• Sotheby’s
    Fine Books & Manuscripts
    June 24-25
    Sotheby’s, June 25: Keats, John. The most significant collection of Keats’s love letters to come to market since 1885. $1,500,000 to $2,500,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 25: Chassériau, Benoît. The “Expedicion secreta” of the Free State of Cartagena de Indias against the forts of Portobelo (Panama). $50,000 to $70,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 25: (Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay). "One of the new nation's most important contributions to the theory of government”. $150,000 to $180,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 24: Benjamin Franklin. "the Day of the Declaration of Independence is everywhere annually celebrated". $80,000 to $120,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 24: (Johann Conrad Beissel). A Sammelband of two of Benjamin Franklin's rarest imprints. $70,000 to $100,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 25: [Pernambuco]. First printed work in favor of Brazilian Independence. $150,000 to $200,000.
  • June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Medical Incunabula: Petit (Jean)publisher & Kerver (Thielman)printer. Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum, sm. 8vo, Paris [1498]
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Hugo (Victor) [Wraxall (Lascelles)]. Les Miserable, 3 vols., 8vo, L. (Hurst & Blackett) 1862, First Authorized English Translation (copyright).
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Shelley (Mary Wollstonecraft). Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus, 8vo, 2 vols. in one, L. (G. & W.B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria-Lane) 1823.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Cuisine: Anon. Cookery, Pastry, and Sweet Meats in three Books, Alphabetically Digested, 8vo 1710.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Lambert (Aylmer Bourke). A Description of the Genus Pinus, with Directions Relative to the Cultivation…, 2 vols. Sm. folio L. (Messrs. Weddell) 1832.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Botany: Curtis (William). Flora Londinensis: or Plates and Descriptions of such Plants as Grow Wild in the Environs of London, 2 vols. folio, London (B. White) 1777 – 1798.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Le Moire (J.M.) Maple Leaves, Canadian History and Quebec Scenery (Third Series) 8vo Quebec (Hunter, Rose & Co.) 1865. First Edn.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: The Earliest Extant Printed House Contents Sale Catalogue in Ireland: Baillie, Auctioneer, Abby Street. A Catalogue of the Goods and Stock of the late Edward Wingfield…
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: William III King of England. Autograph Letter Signed ("William R") to an unnamed correspondent [possibly Charles-Henri de Lorraine] discussing his strategy against the French forces during the siege of Namur.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: [Austen (Jane) (1785-1817]. Pride and Prejudice, 3 vols. sm. 8vo, L. (T. Egerton) 1813.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Heaney (Seamus). Ugolino, sm. folio D. (Dolmen) 1979, Limited Edn. No. 78/125 Copies, Signed by Seamus Heaney, Louis le Brocquy, Liam Miller and Andrew Carpenter.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Voltaire (F.M. Avouet de). Petits Ouvrages, attribues a M. de Voltaire, sm. folio manuscript, dated 1776, containing 9 works.
  • Bonhams, June 14-23: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation Gold Pocket Watch. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Presentation Copy of the First Issue of the Lincoln Douglas Debates Signed by Abraham Lincoln in Pencil to a Sangamon County Illinois Republican. Estimate: $150,000 - 250,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: A Senate Resolution Signed in the Tense Days After the Union's Humiliating Defeat at the First Battle of Bull Run. Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Seven Passages to a Flight, an Artists Book with a Story Quilt by Faith Ringgold, the Publisher's Own Copy. Estimate: $80,000 - 120,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: A New Charter for Virginia, A Response to the First Armed Rebellion in the American Colonies. Estimate: $15,000 - 25,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Earliest obtainable printing of the Bill of Rights. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Edward Curtis Orotone. Estimate: $7,000 - 9,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: A Butter or Dessert Plate from FDR's State Dinner Service. Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: An Early Large-Format Plan of the City of Washington. Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Containing the First Map to Name the Hudson River. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: America's First Major Novelist, a Complete Chapter in Autograph Manuscript by James Fenimore Cooper. Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: The Only Full-Length Book by Jefferson, with the Justly Famous Map. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000
  • June 25, 2026
    Doyle, June 25: Houdini's biography, boldly signed. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Doyle, June 25: A volume from Abraham Lincoln's library, signed just before heading to Washington for his inauguration. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, June 25: A very early Confederate recruiting manual belonging to the chief commissary in Lee's Army. $600 to $800.
    Doyle, June 25: Rare hand-colored lithographs of the life of Napoleon. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Doyle, June 25: The "Holster Atlas" of the American Revolution. $5,000 to $8,000.
    Doyle, June 25: Jewish ceremonies in fine hand-colored engravings. $7,000 to $10,000.
    Doyle, June 25: A very rare work on Turkish military costume. $1,000 to $1,500.
    June 25, 2026
    Doyle, June 25: The most important illustrated work on the Mexican-American War. $10,000 to $15,000.
    Doyle, June 25: The finest illustrated book on Afghanistan. $10,000 to $15,000.
    Doyle, June 25: Henry Justice Ford St. George rescues the Princess from the horrible Dragon. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Doyle, June 25: A rare work of Prussian Army uniforms under Frederick William II, with exquisite hand-colored engravings. $800 to $1,200.
    Doyle, June 25: Lenny Bruce typed letter signed to a Village bohemian during his obscenity trials, with a manuscript note and drawing. $300 to $500.
    Doyle, June 25: Schiff's scarce Shanghai Sketchbook. $300 to $500.
    Doyle, June 25: The first accurate published representation of the American flag. $2,000 to $4,000.
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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 112 Auctions Archived, another 73 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended February 27, 112 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, maps and ephemera:  1 denominated in Australian dollars, 20 in euros, 20 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 I Norwegian krona, 3 in New Zealand dollars, 2 in Swedish krone, and 62 in U.S. dollars.

