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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 27 Auctions Archived, another 25 Upcoming this Week

For the week ending Friday, 5 August 2022, 27 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Danish krone, 5 in euros, 1 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 18 in US dollars, and 1 in South African rand.

 

Turnover this past week was $5,822,029 as 93% of all lots changed hands.  There were 5,174 offered while 4,794 were sold.  The average lot sold for $1,214.

 

It’s summer.  Enjoy every minute of it!

 

 

2 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Key Comics Showcase Auction on August 4th: $1,634,067
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books on July 28th: $1,605,013

 


5 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:

John McInnis Auctioneers. Day One - A Vast North Shore Estate Ephemera Collection on August 4th: 47566.40%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 1st: 10989.73%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 103.66%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 101.77%
Tooveys. Prints, Maps and Posters on August 3rd: 101.75%


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

Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on July 31st: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety, Online Onlly - bidstart 7/22 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 99.71%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on August 1st: 99.70%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Day One - A Vast North Shore Estate Ephemera Collection on August 4th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Key Comics Showcase Auction on August 4th: 99.09%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - bidstart 7/17 on July 31st: 98.18%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Poster Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on July 31st: 98.03%
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books on July 28th: 97.97%
Heritage Auctions. Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 96.12%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 1st: 92.11%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books: Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - on July 30th: 88.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/15 on July 25th: 86.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 85.37%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on August 2nd: 85.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/15 on July 26th: 82.76%

 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Heritage Auctions Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $228,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel, 1962) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white to white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $198,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions The Aboriginal Port Folio. Or a collection of portraits of the most celebrated chiefs of the North American Indians. on July 28th Actual price: USD $100,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions Single Leaf from the Gutenberg Bible. on July 28th Actual price: USD $90,625.
  6. Heritage Auctions Journey Into Mystery #85 (Marvel, 1962) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $78,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $72,000.
  8. John McInnis Auctioneers EMERSON MISSIONARIES to HAWAII & ALLIED FAMILIES on August 4th Actual price: USD $65,100.
  9. Heritage Auctions The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. on July 28th Actual price: USD $57,500.
  10. Heritage Auctions The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. on August 1st Actual price: USD $56,400.
  11. Heritage Auctions The Complete Cook's Voyages. on July 28th Actual price: USD $56,250.
  12. Heritage Auctions Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white to white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $55,200.
  13. Heritage Auctions The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $55,200.
  14. Heritage Auctions Fantastic Four #1 (Marvel, 1961) CGC FN- 5.5 Off-white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $50,400.
  15. Heritage Auctions X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Cream to off-white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $38,400.
  16. Heritage Auctions Liber Chronicarum [Nuremberg Chronicle]. on July 28th Actual price: USD $37,500.
  17. Heritage Auctions Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $36,000.
  18. Heritage Auctions The Invisible Man. on July 28th Actual price: USD $32,500.
  19. Heritage Auctions Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Signature Series (Mirage Studios, 1984) CGC NM 9.4 White pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $30,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions Daredevil #1 (Marvel, 1964) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. on August 4th Actual price: USD $30,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions Autograph Letter Signed "J. R. R. Tolkien," regarding the history of Tolkien's own name and his inspiration for Lord of the Rings. on July 28th Actual price: USD $30,000.
  22. Heritage Auctions Atlas Shrugged. on July 28th Actual price: USD $27,500.
  23. Heritage Auctions The Incredible Hulk #1 (Marvel, 1962) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white to white pages. on August 1st Actual price: USD $25,800.
  24. Heritage Auctions X-Men #1 (Marvel, 1963) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. on August 1st Actual price: USD $25,200.
  25. Heritage Auctions The Maltese Falcon. on July 28th Actual price: USD $25,000.



27 total sales reported this week:

Eldreds. The Marine Sale on August 5th: 42.86%
Swann Galleries. Vintage Posters on August 4th: 73.61%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Day One - A Vast North Shore Estate Ephemera Collection on August 4th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Key Comics Showcase Auction on August 4th: 99.09%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 96.12%
Tooveys. Prints, Maps and Posters on August 3rd: 67.11%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety, Online Onlly - bidstart 7/22 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on August 2nd: 85.14%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 99.71%
Winter Associates. Americana on August 1st: 78.57%
Stephan Welz & Co.. Premium Auction - Books on August 1st: 61.54%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 1st: 92.11%
Bruneau & Co. . Fine and Decorative Art Online bidstart 6/15 on August 1st: 65.38%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on July 31st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - bidstart 7/17 on July 31st: 98.18%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on August 1st: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Poster Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on July 31st: 98.03%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books: Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - on July 30th: 88.50%
Morton Subastas. Opportunity Auction on July 30th: 46.84%
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books on July 28th: 97.97%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Cartography Auction - bidstart 7/22 on July 28th: 48.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/15 on July 26th: 82.76%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/15 on July 25th: 86.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 43.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 85.37%

 


For the week ahead 25 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Aug. 8th
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. The Gunnar Skoog Collection of Maps, part 2. 82 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/29. 44 lots

Tue. Aug. 9th
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Toys and General Collectibles. 30 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 8/2. 345 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Currency Weekly - bidstart 8/2. 138 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 77 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety - bidstart 8/3. 36 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/29. 17 lots

