Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 55 Auctions Archived, another 50 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 19 May 2023, 55 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 10 in euros, 4 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 39 in US dollars.

 

Turnover this past week was $66,756,838.50 as 83.05% of all lots changed hands.  There were 16,398 offered and 13,619 transacted.  The average lot sold for a robust $4,901.74 because one of this week's lots, the Codex Sassoon brought $38,126,000.

 

 6 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:


SothebysCodex Sassoon: The Earliest Most Complete Hebrew Bible on May 17th: $38,126,000
Heritage AuctionsSpring Sports Catalogue Auction on May 13th: $14,469,241
Robert Siegel GalleriesThe Magnolia Collection: India Postal History & Stamps Used Abroad, Part 1 on May 11th: $3,779,009
Heritage AuctionsMusic Memorabilia & Concert Posters Signature on May 14th: $1,863,245
Swann GalleriesOld Master Through Modern Prints on May 11th: $1,462,933
PropstoreOnline Collectible Posters Auction - bidstart 4/19 on May 18th: $1,156,844

 


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

Catawiki B. V.Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/28 on May 6th: 1903.69%
Robert Siegel GalleriesThe Magnolia Collection: India Postal History & Stamps Used Abroad, Part 1 on May 11th: 272.55%
Heritage AuctionsMusic Memorabilia & Concert Posters Signature on May 14th: 267.60%
Burgersdijk and NiermansBooks and Prints on May 10th: 200.63%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 4/28 on May 9th: 169.93%
Dominic Winter Book AuctionsPhotographs, Autographs & Historical Documents on May 17th: 165.27%
Santa Fe Art AuctionArt of the West Session 2 on May 18th: 115.34%
Dirk Soulis AuctionsMay Multiple Estates Antique Auction on May 16th: 114.91%
Stair Auctioneers and AppraisersChalet Espérance: The Collection of Jill and John Fairchild, Gstaad on May 17th: 112.70%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 5/9 on May 16th: 107.91%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & ValuersAntiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on May 18th: 105.98%
GorringesBook Sale on May 16th: 105.98%


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

Heritage AuctionsWednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 5/10 on May 17th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsThe War Comics Showcase Auction on May 18th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsJim Davis: The Art of Garfield Comics and Comic Art Showcase Auction on May 11th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/28 on May 6th: 100.00%
Stair Auctioneers and AppraisersChalet Espérance: The Collection of Jill and John Fairchild, Gstaad on May 17th: 100.00%
John McInnis AuctioneersDover NH Virtual Online Estate Sale on May 16th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 5/9 on May 16th: 100.00%
Dirk Soulis AuctionsMay Multiple Estates Antique Auction on May 16th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel GalleriesThe Magnolia Collection: India Postal History & Stamps Used Abroad, Part 1 on May 11th: 100.00%
John McInnis AuctioneersVirtual Online Auction - Ferry Rd, Newburyport on May 18th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsSunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 5/7 on May 15th: 99.83%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 5/9 on May 16th: 99.78%
Hake's AuctionsOnline Exclusive Auction - bidstart 5/1 on May 17th: 99.25%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 5/10 on May 17th: 98.97%
Heritage AuctionsSpring Sports Catalogue Auction on May 13th: 98.56%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 4/30 on May 14th: 97.38%
Heritage AuctionsMusic Memorabilia & Concert Posters Signature on May 14th: 94.18%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 5/7 on May 14th: 93.67%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/28 on May 10th: 92.59%
Santa Fe Art AuctionArt of the West Session 2 on May 18th: 92.00%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & ValuersAntiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on May 18th: 91.93%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 5/6 on May 13th: 90.50%
GorringesBook Sale on May 16th: 89.24%
Du MouchellesThe May 2023 Auctions - Day 2 on May 19th: 88.24%
Potter and Potter AuctionsGambling Memorabilia on May 18th: 87.06%
Stair Auctioneers and AppraisersThe Fine Sale on May 18th: 85.71%
Forum AuctionsOnline Sale: Books and Works on Paper on May 18th: 85.19%
EldredsMay Antiques and Accessories - Session 1 on May 16th: 85.00%
Burgersdijk and NiermansBooks and Prints on May 10th: 84.95%
ArtcurialLimited Editions on May 16th: 81.18%
One Of A Kind CollectiblesRare Autograph Auction on May 11th: 80.63%
PropstoreOnline Collectible Posters Auction - bidstart 4/19 on May 18th: 80.29%
Brunk AuctionsPremier Auctions on May 19th: 80.00%

