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Auction Name Collectible Posters Live Auction - Day 1 - Los Angeles Fall 2025 Total Sales (USD) 1,047,501.00
Auction Date October 10, 2025 - October 10, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 700,300.00
Sale Number #101025 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 1,400,600.00
Total Lots 349
Sold Lots 299.0 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 822,700.00
% of Lots Sold 85.67% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 1,645,400.00
Unsold Lots 50 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 63.66%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
129

HELL'S ANGELS (1930) Three Sheet (40.25" x 77.5"); Fine- on Linen

 1930 USD 16,000.00 - 32,000.00 USD 195,300.00
210

MONKEY BUSINESS (1931) Lobby Card (11" x 14"); Very Good+ on Paper

 1931 USD 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 31,500.00
180

KAGEMUSHA (c.1970s) Signed Original Preliminary Artwork (13.5" x 10.5" (Artwork), 22" x 18" x 1" (Frame) Signed by Akira Kurosawa; Watercolor and Ink on Artist Paper; Very Fine Framed

 c.1970s USD 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 28,350.00
135

HORROR OF DRACULA (1959) Horizontal Spanish One Sheet (39" x 28"); Very Fine- on Linen

 1959 USD 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 23,940.00
274

STAGECOACH (1939) Half Sheet (22" x 28"); Style A; Very Fine-

 1939 USD 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 12,600.00
94

THE EAGLE (1925) One Sheet (28" x 41"); Stone Lithograph; Very Fine- on Linen

 1925 USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 11,970.00
153

JAMES BOND: DR. NO (1962) British Quad (40" x 30"); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine Folded

 1962 USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 11,970.00
231

PANDORA'S BOX (1929) Austrian Poster (50" x 73"); Stone Lithograph; Very Fine+ on Paper

 1929 USD 8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD 11,340.00
14

ANIMAL CRACKERS (1930) Lobby Card (11" x 14"); Glossy Finish; Fine+

 1930 USD 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 10,710.00
69

CITIZEN KANE (1941) One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style A; Very Fine- on Linen

 1941 USD 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 10,710.00
182

LA DOLCE VITA (1959) Italian Four Fogli (55" x 78"); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine+ on Linen

 1959 USD 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 10,710.00
296

SUPERMAN (1941) Stock One Sheet (27" x 41"); Very Fine- Folded

 1941 USD 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD 10,080.00
236

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) One Sheet (27" x 40"); Style D; Very Fine- on Linen

 1940 USD 8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD 9,450.00
277

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) American Marketing Association Convention Poster (18" x 23"); Very Fine on Linen

 1977 USD 7,000.00 - 14,000.00 USD 9,450.00
241

THE PRIDE OF THE YANKEES (c.1940s) Baseball in Acrylic Display Box (3.25" x 3.25" x 3.25") Signed by Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Bill Dickey; Jack Salveson; Lloyd Brown; Key Cast Members Gary Cooper, Mark Koenig, Walter Brennan,

 c.1940s USD 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 8,820.00
334

WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) Half Sheet (28" x 22"); Style B; Very Fine- on Paper

 1953 USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 8,820.00
278

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1976) Pre-Release Promotional Poster (20" x 29"); Very Fine+ on Linen

 1976 USD 3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 8,190.00
281

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) One Sheet (28" x 41"); First Printing Printer's Proof, Style A; Very Fine on Linen

 1977 USD 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 8,190.00
328

TO CATCH A THIEF (1955) Italian Four Fogli (55" x 78"); Very Fine Folded

 1955 USD 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD 8,190.00
17

ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WOMAN (1958) Insert (14" x 36"); Very Fine+ Rolled

 1958 USD 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 7,560.00
243

PULP FICTION (1994) One Sheet (27" x 40"); Recalled "Lucky Strike" Advance Style; Very Fine Rolled

 1994 USD 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 7,560.00
291

STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE JEDI (1983) One Sheet (27" x 41"); Recalled Teaser, Undated Style; Very Fine on Linen

 1983 USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD 7,560.00
300

SYMPHONY HOUR (1942) One Sheet (27.5" x 41"); Very Fine- on Linen

 1942 USD 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 7,560.00
2

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) Six Sheet (78" x 81"); Fine+ on Linen

 1948 USD 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD 6,300.00
119

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS! (1956) Three Sheet (41" x 78"); Style B; Very Fine+ Folded

