• 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.

Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen: Books and Antiques, Ancient and Modern Art - Day 2, 136b, 75172 Pforzheim

Auction Details

Auction Date
December 05, 2024 - December 05, 2024
Page Size: 974 items in 39 pages

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
2143 L'Univers.

Histoire et description de tous les peuples, leur religions, costumes etc. 62 (von 67) Bande. +Mit 3055 Stahlstichtafeln und 109 Stahlstichkarten.+

Paris 1832-1863 EUR 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Unknown
2144 Malten,K.H.v. (Hrsg.).

Bibliothek der Neuesten Weltkunde. Jgge. 1828-39 in 47 (von 48) Quartalsbanden.

Aarau 1828-39 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
2145 Meares,G.J.

Viaggi dalla China alla costa Nord-Ovest d'America, fatti negli anni 1788 e 1789 dal Capitano G. Meares.

Torino 1797-1798 EUR 160.00 - 240.00 Unknown
2146 Merian,M.

Theatri Europaei Continuati. 15. Theil, Das ist: Abermalige Aussfuhrliche Fortsetzung Denck- und Merckwurdigster Geschichten...

Ffm. 1707 EUR 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Unknown
2147

Sammlung von 17 Bdn. Meyer's Reisebucher.

Lpz. u. Wien, 1898 und 1904 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 Unknown
2148

Sammlung von 32 Meyers Reisebuchern, versch. Aufl.

Lpz. u. Wien, EUR 200.00 - 300.00 Unknown
2149 Mirus,A.E.

Kurtze Fragen von der Reise der Israeliten durch das felsichte Arabien. Welche allerhand merckwurdige Antiquitaten in sich begreiffen,

Leipzig 1714 EUR 300.00 - 450.00 Unknown
2150 Alexander,J.E.

Bush Fighting. Illustrated by remarkable actions and incidents of the Maori War in New Zealand.

London 1873 EUR 70.00 - 100.00 Unknown
2151 (Pochard,J.).

Methode pour la direction des ames dans le tribunal de la penitence, et pour le bon gouvernement des Paroisses. 2 Bde.

Besancon 1783 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
2152 Pococke,R.

Beschreibung des Morgenlandes und einiger andern Lander. 2. Aufl. Tle. 1-2 (von 3) in 2 Bdn.

Erlangen 1771 EUR 240.00 - 360.00 Unknown
2153 Pufendorff,S.v.

Einleitung zu der Historie der vornehmsten Reiche und Staaten, so jetziger Zeit in Europa sich befinden.

Ffm. 1732-35 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
2154 Pufendorf,S.

Introduction a l'histoire moderne, generale et politique de l'univers. Augmentee par M. Bruzen de la Martiniere.

Paris 1753-59 EUR 550.00 - 800.00 Unknown
2155 Reilly,F.J.J.v. (Hrsg.).

Allgemeine Erdbeschreibung. I. Enthalt das ostliche und nordliche Europa. - II. Enthalt das westliche und sudliche Europa. - III. Enthalt die vier ubrigen Erdtheile. 3 Bande.

Wien 1792-1793 EUR 300.00 - 450.00 Unknown
2156 Revue des deux Mondes.

(Zeitschrift). Jg. 63 bis 77 in 176 (statt 180) Monatsbanden.

Paris 1893-1906 EUR 340.00 - 500.00 Unknown
2157 Schuller,J.K.

Umrisse und kritische Studien zur Geschichte von Siebenburgen. Mit besonderer Berucksichtigung der Geschichte der deutschen Colonisten im Lande.

Hermannstadt 1840-71 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
2158 Russegger,J.v.

Reisen in Europa, Asien und Afrika. Mit besonderer Rucksicht auf die naturwissenschaftlichen Verhaltnisse der betreffenden Lander.

Stgt. 1842-49 EUR 100.00 - 150.00 Unknown
2159 (Russegger,J.v.

Reisen in Europa, Asien und Afrika. Mit besonderer Rucksicht auf die naturwissenschaftlichen Verhaltnisse der betreffenden Lander.

Stgt. 1841-49 EUR 160.00 - 240.00 Unknown
2160 Faber du Faur,C.

Blatter aus meinem Portefeuille, im Laufe des Feldzugs 1812. In Russland, an Ort und Stelle gezeichnet. 2 Bde.

Stuttgart (1831-)1843 EUR 3,400.00 - 5,000.00 Unknown
2161

Sammlung von 15 Bdn. 18.-19. Jhdt. Versch. Einbande u. Formate. +Enthalt u.a.:+ Maury,M.F. Die physische Geographie des Meeres.

Lpz. 1856 EUR 140.00 - 200.00 Unknown
2162

Sammlung von 16 Schriften Reiseberichte versch. Lander, 2. H. 19. - 1. H. 20. Jh.

2 H. 19-1 H. 20. Jh. EUR 160.00 - 240.00 Unknown
2163

Sammlung von 26 Bdn. Meist 18.-19. Jhdt. Versch. Einbande u. Formate. +Enthalt u.a.:+ Tyrrell,H. u. Haukeil,H.A. The history of Russia. 3 Bde.

London u. New York o.J. EUR 200.00 - 300.00 Unknown
2164

Sammlung von 37 Reisehandbuchern (tls. in ital. Sprache), versch. Einbde. Darunter mehrere Nagel (nach 1950), sowie u.a.:

Hbg. 1934 EUR 80.00 - 120.00 Unknown
2165 (Schwabe,J.J. u.a.).

Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und zu Lande, oder Sammlung aller Reisebeschreibungen,... Bde. 1-6 u. 8 der Reihe in 7 Bdn.

Lpz. 1748-51 EUR 800.00 - 1,200.00 Unknown
2166 Serpa Pinto,A.A.

Comment j'ai traverse l'Afrique depuis l'Atlantique jusqu'a l'Ocean Indien a travers des regions inconnues. 2 Bde.

Paris 1881 EUR 120.00 - 180.00 Unknown
2167

Project der eroffneten schwedischen Rath-Stuben, Worinnen aus denen schwedischen eingelauffenen Schreiben und unverwerfflichen Benachrichtigungen,

O.O.u.Dr. 1676 EUR 40.00 - 60.00 Unknown
  • 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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