermann, Max, Maler (1847-1935).

Eigenhandiger Brief mit kleiner Federzeichnung.

1924 CHF 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 CHF 7,040.00
4220 Lincoln, Abraham, 16. Prasident der USA (1809-1865).

Prasidiale Urkunde mit eigenh. Unterschrift.

1864 CHF 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 CHF 6,784.00
  • 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.