• Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: J.R.R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. 11,135 USD
    Sotheby’s: Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven and Other Poems, 1845. 33,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: Leo Tolstoy, Clara Bow. War and Peace, 1886. 22,500 USD
    Sotheby’s: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1902. 7,500 USD
    Sotheby’s: F. Scott Fitzgerald. This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, and Others, 1920-1941. 24,180 USD
  • Doyle, Dec. 5: Minas Avetisian (1928-1975). Rest, 1973. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973). Yawning Tiger, conceived 1917. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Robert M. Kulicke (1924-2007). Full-Blown Red and White Roses in a Glass Vase, 1982. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). L’ATELIER DE CANNES (Bloch 794; Mourlot 279). The cover for Ces Peintres Nos Amis, vol. II. $1,000 to $1,500.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012). THE BEACH AT CANNES, 1979. $1,200 to $1,800.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Richard Avendon, the suite of eleven signed portraits from the Avedon/Paris portfolio. $150,000 to $250,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989). Flowers in Vase, 1985. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Edward Weston (1886-1958). Nude, 1936. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Edward Weston (1886-1958). Juniper, High Sierra, 1937.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Steven J. Levn (b. 1964). Plumage II, 2011. $6,000 to $8,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 5: Steven Meisel (b. 1954). Madonna, Miami, (from Sex), 1992. $6,000 to $9,000.
  • ALDE, Dec. 9: BLAEU (JOAN) ET BORGOGNIO (GIO TOMASO). Theatre des Estats de son Altesse Royale le duc de Savoye…, La Haye, 1700. €25,000 to €30,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: BROWNE (JAMES D. HOWE). Ten Scenes in the last Ascent of Mont Blanc including five Views from the Summit. London, 1853. €6,000 to €8,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: FELLOWS (CHARLES). A Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont-Blanc. London, 1827. €30,000 to €40,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: HACQUET (BELSAZAR). Physikalisch= Politische Reise aus den Dinarischen durch die Julischen…, Leipzig, 1785. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: HAWES (BENJAMIN). A Narrative of an Ascent to the Summit of Mont-Blanc made during the summer of 1827 by Mr. William Hawes and Mr. Charles Fellows, 1828.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: MARTEL (PIERRE) ET WINDHAM (WILLIAM). An account of the glacieres or ice Alps in Savoy, in two letters…, London, 1744. €6,000 to €8,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: PITSCHNER (WILHELM). Der Mont Blanc Darstellung des Besteigung desselben am 31 Juli, 1 und 2 August 1859…, Berlin, 1860-1864. €8,000 to €10,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: SCHEUCHZER (JOHANN JACOB). Natur-Geschichte des Schweizerlandes, samt seinen Reisen über die Schweitzerische Gebürge. Zurich, 1746. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: STUMPF (JOANNES). Gemeiner loblicher Eydgnosschaft Stetten, Landen, und Völckeren Chronicwirdiger Thaatenbeschreybung. Zurich, Christoph Froschauer, 1548. €2,500 to €3,500.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: WALTON (ELIJAH) ET BONNEY (THOMAS GEORGE). The Peaks and valleys of the Alps. London, 1868. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Dec. 9: WYTTENBACH (JACOB SAMUEL). Vues remarquables des montagnes de la Suisse, avec leur description. Amsterdam, 1785. €15,000 to €20,000.
  • Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: A Rare Complete Run of the Cuala Press Broadsides. €5,500 to €7,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Rare First Edition of a Classic Work. [Stafford (Thos.)] Pacata Hibernia, Ireland Appeased and Reduced…, 1633. €1,500 to €2,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Yeats (W.B.) The Poems of W.B. Yeats, 2 vols. Lond. (MacMillan & Co.) 1949. Signed by author, limited edition. €1,250 to €1,750.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Fishing: Literal Translation into English of the Earliest Known Book on Fowling and Fishing, Written originally in Flemish and Printed at Antwerp in 1492. London (Chiswick Press) 1872. €1,500 to €2,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Fishing: Blacker's - Art of Fly Making, etc., Comprising Angling & Dying of Colours..., Rewritten & Revised. Lond. 1855. €250 to €350.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Joyce (James). Finnegans Wake,, London (Faber & Faber Ltd.) 1939, Lim. Edn. No. 269 (425) copies, Signed by the Author (in green pen). €3,000 to €4,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Synge (J.M.) & Yeats (Jack B.) illus. The Aran Islands,, D. (Maunsel & Co. Ltd.) 1907, Signed Limited Edn. €4,000 to €5,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Meyer (Dr. A.B.) Unser Auer -, Rackel-Und Birkwild und Seine Abarten, Wien (Verlag Von Adolph W. Kunast) 1887. €2,500 to €3,500.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Carve (Thomas). Itinerarium R.D. Thomas Carve Tripperariensis, Sacellani Maioris in Fortisima iuxta…,, Moguntia (Mainz) impriemebat Nicolaus Heyll, 1639. €1,500 to €2,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Grose (Francis). The Antiquities of Ireland, 2 vols. folio London (for S. Hooper) 1791. First Edition. €3,000 to €5,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Heaney (Seamus) & Le Brocquy (Louis) artist. Ugolino, D. (Dolmen Press) 1979, Signed Limited Edition No. 87 (125) Copies. €3,500 to €4,500.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Dec. 11-12: Heaney (Seamus). Eleven Poems, Belfast (Festival publications - Queens University) [1965], First Edn., (First Issue) Signed. €2,500 to €3,500.