 

 

Turnover was $22,920,110.24. The average lot brought $1,692.65. Sixteen thousand three hundred and thirty-three were offered and 13,541 found new homes. For the week 82.91% of all lots offered were sold.

 

 

This report includes this past week’s Top 25s for 13 categories, full details for the past week’s sales, as well as a full listing of the upcoming week’s 73 sales.

 

 

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

 

 

Bruce McKinney

Rare Book Hub

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam -- Incunabulum -- Rome, Ca. 1473-1475 -- First Edition of a Fundamental Work of Jewish Philosophy -- One of the First Hebrew Books to be Printed on February 24th Actual price: USD $1,250,000.
  2. Christies Roman Notes on February 26th Actual price: USD $1,104,900.
  3. Il Ponte IL MANOSCRITTO RITROVATO DELLA PRINCIPESSA IPPOLITA MARIA SFORZA. on February 26th Actual price: USD $634,543.
  4. Heritage Auctions George Custer Autograph Letter Signed. on February 26th Actual price: USD $550,000.
  5. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Decorated Parchment Manuscript -- Ashkenazic-Rite Siddur -- With Passover Haggadah, Tractate Avot and Other Selections -- Rare Piyyutim -- Ashkenazic Lands, 14th Century on February 24th Actual price: USD $475,000.
  6. Sothebys Untitled (5.2.89) on February 25th Actual price: USD $409,600.
  7. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Likutei Amarim (Tanya) -- First Edition -- Slavita, 1796 -- Complete Schocken Library Copy, with Wide Margins -- Proceeds of Sale Will Be Donated to the Renovation of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Ohel on February 24th Actual price: USD $375,000.
  8. Christies Boy with a straw hat waiting to march in a pro-war parade, NYC, 1967 on February 26th Actual price: USD $254,000.
  9. Christies Untitled Film Still #7 on February 26th Actual price: USD $241,300.
  10. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Midrash Rabbah on the Torah -- First Edition -- Constantinople, 1512 -- Schocken Copy on February 24th Actual price: USD $212,500.
  11. Heritage Auctions Abraham Lincoln Partial Autograph Manuscript from His Last Annual Message to Congress. on February 26th Actual price: USD $200,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions William P. Dole's Railroad Pass to Travel to Gettysburg on November 18, 1863 and Gettysburg Marshal's Ticket Dated November 19. on February 26th Actual price: USD $187,500.
  13. Christies Untitled Film Still #27 on February 26th Actual price: USD $152,400.
  14. Christies Lehmbruck I on February 26th Actual price: USD $127,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed with Related Correspondence. on February 26th Actual price: USD $125,000.
  16. Lyon and Turnbull Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. First edition on February 25th Actual price: USD $104,130.
  17. Christies The Junior Interstate Ballroom Dance Champions, Yonkers, NY, 1962 on February 26th Actual price: USD $101,600.
  18. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Decorated Parchment Manuscript -- Bechinat Olam by Rabbi Yedaiah HaPenini, and Other Works -- Provence, 14th/15th Century on February 24th Actual price: USD $100,000.
  19. Christies Mick Jagger: one print on February 26th Actual price: USD $95,250.
  20. Forum Auctions Illustration for 'La Sainte Bible' on February 25th Actual price: USD $93,888.
  21. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Engraved Esther Scroll by Shalom Italia -- Amsterdam, Ca. 1641-1650 on February 24th Actual price: USD $93,750.
  22. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Early and Important Esther Scroll -- Italy, First Half of the 17th Century -- In the Style of Scrolls by Moshe ben Avraham Pescarolo on February 24th Actual price: USD $93,750.
  23. Christies I Love Liberty on February 26th Actual price: USD $88,900.
  24. Kedem Auctions Ltd. Hand-Colored Engraved Esther Scroll -- Probably Venice, Ca. 1750 -- Closely Related to Scrolls by Engraver Francesco Griselini on February 24th Actual price: USD $87,500.
  25. Christies Untitled (Cowboy) on February 26th Actual price: USD $82,550.

