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    November 25
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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

Duke's: Avenue Auction, 90225, Dorchester

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 02, 2025 - September 02, 2025
Page Size: 121 items in 5 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
456

A COLLECTION OF POSTCARDS, SUBJECTS

GBP 40.00 - 80.00 GBP 26.00
457

A WWII SCRAPBOOK

GBP 30.00 - 60.00 GBP 52.00
458 W.FADEN;

MAP OF HAMPSHIRE or THE COUNTY OF SOUTHAMPTON

London 1796 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 52.00
459

A LARGE COLLECTION OF TEA CARDS

GBP 30.00 - 60.00 GBP 26.00
460

A COLLECTION OF EARLY MAGAZINES

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 26.00
461

A LARGE COLLECTION OF POSTCARDS OF ROYAL FAMILY INTEREST

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 19.50
462

A LARGE COLLECTION OF CIGARETTE CARDS

GBP 50.00 - 100.00 GBP 156.00
463

A COLLECTION OF EPHEMERA

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 26.00
464

BEATLES HARD DAYS NIGHT SOUVENIR FILM AND SONG ALBUM

1964 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 32.50
465

SPORTING DAYS, A BOOK FOR VISITORS AND HOUSE PARTIES

Bristol 1907 GBP 50.00 - 80.00 GBP 39.00
466 T .E. LAWRENCE,

THE SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM

1935 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 Not Sold
467 CECIL ALDIN,

SLEEPING PARTNERS

London, 1929 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 32.50
468 DAVID RUSSELL,

'THE SECRET CARNIVAL'

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 104.00
469 JEAN DE BRUNHOKK,

BABAR'S ZEPHIR

London, 1937 GBP 30.00 - 50.00 Not Sold
470 HANS ANDERSEN

HANS ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES, GEORGE NEWNES 1899

GBP 200.00 - 300.00 GBP 468.00
471 NATHANAEL (NATHANIEL) BRENT:

'THE HISTORY OF THE COUNCELL OF TRENT'

c.1610 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 32.50
472 EDWARD LEAR, WILLIAM FOSTER,

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT AND THE DUCK AND THE KANGAROO

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 104.00
473 DAVID RUSSELL,

'THE SECRET CARNIVAL'

GBP 40.00 - 80.00 GBP 104.00
474 RUPERT BROOKE

1914 AND OTHER POEMS'

GBP 30.00 - 50.00 Not Sold
475 WILLIAM RUSSELL FLINT

WILLIAM RUSSELL FLINT: CATALOGUE RAISONNE

1986 GBP 50.00 - 100.00 Not Sold
476

FOXE'S BOOK OF MARTYRS

London, 19th Cent. GBP 30.00 - 50.00 GBP 39.00
477 DAVID RUSSELL,

'THE SECRET CARNIVAL'

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 104.00
478 DAVID RUSSELL,

'THE SECRET CARNIVAL'

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 104.00
479 W.H. IRELAND:

HISTORY OF KENT

1828-30 GBP 40.00 - 60.00 GBP 32.50
480

THE NEW BOOK OF THE DOG, ROBERT LEIGHTON

GBP 40.00 - 60.00 Not Sold
  • 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