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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 -
![<b>Swann, Nov. 20:</b> Lot 35<br>Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].](https://ae-files.s3.amazonaws.com/AdvertisementPhotos/f0781015-5eab-4da4-863c-33412e7d42b5.jpg "<b>Swann, Nov. 20:</b> Lot 35<br>Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].")
Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 9
George Catlin. O-Kee-Pa: A Religious Ceremony; and other Customs of the Mandans. London, 1867.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 17
Benjamin Beal, Unpublished diary of a lieutenant serving in the Invasion of Quebec, 1776.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 23
George Washington, Autograph Letter Signed anticipating the coming British campaign against Philadelphia, 1777.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 35
Matthias C. Sprengel, Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch, the first published appearance of the American flag, [1784].Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 120
Portfolio of lithograph Civil War portraits by Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. and others. Cincinnati, OH, circa 1863.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 130
Eleazar Huntington, engraver. Early broadside engraving of the Declaration of Independence, circa 1820-24.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 175
Jeremiah B. Taylor, Letterbook of a frontier Baptist missionary in Kansas with tales of friendly Indians and unfriendly Confederate raiders, 1839-1887.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 188
Jonas Rishel, The Indian Physician, Containing a New System of Practice, Founded on Medical Plants, 1828.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 201
Brigham Young and the First Presidency of the LDS, Commission issued to two Church representatives, 1849.Swann
Printed & Manuscript Americana
November 20, 2025Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 293
Kuonraden's Vart (Kuonrad's Travels), an illustrated western travel memoir set to verse, circa 1914.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 311
Hermann Stieffel, Early watercolor view of the ruins of a Spanish mission in the Manzano Grant. Manzano, NM, circa 1860-67.Swann, Nov. 20: Lot 343
Vida de San Felipe de Jesus, protomartir del Japon, y patron de su patria Mexico. -
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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Schilb Antiquarian: Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium | Total Sales (USD) | 17,483.00 |
| Auction Date | January 05, 2025 - January 05, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 54,958.00 |
| Sale Number | #10525 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 111,200.00 |
| Total Lots | 104 | ||
| Sold Lots | 103 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 55,557.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 99.04% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 112,400.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 1 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 15.55% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | MILNE, A.A.; SHEPARD, Ernest H. (Illus.) | Now We Are Six |
1927 | USD 750.00 - 1,600.00 | USD 610.00 |
| 91 | L Frank Baum | Tik-Tok of Oz |
1914 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 530.00 |
| 38 | WILKES, Charles | Narrative of the United States exploring expedition, during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842 |
1845 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 475.00 |
| 44 | BARHAM, Richard Harris | The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels |
1855 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 425.00 |
| 102 | FLEMING, Ian | You Only Live Twice |
1964 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 420.00 |
| 23 | RAMSAY, Allan | Poems on Several Occasions |
1793 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 405.00 |
| 75 | FONTAINE, Jean de la | Tales and novels in verse |
1884 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 350.00 |
| 79 | TWAIN, Mark | A Connecticut Yankee in king Arthurs court by Mark Twain. |
1890 | USD 750.00 - 1,600.00 | USD 310.00 |
| 66 | RASPE, Rudolf Erich | Aventures du baron de munchhausen |
[ca.1875]. | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 300.00 |
| 87 | REMINGTON, Frederick | Done in the Open: Drawings by Frederic Remington |
1904 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 295.00 |
| 12 | AULNOY, Marie d | Histoire dHypolite, comte de Duglas |
1699 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 280.00 |
| 97 | SANGORSKI, Alberto (illustrator) | The Sermon on the Mount |
1937 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 275.00 |
| 65 | BARHAM, Richard Harris. | The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels |
1875 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 265.00 |
| 59 | JACKSON, Mary Anna | Memoirs of Stonewall Jackson |
(c)1895. | USD 750.00 - 1,600.00 | USD 260.00 |
| 96 | Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings | South Moon Under |
1933 | USD 750.00 - 1,600.00 | USD 260.00 |
| 36 | DICKENS, Charles | The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. With illus. by Phiz. |
1844 | USD 750.00 - 1,600.00 | USD 255.00 |
| 104 | TOLKIEN, J.R.R. | The Silmarillion |
1977 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 255.00 |
| 5 | CLAUDIAN, Claudius | Cl. Claudiani quae exstant: ex emendatione Nicolai Heinsii. |
1677 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 250.00 |
| 67 | LOSSING, Benson John | Our Country: a household history for all readers, from the discovery of America to the present time |
1875-77 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 240.00 |
| 82 | TWAIN, Mark | The American Claimant. |
1892 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 235.00 |
| 80 | JOHNSON, W. Fletcher | The Red Record of the Sioux. Life of Sitting Bull and History of the Indian War of 1890-91. A Graphic Account of the Life of the Great Medicine Man and Chief Sitting Bull; His Tragic Death; Story of the Sioux Nation; Their Manners and Customs, Ghost Dance |
(c)1891 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 230.00 |
| 83 | HARRIS, Joel Chandler | Uncle Remus or, Mr. Fox, Mr. Rabbit, and Mr. Terrapin. |
[1897] | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 230.00 |
| 3 | KEMPIS, Thomas a | Limitation de Jesus-Christ. Traduite & paraphrase?e en vers franc?ois |
1660 | USD 499.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 225.00 |
| 37 | SUE, Eugene | The Mysteries of Paris |
1845-1846 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 225.00 |
| 7 | L. B. D. E. D. E. | La Cour De France Turbanise?e, Et Les Trahisons De?masque?es : En trois Parties |
1690 | USD 599.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 215.00 |
![<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.")
