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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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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
November 25Doyle
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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![<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.")
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Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
Available for Immediate PurchaseSotheby’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.
Bellmans Auctioneers and Valuers: Old Master, British and European Art
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Old Master, British and European Art | Total Sales (GBP) | 6,409.00 |
| Auction Date | October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 4,160.00 |
| Sale Number | #101525 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 7,320.00 |
| Total Lots | 23 | ||
| Sold Lots | 20 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 4,740.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 86.96% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 8,340.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 3 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 76.85% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903) | The Wine Glass |
GBP 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | GBP 1,690.00 | |
| 1738 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | Lord Nelson laying in state.' Pub. Feb. 24. 1806, by I. Hinton, 44, Wells St. Oxford St.' |
Feb. 24. 1806, | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 910.00 |
| 1862 | JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN, 1834-1903) | The Swan and Iris |
GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 364.00 | |
| 1741 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | The Death of Ad. Ld. Nelson The Monument of Ad. Ld. Nelson. who Died for his Country., |
May 18. 1806. | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 338.00 |
| 1742 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | The Magnificent Funeral Car. Which was Built for the purpose of conveying the Remains of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson to St. Paul's Cathedral, for Interment, on Thursdy. Jany. 9, 1806., L |
March 10 1806 | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 338.00 |
| 1739 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | The Noble Admiral Lord Nelson fell in the Arms of Victory... in the memorable Battle on the 21st Octr. 1805 at Cape Trafalgar off Cadiz... |
Novr. 25. 1805. | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 286.00 |
| 1743 | GEORGE LEWIS AFTER THOMAS JONES BARKER | Nelson receiving the Swords on board the San Josef, February 14, 1797 |
November 10 1863 | GBP 70.00 - 100.00 | GBP 286.00 |
| 1740 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | Britannia, supporting the protectors of peace & liberty |
GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 260.00 | |
| 1737 | ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | Britannia bringing her dead hero to Britannia's shore, pub Feb 6 1806 by I. Hinton, 44 Well St Oxford St London' |
Feb 6 1806 | GBP 200.00 - 400.00 | GBP 247.00 |
| 1864 | WILLIAM LIONEL WYLLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1931) | London Bridge and Southwark Cathedral |
GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 247.00 | |
| 1639 | WENCESLAUS HOLLAR (BOHEMIAN, 1607-1677) | Near Prague |
GBP 60.00 - 100.00 | GBP 208.00 | |
| 1860 | JAMES ABBOT MCNEILL WHISTLER (AMERICAN 1834-1903) | The Long Gallery, Louvre |
GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 208.00 | |
| 1863 | WILLIAM LIONEL WYLLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1931) | St Paul's from the Thames |
GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 195.00 | |
| 1865 | WILLIAM LIONEL WYLLIE (BRITISH, 1851-1931) | Grand Harbour, Valetta, Malta |
GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 195.00 | |
| 1637 | AFTER ALBRECHT DURER (2) | St Jerome |
GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 130.00 | |
| 1640 | WENCESLAUS HOLLAR (BOHEMIAN, 1607-1677) | Woman's head seen from behind |
GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 130.00 | |
| 1641 | WENCESLAUS HOLLAR (BOHEMIAN, 1607-1677) | Three Heads |
GBP 100.00 - 200.00 | GBP 130.00 | |
| 1638 | WENCESLAUS HOLLAR (BOHEMIAN, 1607-1677) | Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus (The Clothing of English Women), plate 9 |
1786 | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 104.00 |
| 1642 | AFTER ISAAC CRUICKSHANK | Administring to an old friend!! Or the rapid effects of Whitbreads Intire |
GBP 50.00 - 100.00 | GBP 78.00 | |
| 1643 | LUKE SULLIVAN (BRITISH, 1705-1771) (3) | A view of Woobourn in Surrey, the seat of Philip Southcote Esq |
1759 | GBP 100.00 - 150.00 | GBP 65.00 |
![<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.")
