• 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.
  • Bonhams, Dec. 17: Kelmscott Chaucer: The Finest Book Since the Gutenberg Bible. $60,000 - $90,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Inscribed by William Morris to Edward Burne-Jones. Poems Chosen out of the Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Morris's Original Manuscript Title-Page Design for Rosetti. Ballads and Narrative Poems. $8,000 - $12,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Printed on Vellum: The Founding of the Kelmscott Press. $30,000 - $50,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Inscribed by William Morris to Edward Burne-Jones. Voragine, Jacobus De. The Golden Legend. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Inscribed by William Morris to Edward Burne-Jones. Lull, Ramon. The Order of Chivalry. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Inscribed by William Morris to Swinburne. Morris, William, translator. Tale of King Florus and the Fair Jehane. $4,000 - $6,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Printed on Vellum: One of Only 15 Copies. Morris, William, translator. Of the Friendship of Amis and Amile. $15,000 - $25,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Inscribed by William Morris to Rudyard Kipling. The Book of Wisdom and Lies. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: William Morris Association Copy in Fine Binding. Morris, William. Child Christopher and Goldilind at the Fair. $8,000 - $12,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Morris, William. 1834-1896. The Earthly Paradise. $6,000 - $9,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 17: Nuremberg Chronicle. Schedel, Hartmann. 1440-1514. $30,000 - $50,000
  • 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.
  • Sotheby's
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    Sotheby’s, Dec. 9: Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria. "Epitome Cosmografica." With the 6 circular celestial and terrestrial charts. 7,000 – 10,000 USD
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 9: Hurley, Frank. Collection of 69 photographs taken during Ernest Shackleton's Endurance Expedition. 80,000 – 120,000 USD
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 10: Sendak, Maurice. Original artwork for the inaugural "New York is Book Country" poster, 1979. 300,000 – 600,00 USD
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 10: [Brontë, Emily, and Ann Brontë] — Ellis Bell and Acton Bell. An outstanding survival of the sisters' debut novels Estimate. 90,000 - 130,000 USD

Catawiki B. V.: Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700), 100224, LA Assen,

Auction Details

Auction Report
Auction Date
October 02, 2024 - October 02, 2024
Page Size: 51 items in 3 pages

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
66427485 Courtilz de Sandras (Gatien de)

Testament politique du marquis de Louvois, Premier Ministre d'Etat, sous le regne de Louis XIV

1695 Not Available EUR 76.30
86365277 Madame de Voiture

A son Altesse Monseigneur le Prince de Conde

1661 Not Available EUR 27.25
86770619 Gummarus Huygens

Breves observationes de religione

1698 Not Available EUR 98.10
86992113 Francois Le Blanc

Dissertation historique sur quelques monnaies de Charlemagne, de Louis le Debonnaire, de Lothaire