 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Sothebys Codex Sassoon on May 17th Actual price: USD $38,126,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC NM+ 7.5. on May 13th Actual price: USD $384,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM 7. on May 13th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  4. Burgersdijk and Niermans ("Pensioner drinking coffee"). on May 10th Actual price: USD $309,438.
  5. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps PSA Graded Near Master Set (490) Includes Mantle PSA VG-EX 4 #311! on May 13th Actual price: USD $300,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions 1962 Topps Baseball (First Series) Wax Box with Twenty-Four Unopened Packs! on May 13th Actual price: USD $288,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1916 M101-5 Sporting News (Blank Back) Babe Ruth Rookie #151 SGC Fair 1.5. on May 13th Actual price: USD $276,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions 1910 E98 "Set of 30" Ty Cobb Red PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop Three! on May 13th Actual price: USD $222,000.
  9. Heritage Auctions The Beatles 1966 Shea Stadium NY Concert Poster, Original World-Record Holder from a Generation Ago. on May 14th Actual price: USD $175,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions BG-105 Jimi Hendrix 1968 "Flying Eyeball" Concert Poster Signed by Rick Griffin, Graded 9.8. on May 14th Actual price: USD $175,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions 1969 Topps Basketball High Grade Complete Set (99) - Currently the #6 Ranked Set at PSA, 9.01 GPA! on May 13th Actual price: USD $174,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions Signed 1925 Exhibits Lou Gehrig Rookie PSA Poor 1, PSA/DNA Auto 8. on May 13th Actual price: USD $174,000.
  13. Heritage Auctions Signed 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson #312 PSA/DNA Authentic Auto 7. on May 13th Actual price: USD $168,000.
  14. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57 PSA Gem Mint 10. on May 13th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions 1910 D322 Tip-Top Bread Honus Wagner SGC 40 VG 3. on May 13th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX-MT 6. on May 13th Actual price: USD $144,000.
  17. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie #253 SGC NM/MT 8. on May 13th Actual price: USD $144,000.
  18. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX 5. on May 13th Actual price: USD $126,000.
  19. Heritage Auctions 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA Mint 9. on May 13th Actual price: USD $120,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Don Johnson Rookie #190 PSA Gem Mint 10 - Pop One! on May 13th Actual price: USD $117,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #144 PSA NM 7. on May 13th Actual price: USD $114,000.
  22. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Baseball Complete Set (407) with #311 Mickey Mantle PSA VG 3. on May 13th Actual price: USD $97,200.
  23. Heritage Auctions 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box (5th, 6th, & 7th Series) with 24 Unopened Packs. on May 13th Actual price: USD $96,000.
  24. Robert Siegel Galleries Calcutta, 1776, Calcutta Bishop Mark (Giles X4). on May 11th Actual price: USD $94,400.
  25. Swann Galleries Night Shadows. on May 11th Actual price: USD $93,750.



55 total sales reported this week:

