Henkels: THE GREAT AUTOGRAPH SALE. BELONGING TO, SIR STEPHEN COLERIDGE, of London, MR. HENRY GOLDSMITH, of New York, MR. LOUIS ANTEUIL, of Canada, &c. EMBRACING, Fifty Letters from Benjamin Franklin to Miss Mary Stevenson, of London. Over Twenty Letters and Do, 1262,

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Auction Date: January 01, 1920 - January 01, 1920

Page Size: 464 items in 5 pages

Lot Number	Author Name	Book Title	Place Printed	Year Published	Estimate	Actual Price
296	Miles, Col. Dixon H. Commanded at Harper's Ferry, which post he surrendered to the Confederacy. Killed by shell shortly afterwards	L. S.	Fort Gibson	Jan. 26, 1835	USD -	0.60
297	Miller, Joaquin. "The Poet of the Sierras"	Autograph Manuscript, signed, 8 pages, folio, entitled "In a Hawaian Convent "			USD -	5.00
298	Monroe, James. President of the United States. Author of the "Monroe Doctrine"	Autograph Manuscript			USD -	27.50
299	Monroe, James. President of the United States. Promulgated the "Monroe Doctrine"	L. S. War Department, Nov. 14, 1814. To Maj.-Gen. Henry Dearborn	War Department	Nov. 14, 1814	USD -	30.00
300	Monroe, James	A. L. S.		July 29, 1816	USD -	3.00
301	Monroe, James	L. S.	War Department	Oct. 5, 1814	USD -	35.00
302	Moore, Sir John. The Celebrated English General who lost his life at Corunna, Jan. 16, 1809, and whose death has been commemorated by the poet Wolfe in a beautiful and popular ode	A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Norwich, July 7, 1785. To Peter Stuyvesant	Norwich	July 7, 1785	USD -	90.00
303	Morgan, George. Distinguished Officer in the American Revolution. Commanded at the frontier post, Fort Pitt	Two remarkable A. L. S.	Fort Pitt	April 24, 1777, and April 26, 1778	USD -	320.00
304	Morris, Robert. Signer of the Declaration of Independence	A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Manheim, April 26, 1778. Lamenting the loss of Capt. Nicholas Biddle, of the Continental Navy	Manheim	April 26, 1778	USD -	6.00
305	Morris, Robert	A. L. S....			USD -	24.00
306	Morris, Robert	A. L. S. large folio. April 29, 1798. To John Nicholson		April 29, 1798	USD -	7.00
307	Morton, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independence	Autograph Survey		Sept. 30, 1761	USD -	5.50
308	Morton, John	D. S.		Sept. 2, 1776	USD -	6.00
310	Mosby, John S. The Celebrated Confederate Guerilla Chieftain	A. L. S.	Washington	Nov. 24, 1875	USD -	0.90
311	Muller, F. Max. Eminent German Orientalist	A. N. S....			USD -	0.60
312	Napoleon, Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte, Prince. Son of Jerome Bonaparte and cousin of the Emperor Napoleon III. Known by the sobriquet of "Plon-Plon"	L. S.		Oct. 16, 1857	USD -	0.80
313	Noailles, Louis Marie, Vicomte de. French Officer in the American Revolutionary War. Brother-in-law of Lafayette. Mortally wounded in a sea fight near Havanna	A. L. S.		July 6, 1795	USD -	0.50
314	Ogle, Alexander. M. C. from Penna. Noted for his eccentricities and his devotion to Gen. Andrew Jackson	A. L. S.	Harrisburg	Feb. 4, 1824	USD -	0.90
315		Orderly Book of a portion of the Union Army in the Civil War		July 25, 1861, to Jan. 21, 1864	USD -	45.00
316	Paca, William. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen. dence	Vellum D. S.		June 2, 1785-	USD -	5.00
317	Paine, Thomas. The Great Revolutionary Patriot. Author of "The Rights of Man"	A. L. S.			USD -	150.00
318	Piscatorus (Johanus)	Paine, Thomas. Commentarii in Omnes Libros Novi Testamenti		1613	USD -	10.00
319	Payne, John Howard. Distinguished American Dramatist and Poet. Author of "Home, Sweet Home"	A. L. S. 29 pages, 4to. London, Sept. 2, 1816. To Henry Harris, Manager of Covent Garden Theatre	London	Sept. 2, 1816	USD -	80.00
320	Peale, Rsmbrandt Eminent Portrait Painter	D. S.		Oct. 31, 1828	USD -	3.00
321	Penn, Richard. Colonial Governor of Pa.	A. L. S.		March 16, 1772	USD -	17.00
322	Penn, William. Proprietor and Founder of Pennsylvania	Parchment D. S. folio. Philadelphia, May 18, 1684, endorsed on the back by Patrick Robinson	Philadelphia	May 18, 1684	USD -	39.00
323	Penn, William, of Pennsylvania. Great grandson of the founder of Pennsylvania	A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Easton, Penna., April 5, 1812. To Benj. R. Morgan, expressing his anxiety to adjust certain business matters, on account of the present lowering aspect of public affairs	Easton, Penna.	April 5, 1812	USD -	3.00
324	Penrose, Joseph. Colonel of the 10th Penna. Regiment, Continental line, in the Revolutionary War	L. S. folio. To the Council of Safety of Pa. Also signed by Major Samuel Benezet, of the same regiment			USD -	0.70
325	Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart (The Daughter). Noted American Author, wrote "The Gates Ajar"	The Original Autograph Manuscript. 147 pages, folio, of her famous story, entitled, "Burglars in Paradise "...			USD -	70.00
