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Auction Update Review

M-Rare Book Hub: 99 Auctions Archived, another 78 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 24 October, 99 auctions have been archived to Rare Hub’s Transactions+:  2 denominated in Czech koruna, 22 in euros, 14 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 2 in New Zealand dollars, 3 in Swedish krona, 52 in US dollars, and 3 in South African rand.

 

Turnover was $42,951,867.59. The average lot brought $3,040.84.

 

This report includes this past week’s Top 25s for 13 categories, full details for this past week’s sales, as well as a full listing of the upcoming week’s 78 sales.

 

Start by clicking on the tabs for the Top 25s. They are live!

 

Bon chance.

 

Best wishes for a good week!

 

Bruce McKinney

 

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Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 19 February on October 17th Actual price: USD $1,019,292.
  2. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 28 April on October 17th Actual price: USD $934,351.
  3. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 2 June on October 17th Actual price: USD $849,410.
  4. Heritage Auctions Todd McFarlane Batman #423 Cover Original Art (DC, 1988). on October 17th Actual price: USD $781,250.
  5. Sothebys Water Lilies with Japanese Bridge, from the Water Lilies series (Corlett 265; RLCR 4167) on October 22nd Actual price: USD $762,000.
  6. Sothebys Identical Twins, Roselle, N. J. on October 22nd Actual price: USD $698,500.
  7. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 17 May on October 17th Actual price: USD $560,611.
  8. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 22 March on October 17th Actual price: USD $543,623.
  9. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 27 April on October 17th Actual price: USD $543,623.
  10. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 1 January on October 17th Actual price: USD $509,646.
  11. Sothebys Green on October 22nd Actual price: USD $508,000.
  12. Sothebys Superman, from Myths (Feldman & Shellmann II.260) on October 22nd Actual price: USD $444,500.
  13. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 16 March on October 17th Actual price: USD $441,693.
  14. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 4 May on October 17th Actual price: USD $441,693.
  15. Heritage Auctions Frank Frazetta The Ghost Rider #5 (A-1 #37) Cover Original Art (Magazine Enterprises, 1951). on October 17th Actual price: USD $437,500.
  16. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 4 January on October 17th Actual price: USD $407,717.
  17. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 11 May on October 17th Actual price: USD $373,741.
  18. Sothebys Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) (Feldman & Schellmann II.31) on October 22nd Actual price: USD $355,600.
  19. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 3 January on October 17th Actual price: USD $339,764.
  20. Heritage Auctions Mac Raboy Master Comics #27 Captain Marvel Jr. Cover Original Art (Fawcett, 1942). on October 17th Actual price: USD $337,500.
  21. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 12 April No. 1 on October 17th Actual price: USD $322,776.
  22. Sothebys Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) (Feldman & Schellmann II.28) on October 22nd Actual price: USD $317,500.
  23. Sothebys Nude on Sand, Oceano on October 22nd Actual price: USD $304,800.
  24. Sothebys The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven) - 15 March on October 17th Actual price: USD $288,800.
  25. Sothebys Chanel, from Ads (Feldman & Schellmann II.354) on October 23rd Actual price: USD $279,400.
  • <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>University Archives<br>Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration<br>January 7, 2026</center></b> <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Jefferson's Owned & Signed "Plutarch's Morals" Vol. 4. - 1st Time At Auction In Nearly 200 Years! <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Flown NASA Hasselblad 203S Space Camera On Endeavour STS-111, With Components, Data Module & Flown Film Magazine! <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> One Of The Finest Lincoln Assassination Letters Extant, April 15, 1865 - Illustrated & Beyond Dramatic! 8pp. <b><center>University Archives<br>Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration<br>January 7, 2026</center></b> <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Isaac Newton Highly Important Religious Manuscript With 85+ Words In His Hand, Ex-Bonhams <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Marilyn Monroe Gorgeous Signed & Inscribed Photograph, PSA Authenticated <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Rare Ernest Hemingway, 1 Of 10 Signed Presentation Copies Of "Farewell To Arms" <b><center>University Archives<br>Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration<br>January 7, 2026</center></b> <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Ayn Rand 11pp Revised AMS "The Cold Civil War" For LA Times Newspaper- 900+ Words In Her Hand! <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Mary Todd Lincoln Calls Abe A "great & good man, who loved & served his country so well" <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Abraham Lincoln Gives Rebel Woman Pass To Visit Prisoner Of War Husband, Showing A Very Human Lincoln! <b><center>University Archives<br>Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration<br>January 7, 2026</center></b> <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Babe Ruth PSA Type II Signed Conlon Photo, With Ruth Miniature Louisville Slugger, 16.25" <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Armstrong, Collins, Aldrin Signed Photo - Prime Crew Apollo 11 - PSA Authenticated <b>University Archives, Jan. 7:</b> Huge Abraham Lincoln Hesler Photo, Ca. 1880 - As If He Were In The Room!
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration
    January 7, 2026
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Jefferson's Owned & Signed "Plutarch's Morals" Vol. 4. - 1st Time At Auction In Nearly 200 Years!
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Flown NASA Hasselblad 203S Space Camera On Endeavour STS-111, With Components, Data Module & Flown Film Magazine!
    University Archives, Jan. 7: One Of The Finest Lincoln Assassination Letters Extant, April 15, 1865 - Illustrated & Beyond Dramatic! 8pp.
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration
    January 7, 2026
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Isaac Newton Highly Important Religious Manuscript With 85+ Words In His Hand, Ex-Bonhams
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Marilyn Monroe Gorgeous Signed & Inscribed Photograph, PSA Authenticated
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Rare Ernest Hemingway, 1 Of 10 Signed Presentation Copies Of "Farewell To Arms"
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration
    January 7, 2026
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Ayn Rand 11pp Revised AMS "The Cold Civil War" For LA Times Newspaper- 900+ Words In Her Hand!
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Mary Todd Lincoln Calls Abe A "great & good man, who loved & served his country so well"
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Abraham Lincoln Gives Rebel Woman Pass To Visit Prisoner Of War Husband, Showing A Very Human Lincoln!
    University Archives
    Rare Autographs & Books Including Lincoln & Space Exploration
    January 7, 2026
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Babe Ruth PSA Type II Signed Conlon Photo, With Ruth Miniature Louisville Slugger, 16.25"
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Armstrong, Collins, Aldrin Signed Photo - Prime Crew Apollo 11 - PSA Authenticated
    University Archives, Jan. 7: Huge Abraham Lincoln Hesler Photo, Ca. 1880 - As If He Were In The Room!