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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-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Christina Rossetti's Own Copy of Her First Book. Rossetti, Christina G. $8,000-$12,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Borden Copy of The Life of Merlin in an Elaborate Binding by Riviere. Heywood, Thomas, Translator. $6,000-$8,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Arion Press. Whitman, Walt, Leaves of Grass. $4,000-$6,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Call It Sleep in the First State Jacket. Roth, Henry. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Steinbeck's Best-Known Work. Steinbeck, John. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: A Fine Jewelled Binding Signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. Sangorski, Francis. $40,000-$60,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: A Complete Set of First Editions. Potter, Beatrix. $2,000-$3,000Bonhams, Nov. 3-13: Kelmscott Shelley. Shelley, Percy Bysshe. The Poetical Works. $3,000-$5,000Bonhams, 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 - $40,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 37. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $16,000 - $18,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 104. Important Revolutionary War Plan of Battle of Quebec in Contemporary Color (1776) Est. $4,000 - $4,750Old 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 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 237. Rare and Striking Bird's-Eye View of Lawrence, Kansas (1880) Est. $2,000 - $2,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 10. Rare Map from Atlas Maior with Representations of the Seasons in Contemporary Color (1662) Est. $14,000 - $17,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 374. Bunting's Map of Europe Depicted as the Queen of the World (1589) Est. $2,000 - $2,400Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 590. Willem Blaeu's Magnificent Carte-a-Figures Map of Asia (1634) Est. $2,750 - $3,500Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 647. The Earliest and Most Decorative Map of the East Coast of Africa (1596) Est. $3,000 - $3,750Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 710. Ruscelli's Complete, Third Edition Atlas with 65 Maps (1574) Est. $9,500 - $11,000Old World Auctions (Nov 12):
Lot 696. Superb Hand-Colored Image of the Adoration of the Shepherds (1502) Est. $800 - $950 -
University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 308 - Bob Dylan Handwritten & Signed Lyrics to "Just Like a Woman" With Jeff Rosen & JSA AuthenticationUniversity 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 002University Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University 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 ImportantUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University 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 CavalrymanUniversity 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 ZarelliUniversity Archives
Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books
Now through Nov. 19University Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 265 - Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS Re: "Stride Toward Freedom" Film Rights To Literary Agent Marie RodellUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 324 - John Lennon Signed Apple Records Check, PSA GEM MT 10! Possibly Finest KnownUniversity Archives, Nov. 19:
Lot 79 - John & Jacqueline Kennedy Signed WH 1963 Christmas Gift Inscribed to Close Friend Joan Braden, PSA Authentic -
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Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers: Thursday Morning at Stair
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Thursday Morning at Stair | Total Sales (USD) | 20,298.00 |
| Auction Date | September 11, 2025 - September 11, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 9,750.00 |
| Sale Number | #17004 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 15,375.00 |
| Total Lots | 31 | ||
| Sold Lots | 29 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 10,750.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 93.55% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 17,075.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 2 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 118.88% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Group of Five Japanese Prints on Silk |
USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 2,584.00 | ||
| 213 | David Roberts (1796-1864) | The Temple of Dandour, from Excavated Temples of Abu Simbel, Nubia; and |
USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 1,768.00 | |
| 214 | James Bidgood (1933-2022) | Pink Narcissus: Group of Three |
2002 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,768.00 |
| 235 | 20th Century School | Untitled (Seated Man) |
USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 1,496.00 | |
| 164 | Henri Matisse (1869-1954) | Repli, Andre Rouveyre |
1947 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,360.00 |
| 262 | Nancy Graves (1939-1995) | Approaches the Limit of II |
1981 | USD 600.00 - 900.00 | USD 1,224.00 |
| 14 | John Hill (c. 1716-1775) | Eden: or, a Compleat body of Gardening: Plate 12; Plate 27; Plate 28; and |
1757 | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,088.00 |
| 136 | Sydenham Teast Edwards (1768-1819) | Cavex Ventricosa |
USD 700.00 - 900.00 | USD 952.00 | |
| 232 | Mark Beard (b. 1956) | Johnny III |
1976 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 952.00 |
| 143 | Salvador Dali (1904-1989) | The Face of Virgil (Purgatory: Canto 10) |
USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 816.00 | |
| 225 | Attributed to Richard Avedon (1923-2004) | Renata Adler; The Proust Group; and Egypt: Four Images |
USD 700.00 - 900.00 | USD 816.00 | |
| 249 | Mark Di Suvero (b. 1933) | Tetra |
1976 | USD 400.00 - 800.00 | USD 816.00 |
| 108 | Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) | Portrait of Berthe Morisot |
1892 | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 680.00 |
| 16 | After Olivier Charles de Penne (1831-1897) | Apres la chasse. Repos devant l'atre |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 612.00 | |
| 224 | Mark Beard (b. 1956) | Untitled |
1995 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 612.00 |
| 149 | Johannes Kip (c.1653-1722) | Kingsweston, the Seat of Edward Southwell, Esq.; Miserden, the Seat of |
USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 544.00 | |
| 212 | Derry Moore (b. 1937) | Chaumella Palace, Hyderabad |
1976, date of printing unknown | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 340.00 |
| 216 | Norman Parkinson (1913-1990) | 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen |
1980 | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 340.00 |
| 223 | Laura Grisi (1939-2017) | Stripes |
USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 272.00 | |
| 236 | Laura Grisi (1939-2017) | Stripes |
USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 272.00 | |
| 211 | After Edmund Caldwell (1852-1930) | A Distinguished Foreigner; and A Foreigner Extinguished |
1889 | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 170.00 |
| 119 | After Jacques Rigaud (c. 1680-1754) | View of the Royal Palace of Choisy; and View of the Palace and |
1755 and 1757. | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 136.00 |
| 210 | Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) | Untitled (Landscape with Figure) |
1972 | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 136.00 |
| 248 | After Richard Walker (b. 1955) | Civilization |
USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 136.00 | |
| 140 | James Carlin (1909-2005) | Ballerinas |
USD 50.00 - 75.00 | USD 102.00 |
![<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/b69c37e7-f18c-4417-b08b-f00e9b97a413.jpg "<b>Dominic Winter, Nov. 5:</b> Aquinas (Thomas). <i>[Summa Theologica], Secunda Parte,</i> Venice, 1496. £700 to £1,000.")
![<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> Gauguin, Paul. Lettre autographe signée à son ami Émile Bernard. [Le Pouldu août 1889]. Illustrée d'un croquis original. €10,000 to €15,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/adccb263-2150-4bb1-90b4-f3e4f9d117ff.png "<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> Gauguin, Paul. Lettre autographe signée à son ami Émile Bernard. [Le Pouldu août 1889]. Illustrée d'un croquis original. €10,000 to €15,000.")
![<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [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.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/67ed1ed4-e535-4e60-b535-67f946723319.png "<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [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.")
![<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [Chastenet de Puységur, Antoine]. <i>Détail sur la navigation aux côtes de Saint-Domingue...</i> Paris, 1787. €5,000 to €7,000.](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/53116972-b7d3-4f11-9768-ff58be34521c.png "<b>Sotheby’s, Nov. 6-20:</b> [Chastenet de Puységur, Antoine]. <i>Détail sur la navigation aux côtes de Saint-Domingue...</i> Paris, 1787. €5,000 to €7,000.")