• 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: 51 Auctions Archived, another 46 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 23 February, 51 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 13 in euros, 3 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 30 in US dollars and 2 in South African rand.

Turnover was $10,812,544.97 as 75.71% of all lots changed hands.  The average lot sold for $1,448.24.

 

3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Opening Night on February 21st: $4,170,190
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on February 17th: $1,339,714
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 1/19 on February 22nd: $1,091,335
 

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

Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 2 on February 21st: 233.44%
Litchfield County Auctions. Winter Antiques - Day 1 on February 20th: 218.07%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Sale - bidstart 1/13 on February 17th: 200.61%
Brunk Auctions. The Great Outdoors: Audubon to Zuni on February 21st: 130.89%
Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 1 on February 20th: 129.01%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - online 2/12 on February 20th: 123.44%
OSENAT. Mr. Library L. on February 17th: 116.19%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Opening Night on February 21st: 100.29%


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

Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 2 on February 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Opening Night on February 21st: 100.00%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - online 2/12 on February 20th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/2 on February 14th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/2 on February 14th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 20th: 99.84%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 20th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 18th: 99.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/2 on February 13th: 98.90%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on February 17th: 98.85%
Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 1 on February 20th: 98.72%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Antique Fine Arts on February 21st: 98.03%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 21st: 97.98%
Brunk Auctions. The Great Outdoors: Audubon to Zuni on February 21st: 97.67%
Aspire Auctions. February 2024 Auction - bidstart 2/9 on February 17th: 97.62%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 21st: 97.19%
Heritage Auctions. The Westchester Currency Collection Part III Showcase Auction on February 18th: 96.17%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on February 13th: 95.65%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 18th: 95.48%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on February 18th: 95.37%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 17th: 94.77%
Morphy Auctions. Toys and General Collectibles on February 16th: 93.07%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Sale - bidstart 1/13 on February 17th: 90.32%
Du Mouchelles. February 2024 - Day 2 on February 16th: 86.63%
Litchfield County Auctions. Winter Antiques - Day 2 on February 21st: 86.05%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 20th: 83.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/2 on February 11th: 81.94%
John McInnis Auctioneers. February Estates Fine Interiors Auction on February 22nd: 80.00%
 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Christies Flower Thrower Triptych on February 21st Actual price: USD $1,925,500.
  2. Christies Untitled (Film Still #39) on February 21st Actual price: USD $378,000.
  3. Christies Dior Homme on February 21st Actual price: USD $302,400.
  4. RR Auction Mao Zedong Historically Important Signed Book: Quotations from Chairman Mao (The Little Red Book) - Autographed for the Wife of Pakistan's Foreign Minister, with Photo Proof on February 22nd Actual price: USD $250,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions Magic: The Gathering Arabian Nights Sealed Booster Box on February 17th Actual price: USD $212,500.
  6. Christies Tied Up Torso, Ramatuelle, France 1980 on February 21st Actual price: USD $201,600.
  7. Heritage Auctions Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set Sealed Booster Box on February 17th Actual price: USD $200,000.
  8. Christies Four Plants, 1980 on February 21st Actual price: USD $189,000.
  9. Christies Elephant Family at Buffalo Springs (Buffalo Springs Cow Ele Herd) June, 1960 on February 21st Actual price: USD $170,100.
  10. Christies Dovima with Elephants, 1955 on February 21st Actual price: USD $151,200.
  11. Christies Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, Los Angeles, California, June 14, 1981 on February 21st Actual price: USD $151,200.
  12. RR Auction George Washington Excessively Rare Check Signed as President, Filled Out by Treasury Secretary Oliver Wolcott Jr. - PSA MINT 10 on February 22nd Actual price: USD $135,473.
  13. Christies Black and White Vogue Cover (B) (Jean Patchett) New York, 1950 on February 21st Actual price: USD $126,000.
  14. Christies Versace, Veiled Dress, El Mirage, 1990 on February 21st Actual price: USD $119,700.
  15. RR Auction Kelmscott Chaucer: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer by Kelmscott Press (1896) - 'The finest book since Gutenberg' on February 22nd Actual price: USD $90,750.
  16. Christies Grapes, 1985 on February 21st Actual price: USD $81,900.
  17. RR Auction Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Flown LM Prep Checklist with In-Flight Annotations by CDR Neil Armstrong Prior to the First Moon Landing - From the Private Collection of Buzz Aldrin on February 22nd Actual price: USD $76,533.
  18. RR Auction Albert Einstein Rare Typed Letter Signed Writing His Famous E=Mc2 Equation on February 22nd Actual price: USD $68,708.
  19. Christies Straight Lines in all Directions #9 on February 21st Actual price: USD $63,000.
  20. Christies Flowers, 1983 on February 21st Actual price: USD $60,480.
  21. Christies Male Nude (Stitched Photos), 1987 on February 21st Actual price: USD $60,480.
  22. Christies Straight Lines in all Directions #14 on February 21st Actual price: USD $56,700.
  23. Bonhams Mimeographed Manuscript with Annotations, signed ("Dave Powers"), "SCHEDULE / THURSDAY---November 21, 1963 ... FRIDAY---November 22, 1963," 3 pp recto and verso, 4to, on February 21st Actual price: USD $51,200.
  24. Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers ZEITSCHRIFT FUR NUMISMATIK. Erster-Zweiundvierzigster Bande on February 17th Actual price: USD $51,000.
  25. RR Auction Star Wars: John Williams Original Handwritten Music Manuscript for the Opening 'Star Wars Main Title' Theme on February 22nd Actual price: USD $49,290.



