LIST: Jose Rizal's poetry book, Manuel Quezon's passport, and other rare items at Kingly Treasures Auctions 2025

Among the artifacts up for bidding is Rizal's 199-page poetry book dedicated to Leonor Rivera, the only surviving memoir of their romance, where he would share his journeys in Europe. It also had Rizal's handwritten dedication that read, "A Leonor Rivera, Recuerdo (To Leonor Rivera, A Remembrance)."

This was written before Rizal dedicated his life to his literary masterpieces, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

Starting price: P500,000

Manuel L. Quezon's official passport

Another rare piece to take home is Quezon's original 1924 passport, which includes his photograph, stamps from foreign trips, and the signatures of him and of his political rival, Governor-General Leonard Wood.

Starting price: P80,000

The Patek Philippe dedicated by Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos

Also included in the listing is Sen. Gil Puyat's special Patek Philippe watch given to him by former president Ferdinand Sr. and ex-First Lady Imelda Marcos on his 60th birthday. The watch bears an engraved message that reads, "To Gil, with our esteem, Ferdinand and Imelda," with the date of Puyat's birthday, Sept. 1 in 1967—Marcos' second year as chief executive.

Starting price: P400,000

First editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Bidders may take home both of the first editions of Rizal’s renowned literary works, Noli Me Tangere (1887), which shows the turbulent era of colonial society, and El Filibusterismo (1891), which illustrates the pursuit of a liberated nation.

Starting price: P6,000,000

Manuel L. Quezon's Letter to Doña Aurora Quezon

Quezon's letters to his wife, Aurora Quezon, are also up for auction. In the letters, the former president seems to be addressing various controversies surrounding their marriage. The item includes Quezon's calling card and a photograph of his family.

Starting price: P50,000

Fernando Amorsolo's Barrio Fiesta

Amorsolo's work, Barrio Fiesta, signed and dated in 1949, will be auctioned at a whopping starting price. The art piece shows vibrant colors that capture the lively celebration of a local festival, including a procession in motion, with two women bearing flowers and offerings, leading the way to the nearby chapel while a marching band follows behind. Included in the artwork is a certificate issued by Mrs. Sylvia Amorsolo-Lazo for authenticity.

Starting price: P8 million

Fernando Zóbel's Tarraco

Zobel's 1960 Tarraco piece was among the pieces in his final exhibit in the Philippines before he settled down in Spain. Per the write-up, the Spanish-Filipino painter took inspiration from the city of Tarraco, the earliest Roman settlement on the Iberian Peninsula, which was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 for its outstanding example of Roman urban design.

It's among his paintings that were named and placed in Spain. The specific artwork alluded to how he longed for the European country while grappling with an identity crisis—torn between his inherited business life and his passion for painting—spiraling into depression under corporate duties, teaching at the Ateneo, and having little time to paint.

Starting price: P18 million

Carlos "Botong" Francisco's Bugan and Aliguyon

Also up for grabs is the artwork of National Artist for the Visual Arts Francisco's Princess Bugan and Noble Aliguyon, which shows the brave Aliguyon wading through the knee-high stream, lifting Princess Bugan to keep her dry—an act reminiscent of Raleigh shielding Queen Elizabeth’s shoes or carrying a bride across a threshold, per the description. It's one of his works that featured the Ifugao and their courtship rituals.

Starting price: P7 million

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