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![<b>Swann, Nov. 20:</b> Lot 35<br>Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/f0781015-5eab-4da4-863c-33412e7d42b5.jpg "<b>Swann, Nov. 20:</b> Lot 35<br>Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].")
Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 9
George Catlin. O-Kee-Pa: A Religious Ceremony; and other Customs of the Mandans. London, 1867.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 17
Benjamin Beal, Unpublished diary of a lieutenant serving in the Invasion of Quebec, 1776.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 23
George Washington, Autograph Letter Signed anticipating the coming British campaign against Philadelphia, 1777.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 35
Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 120
Portfolio of lithograph Civil War portraits by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. and others. Cincinnati, OH, circa 1863.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 130
Eleazar Huntington, engraver. Early broadside engraving of the Declaration of Independence, circa 1820-24.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 175
Jeremiah B. Taylor, Letterbook of a frontier Baptist missionary in Kansas with tales of friendly Indians and unfriendly Confederate raiders, 1839-1887.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 188
Jonas Rishel, The Indian Physician, Containing a New System of Practice, Founded on Medical Plants, 1828.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 201
Brigham Young and the First Presidency of the LDS, Commission issued to two Church representatives, 1849.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 293
Kuonraden's Vart (Kuonrad's Travels), an illustrated western travel memoir set to verse, circa 1914.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 311
Hermann Stieffel, Early watercolor view of the ruins of a Spanish mission in the Manzano Grant. Manzano, NM, circa 1860-67.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 343
Vida de San Felipe de Jesus, protomartir del Japon, y patron de su patria Mexico. -
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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Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 24thKetterer, Nov. 24: M. Waldseemüller, Ptolemaeus auctus restitutus, 1520. Est: € 250,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: I. Newton, Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, 1687. Est: € 100,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: L. Feininger, Collection of 33 comic strips, 1906-1907. Est: € 8,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 24thKetterer, Nov. 24:H. Schedel, Liber chronicarum, 1493. Est: € 30,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: K. Bodmer, Personal Sketchbook with ca. 80 pencil drawings. Est: € 25,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: Collection of 18 postcards “Bauhaus-Ausstellung Weimar 1923.“ Est: € 40,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 24thKetterer, Nov. 24: Latin Book of hours on vellum, 1505. Est: € 12,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: G. Shaw & F. P. Nodder, Vivarium naturae, 1789-1813. Est: € 10,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, 1943. First American edition. Est: € 6,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 24thKetterer, Nov. 24: Ibn Butlan, Tacuini sanitatis, 1531. Est: € 8,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: Hermann Hesse, Casa Camuzzi in Montagnola, 1927. Est: € 12,000Ketterer, Nov. 24: Pop Art portfolio Reality & Paradoxes, 1973. Est: € 12,000
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Rago Arts and Auctions
Auction Info
- Auction Name
- Photographs
- Auction Date
- 11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
- Sale Number
- #110425
- Total Lots
- 194
- Sold Lots
- 170
- Lots Sold
- 87.63%
- Unsold Lots
- 24
- Total Sales (USD)
- 446,641.00
- Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD)
- 334,500.00
- High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD)
- 506,000.00
- Low Estimate of All Lots (USD)
- 429,200.00
- High Estimate of All Lots (USD)
- 640,800.00
- Total Sales as a % of High Est.