Du Mouchelles. The May 2023 Auctions - Day 2 on May 19th: 88.24%
Brunk Auctions. Premier Auctions on May 19th: 80.00%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on May 18th: 91.93%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Posters on May 18th: 65.50%
Swann Galleries. Graphic Design on May 18th: 57.54%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Fine Sale on May 18th: 85.71%
Santa Fe Art Auction. Art of the West Session 2 on May 18th: 92.00%
RR Auction. Military and Cold War - bidstart 4/18 on May 18th: 74.83%
Propstore. Online Collectible Posters Auction - bidstart 4/19 on May 18th: 80.29%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Gambling Memorabilia on May 18th: 87.06%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Virtual Online Auction - Ferry Rd, Newburyport on May 18th: 100.00%
Swann Galleries. Old Master Through Modern Prints on May 11th: 73.55%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Magnolia Collection: India Postal History & Stamps Used Abroad, Part 1 on May 11th: 100.00%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Rare Autograph Auction on May 11th: 80.63%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Mischievous Magpie on May 10th: 45.96%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autographs, Letters and Manuscripts - Timed Auction on May 10th: 18.54%
Burgersdijk and Niermans. Books and Prints on May 10th: 84.95%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on May 18th: 85.19%
PBA Galleries. Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps, Prints & Views on May 18th: 60.92%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Chalet Espérance: The Collection of Jill and John Fairchild, Gstaad on May 17th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Codex Sassoon: The Earliest Most Complete Hebrew Bible on May 17th: 50.00%
Santa Fe Art Auction. Art of the West Session 1 on May 17th: 59.00%
Revere Auctions. 2nd Annual Minnesota Art and History on May 17th: 48.08%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Antique and Collectible Estate Auction on May 17th: 61.33%
Eldreds. May Antiques and Accessories - Session 2 on May 17th: 79.41%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Photographs, Autographs & Historical Documents on May 17th: 71.88%
Heritage Auctions. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Comics and Comic Art Showcase Auction on May 11th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The War Comics Showcase Auction on May 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 5/10 on May 17th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 5/10 on May 17th: 98.97%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Antiquarian Books - bidstart 5/24 on May 17th: 11.98%
Hake's Auctions. Online Exclusive Auction - bidstart 5/1 on May 17th: 99.25%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Dover NH Virtual Online Estate Sale on May 16th: 100.00%
Gorringes. Book Sale on May 16th: 89.24%
Eldreds. May Antiques and Accessories - Session 1 on May 16th: 85.00%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. May Multiple Estates Antique Auction on May 16th: 100.00%
Binoche et Giquello. Art and Literature - Surrealism on May 16th: 54.22%
Artcurial. Limited Editions on May 16th: 81.18%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 5/9 on May 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 5/9 on May 16th: 99.78%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 5/7 on May 15th: 99.83%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/28 on May 10th: 92.59%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 4/28 on May 8th: 75.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 4/28 on May 9th: 75.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/28 on May 7th: 77.78%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/28 on May 6th: 100.00%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. The Great Escape: Fishing, Plant Hunting and Collecting on May 15th: 56.86%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Spring Into Americana - Day 2 on May 14th: 71.43%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Spring Into Americana - Day 1 on May 13th: 74.70%
Morton Subastas. Home and Interiors Auction on May 13th: 50.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 5/6 on May 13th: 90.50%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 4/30 on May 14th: 97.38%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 5/7 on May 14th: 93.67%
Heritage Auctions. Spring Sports Catalogue Auction on May 13th: 98.56%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Signature on May 14th: 94.18%


For the week ahead 50 sales are scheduled:

Mon. May. 22nd
Ketterer Kunst Doerling. Hamburg. Rare Books. 412 lots
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Estate of Paul Brady Online Antiques Auction, Part 1. 76 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Maps and Views. 516 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. 500 Autographs, Photographs and Drawings. 500 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction - bidstart 7/22. 7 lots

Tue. May. 23rd
Bubb Kuyper. 2011 KM Haarlem. Books and Graphics. 5526 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 5/16. 448 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 5/16. 98 lots
Chorley's. Gloucestershire. Fine Art & Antiques. 63 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Ancient, modern and contemporary art. 406 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Auction - bidstart 5/17. 80 lots
Bonhams. London. From Harunobu to Hasui Japanese Prints across the centuries. 185 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. Worldwide Stamps and Postal History. 395 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Old and Contemporary Books Auction. 300 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 1. 1505 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/12. 14 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. The Collection of Olivia de Havilland. 130 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Prints. 83 lots

Wed. May. 24th
ALDE. Paris. Old Books. 377 lots
Pandolfini. Florence . Books, Manuscripts and Autographs. 180 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 5/17. 282 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 5/17. 115 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Books and Works on Paper. 243 lots
Pandolfini. Florence . Works on Paper: Drawings, Paintings, and Prints. 63 lots
Bonhams. London. Rock, Pop and Film. 313 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Only Banksy. 13 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 2. 1136 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/12. 7 lots

