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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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Catawiki B. V.: Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700)
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) | Total Sales (EUR) | 5,954.67 |
| Auction Date | September 10, 2025 - September 10, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 5,920.00 |
| Sale Number | #91025b | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 9,270.00 |
| Total Lots | 39 | ||
| Sold Lots | 36 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 6,995.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 92.31% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 10,720.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 3 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 55.55% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93936403 | [Jean Leurechon] | Recreation mathematicque composee de plusieurs problemes plaisants et facetieux |
1626 | EUR 250.00 - 300.00 | EUR 1,638.27 |
| 97393653 | Moyse Charas | Pharmacopee Royale, Galenique et Chymique |
1681 | EUR 400.00 - 700.00 | EUR 371.69 |
| 97536461 | David de Licques | Histoire de la Vie de Messire Philippes de Mornay Seigneur Du Plessis Marly |
1642 | EUR 350.00 - 600.00 | EUR 327.00 |
| 93793818 | Machiavel ; Abraham-Nicolas Amelot de la Houssaie | Le Prince de Machiavel. Troisieme edition. Revue, corrigee, & augmentee par le Traducteur |
1694 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 306.29 |
| 97516154 | DAVITY Pierre | Les Estats, empires et principavtez dv monde. Representez par la description des pays, moeurs des |
1648 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 246.34 |
| 97513497 | Vaugelas | Remarques sur la langue francoise, utiles a ceux qui veulent bien parler et bien escrire |
1655 | EUR 200.00 - 350.00 | EUR 241.98 |
| 97489873 | Philippe de La Hire | Traite de mecanique, ou l'on explique tout ce qui est necessaire dans la pratique des Arts, & les |
1695 | EUR 150.00 - 300.00 | EUR 239.80 |
| 97502754 | Jules Baron | L'Art Heraldique, contenant La maniere d'apprendre facilement le Blason |
1672 | EUR 210.00 - 260.00 | EUR 208.19 |
| 97514370 | Scipion Dupleix | Histoire Generale de France |
1658/1663 | EUR 150.00 - 250.00 | EUR 207.10 |
| 96812001 | Joachim du Bellay | Oeuvres de Ioachim Du Bellay |
1568 | EUR 150.00 - 400.00 | EUR 196.20 |
| 97448438 | Pierre Corneille | Cinna ; Polyeucte Martyr ; La mort de Pompee ; Le Meuteur ; La suite du Meuteur, ; Theodore ; |
1643/1648 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 185.30 |
| 97434536 | Guillaume de Houppeville | La generation de l'Homme par le moyen des oeufs, et la production des tumeurs impures par l'action |
1676 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 150.42 |
| 97395660 | Cesar De Grandpre | Le Cesar armorial, ou Recueil des armes et blasons de toutes les illustres, principales & nobles |
1644 | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | EUR 132.98 |
| 97514415 | M. de Vourric | De l'usure et des vrais moyens de l'eviter |
1687 | EUR 325.00 - 375.00 | EUR 126.44 |
| 94222183 | Pierre Bayle | Nouvelles de la republique des lettres: Mois d'octobre 1686 [Reliure aux armes de Mirabeau] |
1686 | Not Available | EUR 119.90 |
| 97405361 | Blaise PASCAL | [Rare 3eme ed.] Pensees de M. Pascal Sur La Religion et sur Quelques Autres Sujets. |
1671 | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | EUR 119.90 |
| 97425596 | Nicolas Amelot de La Houssaye | Histoire du gouvernement de Venise |
1676 | EUR 150.00 - 400.00 | EUR 103.55 |
| 97538617 | Adrien Baillet | Auteurs deguisez sous des noms etrangers, empruntez, supposez, feints a plaisir... |
1690 | EUR 200.00 - 350.00 | EUR 92.65 |
| 96812457 | Pierre Corneille | L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ |
1656 | EUR 150.00 - 250.00 | EUR 90.47 |
| 96195004 | Paul-Yves Pezron | L' antiquite des tems |
1687 | EUR 150.00 - 250.00 | EUR 89.38 |
| 97538027 | Ecuyer | Mercure galant dedie a monsieur le Dauphin |
1688 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 87.20 |
| 97357779 | Ecuyer | Mercure galant dedie a monsieur le Dauphin |
1689 | EUR 150.00 - 250.00 | EUR 70.85 |
| 97307785 | F.M. le Dole, Prestre et Predicateur Capucin | Le Miroir du Pecheur Penitent |
1645 | Not Available | EUR 65.40 |
| 96770052 | Pierre Dupuy | Histoire des plus illustres favoris anciens et modernes |
1660 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 63.22 |
| 93867493 | Prudent le Choyselat | Discours oeconomique, non moins utile que recreatif [traite sur l'elevage de poules] |
1612 | EUR 190.00 - 230.00 | EUR 61.04 |
![<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.")