326		Philadelphia Assembly. Printed Card of Invitation, dated Oct., 1772. To Miss Becky Redman for the Season. Mr. Ingles and Mr. Hamilton...			USD -	4.50
327	Pickens, Francis W. The plucky Governor of South Carolina, who ordered the firing on Fort Sumter	L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Head Qrs., Columbus, Aug. 4, 1862. To Gen. Hardee	Head Qrs., Columbus	Aug. 4, 1862	USD -	3.00
328	Pickering, Timothy. Secretary of State in Washington's Administration	L. S. 4to, 11 pages. Department of State, Sept. 12, 1795. To James Monroe, Minister to France	Department of State	Sept. 12, 1795	USD -	60.00
329	Pierce, Franklin. President of the United States	A. L. S.	Concord	Jan. 31, 1846	USD -	3.00
330	Poe, Edgar Allan. One of the most Eminent American Poets	A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Sept., 1842. To F. W. Thomas	Philadelphia	Sept., 1842	USD -	220.00
331	Poe, Edgar Allan	The Original Manuscript of his noted short story, entitled "The Domain of Arnheim "			USD -	1,900.00
332	Poe, Clemm, Mrs. Maria. Mother-in-Law of Edgar Allan Poe	A. L. S.	Baltimore	Dec. 12, 1864	USD -	60.00
333	Pope, Alexander	Original Autograph Manuscript of his Immortal Poem, "An Essay on Man, " the First Three Books			USD -	5,500.00
334	Porter, David. Celebrated Commodore. Commanded the Essex. Captured the "Alert"	A. L. S.		June 24, no year	USD -	0.80
335	Putnam, Israel. Distinguished Major-General in the American Revolution. The hero of many romantic exploits	L. S. 1 page, folio. Head Quartets, Highlands, Jan. 22, 1778. To Governor George Clinton	Head Quartets, Highlands	Jan. 22, 1778	USD -	26.00
336	Putnam, Israel	D. S.	Hartford	Feb. 13, 1756	USD -	13.00
337	Pyle, Howard. Noted Illustrator	A. L. S.	Wilmington	April 31, 1896	USD -	6.00
338	Quincy, Samuel. Solicitor-General of the Province of Massachusetts. Noted loyalist	A. L. S.	Boston	Jan. 13, 1772	USD -	1.10
339	Ramee, Louise da. Popular Novelist, who wrote over the pen-name "Ouida"	A. L. S.		April 29, 1903	USD -	1.25
340	Randolph, Edmund. Secretary of State in Washington's Aministration	L. S. 4to, 36 pages. Department of State, June 1, 1795. To James Monroe, Minister to France	Department of State	June 1, 1795	USD -	45.00
341	Reade, Charles. Celebrated English Novelist	A. L. S.	Kingsbridge	May 7, no year	USD -	1.50
342	Redfield, William C. Geologist and Meteorologist	A. L. S....			USD -	0.80
343	Revelliere-Lepaux, L. M. Noted French Revolutionist and Member of the Convention and of the Executive Directory	L. S.		20 Messidor An 5	USD -	1.25
344	Col. John Brooks	Revolutionary War. A. D. S.	West Point	Oct. 6, 1779	USD -	2.25
345	Brig.-Gen. Otho Holland Williams	Revolutionary War. D. S.		Nov. 11, 1780	USD -	2.25
346	Capt. Commandant Joseph Walker	Revolutionary War. D. S.	Camp near Morris Town	April 29, 1780	USD -	2.25
347	Lieut.-Col. Francis Mentges	Revolutionary War. D. S.	James Island	Jan. 8. 1783	USD -	2.25
348	Major Edmund M. Hyrne	Revolutionary War. D. S.		May 14, 1783	USD -	2.75
349	Col. John Green	Revolutionary War. D. S....			USD -	3.00
350		Revolutionary War. D. S.		May 6, 1782	USD -	2.50
351	Richardson, Samuel. First English Novelist. Author of "Sir Charles Grandison, " &c.	A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. London, Sept. 27, 1758. To "Miss Morris "	London	Sept. 27, 1758	USD -	40.00
352	Riley. James Whitcomb. A favorite American Poet	A. L. S. 8vo. Oct. 17. 1899. To Doubleday & McClure Co. in reference to Booth Tarkington		Oct. 17. 1899	USD -	21.00
353	Rittenhouse. David. Noted Astronomer and Revolutionary Patriot	A. D. S.		March 26, 1788	USD -	11.00
354	Rivington, James. Royalist Printer of New York in the Revolutionary War. Journalist	A. L. S. 4to. New York, May 8, 1797. To Mr. Banyan	New York	May 8, 1797	USD -	8.00
355	Roberts, Lord. Celebrated English General	L. S. 4to. Englemere, Sept. 24, 1914. To Capt. Kent	Englemere	Sept. 24, 1914	USD -	2.25
356	Rochester, Nathaniel. Pioneer. Founder of the City of Rochester. N. Y.	A. L. S.	Hagers Town	July 7, 1794	USD -	1.50
357	Roosevelt, Theodore. President of the United States	L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Albany, Jan. 26, 1900. To Mr. Osborne	Albany	Jan. 26, 1900	USD -	18.00
358	Roosevelt, Theodore	L. S.	Oyster Bay	Dec. 28, 1900	USD -	3.00
359	Ruschenberger, Wm. S. W. Eminent Naturalist	A. L.S. 4to. Callao, July 5, 1837. In Spanish. To Don Manuel Carvallo	Callao	July 5, 1837	USD -	0.90
360	Rush, Richard. Secretary of State and of the Treasury. Attorney-General of the U. S.	A. L. S. 4to, 5 pages. Washington, Feb. 24, 1813. To John Binns	Washington	Feb. 24, 1813	USD -	37.00
361	Rutherford, Richard Revolutionary patriot of Virginia	A. L. S.		April 9, 1781	USD -	4.50