6 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Incunable and First Editions | Illuminated Manuscripts and Esther Scrolls | Jewish Ceremonial Art on February 24th: $2,968,750
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts and Texana on February 26th: $2,501,339
Christies. Post-War to Present on February 26th: $2,414,016
Christies. Contemporary Editions: New York on February 26th: $2,066,163
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Libre Artistes on February 26th: $1,734,177
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 26th: $1,191,340

29 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:

Dunbar Sloane. Estate Jewellery, Costume & Craft on February 25th: 1463.70%
Tajan. Estate of Mr. D. - Modern & Contemporary Art Collection on February 25th: 357.47%
Brunk Auctions. Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter on February 25th: 346.31%
Christies. Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Library, Bedrooms and Objects of Vertu on February 23rd: 226.22%
Everard Auctions. The Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr. - Day 1 on February 24th: 196.70%
Lyon and Turnbull. Books and Manuscripts on February 25th: 192.42%
Sothebys. Contemporary Curated on February 25th: 175.97%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Books and Art on February 21st: 151.75%
Forum Auctions. Salvador Dalí: Master of the Surreal on February 25th: 148.04%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Libre Artistes on February 26th: 145.79%
Gorringes. Toys & Transport | House & Garden Sales on February 23rd: 143.38%
Crafoord Auktioner. Book Auction on February 22nd: 140.86%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts and Texana on February 26th: 140.82%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Bindings Literaure Illustrated, Including Selections from Austin Abey Rare Books on February 24th: 134.21%
Damien Voglaire. Modern and Contemporary Art on February 21st: 133.86%
Sothebys. RM Sothebys The February Memorabilia Sale: Featuring the Rob Walker Collection on February 25th: 133.68%
Ripley Auctions. Great Estates Live! Fine Art, Antiques, Rugs, & Sterling Silver. on February 21st: 126.28%
Lay's Auctioneers. Rare Books and Works on Paper on February 26th: 122.92%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 20th Annual Winter Art Auction - Antique Caucasian Rugs & Modern Art Session 2 on February 21st: 122.24%
Tooveys. Stamps, Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera on February 25th: 117.01%
Doyle New York. Doyle @ Home on February 25th: 116.16%
Bukowskis. Start Your Art Collection on February 22nd: 115.42%
Forum Auctions. Online: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases on February 26th: 112.45%
Bonhams. Entertainment Memorabilia Featuring Gene Hackman on February 26th: 112.22%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 24th: 110.91%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online on February 25th: 103.94%
Weiss Auctions. February Comics, Comic Art, & Animation on February 25th: 103.03%
Hansons. Bishton Hall February Silver, Jewellery, Antiques, Toys & Textiles Auction. on February 22nd: 102.21%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 21st: 102.03%


