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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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  • 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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Bonhams: Americana, Exploration, and Travel

Auction Reports

Auction Name Americana, Exploration, and Travel Total Sales (USD) 797,062.40
Auction Date October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 483,700.00
Sale Number #30826 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 738,400.00
Total Lots 234
Sold Lots 184 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 871,900.00
% of Lots Sold 78.63% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 1,330,700.00
Unsold Lots 50 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 59.90%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
102 PAINE, THOMAS. 1737-1809.

The American Crisis. Number 1. [BOUND WITH:] The American Crisis. Number II. [BOUND WITH:] The Crisis Extraordinary.

1776-1777; 1780 USD 80,000.00 - 120,000.00 USD 152,900.00
100 PAINE, THOMAS. 1737-1809.

Common Sense; Addresses to the Inhabitants of America... A New Edition, with several Additions in the Body of the Work....

1776 USD 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD 76,700.00
156 MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976).

Selected Works of Mao Tse-Tung.

1965 USD 40,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD 43,520.00
32

The Massachusetts Spy Or, Thomas's Boston Journal. Vol. III, No. 151, Thursday, December 23

1773 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 20,480.00
56

Comprising 18 California Pictorial letter sheets. Britton & Rey and others

USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 20,480.00
12 MATHER, COTTON, 1663-1728.

The Wonders of the Invisible World: Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches, Lately Executed in New-England....

USD 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD 17,920.00
41 [COLLINGS, RICHARD, editor].

Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer.

4 May-8 June 1643. USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 17,920.00
116 AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES. 1785-1851.

The Birds of America, From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories.

1856 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 17,920.00
63 GOODWIN, F.

A Brief Description of California, from the Time of its First Occupation by the United States and Subsequent Growth...

1855 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 14,080.00
134 COOK, JAMES. 1728-1779.

[Cook's Voyages]. A mixed set of 4to volumes comprising:

USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 12,800.00
55 M'ILVAINE, WILLIAM, JR. 1813-1867.

Sketches of Scenery and Notes of Personal Adventure, in California and Mexico.

1850 USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD 10,880.00
48 POLK, JAMES K. 1795-1849.

Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress ... December 5, 1848.

1848 USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 10,240.00
77 FELLOWS & SELKIRK.

Resources of El Dorado County California.

1887 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 10,240.00
23 ROKEBY, THOMAS, SIR (1631?-1699).

Autograph diary. Ca 1687/8 to August 1697.

USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 9,600.00
158 MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976).

Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung.

1966 USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 9,600.00
160 CHOU EN-LAI.

Printed dinner menu signed and dated (7/11/1971) by Chou en-Lai from the farewell dinner hosted by the Pakistani delegation in Beijing during talks regarding the developing tension between India and Pakistan,

USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 9,600.00
8 JOSSELYN, JOHN, ca 1608-1704.

An Account of Two Voyages to New-England.

1674 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 8,320.00
10 BYFIELD, NATHANIEL, 1653-1733 -- MATHER, INCREASE (1639-1723).

An Account of the Late Revolution in New-England. Together with the Declaration of the Gentlemen, Merchants, and Inhabitants of Boston, and the Country Adjacent.

1689 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 8,320.00
118 LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. 1814-1869. CUTTS, JAMES MADISON. 1837-1903.

Partially printed document signed ("Abraham Lincoln") as President, appointing James Madison Cutts to the position of Captain in the Eleventh Regiment Infantry, 1 p, 440 x 347 mm,

15 August 1861, USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 8,320.00
157 MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976).

Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung.

1966 USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 8,320.00
39

A group of 4 manuscripts from The Corsini Correspondence, 1585-1599,

1585-1599, USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 7,680.00
79 MUIR, JOHN. 1838-1914

The Mountains of California.

1894 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 7,680.00
95 FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR.

Printed Broadside, accomplished in manuscript, a military order for "Essex s.s. To Rich Kelly Commdr Captain of the military Foot Company ...

USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD 7,680.00
51 DELAVAN, JAMES. D. 1891.

Notes on California and the Placers: How to Get There, and What to Do Afterwards. By One Who has been There.

1850 USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 7,040.00
120 VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS. 1794-1877.

Document Signed ("C. Vanderbilt") on verso, partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, a stock certificate granting Vanderbilt 3500 shares in the New York and Harlem Railroad Company,

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD 7,040.00
  • 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.