- 69.70%
Top twenty five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 | Michal Rovner b.1957 | Crossing |
2012 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 35,560.00 |
| 121 | Chuck Close 1940--2021 | Fuji Mums |
1988 | USD 30,000.00 - 50,000.00 | USD 25,400.00 |
| 160 | Tseng Kwong Chi 1950--1990 | Untitled (Haring Subway) |
c.1983 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 10,795.00 |
| 159 | Tseng Kwong Chi 1950--1990 | Untitled (Haring Subway) |
c.1983 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 10,795.00 |
| 131 | William Eggleston b.1939 | Untitled (Kentucky) |
1983/printed 1999 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 8,580.00 |
| 133 | Jeff Brouws b.1955 | Freshly Painted Houses |
1991/printed 2004 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 8,255.00 |
| 141 | Dawoud Bey b.1953 | Nikki and Manting (diptych) |
1992 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 8,255.00 |
| 140 | Kwame Brathwaite 1938--2023 | Untitled (Grandassas in Car) |
c.1968/printed 2021 | USD 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 8,255.00 |
| 251 | Ruth Orkin 1921--1985 | American Girl in Italy, Florence |
1951/printed 1980 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 7,920.00 |
| 161 | George Dureau 1930--2014 | Wing Ding at the Mantle |
1978 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 7,620.00 |
| 259 | Ilse Bing 1899--1998 | Puddle, Rue de Valois, Paris |
1932 | USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 7,620.00 |
| 123 | Vik Muniz b.1961 | Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, after Bernini (from the Pictures of Chocolate series) |
2015 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 6,350.00 |
| 228 | George A. Tice 1938--2025 | Petit's Mobil Station, Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
1974/printed 1989 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 6,350.00 |
| 215 | Harry Callahan 1912--1999 | Chicago |
c.1947 | USD 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 6,350.00 |
| 130 | William Eggleston b.1939 | Memphis, Tennessee (Red Cart) |
1996/printed 2002 | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 6,096.00 |
| 126 | David LaChapelle b.1963 | Devotion |
2001 | USD 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | USD 5,940.00 |
| 214 | Ansel Adams 1902--1984 | Winter - Forest Detail, Yosemite Valley |
c.1949/printed c.1958-60 | USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | USD 5,544.00 |
| 170 | Horst P. Horst 1906--1999 | Electric Beauty, Paris, 1939 |
1939/printed later | USD 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 | USD 5,280.00 |
| 207 | Joel-Peter Witkin b.1939 | Canova's Venus Shaun Ariane Montiel |
1982 | USD 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | USD 5,080.00 |
| 174 | Arno Rafael Minkkinen b.1945 | Foster's Pond |
1989 | USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 5,016.00 |
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![<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [Hugo, Victor] — Charles Hugo, François-Victor Hugo ou Auguste Vacquerie. Portrait de Victor Hugo. Daguerréotype réalisé à Jersey vers 1852-1853. €20,000 to €30,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/2eb975fd-c434-48f2-b4fa-0c65aa245d45.png "<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [Hugo, Victor] — Charles Hugo, François-Victor Hugo ou Auguste Vacquerie. Portrait de Victor Hugo. Daguerréotype réalisé à Jersey vers 1852-1853. €20,000 to €30,000.")
![<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> Chelidonius, Benedictus. <i>Passio Jesu Chriti.</i> [1526?]. Maroquin bleu de Niédrée. 37 bois inspirés par Dürer. €3,000 to €5,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/2fc30244-16a0-4e6b-bc4d-7fcc2cd48e0e.png "<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> Chelidonius, Benedictus. <i>Passio Jesu Chriti.</i> [1526?]. Maroquin bleu de Niédrée. 37 bois inspirés par Dürer. €3,000 to €5,000.")
![<b>ALDE, Dec. 3:</b [PICASSO (PABLO)]. <i>Hommage à Pablo Picasso,</i> Paris, s.n., 1966. €8,000 to €10,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/f6ec5592-2bab-41b8-a105-7f0702d97750.jpg "<b>ALDE, Dec. 3:</b [PICASSO (PABLO)]. <i>Hommage à Pablo Picasso,</i> Paris, s.n., 1966. €8,000 to €10,000.")
![<b>Swann, Nov. 25:</b> Cunard [Slavonia] / New York Mediterranean. Circa 1905. $3,000 to $4,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/4a5b5e65-4194-475f-9e08-b3fbbd8ece29.png "<b>Swann, Nov. 25:</b> Cunard [Slavonia] / New York Mediterranean. Circa 1905. $3,000 to $4,000.")