73 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:

Sothebys. Modern Discoveries on February 26th: 100.00%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Online Only New England Estates Auction Session II on February 26th: 100.00%
Hake's Auctions. Comic Books Signed and Certified on February 25th: 100.00%
Tajan. Estate of Mr. D. - Modern & Contemporary Art Collection on February 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Contemporary Curated on February 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. RM Sothebys The February Memorabilia Sale: Featuring the Rob Walker Collection on February 25th: 100.00%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Online Only New England Estates Auction Session I on February 25th: 100.00%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Fine & Dec Arts, Art Glass, Southwest Pottery, Native American & More! on February 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Titans of Terror: Vintage Monster Movie Posters on February 24th: 100.00%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Incunable and First Editions | Illuminated Manuscripts and Esther Scrolls | Jewish Ceremonial Art on February 24th: 100.00%
Christies. Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Library, Bedrooms and Objects of Vertu on February 23rd: 100.00%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on February 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Monsters & Spacemen Movie Posters Showcase Auction on February 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Yabba Dabba Doo - The Art of Hanna-Barbera II! Animation Art Showcase Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 17th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 17th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 24th: 99.77%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 24th: 99.65%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Estates Book Collection Blowout - Reference Books, Fiction, Nonfiction & More! on February 26th: 97.95%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Bindings Literaure Illustrated, Including Selections from Austin Abey Rare Books on February 24th: 97.30%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 22nd: 97.12%
Brunk Auctions. Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter on February 25th: 96.97%
Everard Auctions. The Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr. - Day 1 on February 24th: 96.88%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 20th Annual Winter Art Auction - Paintings, Prints, Modern, Western, Regionalists, and Fine Carpets on February 22nd: 96.55%
Weiss Auctions. February Comics, Comic Art, & Animation on February 25th: 96.07%
Brunk Auctions. American and Souther on February 26th: 96.00%
Dunbar Sloane. Estate Jewellery, Costume & Craft on February 25th: 95.65%
Bonhams. Entertainment Memorabilia Featuring Gene Hackman on February 26th: 94.70%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 21st: 94.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on February 24th: 93.75%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Exposure II: Pin-Up and Figure Photography Featuring the Bunny Yeager Archive Showcase Auction on February 26th: 93.58%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Books and Art on February 21st: 92.91%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Libre Artistes on February 26th: 92.90%
Doyle New York. Doyle @ Home on February 25th: 92.86%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables & Estate Auction on February 24th: 92.86%
Gorringes. Toys & Transport | House & Garden Sales on February 23rd: 92.73%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts and Texana on February 26th: 92.32%
Ripley Auctions. Great Estates Live! Fine Art, Antiques, Rugs, & Sterling Silver. on February 21st: 92.31%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online on February 25th: 92.04%
Lyon and Turnbull. Books and Manuscripts on February 25th: 91.70%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Mardi Gras and Louisiana Poster Auction on February 26th: 91.15%
Du Mouchelles. February 2026 Auction - Day 2 on February 20th: 90.91%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 21st: 90.73%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 26th: 90.59%
Forum Auctions. Online: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases on February 26th: 90.46%
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornish Art, Fine Art, and Studio Pottery on February 19th: 90.12%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. February Fine and Decorative Arts Auction on February 24th: 89.58%
Christies. Contemporary Editions: New York on February 26th: 89.02%
Forum Auctions. Salvador Dalí: Master of the Surreal on February 25th: 88.89%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 20th Annual Winter Art Auction - Antique Caucasian Rugs & Modern Art Session 2 on February 21st: 88.89%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment 2026 - Day 1 on February 20th: 88.75%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art of the American South on February 20th: 87.50%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment 2026 - Day 2 on February 21st: 85.71%
Damien Voglaire. Modern and Contemporary Art on February 21st: 85.54%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Custom Furnishings, Antiques, Fine Art, & Décor on February 21st: 85.29%
De Baecque and Associes. A Chalet in Courchevel and Various - Popular and Mountain Art on February 5th: 85.19%
Cotswold Auction Company. Treasures in Boxes, Books & Household items on February 22nd: 85.00%
Grays Auctioneers. Objects of Desire on February 25th: 84.62%
Lay's Auctioneers. Rare Books and Works on Paper on February 26th: 84.29%
Blackwell Auctions. Gen-X Treasures: Star Wars, TMNT on February 25th: 83.33%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Live Auction on February 26th: 83.25%
Clars Auction Gallery. February Gallery Auction on February 20th: 82.61%
Chiswick Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 26th: 81.75%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery. on February 26th: 81.48%
Duke's. Interiors and Design on February 26th: 81.48%
Bukowskis. Start Your Art Collection on February 22nd: 80.77%


