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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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Forum Auctions: Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper | Total Sales (GBP) | 509,435.10 |
| Auction Date | September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 244,350.00 |
| Sale Number | #1188 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 347,200.00 |
| Total Lots | 206 | ||
| Sold Lots | 168 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 400,500.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 81.55% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 564,100.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 38 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 90.31% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Bible, English.- [The newe Testament of oure Savyour Jesu Christ |
[1539] | GBP 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | GBP 30,480.00 | |
| 111 | Tolkien (J.R.R.) | The Lord of the Rings |
GBP 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | GBP 30,480.00 | |
| 20 | Book of Hours, Use of Paris |
GBP 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | GBP 25,400.00 | ||
| 23 | Parr (Catherine, Queen of England and Ireland, sixth consort of Henry VIII, 1512-48) | Prayers |
n.d. [c. 1550 & later] | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 17,780.00 |
| 179 | Eden (Emily) | India.- Portraits of the Princes & People of India |
1844 | GBP 7,000.00 - 9,000.00 | GBP 12,700.00 |
| 43 | Bible, English.- The Byble, Becke's revision of 'Matthew's Bible' |
1549 | GBP 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | GBP 12,065.00 | |
| 105 | le Carre (John) | A Murder of Quality |
1962 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 11,430.00 |
| 77 | Automata broadside.- Maelzel's Grand Exhibition |
[c.1819] | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 10,795.00 | |
| 123 | Posters.- Maitres de l'Affiche (Les) |
1896-1900 | GBP 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | GBP 10,795.00 | |
| 145 | Turing (Alan Mathison) | Artificial Intelligence.- "Computing Machinery and Intelligence", in Mind |
1950 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 10,795.00 |
| 76 | Austen (Jane) | Pride and Prejudice |
1817 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 8,890.00 |
| 37 | Nightingale (Florence) | Bible, English.- The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments |
[1870s] | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 7,620.00 |
| 75 | Austen (Jane) | Sense and Sensibility |
1813 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 7,620.00 |
| 104 | le Carre (John) | Call for the Dead |
1961 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 7,620.00 |
| 112 | Tolkien (J.R.R.) | The Lord of the Rings |
1956 | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 7,620.00 |
| 169 | China.- Bible, Chinese.- Holy Bible in Chinese by Morrison and Milne |
1823 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 6,985.00 | |
| 56 | Anglo-Saxon.- Bible.- Aelfric. A Saxon treatise concerning the Old and New Testament |
GBP 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 | ||
| 165 | Feynman (Richard P.) | Physics.- "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!" Adventures of a Curious... |
1985 | GBP 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 |
| 54 | Hobbes (Thomas) | Cavendish (William, Earl of Devonshire) - Horae Subsecivae. Observations and Discourses |
1620 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 6,096.00 |
| 21 | Beaufort (Edmund, first Duke of Somerset, magnate and soldier, c. 1406-55) & Gilbert Motier de La Fayette, Marshal of France, 1380-1463) | Fall of Rouen in the Hundred Years War |
29th October 1449 [late 15th century] | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 5,715.00 |
| 136 | Curtis (William) & John Sims | Botany.- The Botanical Magazine |
GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 5,715.00 | |
| 40 | Melzer (Rudy, restaurant & hotel employee, in Berlin & New York) | Autograph Album.- Autograph album |
1936-56 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 5,334.00 |
| 129 | McCartney (Sir Paul) | The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present |
2021 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 5,334.00 |
| 50 | Christopher Barker | Bible, English.- The Holy Byble, Bishop's version |
1585 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 5,080.00 |
| 107 | Orwell (George) | Nineteen Eighty-Four |
1949 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 5,080.00 |
![<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.")
