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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.
  • Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
    Doyle
    Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
    November 25
  • 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.
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Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Signature Auction

Auction Reports

Auction Name World Paper Money Signature Auction Total Sales (USD) 2,083,801.20
Auction Date October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 1,019,440.00
Sale Number #4056 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 1,529,160.00
Total Lots 500
Sold Lots 494 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 1,040,240.00
% of Lots Sold 98.80% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 1,560,360.00
Unsold Lots 6 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 133.55%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
24111

Egypt National Bank of Egypt 1 Pound 5.1.1899 Pick 2b PMG Choice Very Fine 35.

1899 USD 24,000.00 - 36,000.00 USD 66,000.00
24500

Zanzibar Zanzibar Government 10 Rupees 1.1.1908 Pick 3 PMG Very Fine 20 Net.

1908 USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 38,400.00
24404

Rhodesia and Nyasaland Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 10 Pounds 1.2.1961 Pick 23b PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.

1961 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 31,200.00
24407

Romania Banca Nationala 1000 Lei 1929 (ND 1941) Pick UNL Specimen PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

1929 (ND 1941) USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 31,200.00
24332

Netherlands Indies Javasche Bank 300 Gulden 30.4.1901 Pick 58bs PLNI18.7s.a.1 Specimen PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.

1901 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 28,800.00
24345

Netherlands Indies United East India Company, Amboina 20 Rijksdaalders 29.3.1809 Pick S128 PLNI1.4a PMG Very Fine 30.

1809 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 28,800.00
24274

Lebanon Banque de Syrie et du Liban 100 Livres 1945 Pick 53s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1945 USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 27,600.00
24337

Netherlands Indies United East India Company, Batavia 1 Rijksdaalder 2.4.1799 Pick S60 PLNI2.1d PMG Very Fine 30.

1799 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 26,400.00
24383

Panama Banco Central de Emision 20 Balboas 1941 Pick 25s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1941 USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 26,400.00
24100

Curacao Curacaosche Bank 500 Gulden 25.11.1954 Pick 44 PLNA15.7 PMG Very Fine 30.

1954 USD 9,600.00 - 14,400.00 USD 25,200.00
24306

Netherlands State Note 10 Gulden 15.10.1849 Pick A16 PL25a PMG Very Fine 25.

1849 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 22,800.00
24320

Netherlands Netherlands Bank 300 Gulden 3.9.1917 Pick 26 PL112h PMG Very Fine 25.

1917 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 20,400.00
24090

China Netherlands Trading Society, Shanghai 100 Dollars 1.1.1922 Pick S461s S/M#S51 Specimen PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

1922 USD 4,800.00 - 7,200.00 USD 19,200.00
24428

Singapore Board of Commissioners of Currency 10,000 Dollars ND (1980) Pick 17a TAN#B-9a PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

ND (1980) USD 9,600.00 - 14,400.00 USD 18,000.00
24382

Panama Banco Central de Emision 10 Balboas 1941 Pick 24s Specimen PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.

1941 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 17,400.00
24078

Ceylon / Netherlands Indies United East India Company 5 Rijksdaalders, Kolumbo 17.9.1795 Pick UNL PLCE2.1.a4 PMG Very Fine 30 Net.

1795 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 16,800.00
24099

Curacao Curacaosche Bank 250 Gulden 25.11.1954 Pick 43 PMG Choice Very Fine 35.

1954 USD 6,400.00 - 9,600.00 USD 16,800.00
24209

Hawaii Republic of Hawaii 10 Dollars 1895 (ND 1897) Pick 12s Specimen PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

1895 (ND 1897) USD 6,400.00 - 9,600.00 USD 16,800.00
24333

Netherlands Indies Javasche Bank 500 Gulden 5.7.1919 Pick 59bs PLNI18.8s.b1a Specimen PMG Uncirculated 62.

1919 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 16,800.00
24459

Suriname Surinaamsche Bank 50 Gulden 1.7.1901 (1903) Pick 55g PMG Very Fine 30.

1901 (1903) USD 16,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD 16,800.00
24429

Singapore Board of Commissioners of Currency 10,000 Dollars ND (1980) Pick 17a TAN#B-9a PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ.

ND (1980) USD 9,600.00 - 14,400.00 USD 16,200.00
24450

Suriname General Netherlands Society 1/2 Gulden 1.10.1826 Pick 1 PLS3.1a PMG About Uncirculated 50.

1826 USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 15,600.00
24151

Finland Bank of Finland 25 Rubles 1841 Pick A32a PMG About Uncirculated 50.

1841 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 14,400.00
24402

Rhodesia and Nyasaland Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland 5 Pounds 1.2.1961 Pick 22b PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.

1961 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 14,400.00
24024

Belgian Congo Banque du Congo Belge, Kinshasa 1000 Francs 3.11.1920 Pick 12b PMG Extremely Fine 40.

1920 USD 9,600.00 - 14,400.00 USD 13,800.00
  • 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 Solider 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
  • 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.
  • 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.