112 total sales reported this week:

Bertolami Fine Art . Numismatic Literature on February 26th: 3.13%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Exposure II: Pin-Up and Figure Photography Featuring the Bunny Yeager Archive Showcase Auction on February 26th: 93.58%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts and Texana on February 26th: 92.32%
Tooveys. Stamps, Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera on February 25th: 68.61%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery. on February 26th: 81.48%
Swann Galleries. Vintage Posters on February 26th: 76.38%
Sothebys. Modern Discoveries on February 26th: 100.00%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Estates Book Collection Blowout - Reference Books, Fiction, Nonfiction & More! on February 26th: 97.95%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 26th: 90.59%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Mardi Gras and Louisiana Poster Auction on February 26th: 91.15%
PBA Galleries. PBA Platinum on February 26th: 50.43%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Live Auction on February 26th: 83.25%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. February 2026 Auction on February 26th: 14.29%
Morton Subastas. Antiques & Books Auction — The Echo of Two Worlds on February 26th: 17.65%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Online Only New England Estates Auction Session II on February 26th: 100.00%
Lay's Auctioneers. Rare Books and Works on Paper on February 26th: 84.29%
Hake's Auctions. Comic Books Signed and Certified on February 25th: 100.00%
Forum Auctions. Online: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases on February 26th: 90.46%
Duke's. Interiors and Design on February 26th: 81.48%
Christies. Post-War to Present on February 26th: 70.83%
Christies. Contemporary Editions: New York on February 26th: 89.02%
Chiswick Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 26th: 81.75%
Brunk Auctions. American and Souther on February 26th: 96.00%
Bonhams. Entertainment Memorabilia Featuring Gene Hackman on February 26th: 94.70%
Bonhams. Vintage Posters Online on February 26th: 72.73%
Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. The Winter Collectibles Sale on February 26th: 70.20%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Libre Artistes on February 26th: 92.90%
Aguttes. A Modern Winter - Impressionist and Modern Art on February 24th: 52.17%
Weiss Auctions. February Comics, Comic Art, & Animation on February 25th: 96.07%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Movie Posters on February 25th: 71.67%
Tajan. Estate of Mr. D. - Modern & Contemporary Art Collection on February 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Contemporary Curated on February 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. RM Sothebys The February Memorabilia Sale: Featuring the Rob Walker Collection on February 25th: 100.00%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Collectibles Auction - Advertising, Sports, Music, and Racing Memorabilia + Scale Model Cars & Trains on February 25th: 66.67%
Lyon and Turnbull. Books and Manuscripts on February 25th: 91.70%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Online Only New England Estates Auction Session I on February 25th: 100.00%
Hansons. February Medals, Militaria & Firearms Auction on February 25th: 57.14%
Grays Auctioneers. Objects of Desire on February 25th: 84.62%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Fine & Dec Arts, Art Glass, Southwest Pottery, Native American & More! on February 25th: 100.00%
Forum Auctions. Salvador Dalí: Master of the Surreal on February 25th: 88.89%
Everard Auctions. Fine and Decorative Art from Southern Collections - Day 2 on February 25th: 70.15%
Dunbar Sloane. Estate Jewellery, Costume & Craft on February 25th: 95.65%
Doyle New York. Doyle @ Home on February 25th: 92.86%
Brunk Auctions. Americana featuring the Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter on February 25th: 96.97%
Bonhams. Heavyweights & Headliners. Legends in Sports and Rock, featuring the Collection of George Kalinsky on February 25th: 74.68%
Blackwell Auctions. Gen-X Treasures: Star Wars, TMNT on February 25th: 83.33%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples Online on February 25th: 92.04%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on February 24th: 93.75%
Rossini. Books, Philately and Manuscripts on February 24th: 49.78%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Titans of Terror: Vintage Monster Movie Posters on February 24th: 100.00%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. February Fine and Decorative Arts Auction on February 24th: 89.58%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Bindings Literaure Illustrated, Including Selections from Austin Abey Rare Books on February 24th: 97.30%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Incunable and First Editions | Illuminated Manuscripts and Esther Scrolls | Jewish Ceremonial Art on February 24th: 100.00%
