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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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Giquello: Antiquarian and Modern Books
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Antiquarian and Modern Books | Total Sales (EUR) | 329,873.00 |
| Auction Date | October 17, 2025 - October 17, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 168,070.00 |
| Sale Number | #168461 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 230,090.00 |
| Total Lots | 319 | ||
| Sold Lots | 214 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 302,170.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 67.08% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 408,600.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 105 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 80.73% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | [ALBUMS D'AQUARELLES]. Mon Voyage en Asie |
n.d. [milieu du XIXe siecle] | EUR 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 31,200.00 | |
| 150 | [ALCHIMIE] | MANUSCRIT. - La Divina operatione dell' savio |
n.d. [XVIIe siecle] | EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | EUR 24,050.00 |
| 275 | GARNERAY (Louis) | Vues des cotes de France dans l'ocean et dans la Mediterranee |
1823 | EUR 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 | EUR 15,418.00 |
| 324 | NOAILLES (comtesse de) | Les Climats |
1924 | EUR 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | EUR 12,385.00 |
| 226b | MANUSCRIT. - [ENLUMINURE]. Trois initiales O ornees |
EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 7,800.00 | ||
| 217 | LABORDE (Jean-Benjamin de) | Description generale et particuliere de la France |
1781-1797 | EUR 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | EUR 7,583.00 |
| 248 | RELIURE. - Officium B. Mariae Virginiae |
1677 | EUR 800.00 - 1,000.00 | EUR 5,434.00 | |
| 172 | FER (Nicolas de) | ATLAS. - L'Atlas curieux ou Le Monde dresse et dedie a Nosseigneurs les enfans de France |
S.d. [c. 1717] | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 4,929.00 |
| 223 | LA POTHERIE (Claude-Charles Bacqueville de) | Histoire de l'Amerique septentrionale |
1722 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 4,929.00 |
| 155 | NYNAULD (Jean de) | De la lycanthropie, transformation, et extase des Sorciers |
1615 | EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | EUR 4,550.00 |
| 283 | JACQUEMONT (Victor) | Voyage dans l'Inde pendant les annees 1828 a 1832 |
1841-1844 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 4,550.00 |
| 115 | DIJON. - Ordonnances nouvelles de Lempereur touchant labbreviation des Proces, Faulx tesmoings & Larrons |
s.d. [1545] | EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 4,423.00 | |
| 221 | LA FONTAINE (Jean de) | Fables choisies, mises en vers |
1755-1759 | EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | EUR 4,423.00 |
| 161 | PRIEUR (Claude) | Dialogue de la lycanthropie ou transformation d'hommes en loups, vulgairement dits Loups-garous, & si telle se peut faire |
1596 | EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | EUR 4,297.00 |
| 228 | MANUSCRIT. - ARMORIAL DE BRETAGNE |
1649 | EUR 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 4,160.00 | |
| 184 | BRUNFELS. [Herbarum vivae eicones] | Tomus herbarii III |
1536 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 4,044.00 |
| 38 | JEU. - Les Galeries de Versailles ou Jeu du musee historique |
n.d. [vers 1850] | EUR 800.00 - 1,000.00 | EUR 4,030.00 | |
| 204 | FETES. - Le Sacre de Louis XV, Roy de France & de Navarre, dans l'Eglise de Reims |
octobre MDCCXXII | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,918.00 | |
| 256 | SCHEUCHZER (Johann-Jacob) | Physique sacree, ou Histoire naturelle de la Bible |
1732-1737 | EUR 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | EUR 3,918.00 |
| 249 | RELIURE. - MANUSCRIT. Collection de documents legaux [contrats de mariages ?] |
1639 | EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 3,900.00 | |
| 138 | BAYLE (Pierre) | Memoires pour servir a l'Histoire de la Magie, des revenans et autres niaiseries, des contes de mies |
1704 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 3,791.00 |
| 261 | VOSMAER | Description d'un receuil [sic] exquis d'animaux rares, consistant en Quadrupedes, Oiseaux et Serpents, des Indes orientales et occidentales [...] |
1767-1787 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,791.00 |
| 101 | ETUI A FLACONS A SELS format in-18, maroquin rouge, aux armes de la reine Marie-Antoinette, contient 2 flacons a sels |
EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,770.00 | ||
| 224 | LIVRE DE DIEU (Le) & de nostre dame utille & prouffitable a to[us] esleux soyent gens clers ou lays lequel contient cinq petis traictes |
n.d. [c. 1530] | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,665.00 | |
| 51 | BRES (Jean-Pierre) | LIVRE A FIGURES MOBILES. - Le Livre-joujou |
s.d. [1831] | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 3,539.00 |
![<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.")
