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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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ALDE: Literary Library of an Amateur
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Literary Library of an Amateur | Total Sales (EUR) | 244,502.00 |
| Auction Date | October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 109,350.00 |
| Sale Number | #101525 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 159,600.00 |
| Total Lots | 246 | ||
| Sold Lots | 170 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 193,650.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 69.11% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 282,800.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 76 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 86.46% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | BAUDELAIRE Charles. | Les Fleurs du mal. |
1857 | EUR 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | EUR 18,750.00 |
| 50 | CHATEAUBRIAND Francois Rene, vicomte de. | Memoires d'outre-tombe. |
1849-1850 | EUR 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | EUR 8,750.00 |
| 16 | BALZAC Honore de. | OEuvres completes - La Comedie humaine. |
1842-1855 | EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 6,000.00 |
| 167 | NERVAL Gerard de. | Les Illumines. Recits et portraits. |
1852 | EUR 600.00 - 800.00 | EUR 5,250.00 |
| 68 | DUMAS pere, Alexandre. | Impressions de voyage. De Paris a Cadix. |
1847-1848 | EUR 300.00 - 500.00 | EUR 5,000.00 |
| 114 | HUGO Victor. | Les Miserables. |
1862 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 5,000.00 |
| 245 | ZOLA Emile. | Nana. |
1880 | EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 4,750.00 |
| 246 | ZOLA Emile. | Nais Micoulin. |
1884 | EUR 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | EUR 4,375.00 |
| 30 | BAUDELAIRE Charles. | OEuvres completes. |
1868-1870 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 4,250.00 |
| 142 | MAUPASSANT Guy de. | Bel-Ami. |
1885 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 4,125.00 |
| 2 | APOLLINAIRE Guillaume. | Calligrammes. Poemes de la paix et de la guerre (1913-1916). |
1918 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 3,750.00 |
| 211 | STENDHAL Henry Beyle, dit. | De l'Amour. |
1822 | EUR 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | EUR 3,750.00 |
| 34 | BERTRAND Louis, dit Aloysius. | Gaspard de la nuit. Fantaisies a la maniere de Rembrandt et de Callot. Precede d'une notice par M. Sainte-Beuve. |
1842 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,625.00 |
| 78 | FLAUBERT Gustave. | Trois contes. |
1877 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 3,500.00 |
| 181 | POE Edgar - Charles BAUDELAIRE. | Histoires extraordinaires.- Nouvelles histoires extraordinaires. |
1884 | EUR 300.00 - 500.00 | EUR 3,500.00 |
| 95 | GOBINEAU Joseph Arthur, comte de. | Essai sur l'inegalite des races humaines. |
1853-1855 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 3,375.00 |
| 81 | FORNERET Xavier. | Caressa. |
1858 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 2,750.00 |
| 152 | MICHEL Louise. | Contes et Legendes par L. M., institutrice. |
1884 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 2,750.00 |
| 193 | ROLLINAT Maurice. | Dans les brandes. Poemes et rondels. |
1877 | EUR 500.00 - 800.00 | EUR 2,563.00 |
| 75 | FEYDEAU Georges. | "Mais n'te promene donc pas toute nue ! " Comedie en un acte avec la mise en scene complete et conforme a la representation. |
1914 | EUR 500.00 - 800.00 | EUR 2,500.00 |
| 135 | LOUYS Pierre -- Georges GRELLET. | Les Chansons de Bilitis. Vingt-cinq d'entre elles ecrites et illustrees par Georges Grellet. |
vers 1940] | EUR 600.00 - 800.00 | EUR 2,500.00 |
| 187 | Revue Wagnerienne (La). | La Revue Wagnerienne. |
1885 - 1888 | EUR 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 2,500.00 |
| 230 | VERLAINE Paul. | Odes en son honneur. |
1892 | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 2,500.00 |
| 76 | FLAUBERT Gustave. | Madame Bovary. Moeurs de province. |
1857 | EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 2,375.00 |
| 229 | VERLAINE Paul. | Mes prisons. [Epreuves corrigees]. |
1891 [1892] | EUR 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 2,375.00 |
![<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.")