Everard Auctions. The Estate of Arthur B. Kouwenhoven Jr. - Day 1 on February 24th: 96.88%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables & Estate Auction on February 24th: 92.86%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. 20th Century and Contemporary on February 24th: 62.50%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Weekly Antiques, Collectables & Effects on February 23rd: 67.44%
Bukowskis. The Curated Shelf on February 24th: 53.33%
Art + Object. "An Imaginative Curiosity" The Greer Twiss Collection / New Collectors Art & Studio Pottery on February 24th: 57.89%
Gorringes. Toys & Transport | House & Garden Sales on February 23rd: 92.73%
Christies. Irene Roosevelt Aitken: The Library, Bedrooms and Objects of Vertu on February 23rd: 100.00%
Hansons. The Cornwall Antiques Sale on February 24th: 40.00%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Philosophy, Religion, The Arts Modern Firsts, Entomology and more on February 22nd: 45.64%
Hansons. Bishton Hall February Silver, Jewellery, Antiques, Toys & Textiles Auction. on February 22nd: 75.00%
EV Stamps. Stamps and Postal History on February 22nd: 100.00%
Crafoord Auktioner. Book Auction on February 22nd: 79.57%
Cotswold Auction Company. Treasures in Boxes, Books & Household items on February 22nd: 85.00%
Bukowskis. Start Your Art Collection on February 22nd: 80.77%
Vermot de Pas. Comics: Original Art, Albums, Japanese Animation on February 21st: 73.04%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Books and Art on February 21st: 92.91%
Ripley Auctions. Great Estates Live! Fine Art, Antiques, Rugs, & Sterling Silver. on February 21st: 92.31%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Custom Furnishings, Antiques, Fine Art, & Décor on February 21st: 85.29%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Monthly Antiques, Pictures & Collectables on February 21st: 73.08%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on February 21st: 37.25%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 20th Annual Winter Art Auction - Paintings, Prints, Modern, Western, Regionalists, and Fine Carpets on February 22nd: 96.55%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. 20th Annual Winter Art Auction - Antique Caucasian Rugs & Modern Art Session 2 on February 21st: 88.89%
Damien Voglaire. Modern and Contemporary Art on February 21st: 85.54%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment 2026 - Day 3 on February 22nd: 79.03%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment 2026 - Day 2 on February 21st: 85.71%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 21st: 94.00%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment 2026 - Day 1 on February 20th: 88.75%
Hansons. Norfolk February Fine Art, Antiques & Interiors to include Militaria on February 20th: 72.22%
Du Mouchelles. February 2026 Auction - Day 2 on February 20th: 90.91%
Clars Auction Gallery. The Warehouse Auction on February 21st: 71.32%
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornish Art, Fine Art, and Studio Pottery on February 19th: 90.12%
Clars Auction Gallery. February Gallery Auction on February 20th: 82.61%
Lyon and Turnbull. FIVE CENTURIES ft. A Vintage Viewpoint: 30 Years of Curated Antiques on February 20th: 77.78%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art of the American South on February 20th: 87.50%
De Baecque and Associes. A Chalet in Courchevel and Various - Popular and Mountain Art on February 5th: 85.19%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 24th: 99.77%
Heritage Auctions. Monsters & Spacemen Movie Posters Showcase Auction on February 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 22nd: 97.12%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 24th: 99.65%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 21st: 90.73%
Heritage Auctions. Yabba Dabba Doo - The Art of Hanna-Barbera II! Animation Art Showcase Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 17th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 17th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 16th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Science and Nature Books Auction on February 15th: 30.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 15th: 43.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on February 15th: 54.55%
Catawiki B. V.. Photography Books Auction on February 15th: 60.87%
Catawiki B. V.. Historical Photography Auction on February 14th: 77.42%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Maps Auction on February 14th: 63.64%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on February 13th: 58.97%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Selected series from the Erik K. Bjerke collection etc. on February 22nd: 78.23%