 1956 USD 6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD 6,300.00
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  • <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, <i>Americae pars Borealis,</i> double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, <i>Map of the United States,</i> London and Liverpool, 1827. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Typus Orbis Terrarum,</i> hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, <i>Chart of the World,</i> oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800). <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, <i>A General Atlas,</i> 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 240: Anthony Finley, <i>A New American Atlas,</i> 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 263: John Bachmann, <i>Panorama of the Seat of War,</i> portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, <i>Cosmographei,</i> Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Epitome Theatri Orteliani,</i> Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, <i>Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae,</i> Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, <i>Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt,</i> 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 341: John James Audubon, <i>Carolina Parrot, Plate 26,</i> London, 1827.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, Americae pars Borealis, double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, Map of the United States, London and Liverpool, 1827.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, Typus Orbis Terrarum, hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, Chart of the World, oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800).
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, A General Atlas, 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 240: Anthony Finley, A New American Atlas, 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 263: John Bachmann, Panorama of the Seat of War, portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, Cosmographei, Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, Epitome Theatri Orteliani, Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae, Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt, 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 341: John James Audubon, Carolina Parrot, Plate 26, London, 1827.
  • <b><center>SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions<br>The Odfjell Collection<br>Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books<br>Ending December 4th</center></b> <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY! <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ERNEST SHACKLETON: «The heart of the Antarctic» + SUPPLEMENT «The Antarctic Book», 1909. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911. <b><center>SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions<br>The Odfjell Collection<br>Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books<br>Ending December 4th</center></b> <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ]. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> ELEAZAR ALBIN: «A natural History of Birds.» + «A Supplement», 1738-40. Wonderful coloured plates. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD. <b>Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4:</b> JAMES JOYCE: «Ulysses», 1922. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS.
    SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    The Odfjell Collection
    Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books
    Ending December 4th
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ROALD AMUNDSEN: «Sydpolen» [ The South Pole] 1912. First edition in jackets and publisher's slip case.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: AMUNDSEN & NANSEN: «Fram over Polhavet» [Farthest North] 1897. AMUNDSEN's COPY!
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ERNEST SHACKLETON [ed.]: «Aurora Australis» 1908. First edition. The NORWAY COPY.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ERNEST SHACKLETON: «The heart of the Antarctic» + SUPPLEMENT «The Antarctic Book», 1909.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: SHACKLETON, BERNACCHI, CHERRY-GARRARD [ed.]: «The South Polar Times» I-III, 1902-1911.
    SD Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    The Odfjell Collection
    Polar – History – Ornithology – Colour Plate Books
    Ending December 4th
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: [WILLEM BARENTSZ & HENRY HUDSON] - SAEGHMAN: «Verhael van de vier eerste schip-vaerden […]», 1663.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION | LIEUTENANT HENRY ROBERTSON BOWERS: «At the South Pole.», Gelatin Silver Print. [10¾ x 15in. (27.2 x 38.1cm.) ].
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: ELEAZAR ALBIN: «A natural History of Birds.» + «A Supplement», 1738-40. Wonderful coloured plates.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: PAUL GAIMARD: «Voyage de la Commision scientific du Nord, en Scandinavie, […]», c. 1842-46. ONLY HAND COLOURED COPY KNOWN WITH TWO ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY BIARD.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Books Auctions, Dec. 4: JAMES JOYCE: «Ulysses», 1922. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS.
  • <center><b>Sotheby’s<br>Book Week<br>December 9-17, 2025</b></center> <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> Darwin and Wallace. On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties..., [in:] <i>Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society,</i> Vol. III, No. 9., 1858, Darwin announces the theory of natural selection. £100,000 to £150,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> J.K. Rowling. <i>Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,</i> 1997, first edition, hardback issue, inscribed by the author pre-publication. £100,000 to £150,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 11:</b> Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Autograph sketchleaf including a probable draft for the E flat Piano Quartet, K.493, 1786. £150,000 to £200,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Hooke, Robert. <i>Micrographia: or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses.</i> London: James Allestry for the Royal Society, 1667. $12,000 to $15,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Chappuzeau, Samuel. <i>The history of jewels,</i> first edition in English. London: T.N. for Hobart Kemp, 1671. $12,000 to $18,000. <b>Sotheby’s, Dec. 12:</b> Sowerby, James. <i>Exotic Mineralogy, containing his most realistic mineral depictions,</i> London: Benjamin Meredith, 1811, Arding and Merrett, 1817. $5,000 to $7,000.
    Sotheby’s
    Book Week
    December 9-17, 2025
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Darwin and Wallace. On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties..., [in:] Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Vol. III, No. 9., 1858, Darwin announces the theory of natural selection. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, first edition, hardback issue, inscribed by the author pre-publication. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Autograph sketchleaf including a probable draft for the E flat Piano Quartet, K.493, 1786. £150,000 to £200,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Hooke, Robert. Micrographia: or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses. London: James Allestry for the Royal Society, 1667. $12,000 to $15,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Chappuzeau, Samuel. The history of jewels, first edition in English. London: T.N. for Hobart Kemp, 1671. $12,000 to $18,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Sowerby, James. Exotic Mineralogy, containing his most realistic mineral depictions, London: Benjamin Meredith, 1811, Arding and Merrett, 1817. $5,000 to $7,000.