Heritage Auctions: Tuesday US Currency Select Auction, 142439, Dallas

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
September 24, 2024 - September 24, 2024
Page Size: 486 items in 20 pages

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
84051

Tallahassee, FL- State of Florida $2 Jan. 1, 1864 Cr. 39 PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.

1864 USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 432.00
84052

Macon, GA- City Council of Macon $1 May 1, 1871 PMG Very Good 10.

1871 USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 134.00
84053

Rome, GA- Bank of the Empire State $1 18__ Proof PCGS Gem New 65PPQ.

18__ USD 200.00 - 300.00 USD 432.00
84054

Bloomington, IL- Chicago, Alton & St. Louis Rail Road $10 185_ Remainder PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.

185_ USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 264.00
84055

Bloomington, IL- Evergreen City Business College Bank $5 188_ Remainder Schingoethe IL-200-5 Very Good; Grand Ridge, IL- Grand Ridge Business College $5 ND ca. 1870s Schingoethe IL-775-5 Fine-Very Fine.

188_ USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 71.00
84056

Chicago, IL- M.M. Carpenter Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods Ad Note 5 Per Cent Discount ND circa 1888 Good.

NDcirca1888 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 384.00
84057

Chicago, IL- Eastman Merchants National Bank of the Western Institution of the Eastman National Business College $1; $2; $3; $5; $10 ND circa 1865 Schingoethe IL-570-1; 2; 3; 5; 10 Very Good or Better.

NDcirca1865 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 204.00
84058

(Springfield), IL- Bank of Lucas & Simonds $1 185_ G2 Proof PMG Choice About Unc 58 Net.

185_ USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 210.00
84059

Illinois and More Ad Notes circa 1870s-1920s Five Examples Fine or Better.

USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 312.00
84060

Brookville, IN- Bank of Vincennes (1st) Brookville Branch $5 Apr. 1, 1821 PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ.

1821 USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 84.00
84061

Columbus, IN- Kentucky Stock Bank $20 18__ Remainder G12a Wolka 0380-17 About Uncirculated.

18__ USD 400.00 - 600.00 USD 408.00
84062

Marion, IN- Treasurer of the Ohio, Indiana & Illinois Railroad Company $2 Jan. 26, 1855 Wolka 1520-03 PCGS Banknote About Unc 55 PPQ.

1855 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 288.00
84063

Michigan City, IN- Michigan City and South Bend Plank Road Co. at Exchange Bank of H.J. Perrin & Co. $2 April, 1862 PMG About Uncirculated 55.

1862 USD 180.00 - 270.00 USD 264.00
84064

Vincennes, IN- Bank of Vincennes State Bank of Indiana 1819. $1 Very Good; $3 Good; $5 1819 Very Good.

1819 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 180.00
84065

Vincennes, IN- Bank of Vincennes (1st) Vevay Branch $10 Apr. 7, 1819 PMG Very Fine 20.

1819 USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 204.00
84066

Wassonville, IA- J.R. Ring's Silver & Copper Tipped Boots and Shoes Ad Note 1 Unit ND circa 1870s Fine.

NDcirca1870s USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 139.00
84067

Leavenworth, KS- City of Leavenworth $5 May 16, 1871 Remainder Whitfield 277 PMG Extremely Fine 40.

1871 USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 169.00
84068

Lexington, KY- $5; $10; $20 1814-16 Fine.

1814-16 USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 228.00
84069

New Orleans, LA- Citizens' Bank of Louisiana $10 186_ G26a Remainder PCGS Gem New 65 PPQ.

186_ USD 640.00 - 960.00 USD 840.00
84070

New Orleans, LA- New Orleans Canal & Banking Company $10-$10-$10-$20 18__ Uncut Sheet Crisp Uncirculated; (Baton Rouge), LA- State of Louisiana $5-$5-$5-$5 "Baby Bonds" 187_ Uncut Sheet Choice About Uncirculated.

18__ USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 124.00
84071

Portland, ME- International Bank $2 July 10, 1860 Fine.

1860 USD 120.00 - 180.00 USD 104.00
84072

Williamsport, MD/Georgetown, DC- (John Garrett) at John H. King $1-50C/-25C/ 184_ Uncut Sheet Choice Crisp Uncirculated.

184_ USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 192.00
84073

14th Massachusetts Regiment Heavy Artillery, MA- H.B. Sheldon, Sutler 25C/ ND Keller MA-SA025 PCGS Apparent Extremely Fine 40; Lowell, MA- Rail Road Bank Spurious $5 March 4, 1857 S5 PMG Choice Fine 15.

