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Auction Update Review

M-Rare Book Hub: 80 Auctions Archived, another 83 Upcoming this Week

 For the week ended 10 October, 80 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+: 1 denominated in Columbian pesos, 26 in euros, 12 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone, and 39 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $15,317,786.43. The average lot brought $1,102.71

 

This report includes this past week’s Top 25s for 14 categories, full details for this past week's sales, as well as a full listing of the upcoming week’s 83 sales.

 

It's a long report because collectible paper is making history every week.

 

Bon chance!

 

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Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Dominic Winter Book Auctions Einstein's Violin. A German violin formerly belonging to Albert Einstein, late 19th century on October 8th Actual price: USD $1,457,990.
  2. Bonhams The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 1 January, 2011 on October 7th Actual price: USD $279,900.
  3. Bonhams Amaryllis in Vase, from Moving Focus on October 7th Actual price: USD $140,200.
  4. Sothebys Irises on October 6th Actual price: USD $104,058.
  5. Galerie Bassenge Histoire naturelle des oiseaux on October 7th Actual price: USD $89,386.
  6. Galerie Bassenge Das Ritman-Exemplar der Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica zu Amsterdam on October 7th Actual price: USD $81,937.
  7. Bonhams Reflections on Soda Fountain on October 7th Actual price: USD $70,350.
  8. Bonhams The Blue Guitar 20 on October 7th Actual price: USD $70,350.
  9. Bonhams Imperfect (67 5/8 x 91 1/2"), from Imperfect Series on October 7th Actual price: USD $64,000.
  10. University Archives Wilson Declares War on Germany! 1917 Original Government Printed Joint Resolution Signed by the President, VP & House Speaker on October 8th Actual price: USD $62,500.
  11. Heritage Auctions The Hand of Miles Davis, New York, 1986 Selenium toned on October 3rd Actual price: USD $62,500.
  12. Christies Les trois modeles on October 8th Actual price: USD $57,150.
  13. Galerie Bassenge Das Buch der Chroniken und Geschichten on October 7th Actual price: USD $53,632.
  14. Bonhams Blue Curve, from Fans on October 7th Actual price: USD $51,200.
  15. Morphy Auctions SINCLAIR AIRCRAFT GASOLINE PORCELAIN SERVICE STATION SIGN W/ AIRPLANE GRAPHIC. on October 5th Actual price: USD $51,200.
  16. Christies Nu assis les bras etendus on October 8th Actual price: USD $50,800.
  17. Heritage Auctions Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park, circa 1944 on October 3rd Actual price: USD $46,250.
  18. RR Auction Ludwig van Beethoven Autograph Letter Signed, Arranging a Meeting with the Father of a Child Prodigy Pianist on October 8th Actual price: USD $42,071.
  19. Galerie Bassenge Theologische Sammelhandschrift on October 7th Actual price: USD $41,713.
  20. Bonhams Flowers on October 7th Actual price: USD $40,960.
  21. Bonhams IF on October 7th Actual price: USD $40,960.
  22. Bonhams Water Lily on October 7th Actual price: USD $40,960.
  23. Bonhams Belvedere on October 7th Actual price: USD $40,960.
  24. Christies La pompadour: one print on October 8th Actual price: USD $40,640.
  25. SD Auctions NORWAY 14th-20th c.: THE UVDAL CALENDAR | MS in Norwegian and Latin on vellum, Uvdal, Norway, 1636 and 1696. on October 9th Actual price: USD $40,111.

 

 

4 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars -


46 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell -


80 total sales reported this week -


For the week ahead 83 sales are scheduled -


Join us on Rare Book Hub!