51 total sales reported this week:

RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 1/19 on February 22nd: 53.06%
PBA Galleries. Fine Photography on February 22nd: 55.13%
John McInnis Auctioneers. February Estates Fine Interiors Auction on February 22nd: 80.00%
Purcell Auctioneers. c.640 Lots to include Signed, First & Rare Editions including WB Yeats, Antiquarian Books, Maps, Broadsides, Literature & Poetry, GAA & Sport, Local Histories, Irish Language, Postcards & Ephemera. on February 21st: 17.26%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples: Abstractions - online 2/12 on February 22nd: 73.77%
Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 2 on February 21st: 100.00%
Litchfield County Auctions. Winter Antiques - Day 2 on February 21st: 86.05%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Making Room Spring Sale on February 21st: 76.47%
Australian Book Auctions. February Gallery sale: Voyages, Travels, and Australiana, sold on behalf of several private vendors, Literature, Ephemera, Natural History &c. on February 21st: 74.04%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on February 13th: 95.65%
Heritage Auctions. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction on February 22nd: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Opening Night on February 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 21st: 97.98%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 21st: 97.19%
Brunk Auctions. The Great Outdoors: Audubon to Zuni on February 21st: 97.67%
Bonhams. The American Presidency - online 2/11 on February 21st: 62.00%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Antique Fine Arts on February 21st: 98.03%
Ader. Antique, Modern, and Modern Illustrated Books on February 21st: 66.38%
Stephan Welz & Co.. Cape Town Premium Auction - Day 1 on February 20th: 52.38%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - online 2/12 on February 20th: 100.00%
Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Auction Day 1 on February 20th: 98.72%
Litchfield County Auctions. Winter Antiques - Day 1 on February 20th: 76.47%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 20th: 83.33%
Aspire Art Auctions. Editions + Photographs - 2/8 on February 20th: 44.68%
Vermot de Pas. History and Regions of France on February 20th: 8.66%
Vermot de Pas. BIBLIOPHILIA - DOCUMENTATION: VERY IMPORTANT MEETING OF BOOK SALES CATALOGS on February 19th: 43.39%
Sworders. Paint, Print, Sculpt - bidstart 2/9 on February 18th: 44.00%
Chiswick Auctions. Autographs and Memorabilia - online 2/1 on February 18th: 43.78%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on February 18th: 95.37%
OSENAT. Mr. Library L. on February 17th: 69.86%
Morton Subastas. Discovery Auction on February 17th: 49.52%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. BCD Library Sale - bidstart 1/13 on February 17th: 90.32%
Clars Auction Gallery. The Warehouse Sale on February 17th: 68.15%
Aspire Auctions. February 2024 Auction - bidstart 2/9 on February 17th: 97.62%
Michaans Auctions. February Gallery Auction on February 16th: 67.61%
Du Mouchelles. February 2024 - Day 2 on February 16th: 86.63%
Duke's. Sporting and Natural History on February 14th: 71.79%
Morphy Auctions. Toys and General Collectibles on February 16th: 93.07%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/2 on February 14th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/2 on February 14th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/2 on February 13th: 98.90%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/2 on February 12th: 57.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/2 on February 11th: 81.94%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 20th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. The Westchester Currency Collection Part III Showcase Auction on February 18th: 96.17%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on February 18th: 99.19%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 18th: 95.48%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 20th: 99.84%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 17th: 94.77%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Signature Auction on February 17th: 98.85%

 


For the week ahead 46 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Feb. 26th
Gorringes. Lewes. Weekly, Featuring Books. 22 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . Bishton Hall February Library Auction: To Include Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Letters. 131 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Sale - Books - Beaux Arts Moderne. 814 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/16. 98 lots

Tue. Feb. 27th
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Winter Marine Sale. 17 lots
Il Ponte. Milan. Antique Books and Livres Artistes. 401 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 430 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 209 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Books and Works on Paper. 251 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Cincinnati. American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring African Americana.
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Early Printing, Architectural Printing, and Typography - online 1/17. 173 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction - online 1/31. 89 lots
Christies. New York. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau. 39 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Auction of Ancient and Contemporary Books and Documents. 223 lots
Ader. PARIS. Fine Arts Books. 100 lots
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Jerusalem . Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Letters and Manuscripts – Engravings and Photographs. 413 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 52 lots

Wed. Feb. 28th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 313 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction.
Ader. PARIS. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Music. 225 lots
Christies. New York. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars. 65 lots
Maison Bibelot. Firenze. A Print Collection - Part 1 = online 2/21. 200 lots
Christies. New York. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion. 49 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Winter Marine Sale - Day 2. 19 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/16. 66 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Multi-Estate Virtual Online Auction.

Thu. Feb. 29th
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper. 297 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Vintage Posters and Graphic Design. 340 lots
Il Ponte. Milan (Italy). Prints, Multiples and Modern Art. 180 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Golden Age Romance Featuring Fox Comics & Comic Art Showcase Auction. 531 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Chinese Industrial Revolutionary Art and Literature. 109 lots
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Hudson. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design. 23 lots
Fairhill Auction. Elkton. Militaria - Vintage Posters - Political Memorabilia. 606 lots
Bogota Auction. Bogota. Prints and Multiples. 107 lots
Duke's. Dorchester. Interiors.

Sat. Mar. 2nd
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 170 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Cards and Comic Books Auction. 211 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 1.

Sun. Mar. 3rd
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 288 lots
Genazym. Monsey. Grand Winter Event - Part 1 and Part 2. 191 lots
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. New York. PAI-XCII: Rare Posters. 404 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 2.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/23. 94 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books - bidstart 2/23. 47 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.