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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 Solider 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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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.
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Forum Auctions: Online: Books and Works on Paper
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Online: Books and Works on Paper | Total Sales (GBP) | 139,117.55 |
| Auction Date | September 11, 2025 - September 11, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 74,050.00 |
| Sale Number | #1045 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 106,000.00 |
| Total Lots | 298 | ||
| Sold Lots | 270 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 80,900.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 90.60% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 115,750.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 28 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 120.19% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ravilious (Eric) | Original woodblock of engraving of cockerel |
[1933]; | GBP 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | GBP 10,130.00 |
| 235 | SlaveryEngraved plate of a plan showing lower deck of a slave ship |
[?c.1788] | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 4,826.00 | |
| 265 | Curtis (William) | Flora Londinensis; or, Plates and Descriptions of such Plants as Grow Wild in the Environs of London |
1777-98 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 4,318.00 |
| 49 | Bawden (Edward) | Borough market, from 'Six London Markets' |
1967 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 3,048.00 |
| 22 | Ravilious (Eric).- Hennell (Thomas) | Poems |
1936 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 2,794.00 |
| 26 | Ravilious (Eric).- Richards (J.M.) | High Street |
1938 | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 2,159.00 |
| 30 | Ravilious (Eric) | The Wood Engravings... |
1972 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 2,159.00 |
| 76 | Bawden (Edward) | Broomfield Church, Somerset, |
circa 1978 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 1,905.00 |
| 221 | Royal BindingBook of Common Prayer (The), engraved title |
1669 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 1,905.00 | |
| 20 | Ravilious (Eric) | 49th Dinner Double Crown Club Cafe Royal |
[1935] | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,778.00 |
| 15 | Ravilious (Eric) | Kynoch Press Note Book 1933 |
1932 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,651.00 |
| 6 | Ravilious (Eric).- Furst (Herbert, editor) | The Woodcut: An Annual |
1927-30. | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 1,524.00 |
| 4 | Ravilious (Eric).- Fraser (Ronald) | Flower Phantoms, signed by the author |
1926 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 17 | Ravilious (Eric).- Marlowe (Christopher) | The Famous Tragedy of the rich Jew of Malta |
1933 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 41 | Ravilious (Eric).- Garwood (Tirzah) | Long Live Great Bardfield & love to you all: her Autobiography, 1908-43 |
2012 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 44 | Bawden (Edward) | Cattle Market, Braintree, l |
1937 | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 3 | Ravilious (Eric) | Exhibition of Modern Wood Cuts and Book Decoration |
GBP 150.00 - 200.00 | GBP 1,270.00 | |
| 16 | Ravilious (Eric).- Shakespeare (William) | Twelfth Night, or, What You Will |
1932 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 73 | Nash (Paul).- Aldington (Richard) | Death of a Hero |
1929 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 67 | Nash (Paul).- M. (G.A.) | Six Satires |
[1919] | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,206.50 |
| 216 | German RoyaltyMarie (Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, later Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duchess Vladimir "Miechen" of Russia 1854-1920) Portrait photograph signed |
1904 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 1,206.50 | |
| 1 | Ravilious (Eric).- Bliss (Douglas Percy) & A.E. Chistopherson, editors. | The Gallimaufry: A New Magazine of the Students of the R.C.A. which will appear for this once only |
1925 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 1,143.00 |
| 7 | Ravilious (Eric) | Kensington Gardens at night |
1927 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 1,079.50 |
| 28 | Ravilious (Eric) | Monotype Corporation Ltd. [Calendar for 1954] |
[1953] | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 1,079.50 |
| 164 | Serlio (Sebastiano) | Libro Primo d'Architettura... [& Il Secondo Libro di Perspettiva...] |
1562 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 1,079.50 |
![<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.")
![<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.")