 

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • <b><center>Sotheby’s<br>Year in Review</center></b> <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> A Rare Hebrew Bible with Micrographic Masorah. Sold: 1,514,000 USD <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> "The Freedman's Primer.” Sold: 241,300 USD <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> Smith, William. "The Map that Changed the World." Sold: 139,700 USD <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> Psalter, C13th. Illuminated Psalter. Sold: 330,200 GBP <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> Lincoln, Abraham. The abolition of slavery. Sold: 13,697,500 USD <b>Sotheby’s Year in Review:</b> Vergilius. Opera, Venice, Aldo Manuzio, 1501. Sold: 1,041,400 USD
    Sotheby’s
    Year in Review
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: A Rare Hebrew Bible with Micrographic Masorah. Sold: 1,514,000 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: "The Freedman's Primer.” Sold: 241,300 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Smith, William. "The Map that Changed the World." Sold: 139,700 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Psalter, C13th. Illuminated Psalter. Sold: 330,200 GBP
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Lincoln, Abraham. The abolition of slavery. Sold: 13,697,500 USD
    Sotheby’s Year in Review: Vergilius. Opera, Venice, Aldo Manuzio, 1501. Sold: 1,041,400 USD
  • <b><center>Case Antiques<br>2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques<br>January 31 and February 1, 2026</center><b> <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> 1775 Map of Virginia, Fry and Jefferson, ex-John Tyler. $6,000 to $8,000. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Albrecht Durer Engraving, The Peasant Couple at Market. $3,400 to $3,800. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> 1777 Map: Wm. Faden, British Colonies in N. America, ex. John Tyler. $2,000 to $2,400. <b><center>Case Antiques<br>2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques<br>January 31 and February 1, 2026</center><b> <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> 30 Vols. George Eliot 1st Editions; Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Deronda, etc. $1,400 to $1,800. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Celestial Floor Globe c. 1800. $1,400 to $1,800. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1866 London MacMillan. $900 to $1,200. <b><center>Case Antiques<br>2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques<br>January 31 and February 1, 2026</center><b> <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> President Andrew Jackson Signed Patent, 1831. $1,000 to $1,200. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Civil War Tintype of Calvin “Old Ballie” Walker, CSA 3rd TN Infantry, KIA, plus 3 Union Images. $800 to $1,000. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> 1855 Georgia Pocket Map, W. G. Bonner. $800 to $1,000. <b><center>Case Antiques<br>2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques<br>January 31 and February 1, 2026</center><b> <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Audubon c. 1835 Birds of America Common Cormorant, Havell Edition. $800 to $900. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> George Eliot, Middlemarch, 1st Edition in 8 Volumes. $600 to $800. <b>Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1:</b> Four NASA Moon Survey Photos; 144M, 148M, 149M, 149H1. $400 to $600.
    Case Antiques
    2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques
    January 31 and February 1, 2026
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 1775 Map of Virginia, Fry and Jefferson, ex-John Tyler. $6,000 to $8,000.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Albrecht Durer Engraving, The Peasant Couple at Market. $3,400 to $3,800.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 1777 Map: Wm. Faden, British Colonies in N. America, ex. John Tyler. $2,000 to $2,400.
    Case Antiques
    2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques
    January 31 and February 1, 2026
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 30 Vols. George Eliot 1st Editions; Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Deronda, etc. $1,400 to $1,800.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Celestial Floor Globe c. 1800. $1,400 to $1,800.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Lewis Carroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1866 London MacMillan. $900 to $1,200.
    Case Antiques
    2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques
    January 31 and February 1, 2026
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: President Andrew Jackson Signed Patent, 1831. $1,000 to $1,200.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Civil War Tintype of Calvin “Old Ballie” Walker, CSA 3rd TN Infantry, KIA, plus 3 Union Images. $800 to $1,000.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 1855 Georgia Pocket Map, W. G. Bonner. $800 to $1,000.
    Case Antiques
    2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques
    January 31 and February 1, 2026
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Audubon c. 1835 Birds of America Common Cormorant, Havell Edition. $800 to $900.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: George Eliot, Middlemarch, 1st Edition in 8 Volumes. $600 to $800.
    Case Antiques, Jan. 31-Feb. 1: Four NASA Moon Survey Photos; 144M, 148M, 149M, 149H1. $400 to $600.