362	Ryle, John C. Eminent English divine and Author. Bishop of Liverpool	A. L. S.		Feb. 13, 1858	USD -	0.70
363	Salvini, Tommaso. Celebrated Tragic Actor	A. L. S....			USD -	1.60
364	Sampson, W. T. Rear-Admiral. The would be Hero of Santiago Bay	D. S.	General Order, Boston	Feb. 20, 1900	USD -	0.25
365	Sartain, Jno. Celebrated Engraver	A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 1847. To Geo. B. Ayres	Philadelphia	Sept. 25, 1847	USD -	0.30
366	Savannah, Georgia	The Original Autograph Manuscript Journal kept by Gen. Benjamin Lincoln from Sept 3 to Oct. 19, 1779		Sept 3 to Oct. 19, 1779	USD -	45.00
367	Schiller, Friederich von	The Original Manuscript	Rom.	1786	USD -	180.00
368	Schley, Winfield S. Rear-Admiral. The Hero of Santiago Bay	L. S.	Washington	April 29, 1887	USD -	1.25
369	Seward, Miss Anna. An Engish Author of considerable reputation	The Autograph Manuscript of "Monody on Major Andre." By Miss Anna Seward (Author of the Elegy on Capt. Cook) To which are added Letters addressed to her, by Major Andre, in the year 1769		1769	USD -	370.00
370	Shakespeare, William	Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies	London	1685	USD -	710.00
371	Sherman, William T. One of the most noted Major-Generals in the Civil War	A. L. S. 8vo. Headquarters, Washington, July 31, 1880. To Gen. J. McDowell	Headquarters, Washington	July 31, 1880	USD -	3.50
372	Sherman, Wm. T.	L. S.	New York	June 2, 1888	USD -	1.25
373		Silk Badges. Washington Temperance Society, with portrait of Washington			USD -	1.80
374	Silliman. Benjamin. Eminent American Naturalist	A. L. S.	New Haven	March 14, 1833	USD -	0.60
375		Slavery. A Pass issued by John Thomson Mason for a run-away slave to return home, and not to be convicted for running away	Nominy	March 15, 1785	USD -	1.75
376		Slavery. Printed Broadside		March 30, 1826	USD -	9.00
377	Smith, Rev. Samuel F. Author of the National Hymn "America"	Autograph Copy, signed, of the whole four verses of his celebrated National Hymn, "My Country, 'tis of Thee "			USD -	36.00
378	Smith, Samuel F.	Autograph Copy of his great National Hymn, "America "		1832-1883	USD -	36.00
379	Sothern, Edward H. Distinguished Tragedian	A. L. S.	Clarendon Hotel, New York		USD -	0.50
380		South Carolina. The Original Autograph Manuscript Journal kept by Major-General Benjamin Lincoln, from the time he left Quaker Hill, "in the oblong State of New York "		Oct. 3, 1778, till Dec. 1, 1778	USD -	35.00
381		South Carolina. The Journal kept by Major-General Benjamin Lincoln	New York	on Oct. 3	USD -	17.00
382		South Carolina. Muster Roll of Capt. Harmon Davis' Company of the South Carolina Continental Regiment of Artillery	Fort Littleton	Dec. 3, 1778	USD -	1.25
383	Spencer, Ambrose. Eminent Jurist. Chief-Justice of New York	A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Nov., 1827. To Benj. F. Butler		Nov., 1827	USD -	0.80
384	Staudigl, Joseph. Austrian Bass Vocalist. One of the most famous singers of his day	A. D. S.		June 19, 1844	USD -	0.80
385	Stedman, Edmund Clarence. Eminent Poet and Anthologist	A series of A. L. S.		various dates	USD -	1.80
386	Stephenson, George. The Inventor of the Locomotive Engine	The Original Patents granted him by King George the Fourth of Great Britain for an Improvement in Steam Engines	New Castle upon Tyne	May 18, 1822	USD -	180.00
387	Stevens, Alexander H. Eminent Surgeon of New York	A. L. S.	New York	April 16, 1847	USD -	0.30
388	Stevenson, Robert Louis	The Original Autograph Manuscript of his Famous Autobiographical Work, "The Amateur Emigrant, with Some First Impressions of America "			USD -	3,600.00
389	Stevenson, Robert Louis. One of the most popular of English Authors	Autograph Manuscript, 1 page, 4to, referring to "Diogenes "			USD -	15.00
390	Stevenson, Robert Louis	Autograph Manuscript, one page, 4to. "Memorandum of a Conversation with H. B. M., " &c.			USD -	15.00
391	Stewart, Walter. Brevet Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. Said to have been the handsomest officer in the service, and one of the bravest	A. L. S.		April 10, 1791	USD -	1.00
392	Storer, Bellamy. Distinguished judge and M. C. from Ohio	A. L. S.	Cincinnati	Oct. 25, 1831	USD -	4.00
393	Swift, Jonathan. The Great English Author of "Gulliver's Travels, " and Celebrated Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin	D. S.		Sept. 7, 1715	USD -	11.00
394	Swift, Joseph G. Brevet Brig.-Gen. in the War of 1812. Planned the Defence of New York Harbour	A. L. S. 4to. George Town, Feb. 1, 1819. To Gen. Andrew Jackson	George Town	Feb. 1, 1819	USD -	0.60
395	Swinburne, Algernon Charles. Celebrated English Poet	Autograph Manuscript Poem, "The Mill Garden "			USD -	50.00
396	Taft, Wm. H. President of the United States	Autograph Card		Jan. 13, 1918	USD -	0.60

