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Articles - July - 2013 Issue

Auctions in July

- by Bruce E. McKinney

A snapshot of the July book, manuscript, map and ephemera calendar

A snapshot of the July book, manuscript, map and ephemera calendar

July this year is a quiet month with 49 events on the calendar.  Not so many years ago 49 would have ranked among the busiest months but the market has been changing.

Tues. July 2nd                Sothebys.  Western Manuscripts and Literature [L13240].  71 lots

                                           John Nicholson, Fine Art Auctioneer & Valuer.  Books and Manuscripts [2886058].

Thurs. July 4th                  De Baecque & Associes.  Autographs, Documents, Photographs [21776].  282 lots

                                            Heritage Auctions [HA.com]  Rare Book – internet bidding ending today.  206 lots

Sun. July 7th                    National Book Auctions.  Books and Ephemera – Basquiat, Medieval,
  American West, etc.  [07072013]

Tues. July 9th                  Neret – Minet & Tessier.  Vintage Posters [16872].  540 lots

Wed. July 10th                  Morton Casa de Subastas.  Books, Historical Documents, Prints and Photographs [676].  266 lots

                                            Rupert Toovey and Co.  Prints [1139].

                                            Sothebys.  The Joseph Conrad Collection from the Library of the late Stanley J. Seeger – Part I [L13415].  193 lots

                                            Sothebys.  English Literature; Children’s Books and Illustrations [L13404]

Thurs. July 11th                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Rare Books internet bidding ending today [201328].

                                          PBA Galleries.  Rare Americana [510].

Fri. July 12th                    Jeschke – van vliet Book and Art Auctions Ltd.  Rare Books [93].  824 lots

                                              Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers.  Selected Quality Pictures – Prints [1127].  38 lots

                                          Skinner, Inc.  Prints [2663B].  16 lots

Sat. July 13th                    Clars Auction Gallery.  Prints, Photographs [71313].

                                            Neal Auction Company.  Prints [71313].

Sun. July 14th                  Clars Auction Gallery.  Prints, Photographs [71313].

                                                Neal Auction Company.  Prints [71313].

Tues. July 16th                  Bonhams.  Prints [20737].

                                                Christies.  Prints and Multiples [2718].  437 lots

                                                Freeman’s [Samuel T. Freeman & Co.]  Books and Maps [1465].

Wed. July 17th                    Alexander Autographs, Inc.  Autographs [71713]. 
Dominic Winter Book Auctions.  Old Master and Modern Prints [71713].

                                              RR Auction.  Autographs [412].

                                              Skinner, Inc.  Ephemera [2664M].

Thurs. July 18th                  Alexander Autographs, Inc.  Autographs [71713].

                                                Eldred’s.  Marine Art and Antiques [777].

                                                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Rare Books online bidding ending today [201329].

                                                Skinner, Inc.  Ephemera [2664M].

Fri.  July 19th                    Eldred’s.  Marine Arts and Antiques [777].

Wed.  July 24th                    Dominic Winter Book Auctions.  Printed Books, Maps and Documents [72413].

Thurs. July 25th                Antiquarian Auctions.  Rare Books – bidding ends today [28].

                                                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Entertainment and Music Memorabilia [7081]

                                                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Rare Books online bidding ending today [201330].

                                                Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers [Books [72513].

                                                PBA Galleries.  Historical Autographs and Manuscripts with Archival Material [511].

                                                RR Auction.  Civil War [72513].

Fri. July 26th                      Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers.  Books [72513].

Sat.  July 27th                    Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Movie Posters [7078].

Sun.  July 28th                    Bonhams.  Prints, Books [20989].

                                                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Movie Posters [7078].

Tues.  July 30th                  Copley Fine Art.  The Sporting Sale [73013].

                                                Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Illustration Art [5140].

Wed.  July 31st                  Copely Fine Art.  The Sporting Sale [73013]

                                              Eldred’s.  Books, Prints, Maps [782]

                                              Gray’s Auctioneers.  Prints [69].

                                              Heritage Auctions [HA.com].  Illustration Art [5140]

                                                Profiles in History.  Animation [58].

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  • <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, <i>Americae pars Borealis,</i> double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, <i>Map of the United States,</i> London and Liverpool, 1827. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Typus Orbis Terrarum,</i> hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, <i>Chart of the World,</i> oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800). <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, <i>A General Atlas,</i> 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 240: Anthony Finley, <i>A New American Atlas,</i> 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 263: John Bachmann, <i>Panorama of the Seat of War,</i> portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, <i>Cosmographei,</i> Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, <i>Epitome Theatri Orteliani,</i> Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601. <center><b>Swann<br>Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books<br>December 9, 2025</b></center> <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, <i>Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae,</i> Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, <i>Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt,</i> 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623. <b>Swann, Dec. 9:</b> Lot 341: John James Audubon, <i>Carolina Parrot, Plate 26,</i> London, 1827.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 156: Cornelis de Jode, Americae pars Borealis, double-page engraved map of North America, Antwerp, 1593.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 206: John and Alexander Walker, Map of the United States, London and Liverpool, 1827.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 223: Abraham Ortelius, Typus Orbis Terrarum, hand-colored double-page engraved world map, Antwerp, 1575.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 233: Aaron Arrowsmith, Chart of the World, oversize engraved map on 8 sheets, London, 1790 (circa 1800).
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 239: Fielding Lucas, A General Atlas, 81 engraved maps and diagrams, Baltimore, 1823.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 240: Anthony Finley, A New American Atlas, 15 maps engraved by james hamilton young on 14 double-page sheets, Philadelphia, 1826.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 263: John Bachmann, Panorama of the Seat of War, portfolio of 4 double-page chromolithographed panoramic maps, New York, 1861.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 265: Sebastian Münster, Cosmographei, Basel: Sebastian Henricpetri, 1558.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 271: Abraham Ortelius, Epitome Theatri Orteliani, Antwerp: Johann Baptist Vrients, 1601.
    Swann
    Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books
    December 9, 2025
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 283: Joris van Spilbergen, Speculum Orientalis Occidentalisque Indiae, Leiden: Nicolaus van Geelkercken for Jodocus Hondius, 1619.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 285: Levinus Hulsius, Achtzehender Theil der Newen Welt, 14 engraved folding maps, Frankfurt: Johann Frederick Weiss, 1623.
    Swann, Dec. 9: Lot 341: John James Audubon, Carolina Parrot, Plate 26, London, 1827.
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    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Darwin and Wallace. On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties..., [in:] Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Vol. III, No. 9., 1858, Darwin announces the theory of natural selection. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1997, first edition, hardback issue, inscribed by the author pre-publication. £100,000 to £150,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 11: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Autograph sketchleaf including a probable draft for the E flat Piano Quartet, K.493, 1786. £150,000 to £200,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Hooke, Robert. Micrographia: or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses. London: James Allestry for the Royal Society, 1667. $12,000 to $15,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Chappuzeau, Samuel. The history of jewels, first edition in English. London: T.N. for Hobart Kemp, 1671. $12,000 to $18,000.
    Sotheby’s, Dec. 12: Sowerby, James. Exotic Mineralogy, containing his most realistic mineral depictions, London: Benjamin Meredith, 1811, Arding and Merrett, 1817. $5,000 to $7,000.

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