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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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Rago Arts and Auctions: Beauty & Imperfections. The Blaine Halvorson Collection
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Beauty & Imperfections. The Blaine Halvorson Collection | Total Sales (USD) | 85,997.00 |
| Auction Date | September 12, 2025 - September 12, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 52,400.00 |
| Sale Number | #91225 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 77,900.00 |
| Total Lots | 47 | ||
| Sold Lots | 46 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 58,400.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 97.87% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 85,900.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 1 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 100.11% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | Camille Rose Garcia b.1970 | Aquamarine Refuse |
2006 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 8,890.00 |
| 262 | Camille Rose Garcia b.1970 | The Fall |
2003 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 8,890.00 |
| 326 | Shepard Fairey b.1970 | Lesser Gods Eagle (HPM) |
2004 | USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 6,985.00 |
| 330 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | The Angel of Meat |
1998 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 5,080.00 |
| 272 | Ethan Murrow b.1975 | Reversing Extinction #2 |
2005 | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 4,064.00 |
| 246 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | Princess Sputnik |
2004 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 254 | Camille Rose Garcia b.1970 | The Night Greed |
2004 | USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 3,810.00 |
| 369 | Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison | The Source |
2005 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 3,556.00 |
| 339 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | Tree of Life |
2008 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 3,302.00 |
| 259 | Clayton Brothers | Stay Put, Shut Your Eyes |
2003 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 3,048.00 |
| 375 | Andy Warhol's Interview |
USD 700.00 - 900.00 | USD 2,794.00 | ||
| 328 | Shepard Fairey b.1970 | Obey Lions (HPM) |
2004 | USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 2,540.00 |
| 285 | McCallum + Tarry | The Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith |
2006 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,286.00 |
| 329 | Shepard Fairey b.1970 | Bureau of Public Works (HPM) |
2004 | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 2,286.00 |
| 357 | Karl Doyle | Kazakh Eagle Hunter; Horse Trainer (two works from the Nomads of Mongolia series) |
c.2015 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 2,159.00 |
| 250 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | The Birth |
1994 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 2,032.00 |
| 299 | Daniel Peacock | Duck Show |
2004 | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 1,905.00 |
| 332 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | The Butcher Bunny |
2000 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 1,778.00 |
| 378 | Helmut Newton and Philippe Stark 1920--2004 | Baby Sumo with stand |
2020 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 1,584.00 |
| 248 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | Regina Gloriae Naturae |
2007 | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 1,397.00 |
| 227 | Kristen Morgin b.1968 | Snow White |
c.2011 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,270.00 |
| 220 | French | Carpenter contractor of funeral homes trade sign |
USD 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 | USD 1,207.00 | |
| 253 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | The Meat Magi |
2000 | USD 700.00 - 900.00 | USD 1,207.00 |
| 249 | Mark Ryden b.1963 | Eleven works from the Spectaculum Carnis portfolio |
1998 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,122.00 |
| 392 | Frank Zappa poster |
1968 | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 889.00 |
![<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.")
