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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 -
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 -
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Auction Info
- Auction Name
- The Library of John and Suzanne Bonham
- Auction Date
- 10/30/2025 - 10/30/2025
- Sale Number
- #1189
- Total Lots
- 250
- Sold Lots
- 202
- Lots Sold
- 80.80%
- Unsold Lots
- 48
- Total Sales (GBP)
- 220,116.00
- Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP)
- 144,380.00
- High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP)
- 206,220.00
- Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP)
- 237,880.00
- High Estimate of All Lots (GBP)
- 336,220.00
- Total Sales as a % of High Est.
- 65.47%
Top twenty five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | Lewis (Captain Meriwether) & Captain William Clarke | North America.- Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and across the American Continent |
1814 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 17,780.00 |
| 207 | Shackleton (Ernest H.) | Polar.- The South Polar Times |
1907-14 & 2010 | GBP 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 | GBP 10,160.00 |
| 198 | [Robinson (Francis Whitfield)] | Australia.- A 360-degree photograph panorama of Sydney (November 1885) |
12th November 2019 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 |
| 71 | Coryate (Thomas) | Europe.- Coryats Crudities: Hastily gobled up in five months travells |
1611 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 |
| 180 | Oxley (John) | Australia.- Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales |
1820 | GBP 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 |
| 146 | Leichhardt (Dr. Ludwig) | Australia.- Journal of an Overland Expedition to Australia, from Moreton Bay to Port Essington |
1847 | GBP 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 | GBP 6,350.00 |
| 220 | Sturt (Captain Charles) | Australia.- Narrative of an Expedition into Central Australia |
1849 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 5,080.00 |
| 6 | Anonymous photographer (Australian, circa 1890s) | Australia.- Gold mining.- Kalgoorie Gold Mines Western Australia |
[probably circa 1890s] | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 4,826.00 |
| 15 | Barrow (John) | China.- Travels in China |
1804 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 4,064.00 |
| 29 | Bligh (William) | Voyages.- A Voyage to the South Sea |
1792 | GBP 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | GBP 3,810.00 |
| 118 | Hill (M.S., active Sydney Australia 1880s) | Australia.- The City of Sydney |
1888 | GBP 600.00 - 800.00 | GBP 3,810.00 |
| 111 | Hacke (William, editor) | Voyages.- A Collection of Original Voyages: I. Capt. Cowley's Voyage Round the Globe |
1699 | GBP 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | GBP 3,556.00 |
| 187 | Pease (A. E.) | Africa.- Big Game Hunting.- Travel & Sport in Africa |
1902 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 3,302.00 |
| 101 | Frejus (Roland de) | Africa.- The Relation of a Voyage made into Mauritania, in Africk ... to Muley Arxid King of Tafiletta, &c. |
1671 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 3,302.00 |
| 241 | Webb (Rev. Arthur J.) | South Pacific Ocean.- Fiji.- The History of Fiji |
1885 | GBP 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 | GBP 3,048.00 |
| 72 | [Crouch (Nathaniel)], "R, B," | Africa.- A View of the English Acquisitions in Guinea, and the East-Indies ...with a Description of the Isle of St.Helena... |
GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 2,794.00 | |
| 231 | Wood (Herbert) | Central Asia.- The Shores of Lake Aral |
1876 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 2,540.00 |
| 169 | Murray (George) | Polar.- The Antarctic Manual for the use of the Expedition of 1901 |
1901 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 2,540.00 |
| 91 | Ellis (Henry) | China.- Journal of the Proceedings of the Late Embassy to China |
1817 | GBP 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 2,540.00 |
| 41 | Bryden (H. Anderson) | Big Game Hunting.- Great and Small Game of Africa |
1899 | GBP 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 | GBP 2,413.00 |
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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.")
![<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.")
