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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
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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 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
Catawiki B. V.: Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700)
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) | Total Sales (EUR) | 19,335.51 |
| Auction Date | September 15, 2025 - September 15, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 18,930.00 |
| Sale Number | #91525 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (EUR) | 33,760.00 |
| Total Lots | 67 | ||
| Sold Lots | 53 | Low Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 31,750.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 79.10% | High Estimate of All Lots (EUR) | 54,410.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 14 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 35.54% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97575474 | Simone Okolski | Orbis Polonus |
1641 | EUR 900.00 - 1,200.00 | EUR 4,360.00 |
| 97564518 | Silvester Petrasancta | De Symbolis heroicis Libri IX |
1634 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 1,534.72 |
| 97651789 | Fuchs | Institutionum medicinae |
1565 | EUR 900.00 - 1,800.00 | EUR 1,024.60 |
| 97633875 | Gessner | Historia plantarum |
1541 | EUR 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 | EUR 817.50 |
| 97607378 | Poliziano/Giustiniano | Institutionum Imperialium |
1535 | EUR 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 654.00 |
| 97598488 | Bartholomaei Cassanaei | Catalogus gloriae mundi... Royal status |
1576 | EUR 200.00 - 500.00 | EUR 606.04 |
| 97683203 | Joannes Aysma | Spiegel der Sibyllen, van vierderley vertooningen |
1685 | EUR 1,400.00 - 2,500.00 | EUR 606.04 |
| 97649611 | Malpighi Marcello | Malpighi Opera Omnia |
1687 | EUR 600.00 - 1,300.00 | EUR 599.50 |
| 97614675 | Lipsio | De amphitheatro//Saturnalium sermonum |
1590/1589 | EUR 800.00 - 2,000.00 | EUR 579.88 |
| 97682204 | Pope Leo I (391-461) | Leonis Magni (Leo I The Great) |
1614 | EUR 500.00 - 1,500.00 | EUR 491.59 |
| 97671609 | Guillaume Durand/ Charlotte Guillard | D.Durandi A Sancto Portiano Super Sententias Theologicas Petri Lombardi Commentariorum Libri Quator. |
1539 | EUR 200.00 - 400.00 | EUR 480.69 |
| 97621029 | Ambrosius van Milaan | Ambrosii Mediolanensis Episcopi Operum, tomus 3-4 |
1586 | EUR 300.00 - 500.00 | EUR 466.52 |
| 97660472 | Lambertum Hortensium Montforsium | Historie ofte Wijder Verklaringhe Van de Utrechtsche Gheschiedenissen |
1625 | EUR 450.00 - 600.00 | EUR 419.65 |
| 97650032 | Cleomedes, | [Ancient Greek astronomical text] Meteora graece et latine |
1605 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 381.50 |
| 97398947 | Sansovino | Governo de i Regni |
1561 | EUR 500.00 - 1,200.00 | EUR 348.80 |
| 97644932 | Tite-Live (Titus Livius, 59 av. J.-C. -- 17 ap. J.-C.) | Historiae Romanae principis, libri omnes... |
1578 | EUR 350.00 - 500.00 | EUR 348.80 |
| 97395606 | Auli Gellii | Noctes Atticae |
1560 | EUR 200.00 - 300.00 | EUR 345.53 |
| 97624215 | Girolamo Graziani | Il conquisto di Granata dedicato al sereniss.o principe Francesco d'Este duca di Modana.. |
1650 | EUR 350.00 - 600.00 | EUR 337.90 |
| 97667407 | [Andreas Brunner] | Emblematica; Fasti Mariani : cum Illustrium Divorum Imaginibus & Elogiis prope DC. in singulos Anni |
1630 | EUR 200.00 - 350.00 | EUR 334.63 |
| 97611021 | Fabretti | De aquis et aquaeductibus |
1680 | EUR 500.00 - 1,000.00 | EUR 327.00 |
| 97493199 | Ioannes Scapula | Lexicon Graeco-Latinum |
1652 | EUR 150.00 - 200.00 | EUR 305.20 |
| 97526679 | Marin Le Roy de Gomberville | La doctrine des moeurs tiree de la philosophie des stoiques |
1646 | EUR 400.00 - 600.00 | EUR 295.39 |
| 97646165 | Ersasmus Van Rotterdam | Colloquia Familiaria Dat Is Gemeensame Tsamensprekinge Van Ersasmus Van Rotterdam Uyt Her Latiin |
1654 | EUR 400.00 - 500.00 | EUR 288.85 |
| 97552969 | Pieter Christaenszoon Bor | Gelegentheyt van 's Hertogen-Bosch, Vierde Hooft-Stadt van Brabandt |
1630 | EUR 300.00 - 400.00 | EUR 261.60 |
| 97645501 | Philippi Cominaei | Philippi Cominaei Eqvitis De Rebvs Gestis Lvdovici Vndecimi Galliarum Regis & Caroli Burgundie Ducis |
1545/1548 | EUR 500.00 - 800.00 | EUR 240.89 |