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Letter Signed ("Martinus Luther") to His Friend the Theologian Gerhard Wiskamp ("Gerardo Xantho Lampadario"). $100,000 - $150,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: An Exceptionally Fine Copy of Austenís Emma: A Novel in Three Volumes. $40,000 - $60,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Presentation Copy of Ernest Hemmingwayís A Farewell to Arms for Edward Titus of the Black Mankin Press. $30,000 - $50,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Manuscript Signed Integrally for "The Songs of Pooh," by Alan Alexander. $30,000 - $50,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Manuscript of "Three Fragments from Gˆtterd‰mmerung" by Richard Wagner. $30,000 - $50,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Original Preliminary Artwork, for the First Edition of Snow Crash. $20,000 - $30,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Letter Signed ("T.R. Malthus") to Economist Nassau Senior on Wealth, Labor and Adam Smith. $20,000 - $30,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides Finely Bound by Michael Wilcox. $20,000 - $30,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: First Edition of Lewis and Clark: Travels to the Source of the Missouri River and Across the American Continent to the Pacific Ocean. $8,000 - $12,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Original Artwork for the First Edition of Neal Stephenson's Groundbreaking Novel Snow Crash. $100,000 - $150,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: A Complete Set Signed Deluxe Editions of King's The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King. $8,000 - $12,000.

