• 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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Kedem Auctions Ltd.: Rare and Important Items - part 1

Auction Reports

Auction Name Rare and Important Items - part 1 Total Sales (USD) 865,750.00
Auction Date October 21, 2025 - October 21, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 658,000.00
Sale Number #104a High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 955,000.00
Total Lots 105
Sold Lots 94 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 760,500.00
% of Lots Sold 89.52% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 1,120,500.00
Unsold Lots 11 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 77.27%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
100

Likutei HaPardes (Halachic Rulings Attributed to Rashi) -- Venice, 1519 -- First Edition -- Printed by Daniel Bomberg -- With Several Other Works

1519 USD 15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 52,500.00
116

LaYesharim Tehillah, by the Ramchal -- Amsterdam, 1743 -- First Edition Printed by the Author in Only 50 Copies -- Wide Margins -- Additional Handwritten Leaf with Poem for Bride and Groom, and Another Printed Leaf with Riddle in Their Honor

1743 USD 15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 40,000.00
111

Shnei Luchot HaBrit (Shlah) -- Amsterdam, 1648 -- First Edition

1648 USD 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 37,500.00
115

Mesilat Yesharim (Ramchal) -- First Edition -- Amsterdam, 1740 -- Fine Copy in Early Leather Binding -- Handwritten Dedication

1740 USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 37,500.00
130 Rabbi Meir Margolies

Certificate of Appointment for Rabbi Meir Margolies, Author of Meir Netivim, Disciple of the Baal Shem Tov and One of His "Sixty Warriors", as Rabbi of Ostroh -- Ostroh, 1777-1784 -- Fulfillment of the Prophecy of the Baal Shem Tov that Rabbi Meir Margoli

1777-1784 USD 60,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD 37,500.00
7

Illustrated Esther Scroll on Parchment -- Germany, Early 18th Century

Early 18th Century USD 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD 30,000.00
13

Esther Scroll in Elaborate Silver Case -- Gift to High Commissioner Herbert Samuel

Silver Case USD 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 25,000.00
99

Commentary of the Ramban on the Torah -- Pesaro, 1513-1514 -- Printed by Gershom Soncino

1513-1514 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 25,000.00
65 Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas -- On the Government of Jews and Other Works -- Basel, 1472 -- Incunable

ca. 1472-1474 USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 23,750.00
110 Salamone Rossi

HaShirim Asher LiShlomo by Salamone Rossi -- Venice, 1622 -- Polyphonic Musical Notations for Prayers -- First Edition -- First Hebrew Book with Musical Notation -- Earliest Work on Jewish Liturgy -- Very Rare

1622 USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 23,750.00
8

Engraved Esther Scroll from the Netherlands -- Written by a Woman in Heidelberg, Germany, 1757

1757 USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 21,250.00
131

Manuscript, Homilies for the High Holidays by the Yismach Moshe -- Glosses Handwritten by the Yitav Lev of Sighet, His Grandson and Disciple -- Dozens of Glosses Handwritten by the Editor, Rebbe Moshe David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Laposch

USD 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD 21,250.00
3

Miniature Torah Scroll -- Poland, Early 19th Century -- Silver Rollers

Early 19th Century USD 15,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 20,000.00
112 the Shach

Selichot and Kinot for the Chmielnicki Pogroms, By the Shach -- Amsterdam, 1651 -- First Edition -- Exceptionally Rare Edition

1651 USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 20,000.00
102

Pocket-Size Bible -- Paris, 1543-1546 -- Complete Seventeen-Volume Set -- Fine Leather Bindings

1543-1546 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 17,500.00
104

Meshal HaKadmoni -- Venice, 1547 -- Many Woodcut Illustrations

1547 USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 16,250.00
121

Decorated Miniature Manuscript -- Minchah and Maariv Siddur -- Baghdad, 1859 -- Sassoon Ms. 60

1859 USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 16,250.00
108 Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena

Sur MeRa by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena -- Denouncing Card Games -- Venice, 1595 -- First Edition -- Exceptionally Rare

1595 USD 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD 15,000.00
4

Miniature Torah Scroll -- Poland, 19th Century

19th Century USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 12,500.00
15

Decorated Parchment Manuscript -- Order of Circumcision and Mohel Ledger -- Hoorn (Netherlands), 1830-1840

1830-1840 USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 12,500.00
21

Ornate Silver Binding, 18th Century / Roman Rite Machzor -- Two Parts -- Venice, 1626

1626 USD 7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD 12,500.00
20

Quality Silver Binding -- Esther Orvieto / Roman Rite Machzor -- Venice, 1626

1626 USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 11,250.00
107

Chavatzelet HaSharon (Commentary of Alshich on Daniel) -- Constantinople, 1563 -- First Edition of First Printed Work of Alshich -- Early Leather Binding

1563 USD 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 10,625.00
120 Rabbi Chaim Vital

Manuscript, Otzrot Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital -- Central Europe, 1770 -- Illustrated Title Page

1770 USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 10,625.00
128 Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik

Letter of Recommendation from Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rav -- Brisk, Kislev 1936

1936 USD 8,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 10,625.00
  • Doyle
    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.