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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
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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 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
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books: Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper | Total Sales (USD) | 55,709.55 |
| Auction Date | September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 134,950.00 |
| Sale Number | #92025 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 248,600.00 |
| Total Lots | 145 | ||
| Sold Lots | 127 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 158,700.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 87.59% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 290,600.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 18 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 19.17% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3453 | Ortelius, pub. 1613 | First Printed Map of the Pacific (South Sea) with Americas, part of Asia, New Guinea and Terra Australis |
1598 in the colophon but published 1613 | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 4,333.50 |
| 3458 | Van Keulen, Rare | Map of the Virginia Coast |
1708 (but 1709). | USD 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | USD 2,675.00 |
| 3479 | Catlin, Folio | The War Dance. 29 |
in 1875 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 2,247.00 |
| 3414 | Piranesi | View of the Pantheon of Agrippa, today called S. Maria ad Martyres |
1760-1790s. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 2,140.00 |
| 3547 | Catesby, First Ed | Flamingo with Coral. 1-73 |
1731-1743 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 2,140.00 |
| 3477 | Edward Curtis, Folio | Old Person - Piegan |
1909 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 1,926.00 |
| 3420 | De Vito, Original Painting | Torre del Graco destroyed by the 1794 eruption (Torra del Graco distratta dall'eruziona del 1794) |
USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 1,712.00 | |
| 3489 | Miro, Rare, Signed | Illustration of the Childhood of Ubu |
1975 | USD 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 1,070.00 |
| 3550 | Merian, Folio | Cotton Rose Mallow with Queen Swallowtail Butterfly Metamorphosis. 31 |
1771 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 1,070.00 |
| 3472 | Cellarius | Ptolemaic Theory of Epicycles [Theoriatrium Superiorum Planetarium] |
1708 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 856.00 |
| 3474 | Seller & Senex | Celestial Chart - Stellarum fixarum hemisphaerium Australe... |
1675-1721 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 856.00 |
| 3478 | Catlin, Folio | Antelope Shooting. 20 |
1844 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 856.00 |
| 3419 | De Vito, Original Painting | Castle in Naples (Castello dell Ovo in Napoli) |
USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 802.50 | |
| 3498 | Goya, Folio | Una Reina del Circo (Disparate Punctual) |
1877 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 802.50 |
| 3545 | Catesby, First Ed | Hooded Titmouse with Water Tupelo. 1-60 |
1731-1743 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 749.00 |
| 3446 | Chatelain | Map of North America with the Great Lakes, Florida & Virginia named, part of Canada or New France, New Mexico, Central America, West Indies |
1718-1720. | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 722.25 |
| 3403 | David Roberts, Royal Sub Ed | 4 Lithographs of Scenes in Cairo & Nubia |
1846-1849 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 695.50 |
| 3412 | Piranesi | A Corner with the Forum Romanum, with the Temple of Castor and Pollux, and S. Maria Liberatrice in Foreground Left, S. Teodore in Middle Distance, and Monte Aventino in the Distance |
1760-1790s. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 695.50 |
| 3476 | Edward Curtis, Folio | Tearing Lodge - Piegan |
1909 | USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 668.75 |
| 3548 | Merian, Folio | Lemon, Longhorn or Harlequin Beetle, & Moth Metamorphosis. 28 |
1771 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 668.75 |
| 3418 | De Vito, Original Painting | Basilica in Pompeii (Basilica a Pompei) |
USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 615.25 | |
| 3490 | Toulouse-Lautrec & Renard | Swan (Le Cygne) |
1899 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 615.25 |
| 3543 | Gould | 4 Partridge Lithographs |
1850-1883. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 615.25 |
| 3549 | Merian, Folio | Grape Vine with Gaudy Sphinx Moth Metamorphosis. 34 |
1771 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 615.25 |
| 3413 | Piranesi | View of the Grand Cascade at Tivoli |
1760-1790s. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 535.00 |