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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 Solider 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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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.
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Rago Arts and Auctions: The Vault: Golden to Modern
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | The Vault: Golden to Modern | Total Sales (USD) | 1,416,428.00 |
| Auction Date | September 09, 2025 - September 09, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 1,306,700.00 |
| Sale Number | #90925a | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 1,777,500.00 |
| Total Lots | 100 | ||
| Sold Lots | 100 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 1,306,700.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 100.00% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 1,777,500.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 0 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 79.69% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | Marvel Comics Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 8.0 |
1962 | USD 280,000.00 - 320,000.00 | USD 280,600.00 | |
| 142 | Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #14 CGC 9.8 |
1964 | USD 180,000.00 - 220,000.00 | USD 158,600.00 | |
| 108 | D.C. Comics Detective Comics #31 CGC 2.0 |
1939 | USD 50,000.00 - 80,000.00 | USD 91,500.00 | |
| 184 | Marvel Comics Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.8 |
1974 | USD 50,000.00 - 70,000.00 | USD 58,560.00 | |
| 102 | D.C. Comics Batman #3 CGC 8.0 |
1940 | USD 28,000.00 - 36,000.00 | USD 42,700.00 | |
| 151 | Marvel Comics Fantastic Four #1 CGC 7.0 |
1961 | USD 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 | USD 42,700.00 | |
| 119 | Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #4 CGC 4.0 |
1940 | USD 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 | USD 34,160.00 | |
| 164 | Marvel Comics Journey Into Mystery #83 CGC 8.0 |
1962 | USD 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 | USD 34,160.00 | |
| 104 | Timely Comics Captain America Comics #2 CGC 8.0 |
1941 | USD 25,000.00 - 40,000.00 | USD 31,720.00 | |
| 100 | D.C. Comics Action Comics #2 CGC 8.0 A-3 |
1938 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 29,280.00 | |
| 159 | Marvel Comics Fantastic Four Annual #2 CGC 9.6 |
1964 | USD 30,000.00 - 40,000.00 | USD 26,840.00 | |
| 191 | Marvel Comics Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC 9.8 |
1975 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 22,860.00 | |
| 114 | Great Comics Publications Great Comics #3 CGC 6.0 |
1942 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 20,740.00 | |
| 120 | Timely Comics Marvel Mystery Comics #9 CGC 3.0 |
1940 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 20,740.00 | |
| 124 | D.C. Comics More Fun Comics #54 CGC 6.5 |
1940 | USD 20,000.00 - 25,000.00 | USD 20,740.00 | |
| 143 | Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #15 CGC 9.6 |
1964 | USD 18,000.00 - 24,000.00 | USD 17,080.00 | |
| 105 | Timely Comics Captain America Comics #3 CGC 6.5 Conserved |
1941 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 15,860.00 | |
| 106 | Timely Comics Captain America Comics #74 CGC 6.0 |
1949 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 15,860.00 | |
| 125 | Timely Comics Mystic Comics #6 CGC 5.5 |
1941 | USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 | USD 15,860.00 | |
| 131 | Universal Phoenix Feature Seven Seas Comics #4 CGC 6.0 |
1947 | USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 | USD 14,640.00 | |
| 141 | Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #13 CGC 9.4 |
1964 | USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 | USD 14,640.00 | |
| 109 | D.C. Comics Detective Comics #38 CGC 3.0 C-1 |
1940 | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 13,420.00 | |
| 199 | Image Comics Walking Dead #1 CGC 9.9 |
2003 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 13,420.00 | |
| 134 | Continental Suspense Comics #11 CGC 7.0 |
1946 | USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | USD 12,200.00 | |
| 147 | Marvel Comics Avengers #6 CGC 9.8 |
1964 | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 12,200.00 |
![<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.")
![<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.")