Thu. May. 25th
Artcurial. Paris. From the Marie-Puck Broodthaers Collection. 233 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper. 299 lots
Ader. PARIS. Ancient and Modern Prints. 328 lots
Bonhams. Marlborough. Prints and Photographs - bidstart 5/15. 216 lots
Sothebys. Milan. Contemporary Discoveries - bidstart 5/19.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction: Horror & Weird Tales Featuring the Jack and Joanie Kump Collection. 212 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sealed Booster Boxes Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 49 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Unreserved@Neal Auction, Online only. 27 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. Memorial Weekend Auction. 73 lots
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Los Angeles. The James Dean Collection. 422 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 3. 1201 lots

Sat. May. 27th
Addison and Sarova. Social Circle. The Word: Rare Bibles and Theology. 221 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 5/20. 200 lots
Early American. Rancho Santa Fe. Early American Auction. 145 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/19. 28 lots

Sun. May. 28th
Addison and Sarova. Social Circle. Online Only Bookworm Auction. 157 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 5/21.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 5/21.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 5/14. 219 lots
Moreshet Auctions. Jerusalem. Special Premium Auction | Rare Letters, Manuscripts, and Sifrei Kodesh. 144 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/19. 30 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books and Maps Auction - bidstart 5/19. 33 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [RUTH, George Herman “Babe” (1895-1948)]. Signed photograph. Circa 1930s. 191 x 248 mm. $1,500 to $2,500.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: HARRISON, Benjamin. Document signed (“Benj Harrison”) as governor of Virginia, certifying the service of Daniel Cumbo, a Black Revolutionary soldier. $6,000 to $9,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: ONE OF THE FIRST PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: FIRST PRINTING OF LINCOLN’S IMMORTAL GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: HIGHLY IMPORTANT MORMON ARCHIVE. ALLEY, George. Archive of 23 Autograph Letters Signed by Mormon Convert George Alley to His Brother Joseph Alley. $10,000 to $20,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [AVIATION]. [ARMSTRONG, Neil A.] Aviation Hall of Fame Gold Medal MS64 NGC, Awarded to Neil Armstrong in 1979. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: NEWLY DISCOVERED FIRST PRINTING OF "WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE... " FROM THE ONLY NEWSPAPER ACTUALLY ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN LINCOLN’S SECOND INAUGURAL PROCESSION. $4,000 to $8,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: THE MOST IMPORTANT GEORGE WASHINGTON DOCUMENT IN PRIVATE HANDS; GEORGE WASHINGTON’S COMMISSION AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF, 1775, ONE OF ONLY TWO ORIGINALS. $150,000 to $250,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: A VERY RARE ACCOUNT OF BLACKBEARD’S DEATH AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PIRATE ITEMS EXTANT. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: EDISON, Thomas. Patent for Edison’s Improvements on the Electric-Light, No. 219,628. [Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent Office], 16 September 1879. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [VIETNAM WAR]. The original pen used by Secretary of State William P. Rogers to sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement, Paris, 27 January 1973. $10,000 to $15,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: SONS OF LIBERTY FOUNDER COLONEL BARRÉ ANNOTATED TITLE-PAGE, “WHICH OUGHT TO ROUSE UP BRITISH ATTENTION”. $4,000 to $6,000.
  • Forum Auctions
    Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    28th March 2024
    Forum Mar. 28: [Langland (William)]. The vision of Pierce Plowman, nowe the seconde time imprinted..., Roberte Crowley, 1550. £8,000 to £10,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: [Shakespeare (William)]. [Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies], second folio edition, [by Tho.Cotes, for Robert Allot], [1632]. £30,000 to £40,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Bible, Czech Biblia Bohemica, first complete Bible printed in the Czech vernacular, Prague, August 1488. £30,000 to £40,000.
