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Auction Name Early prints, Slavuta and Zhitomir editions, letters from Rebbes and Rabbis, and Judaica Total Sales (USD) 377,950.00
Auction Date November 30, 2025 - November 30, 2025 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 348,600.00
Sale Number #151 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 425,500.00
Total Lots 123
Sold Lots 116.0 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 367,900.00
% of Lots Sold 94.31% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 449,500.00
Unsold Lots 7 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 84.08%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
111

Rare in the extreme. Talmud Bavli, with the Rif. Slavuta, printed by the holy Rabbi Moshe Shapiro. 1817--1822

 1817--1822 USD 200,000.00 - 220,000.00 USD 212,500.00
112

Shnei Luchot HaBrit -- A Magnificent and Rare Edition. "Shelah Nachat."

USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD 13,750.00
62

Kabbalah. Tola'at Yaakov. Constantinople, [1560]. First Edition. Nice copy!

 [1560] USD 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD 6,875.00
120

A rare amulet for protection and wealth in the holy handwriting of the Ben Ish Chai

 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 6,875.00
119

5 one-dollar bills distributed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his leadership -- 10 Shevat 5740 (1980).

 1980 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 6,250.00
122

Laws of Ritual Slaughter and Inspection --- Illustrated Manuscript. Community of Banowitz, [1835]. Unique in the world!

 [1835] USD 6,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 6,250.00
50

Pirkei Avot with the commentary Minchah Chadashah. Krakow, 1576. First and rare edition

 1576 USD 2,200.00 - 2,500.00 USD 4,500.00
101

Autograph Halachic Responsum and Blessing from the Chazon Ish -- Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz

 USD 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD 4,250.00
113

Likutei Torah, by the Admor HaZaken of Lubavitch. First Edition. Zhitomir, 1848. Complete Set with Wide Margins!

 1848 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 4,000.00
44

Rif -- Seder Moed. Constantinople, 1509. Post-incunabula

 1509 USD 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD 3,500.00
9

Bible -- Amsterdam, 1701 [5461]. Exceptionally fine "Goral HaGra" edition

 1701 [5461] USD 3,500.00 - 4,000.00 USD 3,125.00
1

Volume of Machzorim according to the Sephardic Rite. Amsterdam, 1771. Magnificent full-leather binding

 1771 USD 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD 3,000.00
34

Atarat Shlomo -- Maharshal. Lublin, 1599. Exceptionally Rare Book

 1599 USD 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD 2,750.00
87

A rare and fascinating relic from the Jewish community of Oman -- a beautiful kabbalistic manuscript of "The Order of Study for the Days of Hanukkah, " dated [1809]

 [1809] USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 2,750.00
70

The Personal Festival Prayer Book of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef -- Used by Him for Many Years

 USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 2,500.00
96

A complete composition in the holy autograph of Rabbi Sender Kahana Shapira, Av Beit Din of Krinik -- father of Rabbi Avraham Dov Kahana Shapira, author of Devar Avraham of Kovno

 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 2,500.00
55

Commentary of Ralbag on the Torah. Venice, 1547. A fine copy with wide margins

 1547 USD 1,800.00 - 2,300.00 USD 2,250.00
116

The Sacred Pen -- The Writing Instrument Used by Maran, the "Sar HaTorah, " Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky zt"l, to Write Thousands of Responses in Matters of Holiness, Purity, and Halachah

 USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD 2,250.00
140

Scroll of Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) on Parchment

 USD 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD 2,250.00
35

Semichat Chachamim -- Two Parts. Frankfurt am Main, 1704--1706. First Edition, Printed During the Author's Lifetime

 1704--1706 USD 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD 2,125.00
21

Tiphteh Arukh. Venice, 1715. First edition

 1715 USD 300.00 - 400.00 USD 2,000.00
31

Zurat HaBayit HaNehrav -- Hanukkat HaBayit by Rabbi Moshe Hefez. Venice, 1696. First edition. A complete and elegant copy, including the rare folded map

 1696 USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD 2,000.00
48

Torah, Prophets and Writings. Leiden, 1610 [Shin-Ayin]. Pocket Format

 1610 USD 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 USD 2,000.00
61

Tokhehat Megulah and HaTzad Nahash. London, 1715. An Important Anti-Sabbatean Controversy

 1715 USD 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD 2,000.00
63

The Amulet and Sabbatean Controversy -- Luchot Edut. Altona, 1755. A Work of Major Historical Importance

 1755 USD 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 USD 2,000.00
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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.