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Swann
Autographs
November 6, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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, 2025Swann, 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. -
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-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000Bonhams, 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 - $40,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750Old 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 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000Old 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. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA AuthenticationUniversity 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 002University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University 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 ImportantUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 152 - George Washington Signed Discharge for MA Soldier Whose Regiment Was at Bunker Hill!University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 88 - Abraham Lincoln Fully Signed Military Appointment for Mexican War Vet & Respected CavalrymanUniversity 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 ZarelliUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie RodellUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest KnownUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic
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Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Antiquarian Book Auction | Total Sales (USD) | 28,304.95 |
| Auction Date | October 02, 2025 - October 02, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 27,775.00 |
| Sale Number | #126 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 31,950.00 |
| Total Lots | 293 | ||
| Sold Lots | 101 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 80,540.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 34.47% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 94,020.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 192 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 30.10% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ovington (John) | A VOYAGE TO SURATT, IN THE YEAR, 1689 |
1696 | USD 2,250.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 2,777.25 |
| 123 | Fry (W. Ellerton) | OCCUPATION OF MASHONALAND |
1891 | USD 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 2,300.00 |
| 128 | Bruce (James of Kinnaird) | TRAVELS TO DISCOVER THE SOURCE OF THE NILE |
1790 | USD 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,093.00 |
| 94 | Pease (Sir Alfred E.) | TRAVEL AND SPORT IN AFRICA |
1902 | USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 1,725.00 |
| 15 | Moorcraft (Paul L.) | CONTACT II : Struggle for Peace (1981) - LIMITED COLLECTORS' EDITION bound in ELEPHANT HIDE & with several IMPORTANT SIGNATURES |
1981 | USD 1,500.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,569.75 |
| 38 | Tolkien (J.R.R.) | THE LORD OF THE RINGS - Part I: The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) |
1954 | USD 950.00 - 950.00 | USD 1,509.95 |
| 88 | Cumming (Roualeyn Gordon) | FIVE YEARS OF A HUNTER'S LIFE IN THE FAR INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA |
1850 | USD 200.00 - 250.00 | USD 1,201.75 |
| 21 | Barrow (John) | TRAVELS INTO THE INTERIOR OF SOUTHERN AFRICA |
1806 | USD 700.00 - 800.00 | USD 690.00 |
| 37 | South African Parliament | AN ALBUM OF 152 ORIGINAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHS DATING FROM CIRCA 1934 OF SOUTH AFRICAN MP'S & SENATORS |
USD 650.00 - 650.00 | USD 664.70 | |
| 13 | Worsfold (W. Basil) | THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA (1912) (Presentation copy) |
1912 | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 517.50 |
| 281 | Winsloe (Colonel W. R. C.) | SIEGE OF POTCHEFSTROOM 1880-1881. A MILITARY EPISODE IN THE TRANSVAAL [1896] |
[1896] | USD 450.00 - 450.00 | USD 483.00 |
| 25 | Treue (Wilhelm) | THE HISTORY OF THE OTAVI MINING LTD. (1900--2000) |
2000 | USD 500.00 - 600.00 | USD 460.00 |
| 39 | Tolkien (J.R.R.) | THE LORD OF THE RINGS - Part II: The Two Towers (1955) |
1955 | USD 600.00 - 600.00 | USD 460.00 |
| 28 | Gray (Ethel Lillian & James) | A HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE WITWATERSRAND GOLD FIELDS (1940). (Signed copy) |
1940 | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 402.50 |
| 132 | [Saint-Pierre (Jacques Henri Bernardin de)] | A VOYAGE TO THE ISLAND OF MAURITIUS (or Isle of France), |
1775 | USD 400.00 - 450.00 | USD 402.50 |
| 19 | Carter (George) | A NARRATIVE OF THE LOSS OF THE GROSVENOR |
1791 | USD 300.00 - 350.00 | USD 362.25 |
| 90 | Kindersley (Mrs. Jemima) | LETTERS FROM THE ISLAND OF TENERIFFE, BRAZIL, THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE, AND THE EAST INDIES |
1777 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 362.25 |
| 96 | Butler (Capt. H.) | SOUTH AFRICAN SKETCHES |
1841 | USD 300.00 - 350.00 | USD 351.90 |
| 35 | Williams (Harold Marwick) | THE MINING LAW OF NORTHERN RHODESIA |
1963 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 345.00 |
| 20 | Bosman (Willem) | A NEW AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE COAST OF GUINEA, |
1721 | USD 300.00 - 350.00 | USD 332.35 |
| 91 | Lord (William Barry) & Baines (Thomas ) | SHIFTS AND EXPEDIENTS OF CAMP LIFE |
1871 | USD 200.00 - 250.00 | USD 316.25 |
| 247 | Coetzee, (Colin G) | FORTS OF THE EASTERN CAPE |
1994 | USD 400.00 - 400.00 | USD 293.25 |
| 27 | Rose (T. Kirke); edited by Roberts-Austin (W.C.) | THE METALLURGY OF GOLD (1894) |
1894 | USD 400.00 - 500.00 | USD 287.50 |
| 34 | Schreiner (Olive) & Cronwright-Schreiner (Samuel Cron) | THE POLITICAL SITUATION (IN CAPE COLONY) (1896) |
1896 | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 287.50 |
| 55 | [Africana Book Society] | AFRICANA REPRINT LIBRARY Complete set of 12 Volumes) |
1975-79 | USD 350.00 - 350.00 | USD 287.50 |
![<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/cc3f4f98-f195-4049-aca6-329c27fdd27c.png "<b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i> First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.")
![<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/b69c37e7-f18c-4417-b08b-f00e9b97a413.jpg "<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.")
