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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: Online: Books and Works on Paper
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Online: Books and Works on Paper | Total Sales (GBP) | 86,709.25 |
| Auction Date | October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 51,690.00 |
| Sale Number | #1049 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 73,660.00 |
| Total Lots | 296 | ||
| Sold Lots | 239 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 67,790.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 80.74% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 97,110.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 57 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 89.29% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | Stevenson (Robert Louis) | Treasure Island |
1883 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 3,048.00 |
| 1 | Musculus (Wolfgang) | Commentarii in Evangelivm Ioannis, occasional marginalia in an early hand |
1554 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,905.00 |
| 211 | Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) | and Francois Martinet. Collection of c.100 plates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', etchings with hand-colouring |
[circa 1770-86] | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,524.00 |
| 59 | James I and VI (King of England and Scotland) | The Workes of the Most High and Mightie Prince |
1616 [but 1620] | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 217 | Holmes (Arthur) | A set of 12 country sport dioramas, Box of Delights |
1920 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,397.00 |
| 143 | Bilibin (Ivan Yakovlovich).- Pushkin (Alexander) | [The Tale of Tsar Saltan] |
1905 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 222 | Freeman (John Joseph) | A Dictionary of the Malagasy Language |
1835. | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 279 | Cook (Captain James) | Captain Cook's Voyages Round the World |
1790 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 1,270.00 |
| 5 | Lazius (Wolfgang) | De Gentium Aliquot Migrationibus |
1600 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,206.50 |
| 7 | Negrone (Giulio) | Regulae communes Societatis Iesu |
1617 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 1,206.50 |
| 210 | Buffon (G.L.M.L., Comte de) | and Francois Martinet. Collection of c.100 plates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', etchings with hand-colouring |
[circa 1770-1786] | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,206.50 |
| 232 | Napoleon's Empire.- Poirson (Jean Baptiste) | Carte de l'Empire Francais |
1811 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 1,079.50 |
| 109 | Thackeray (William Makepeace) | [The Works] |
1867-69 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 1,016.00 |
| 152 | Palladio (Andrea) | The Architecture...in Four Books |
1742. | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,016.00 |
| 209 | Barraband (Jacques) After. | Nineteen plates from Francois Le Vaillant's 'Histoire naturelle des perroquets', stipple-engravings |
[1805] | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 1,016.00 |
| 99 | Robert Southey's copy.- Southey (Robert) | Madoc |
1805. | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 952.50 |
| 165 | Wiener (Norbert) | Cybernetics or Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine |
GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 952.50 | |
| 19 | Sermons.- [Boyd (Adam)] | Keep Your Heart. A Sermon |
1794 SS Quincy (Samuel) Twenty Sermons... Preached in the Parish of St. Philip | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 889.00 |
| 90 | Homer. | The Iliad [and] The Odyssey |
1771 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 889.00 |
| 22 | Gravina (Domenico Benedetto) | Il duomo di Monreale 2 vol. |
1859 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 825.50 |
| 11 | Sermons.- Fleetwood (William) | The Relative Duties of Parents, Husbands, Masters... Considered in Sixteen Sermons: With Three more upon the case of Self-Murther |
1705 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 762.00 |
| 167 | Darwin (Charles) | On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection |
1869 | GBP 300.00 - 400.00 | GBP 762.00 |
| 218 | Barth (Henry) | Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa |
1857-58. | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 762.00 |
| 2 | Zonaras (Joannes) | Compendium Historiarum |
1557 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 698.50 |
| 114 | Fletcher (William Younger) | English Bookbindings in the British Museum |
1895 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 698.50 |
![<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.")
