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  • Sotheby’s
    Book Week
    November & December
    Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20: Tory, Geoffroy. L'Art et science de la vraye proportion des Lettres. Paris 1549. Seconde édition. In-8. Reliure de P.L. Martin. €7,000 to €9,000.
    Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20: Gauguin, Paul. Lettre autographe signée à son ami Émile Bernard. [Le Pouldu août 1889]. Illustrée d'un croquis original. €10,000 to €15,000.
    Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20: [Portulan — Joan Martines, attribué à]. Carte portulan de la côte atlantique de l'Amérique du Sud. [Messine, vers 1570-1591.] €15,000 to €20,000.
    Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20: Zamora, Alonso de. Historia de la provincia de San Antonio del nuevo reyno de Granada... Barcelone, 1701. €10,000 to €15,000.
    Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20: [Chastenet de Puységur, Antoine]. Détail sur la navigation aux côtes de Saint-Domingue... Paris, 1787. €5,000 to €7,000.
  • Freeman’s, Nov. 13: HEMINGWAY, Ernest. Three Stories and Ten Poems. First edition, inscribed to his cousin, Ruth White Lowry. $60,000-80,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: CURTIS, Edward S. The North American Indian... Portfolio and two text volumes. $20,000-30,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: A Superb Illuminated Manuscript of Tennyson’s Le Morte d'Arthur, ca. 1910, by Alberto Sangorksi and in an exceptional Riviere binding. $40,000-50,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: A Remarkable Epistle from Robert Burns to Frances Dunlop, containing all lines of the first version of "Written in Friars Carse Hermitage" and 12 lines of the first version of "First Epistle to Robert Graham Esq." $20,000-30,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: FAULKNER, William. Go Down, Moses. First edition, limited issue, one of 100 copies signed by Faulkner. $10,000-15,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: MAUGHAM, W. Somerset. Of Human Bondage. First English edition, presentation copy, inscribed by Maugham, in the rare suppressed dust-jacket. $40,000-50,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: An Excessively Rare First Issue and Previously Unrecorded Copy of Shakespeare’s Third Folio. $40,000-60,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: AUDUBON, John James. Louisiana Heron, Ardea Ludoviciana. (Plate CCXVII). $30,000-40,000
    Freeman’s, Nov. 13: HERBERT, Frank. Dune, 1965. First edition, inscribed by Herbert. $8,000-12,000

Desa Unicum: Comic Art, 90225, Warszawa

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 02, 2025 - September 02, 2025
Page Size: 115 items in 5 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
1 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book VI -- Tytus the Olympian", pretitle page

PLN 25,000.00 - 35,000.00 PLN 45,600.00
2 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book VI -- Tytus the Olympian", board #28

PLN 20,000.00 - 25,000.00 PLN 20,400.00
3 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book VI -- Tytus the Olympian", board #34

PLN 20,000.00 - 25,000.00 PLN 20,400.00
4 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book X -- Environmental Protection", board #35, 1990

1990 PLN 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 PLN 9,000.00
5 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book XV -- Tytus the Geologist", board #44

PLN 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 PLN 16,800.00
6 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek and A'Tomek. Book XV -- Tytus the Geologist", board #48, 1982

1982 PLN 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 PLN 16,800.00
7 Henryk Jerzy Chmielewski (1923 - 2021)

"Tytus, Romek i A'Tomek", board from "Swiat Mlodych" nr 17, 1972

1972 PLN 24,000.00 - 30,000.00 Not Sold
8 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. On the tracks of Pitekantrop", board #30, okolo 1964

1964 PLN 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 PLN 3,600.00
9 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. The Crazy Island, part 1", cover design

PLN 35,000.00 - 50,000.00 Not Sold
10 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. The Crazy Island, part 2", board #43, 1967

1967 PLN 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 PLN 4,200.00
11 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. In the Space", board #30

PLN 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 PLN 4,200.00
12 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. In the Space", blueprint and diapositive #30

PLN 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 PLN 3,600.00
13 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. In the Space", board #107

PLN 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 PLN 4,200.00
14 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kaytek and Koko. In the Space", blueprint and diapositive #107

PLN 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 PLN 2,040.00
15 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Flying School", blueprint #16B, okolo 1975

1975 PLN 2,800.00 - 4,000.00 PLN 3,600.00
16 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Great Tournament", board #11A, 1975

1975 PLN 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 PLN 5,040.00
17 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Great Tournament", blueprint #11A, 1975

1975 PLN 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 PLN 1,680.00
18 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Attempt on Milus", board #34B, 1977

1977 PLN 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 PLN 6,600.00
19 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Attempt on Milus", board #35A, 1977

1977 PLN 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 PLN 4,800.00
20 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Treasures of Mirmil", board #30A

PLN 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 PLN 6,600.00
21 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Treasures of Mirmil", board #30B

PLN 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 PLN 4,800.00
22 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Treasures of Mirmil", board #31B

PLN 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Not Sold
23 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Treasures of Mirmil", plansza nr 32B

PLN 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 PLN 5,400.00
24 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Miracle Cure", blueprint #16A, 1975

1975 PLN 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 PLN 6,000.00
25 Janusz Christa (1934 - 2008)

"Kayko and Kokosh. The Miracle Cure", blueprint #38B, 1975

1975 PLN 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 PLN 6,000.00
  • 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 Soldier 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
  • 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