Hansons: Bishton Hall February Library Auction: To Include Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Letters
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Bishton Hall February Library Auction: To Include Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Letters | Total Sales (GBP) | 86,473.80 |
| Auction Date | February 26, 2024 - February 26, 2024 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 61,550.00 |
| Sale Number | #22624 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (GBP) | 90,830.00 |
| Total Lots | 131 | ||
| Sold Lots | 77 | Low Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 91,610.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 58.78% | High Estimate of All Lots (GBP) | 148,820.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 54 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 58.11% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | David Hockney (English, b. 1937). | Untitled |
2010/2016 | GBP 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | GBP 25,200.00 |
| 2 | ROWLING, J. K. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
1997 | GBP 12,000.00 - 16,000.00 | GBP 13,860.00 |
| 1 | ROWLING, J. K. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
1997 | GBP 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | GBP 9,450.00 |
| 39 | AUSTEN, Jane. | Novels by Miss Jane Austen [Standard Novels] |
1833 | GBP 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 | GBP 8,820.00 |
| 6 | ROWLING, J. K. | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |
1998 | GBP 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | GBP 5,040.00 |
| 37 | JOYCE, James. | Anna Livia Plurabelle |
1928 | GBP 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | GBP 2,646.00 |
| 3 | ROWLING, J. K. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
1997 | GBP 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | GBP 1,890.00 |
| 11 | CARROLL, Lewis [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]. | Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There |
1872 [December 1871] | GBP 800.00 - 1,200.00 | GBP 1,764.00 |
| 67 | Margaret W. Tarrant (1888-1959), and Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) | Margaret W. Tarrant (1888-1959), and Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) An archive of correspondence and sketches |
GBP 500.00 - 800.00 | GBP 1,386.00 | |
| 5 | ROWLING, J. K. | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
1997 | GBP 800.00 - 1,000.00 | GBP 1,008.00 |
| 40 | [GLASSE, Hannah. | The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy |
1747 | GBP 500.00 - 800.00 | GBP 781.20 |
| 70 | HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002). | HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002). An important autograph letter signed on 17 Bruton Street letterhead |
1923 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 756.00 |
| 105 | Autographs. An album of signed photographic publicity cards |
c. 1950s | GBP 500.00 - 600.00 | GBP 756.00 | |
| 81 | HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021). | HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021). A pair of photographic portraits by Dorothy Wilding, individually signed & dated |
1954 | GBP 500.00 - 800.00 | GBP 655.20 |
| 84 | Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). | Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852). Autograph letter signed |
1839 | GBP 200.00 - 300.00 | GBP 655.20 |
| 72 | HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). | HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). An autograph Christmas & New Year card |
1981 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 604.80 |
| 91 | Charles Dickens (1812-1870). | Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Autograph note signed on addressed leaf |
1843 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 604.80 |
| 90 | Charles Dickens (1812-1870). | Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Autograph note signed to Coutts bank |
GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 579.60 | |
| 76 | HM King Charles III [as Prince of Wales] & HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). | HM King Charles III [as Prince of Wales] & HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). An autograph Christmas & New Year card |
1986 | GBP 500.00 - 700.00 | GBP 567.00 |
| 12 | MORPURGO, Michael. | War Horse |
1982 | GBP 80.00 - 120.00 | GBP 554.40 |
| 13 | MILNE, A. A. | The House at Pooh Corner |
1978 | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 554.40 |
| 16 | MILNE, A. A. | When We Were Very Young |
1924 | GBP 300.00 - 500.00 | GBP 529.20 |
| 38 | LAWRENCE, D. | H. Lady Chatterley's Lover |
2006 | GBP 400.00 - 500.00 | GBP 504.00 |
| 89 | Edward Elgar (1857-1934). | Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Autograph with manuscript musical quotation |
1902 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 478.80 |
| 73 | HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). | HRH Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997). An autograph Christmas & New Year card |
1983 | GBP 400.00 - 600.00 | GBP 453.60 |
