• Swann
    Autographs
    November 6, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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, 2025
    Swann, 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-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000
    Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000
    Bonhams, 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 - $40,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750
    Old 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 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
    Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000
    Old 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. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA Authentication
    University 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 002
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University 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 Important
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University 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 Cavalryman
    University 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 Zarelli
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
    Now through Nov. 19
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie Rodell
    University Archives, Nov. 19:
    Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest Known
    University 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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Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers: September Antiques and Collectible Books and Related Items

Auction Reports

Auction Name September Antiques and Collectible Books and Related Items Total Sales (GBP) 25,140.00
Auction Date September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) 15,495.00
Sale Number #92525 High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) 23,685.00
Total Lots 237
Sold Lots 216 Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) 17,515.00
% of Lots Sold 91.14% High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) 26,765.00
Unsold Lots 21 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 93.93%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
92 WILLIAM MORRIS AT THE KELMSCOTT PRESS.

Lull Ramon. The Order of Chivalry, translated from the french by William Caxton, ...

1892 & 1893. GBP 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 GBP 2,640.00
90 ROWLING J. K.

Signed. 4 vol. Harry Potter set in cloth and slip case - Goblet of Fire,

2000, 1999 GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 GBP 1,440.00
89 ROWLING J.K. Signed.

The 7 Harry Potter Books, - The Philosopher`s Stone,

1997-2005 GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 GBP 1,140.00
111 BUCHAN REV. ALEXANDER.

A Description of St. Kilda, the Most Remote Western Isle of Scotland.

1732 GBP 600.00 - 1,000.00 GBP 900.00
91 FITZGERALD EDWARD (Trans).

The Rubaiyat of Omar Kyam Rendered into English Verse ... With a Foreword by SIEGFRIED SASSOON.

GBP 400.00 - 600.00 GBP 720.00
93 LAWRENCE JOHN.

An original illustration for Richard Adams` Watership Down.

GBP 300.00 - 500.00 GBP 660.00
163 FIELDING T. H.

Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire Illustrated.

1822 GBP 500.00 - 800.00 GBP 576.00
58

THE YELLOW BOOK, An Illustrated Quarterly. The full set of 13 vols.

1894-April 1897. GBP 400.00 - 600.00 GBP 540.00
195

Illustrated London News. Bound vols.

1849-1870 GBP 300.00 - 400.00 GBP 540.00
5 (MACKINTOSH WILLIAM, of Borlum).

A Treatise Concerning the Manner of Fallowing of Ground, Raising of Grass-Seeds & Training of Lint & Hemp for the Increase & Improvement of the Linnen-Manufactories in Scotland.

1724 GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 480.00
165 CULPEPER NICHOLAS.

Culpeper`s Complete Herbal to which is now Added Upwards of One Hundred Additional Herbs with a Display of their Medicinal and Occult Qualities ....

1814 GBP 150.00 - 250.00 GBP 480.00
191 BEETON MRS. ISABELLA.

The Book of Household Management.

1861 GBP 200.00 - 300.00 GBP 456.00
174

BERWICKSHIRE NATURALISTS' CLUB. History. Bound vols.

1850-1856 GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 360.00
238

Carte-de-Visite Photographs. 32 various incl. topography & portrait, some by Berwick photographers.

GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 360.00
88 OGAWA K. & CRIZUKA M.

The Charming Views in the Land of the Rising Sun.

1904 GBP 150.00 - 250.00 GBP 336.00
3 NAISMITH JOHN.

Thoughts on Various Objects of Industry Pursued in Scotland.

1790 GBP 80.00 - 120.00 GBP 264.00
122

Miniature Books. The Book of Common Prayer, Edwardian,

GBP 60.00 - 100.00 GBP 204.00
171 TAYLOR R. (Pubs).

The New Entertaining Humorist Being a Collection of Miscellanies in Prose & Verse.

1770 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 204.00
4 WYATT J. (Pubs).

Retrospect of Philosophical, Mechanical, Chemical & Agricultural Discoveries. 8 vols.

1806-1812. GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 192.00
184

Berwick-Upon-Tweed & Berwickshire. An extensive collection of guidebooks, historical pamphlets, commercial history & ephemera, etc. slipped into seven albums. An interesting lot, late

19th cent GBP 60.00 - 100.00 GBP 192.00
7 CICERO M. T.

Opera, ed. by Joseph Oliveti. The set of 9 vols.

1745 GBP 100.00 - 200.00 GBP 180.00
123 LILLE MR.

A Groats Worth of Wit for a Penny ot the interpretation of Dreams.

1705 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 180.00
223

Specimens of Cumberland Plants. Named pressed plants in a quarto album.

1854 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 180.00
169 DALRYMPLE SIR DAVID (1st of Hailes).

Letter from Sir David Dalrymple anent Mr Chalmers with Mr Somervells receipt. Lengthy signed manuscript letter,

1706 GBP 150.00 - 200.00 GBP 168.00
194

Vols. 11, 13 to 22 & 24 to 30 of this illustrated periodical.

1902-1911 GBP 100.00 - 150.00 GBP 168.00
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    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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  • Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare. The Temple Shakespeare. Housed in Custom Bookcase. $6,365.
    Sotheby’s: Frederick Douglass. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Boston: Anti-Slavery Office, 1845. $14,000.
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol. London: William Heinemann, 1915. $2,900.
    Sotheby’s: F. Scott Fitzgerald. First Edition Set, Including This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, and others. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1920 – 1941. $24,180.
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson], John Tenniel. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland First Edition. Macmillan & Co., 1866. $15,000.
  • Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands, 1st edition, 1844. £4,000 to £6,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Rashleigh (Philip). Specimens of British Minerals, 2 parts in 1, 1797 & 1802. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Murchison (Roderick Impey). The Silurian System, 1st edition, 1839. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs, 1st edition, 1842. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Darwin (Charles). Geological Observations on South America, 1st edition, 1846. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Sowerby (James). The Mineral Conchology of Great Britain, 6 volumes, 1812-29. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Emerson (William). Cyclomathesis: or an Easy Introduction to ... Mathematics, 10 vols. in 9, 1770. £1,500 to £2,000.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Robinson (Thomas). New observations on the Natural History of This World of Matter, 1696. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Aquinas (Thomas). [Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte, Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.
    Dominic Winter
    Printed Books & Maps, Geology & Charles Darwin
    5th November, 2025
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Parfit (Cliff). Tesuki Washi. Handmade Papers of Japan, 1981-1988. £400 to £600.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Herbert (Thomas). A Relation of some yeares Travaile... Into Afrique and the greater Asia, 1634. £800 to £1,200.
    Dominic Winter, Nov. 5: Lindbergh (Charles A.). The Spirit of St. Louis, 1955, signed. £200 to £300.
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  • Doyle, Nov. 5: The Director's copy of the first edition of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, inscribed by Beckett. $7,000 to $10,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Don McLean's personal test pressing of American Pie before mass production, gifted in 1971. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The important and extensive archive of original fashion photographs of model Dorothy Rice, 1945-58. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Charles Adams theater advertisement. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: A Small Patinated Bronze Bust of Marlene Dietrich. $800 to $1,200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: Marlene Dietrich Studio Photograph. $100 to $200.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The very large and uncommon British Quad for Hitchcock's The Birds. $500 to $800.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: An Original Crystal "Sputnik" from the 1966 Met Opera Chandelier. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The rare poster from the first American performances of Endgame, 1958. $1,000 to $1,500.
    Doyle, Nov. 5: The original Coconut Grove Playhouse poster for Waiting for Godot, possibly unique. $3,000 to $5,000.