NDKeller USD 140.00 - 210.00 USD 104.00
84074

Adams South Village, MA- Farmers & Mechanics Bank $2 Oct. 16, 1837 G16 PMG Fine 12.

1837 USD 160.00 - 240.00 USD 109.00
84075

Boston, MA- Counterfeit, Altered, Spurious Oh My! Sextet 1852-61 Good or Better. Atlantic Bank Counterfeit $10 C72a; Boston Bank Altered $1 A5; Boston Bank Altered $2 A10; Boston Bank Spurious $5 S15; Boylston Bank Altered $1 A5; Boylston Bank Spurious $3

1852-61 USD 220.00 - 330.00 USD 180.00
  • High Bids Win
    Letterpress & Bindery Auction
    Nov. 20 – Dec. 5, 2024
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Book Press 10 1/2× 15 1/4" Platen , 2 1/2" Daylight.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: The Tubbs Mfg Co. wooden-type cabinet 27” w by 37” h by 22” deep.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: G.P.Gordon printing press 7” by 11” with treadle. Needs rollers, trucks, and grippers. Missing roller spring.
    High Bids Win
    Letterpress & Bindery Auction
    Nov. 20 – Dec. 5, 2024
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: D & C Ventris curved wood type 2” tall 5/8” wide.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Wood Type 1 1/4” tall.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Quarter Case with Lead Triangles.
    High Bids Win
    Letterpress & Bindery Auction
    Nov. 20 – Dec. 5, 2024
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Page & Co wood type 1 1/4” tall 1/4” wide.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Awt 578 type hi gauge.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Quarter Case with Lead Penline Flourishes.
    High Bids Win
    Letterpress & Bindery Auction
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    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Quarter Case with Lead Penline Flourishes.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Quarter Case with Lead Cents and Pound Signs.
    High Bids Win, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5: Wooden type cabinet 27” w by 19” d by 38” h.
  • Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    Printed Books, Maps & Ephemera
    Printing Woodblocks by Thomas & John Bewick
    12 December 2024
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: Gell (William). The Topography of Troy, and its Vicinity, 1804. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: Low (David). The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Islands, 1842. £1,500 to £2,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: North America. Moll (Herman)..., This Map of North America..., circa 1725. £1,000 to £1,500.
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    Printed Books, Maps & Ephemera
    Printing Woodblocks by Thomas & John Bewick
    12 December 2024
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: Bible [English]. [The Holie Bible conteynyng the Olde Testament and the Newe, 1568]. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: Chaucer (Geoffrey). The Workes of Our Ancient and Learned English Poet, newly Printed, 1602. £1,500 to £2,000. £1,500 to £2,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 12: Cuffee (Paul). Memoir of Captain Paul Cuffee, A Man of Color, Liverpool, 1811. £300 to £500.
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    Modern First Editions & Illustrated Books, Playing Cards, Toys & Games
    13 December 2024
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Milne (A. A.) The House at Pooh Corner, signed limited edition, 1928. £3,000 to £5,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Huxley (Aldous). Brave New World, limited signed edition, 1932. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Orwell (George). Animal Farm, 1st edition, 1945. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    Modern First Editions & Illustrated Books, Playing Cards, Toys & Games
    13 December 2024
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Rowling (J. K.). Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1st edition, 1st impression, 1997. £30,000 to £50,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Tolkien (J. R. R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 volumes, 1st edition, 1954-55. £2,000 to £3,000.
    Dominic Winter, Dec. 13: Wells (H. G.) The War of the Worlds, 1st edition, 1st issue, 1898. £1,000 to £1,500.
  • Doyle, Dec. 6: An extensive archive of Raymond Chandler’s unpublished drafts of fantasy stories. $60,000 to $80,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: RAND, AYN. Single page from Ayn Rand’s handwritten first draft of her influential final novel Atlas Shrugged. $30,000 to $50,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: Ernest Hemingway’s first book with interesting provenance. Three Stories & Ten Poems. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: Hemingway’s second book, one of 170 copies. In Our Time. $15,000 to $25,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: A finely colored example of Visscher’s double hemisphere world map, with a figured border. $12,000 to $18,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: Raymond Chandler’s Olivetti Studio 44 Typewriter. $10,000 to $20,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: Antonio Ordóñez's “Suit of Lights” owned by Ernest Hemingway. $10,000 to $20,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: A remarkable Truman archive featuring an inscribed beam from the White House construction. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: The fourth edition of Audubon’s The Birds of America. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: The original typed manuscript for Chandler’s only opera. The Princess and the Pedlar: An Entirely Original Comic Opera. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: A splendidly illustrated treatise on ancient Peru and its Incan civilization. $7,000 to $10,000.
    Doyle, Dec. 6: A superb copy of Claude Lorrain’s Liber Veritatis from Longleat House. $5,000 to $8,000.
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