1692 EUR 330.00 - 370.00 EUR 79.57
87492189 Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac

Les entretiens de Feu Monsieur de Balzac

1657 EUR 150.00 - 200.00 EUR 87.20
87818719 Jean de la Bruyere

Les caracteres de Theophraste

1692 EUR 225.00 - 275.00 EUR 119.90
87840817 Louis Videl

Histoire du connestable de Lesdiguieres

1666 Not Available EUR 42.51
87966837 Hardouin de Perefixe

Histoire du Roy Henry Le Grand

1661 EUR 220.00 - 250.00 Not Sold
87974053 Sieur Chevalier

Abrege de l'histoire de France

1655 Not Available EUR 92.65
88005235 Abraham Bosse

Traite des pratiques geometrales et perspectives

1665 EUR 700.00 - 800.00 EUR 327.00
88035537 Sieur de Mezeray

Abrege chronologique de l'Histoire de France

1682 EUR 170.00 - 200.00 EUR 163.50
88036823 I. de Montlyard, I. Baudoin

Mythologie ou explications des fables. Edition nouvelle Illustree

1627 EUR 350.00 - 400.00 EUR 731.39
88042811 R.P. Coton

Devotes Oraisons pour tous chrestiens et catholiques

1625 EUR 180.00 - 220.00 EUR 71.94
88055397

Le Pseautier de David

1689 EUR 150.00 - 200.00 EUR 141.70
88075759 R.P. Simon Martin & R.P. Francois Giry

Les Vies des Saints, dont on fait l'office dans le cours de l'annee

1696 EUR 200.00 - 250.00 EUR 70.85
88148613 Charles Henry Francois Desmartins

L'experience de l'architecture militaire

1685 EUR 350.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
88218683 M. de Vourric

De l'usure et des vrais moyens de l'eviter

1687 EUR 325.00 - 375.00 Not Sold
88257581

Le Saint Concile de Trente oecumenique et general, celebre sous Paul III, Jules III et Pie IV

1686 EUR 200.00 - 220.00 Not Sold
88266741 Denis Amelote

Le Nouveau Testament de N. Seigneur Jesus-Christ

1686 Not Available EUR 245.25
88267429 Giovanni Maria Della Torre

Histoire et phenomenes du Vesuve... Naples Vesuvio vulcanology geology Napoli Borboni

1771 EUR 220.00 - 600.00 EUR 446.90
88309745 Monseigneur le Prince de Conty

Les devoirs des grands par Monseigneur de Conty avec son testament

1667 EUR 220.00 - 250.00 Not Sold
88311347 M. Adrian De La Morliere

Les antiquitez histoires et choses plus remarquables de la ville d'Amiens

1642 EUR 850.00 - 1,000.00 EUR 175.49
88313831 Pierre Bayle

Nouvelles de la Republique des Lettres par le sr B... professeur en philosophie & en histoire ...

1687 EUR 170.00 - 200.00 EUR 137.34
88323373 G. Sauvageon

Pharmacopee de Bauderon

1656 EUR 275.00 - 350.00 EUR 216.91
88327355 R.P. Ribadeneira

Les Fleurs des Vies des Saints, et des Festes de toute l'annee

1675 EUR 275.00 - 350.00 EUR 163.50
  • Bonhams, Dec. 18: A Very Fine Composite Atlas Magnificently Illuminated and Heightened with Gold in a Fine Contemporary Hand Throughout. $300,000 - $500,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Saint-Exupéry's Revised Ending for Wind, Sand and Stars. $40,000 - $60,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Edith Wharton's Gold Medal from the National Institute of Arts and Letters, 1924. $20,000 - $30,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Salinger on the Glass Family and on Detachment. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Fanny Burney's Groundbreaking First Novel. Evelina, Or a Young Lady's Entrance into the World. $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Kafka's Earliest Extant Piece of Writing. Autograph Note Signed ("Franz Kafka"). $10,000 - $15,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Wagner Signed "Ride of the Valkries." $6,000 - $9,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Dickens on the Death of Little Nell. $5,000 - $8,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Sylvia Plath's Copy of Joy of Cooking. $4,000 - $6,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Walt Whitman and Friends: Whitman to James Russell Lowell. $8,000 - $12,000
    Bonhams, Dec. 18: Walt Whitman and Friends: The Genesis of his Lincoln Lectures. $6,000 - $9,000
  • High Bids Win
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    Dec. 4 – 19, 2024
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    Lot 67. Book Press
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    Lot 68. J. W. Daughaday Printing Press
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    Lot 69. C. & P. Pilot Press
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    Lot 73. Vandercook Cylinder Proof Press
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    Lot 76. Showcard Proof Press
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    Lot 80. C. & P. Printing Press
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    Dec. 4 – 19, 2024
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    Lot 81. C. & P. Printing Press
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    Lot 82. Kelsey Star Printing Press
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    Lot 83. Pilot Press
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    Dec. 4 – 19, 2024
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    Lot 212. Kelsey Letterpress
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    Wood & Metal Type. Many fonts and faces.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 4 – 19:
    Print Shop Miscellany including type, tools, and equipment.
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