Wed. Aug. 10th
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Lakeville. Antiquarian Books - bidstart 8/3. 264 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Prints and Multiples. 132 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 8/3.
Bonhams. Los Angeles. David Lloyd Collection of Modern Literature, Online - bidstart 8/1. 344 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Fine Autographs and Artifacts - bidstart 7/22. 789 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Depth of Field: Photographs. 162 lots
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Lee's Summit . Three Floors of Antiques, Online Only. 48 lots

Thu. Aug. 11th
PBA Galleries. San Francisco. Americana - Travel and Exploration - Cartography. 461 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Auction of Graphic Work and Photography. 245 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Unreserved@Neal Online Auction. 39 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Matt Baker Showcase Auction. 197 lots

Sat. Aug. 13th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 8/6. 200 lots
North American Auction Company. Bozeman. Old Western Auction: Native American, Art, Cowboy and Jewelry. 125 lots

Sun. Aug. 14th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - bidstart 8/7.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Poster Weekly - bidstart 8/7.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sports Collectibles Weekly - bidstart 7/31. 248 lots
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Columbus. Eclectic Auction - bidstart 8/4.

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • Books & Autographs
    Wednesday 25 March
    Koller, Mar. 25: KAFKA, FRANZ, SCHRIFTSTELLER. Eigenh. Brief mit Unterschrift. Prag, 20. Oktober [19]15. CHF 30,000-40,000.
    Koller, Mar. 25: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Zwei eigenhändige Briefe an Ernst Gabor Straus, unterschrieben "A.E" bzw. "A. Einstein". [Princeton], [19]45. und [1950]. CHF 30,000-40,000.
    Koller, Mar. 25: HORTENSE DE BEAUHARNAIS, MUTTER VON NAPOLEON III. Album aus ihrem Besitz mit 69 Aquarellen und Pinselzeichnungen in Sepia oder Grau… CHF 14,000-18,000.
    Koller, Mar. 25: ZOOLOGIE - ORNITHOLOGIE - Seligmann, Johann Michael. Verzameling van uitlandsche en zeldzaame Vogelen. Teile 1-8 (von 9) in 2 Bänden. Mit 421 prächtig altkolorierten Kupfertafeln. CHF 14,000-20,000
    Koller, Mar. 25: BOTANIK - Berlèse, Lorenzo und Johann Jakob Jung. Iconographie du genre camellia... 3 Bände. Mit 300 Farbstichtafeln "a la poupée.” Paris, [1839-]1841-1843. CHF 12,000-18,000.
  • Forum Auctions
    Natural History: The remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026
    25 March 2026
    Forum, Mar. 25: Botany.- Andrews (H.C.) Coloured Engravings of Heaths, 4 vol. in 2, first edition, [1710,--94]-1802-1809-[1830]. £10,000 - £15,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Butterflies.- Cramer (Pierre) and Caspar Stoll. De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de drie Waereld-Deelen…,, 5 vol., Amsterdam & Utrecht, 1779-91. £8,000 - £12,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Voyages.- Darwin (Charles) and others. Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle, 3 vol. in 4, including Appendix to vol.2, first edition, 1839. £8,000 - £12,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Butterflies.- de Graaf (Willem Diederik Vincent). [Inlandsche Kapellen in beeld], 170 fine original watercolours, [Enkhuizen], [1800-40]. £8,000 - £12,000.
    Forum Auctions
    Natural History: The remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026
    25 March 2026
    Forum, Mar. 25: Birds.- Dresser (Henry Eeles). A History of the Birds of Europe, 9 vol., including supplement, first edition, by the author, 1871-96. £6,000 - £8,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Zoology.- Felines.- Elliot (Daniel Giraud). A Monograph of the Felidæ or Family of the Cats, first edition, for the Subscribers, by the Author, [1878]-1883. £25,000 - £30,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Birds.- Frisch (Johann Leonard). Vorstellung der Vögel Deutschlandes, 2 vol., first edition, Berlin, Friedr. Wilhelm Birnsteil, [1736]-1763. £40,000 - £60,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Birds.- Gould (John). The Birds of Great Britain, 5 vol., first edition, by the author, 1862-1873. £30,000 - £40,000.
    Forum Auctions
    Natural History: The remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026
    25 March 2026
    Forum, Mar. 25: Pomology.- France.- Poiteau (A.) Pomologie Française. Recueil des Plus Beaux Fruits cultivés en France, 4 vol., Paris, 1846. £30,000 - £40,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Botany.- [Robin (Jean)]. Histoire des Plantes, nouvellement trouvées en l'Isle Virgine…,, 1620; with Geoffrey Linocier L'Histoire des plantes, second edition, 1619-20. £3,000 - £4,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Asia.- Japan.- Siebold (P.F. von). Nippon. Archiv zur Beschreibung von Japan, 7 parts in 6 vol., first edition, Leyden, [1832]-1852. £35,000 - £45,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Asia.- Valentijn (Francois). Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën..., 5 vol. in 8, first edition, Dordrecht [&] Amsterdam, 1724-26. £8,000 - £12,000.
    Forum, Mar. 25: Botany.- Australia.- Redouté (P.J.).- Ventenat (Étienne Pierre). Jardin de la Malmaison, 2 vol.,, Paris, 1803-04[-05]. £30,000 - £40,000.