Sir Isaac Newton manuscript, $89,600, University Archives

Recent Auction Results from Near & Far
By Ken Hall
All prices include the buyer’s premium

Isaac Newton manuscript

An autograph manuscript penned by Sir Isaac Newton, circa 1690s-1710s, featuring over 350 words in Newton’s hand, discussing Judaism and Christianity, sold for $89,600 in a Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books auction held November 19th by University Archives in Wilton, CT.

Also, Bob Dylan’s signed and handwritten lyrics to Just Like a Woman
brought $57,600; and a Spaulding baseball signed by President Woodrow Wilson and others dignitaries realized $35,200.