    Forum Auctions
    Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    28th March 2024
    Forum Mar. 28: Shabthai Tzvi.- Collection of four printed and illustrated broadsides detailing the appearance, rise and fall of the false messiah, Shabthai Tzvi, Augsburg, 1666-67. £40,000 to £60,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Leaf from the Beauvais Missal, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on parchment, [Northern France (perhaps Beauvais or Amiens)], [fourteenth century (c.1310)]. £4,000 to £6,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Aubrey (John). [Remaines of Gentilisme and Judaisme], manuscript in English, Latin and Greek, [c. 1693]. £30,000 to £50,000.
    Forum Auctions
    Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    28th March 2024
    Forum Mar. 28: Byron (George Gordon Noel, Lord). Poems on Various Occasions, first edition, Harriet Maltby's copy, Newark, Printed by S. & J. Ridge, 1807. £30,000 to £40,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Hobbit, first edition, second impression with dust-jacket, 1937 [but 1938]. £7,000 to £10,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Blake (William).- Thornton (Robert John). The Pastorals of Virgil, 2 vol., engraved plates by William Blake, 1821. £8,000 to £12,000.
    Forum Auctions
    Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    28th March 2024
    Forum Mar. 28: America.- Mount (William J.) & Thomas Page. The English Pilot…, [bound with] The Fourth Book, describing The West Indies Navigation from Hudson's-Bay to the River Amazones, 1721. £20,000 to £30,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Oldfield (Henry Ambrose), Rajman Singh Chitrakar & others. An album of 160 photographs and 13 original artworks, (1833-1919), [c. 1850s-1880s]. £20,000 to £30,000.
    Forum Mar. 28: Audubon (John James) [and William MacGillivray]. Ornithological Biography…, 5 vol., first edition, presentation copy inscribed by Audubon, Edinburgh, 1831-49 [i.e. 1831-39]. £10,000 to £15,000.
  • Sotheby’s
    Modern First Editions
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Winston Churchill. The Second World War. Set of First-Edition Volumes. 6,000 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard. A Collection of The Pooh Books. Set of First-Editions. 18,600 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Salvador Dalí, Lewis Carroll. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Finely Bound and Signed Limited Edition. 15,000 USD
    Sotheby’s
    Modern First Editions
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Ian Fleming. Live and Let Die. First Edition. 9,500 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter Series. Finely Bound First Printing Set of Complete Series. 5,650 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell to Arms. First Edition, First Printing. 4,200 USD
  • Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A RUTH BADER GINSBURG BEADED JUDICIAL COLLAR. $80,000 - $120,000
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: ONLY KNOWN COPY OF THE ONLY BOOK BY THE REMARKABLE EVE ADAMS. $8,000 - $12,000
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A COMPLETE RUN OF VISIONAIRE MAGAZINE THROUGH 2010. $6,000 - $9,000
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: LAW REVIEW OFFPRINT SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY RUTH BADER GINSBURG. $3,000 - $5,000
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: META REBNER'S WORKING SCRIPT OF THE LOVED ONE. $1,500 - $2,000
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A KATHY GROVE PORTRAIT OF CYNDI LAUPER FOR THE FEBRUARY 1989 DETAILS COVER. $800 - $1,200
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A PLASTIC COAT BY MILLIE DAVID FEATURED IN SOHO NEWS STYLE SECTION, FROM THE COLLECTION OF ANNIE FLANDERS. $500 - $700
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A RUTH BADER GINSBURG JEWELRY BOX. $600 - $900
    Bonhams, Mar. 22 – Apr. 2: A SET OF JONI MITCHELL LYRICS FOR "IF I HAD A HEART." $2,000 - $3,000
  • 19th Century Shop
    Catalogue 198 just published
    19th Century Shop. Darwin and Wallace, first printing of the first paper on natural selection
    19th Century Shop. Shakespeare’s Poems, first collected edition
    19th Century Shop. Walt Whitman portrait inscribed with a Leaves of Grass poem
    19th Century Shop. Major Elizabeth Barrett Browning manuscript notebook
    19th Century Shop. Spock's Baby Book, original MS
    19th Century Shop. Cellarius, Harmonia Macrocosmica, the great celestial atlas