Bonhams, Dec. 8-18: Autograph Letter Signed ("John Adams") to James Le Ray de Chaumont During the Crucial Years of the Revolutionary War. $8,000 - $12,000.
Sotheby’s
Book Week
December 9-17, 2025

Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Francesco Colonna. Hypnerotomachie, Paris, 1546, Parisian calf by Wotton Binder C for Marcus Fugger. €200,000 to €300,000.

Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Nausea. De principiis dialectices Gorgias, and other works, Venice, 1523, morocco gilt for Cardinal Campeggio. €3,000 to €4,000.

Sotheby’s, Dec. 17: Billon. Le fort inexpugnable de l'honneur, Paris, 1555, Parisian calf gilt for Peter Ernst, Graf von Mansfeld. €120,000 to €180,000.

Sotheby’s
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December 9-17, 2025

Sotheby’s, Dec. 16: Salinger, J.D. The Graham Family archive, including autographed letters, an inscribed Catcher, a rare studio photograph of the author, and more. $120,000 to $180,000.

Sotheby’s, Dec. 16: [Austen, Jane]. A handsome first edition of Sense and Sensibility, the author's first novel. $60,000 to $80,000.

Sotheby’s, Dec. 16: Massachusetts General Court. A powerful precursor to the Declaration of Independence: "every Act of Government … without the Consent of the People, is … Tyranny." $40,000 to $60,000.
Heritage Auctions
Rare Books Signature Auction
December 15, 2025

Heritage, Dec. 15: John Donne. Poems, By J. D. With Elegies on the Author's Death. London: M[iles]. F[lesher]. for John Marriot, 1633.

Heritage, Dec. 15: Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.

Heritage, Dec. 15: F. Scott Fitzgerald. Tender is the Night. A Romance.

Heritage, Dec. 15: Bram Stoker. Dracula. Westminster: Archibald Constable & Co., 1897.

Heritage, Dec. 15: Jerry Thomas. How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon-Vivant's Companion, Containing Clear and Reliable Directions for Mixing All the Beverages Used in the United States…
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