 


For the week ahead 7 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Mar. 2nd
EinsZwei. Prague. eAuction of Selected Drawings and Prints by Max Švabinský and Other Authors. 230 lots
Gorringes. Lewes. Books and Manuscripts; House and Garden. 184 lots
Central Mass Auctions. Boston,. Civil War Memorabilia Estate Auction. 898 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pin-Up, Playboy, and Men's Magazine Art Showcase Auction. 115 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. 20th - 21st Centuries - Collection of the Galerie Le Lutrin In Lyon - Paul Gauzit. 17 lots
amelia jeffers. Columbus, OH . Amelia's Attic Finds: Weekly Collectors' Warehouse Treasure Auction. 49 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700). 114 lots
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Norwich. Weekly Auction of Antiques, Collectables, Furniture etc (Saleroom 5). 31 lots
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Norwich. Weekly Auction of modern Furniture, Collectables, Household Effects, etc (Saleroom 6).. 23 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Carlisle. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture.. 27 lots

Tue. Mar. 3rd
Chorley's. Gloucestershire. The March Auctions. 210 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 442 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 138 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 109 lots
Aspire Art Auctions. Illovo. Online Auction - P5'26: Painting, Paper, Print, Patina & Photography. 46 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. Comic Art. Legends of the Heroes. 105 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - Session 1. 100 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 644 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Winter Marine Sale. 11 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Japanese Art 日本の美術品 - 茶道 - Including Chadō Tea Ceremony Wares. 25 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Timed Auction of Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles XX. 124 lots

Wed. Mar. 4th
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Printed Books, Maps, Prints & Documents Early Cookery Books: A Private Collection. 623 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 358 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 162 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Winter Americana - Day 1. 9 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - Sessions 2 and 3. 294 lots
Christies. New York. Temple of Style: The Barbara Jakobson Collection. 54 lots
Aste Bolaffi. Turin. Smart Auction - Modern and Contemporary Art. 128 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Landry Popp Online: Comics & Comic Art: Online Edition. 278 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. Asian Art Auction. 21 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 133 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700). 62 lots
Bonhams. New York. New York Modern The Evan Lobel Collection. 8 lots
Bukowskis. Stockholm. Curated Photographs.
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . The Derbyshire Spring Iconic Design Auction: To include a collection of Works of Art & Sculpture by members of the Peak District Artisans..

Thu. Mar. 5th
Forum Auctions. London. Online: Books and Works on Paper. 300 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Books, Maps and Photographs. 284 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Roger Clark Collection of David Wright Comic Art Showcase Auction. 53 lots
Kestenbaum and Company. Brooklyn. The Library of the late Dr. Michael D. Paul of St. John’s, Newfoundland.. 200 lots
Fleischer's Auctions. Columbus. Decorative Art, Jewelry, & Collectibles. 46 lots
Freeman's | Hindman. Chicago. Masters of the Multiple.
Freeman's | Hindman. Chicago. Collect: Prints and Photographs.
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - Sessions 4 & 5. 172 lots
Sothebys. London. The David Hockney Sale: The Arrival of Spring,.
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Windsor. Celebrating Women Artists Auction.. 78 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Winter Americana - Day 2. 188 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Edinburgh. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction.

