Books & Manuscripts
Map that named America to auction in December
Waldseemuller’s 1507 world map is also the first ever globe
Columbus’ America letter hits new record
Christopher Columbus wrote the letter on his way back to Europe in 1492
Alcoholics Anonymous’ Big Book set to make $3m
The Alcoholics Anonymous original manuscript will cross the block in June
Neal Cassady’s Jack Kerouac letter makes $206,250
Neal Cassady’s 1950 letter to Jack Kerouac inspired On the Road
Birds of America original drawings to bring $120,000?
Original illustrations from John James Audubon's The Birds of America are to auction on February 17
Captain America movie costume to defeat all the rest at film memorabilia auction
A sale of the props and memorabilia from 2011's Captain America movie will star the hero's costume
Audubon's Birds of America complete octavo edition perches at the top of auction
In another format, John James Audubon's Birds of America is the most valuable book in the world
Confederate Constitution of America set to draw support at Heritage
One of just a handful of copies of the US constitution reworked by the confederates is stirring interest
Provoking America: Early reactions to the Stamp Act could bring $50,000
Two newspapers, one including text written by Benjamin Franklin, are auctioning at Swann Galleries
Explorer's descriptions of America set to sell for $350k
81 lots of books and maps to sell for up to six figure sums
