Bonhams: Spencer Tracy. Collection of a Screen Icon, 30867, Los Angeles

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
December 11, 2025 - December 11, 2025
Page Size: 48 items in 2 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
4 GAY, JOHN. 1685-1732.

Fables with a Life of the Author.

London 1793 USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 563.20
5 STANLEY, HENRY MORTON. 1841-1904.

In Darkest Africa, or the Quest, Rescue and Retreat of Emin, Governor of Equatoria.

New York 1890 USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD 3,072.00
6

A Pair of Books Signed to Spencer Tracy

USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 486.40
7 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

To A God Unknown.

New York 1933 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 3,328.00
8 Unknown Artist

Loving Father / Loving Daughter

USD 500.00 - 700.00 USD 832.00
9 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

A Group of Four Postcards Between John & Spencer Tracy

USD 700.00 - 900.00 USD 460.80
10 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

Tortilla Flats.

New York 1935 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 7,040.00
12

A Cinema Arts Magazine Bound Special Edition Signed to Spencer Tracy

USD 500.00 - 700.00 USD 307.20
13

"Little Hiawatha" Hand Painted Animation Cel from Silly Symphonies

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,152.00
15

A Signed Photo of Lionel Barrymore to Spencer Tracy

USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 409.60
22 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

The Long Valley.

New York 1939 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 6,400.00
24 KENNEDY, JOHN F. 1917-1963.

Why England Slept.

New York 1940 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 15,360.00
25 RACKHAM, ARTHUR. 1867-1939 and GRAHAME, KENNETH. 1859-1932.

The Wind in the Willows.

New York 1940 USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 358.40
26 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

A Copy of Our South African National Parks Inscribed to Spencer Tracy

USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 332.80
27 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

A Spencer Tracy Collection of Ephemera

USD 500.00 - 700.00 USD 588.80
28 STEINBECK, JOHN. 1902-1968.

The Moon is Down.

New York 1942 USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 8,320.00
29

"Bambi" Reproduction Celluloid Print From Bambi Signed by Walt Disney

USD 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 5,888.00
30

"Jiminy Cricket" Hand Painted Animation Cel

USD 500.00 - 700.00 USD 1,024.00
31

A Short Snorter $1 bill Signed by Spencer Tracy

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 1,088.00
32 WILLKIE, WENDELL L. 1892-1944.

One World.

New York 1943 USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 537.60
36 LOOMIS, FREDERIC. 1873-1937.

In A Chinese Garden.

Berkeley 1946 USD 300.00 - 500.00 USD 307.20
37

"Bongo" and "Lulubelle" Hand Painted Animation Cel From Fun and Fancy Free

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD 2,816.00
40

A Spencer Tracy Group of Football Ticket Stubs

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 204.80
42 STREETER, EDWARD. 1891-1976.

Father of the Bride.

New York 1949 USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD 4,864.00
43

"Cinderella" and Friends Reproduction Celluloid Print From Cinderella

USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 5,888.00
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