Fri. Mar. 6th
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Stamps, Post Cards, and Postal History. 17 lots
Propstore. Valencia. Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles Spring 2026. 265 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Literature and Illustrated Books Auction. 26 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Winter Americana - Day 3. 106 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . Jewellery, Silver & Fine Sale:.
Vermot de Pas. Paris. lassic Sale: Paintings, Furniture And Works Of Art.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature & Illustrated. 24 lots

Sat. Mar. 7th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Spellbound: The Hegewisch Collection. 50 lots
Peter Arnold. Prahran VIC . The John Alexander collection of English & American literature. 197 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports, Trading Cards and Comic Books Auction. 80 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Post-War and Contemporary Art Day Sale. 10 lots
Propstore. Valencia. Collectible Posters Auction - Days 2 & 3 - Online Spring 2026. 604 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700. 190 lots

Sun. Mar. 8th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. Th. Kittlesen. 143 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Winter Colonial Currency Showcase Auction. 459 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Stamps and Postal History. 69 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. The Timed. 60 lots
OSENAT. VERSAILLES. The Royalty at Versailles. 49 lots
Stephan Welz & Co.. Constantia. Collectors Cornerstones Book Auction.
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Science Fiction Books and Magazines - Firsts & Rarities.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs & Manuscripts Auction. 35 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • Bonhams, June 14-23: Palm-reading, astrology, and more. Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Benjamin Franklin. Sammelband of 45 papers on electricity. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: The basis for the whole modern electric-power industry. Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Edgar Allen Poe. Poe on Mesmerism. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Reformation - The Architect of Lutheranism on Church Unity and Dissent. Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: The Rare 3-Paper Offprint Identifying the Double Helix Structure of DNA, Signed by Crick, Wilkins, Wilson, Stokes and Gosling. Estimate: $40,000 - 60,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Autograph book and Report from the Thirtieth Indian National Congress, featuring the signatures of Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Dadabhai Naoroji. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: An Illustrated Miniature Hebrew Prayerbook Manuscript. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Autograph Working Draft of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Death Voyage. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: "Perhaps the most celebrated and most beautiful herbal ever published." Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: Izaak Walton. The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative man's Recreation. Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000
    Bonhams, June 14-23: A rare product of the Jaquard loom. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000
  • Freeman’s, June 30. Thomas Jefferson’s “Birth of the New Nation” letter, carried to Paris with the Treaty of Peace, by a Jewish patriot. $100,000-200,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. “The rockets’ red glare.” A British midshipman’s log recording the bombardment of Fort McHenry. $60,000-80,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. The Critical Promotion of a Naval Hero, Oliver Hazard Perry Commission signed by James Madison, 1812. $40,000-60,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. Born in the USA: First Day of Printing in the United States, July 4, 1776. $15,000-25,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. One of the Earliest Printed Announcements of American Independence, in the Exceedingly Rare Original Wrappers, 1776. $10,000-15,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. "The Two Big Guns of the N.Y. Yanks": A Striking Type 1 Press Photograph of Lou Gehrig's Hands. $8,000-12,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. A Unique Contemporary Manuscript Account of Joseph Smith's Final Words to His Followers, the Day Before his Violent Death. $8,000-12,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. The State of Minnesota Officially Certifies the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution Of the United States. $8,000-12,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. Extraordinarily Large Manuscript Petition Signed by a Who's Who of Colonial New York to Queen Anne from the Colony of New York. $8,000-12,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. Mickey Mantle's First Cover: The Earliest Front-Page Newspaper Image of Mickey Mantle, "Something Good from Joplin". $8,000-12,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. A Call to Arms in the Months Following the Declaration of Independence: An Early Continental Army Recruitment Poster. $6,000-9,000.
    Freeman’s, June 30. Samuel Jones, the Statesman Behind the Newly Discovered "Jones Declaration": His Annotated Set Used in His Working Law Library. $6,000-9,000.