• 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: 61 Auctions Archived, another 42 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 1 March, 61 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Canadian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 9 in euros, 6 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone and 40 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $31,344,710.56 as 82.64% of all lots changed hands.  The average lot sold for $2,735.38.

 

 

2 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: $18,595,890
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: $3,647,952


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

Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 169.18%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 167.17%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 156.45%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 147.97%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 146.22%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 141.98%
Rossini. Stamps, Posters, Autographs and Books on February 22nd: 134.89%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 132.04%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 128.34%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Music on February 28th: 128.34%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 125.53%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 124.14%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 115.34%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 109.74%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 106.37%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 104.83%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 103.21%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 102.49%


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

Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Addison and Sarova. Online Only Bookworm Auction - bidstart 1/28 on February 25th: 99.71%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 27th: 99.53%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 99.47%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 98.90%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 28th: 98.72%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: 98.71%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Beaux Arts Moderne on February 26th: 98.40%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 98.33%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 24th: 97.50%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 97.44%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing, Architectural Printing, and Typography - online 1/17 on February 27th: 97.11%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 24th: 96.69%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art Deco to Post Modern Art and Design on February 23rd: 95.92%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 25th: 95.52%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Letters and Manuscripts – Engravings and Photographs on February 27th: 95.40%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 93.98%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 93.43%
University Archives. Rare Signed Manuscripts, Books, Photos, And Relics on February 21st: 92.57%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Common Surium Auction on February 25th: 91.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/9 on February 18th: 91.59%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: 91.23%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 90.91%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale - Day 2 on February 28th: 89.47%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Estates Auction on February 24th: 89.47%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 88.89%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - online 1/31 on February 27th: 88.76%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 86.96%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 86.78%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 85.33%
Duke's. Interiors on February 29th: 82.93%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 2 on February 24th: 81.82%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/9 on February 19th: 80.68%


Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Heritage Auctions 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Wax Box Sealed Case (16 boxes/48 packs/BBCE Authentication) -- Only Known Case from Gretzky's Rookie Season! on February 25th Actual price: USD $3,720,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. on February 25th Actual price: USD $2,370,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions 1915 Boston Red Sox with Rookie Babe Ruth Real Photo Postcard PSA EX-MT 6--Single Finest Example! on February 25th Actual price: USD $564,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Basketball Complete Set (132) - Every Card Graded PSA Gem Mint 10! on February 25th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie #253 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson #103 SGC NM-MT+ 8.5. on February 25th Actual price: USD $336,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1937 O-Pee-Chee A-118 Joe DiMaggio SGC Mint 9. on February 25th Actual price: USD $288,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions Period-Signed 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie #253 PSA Good+ 2.5, PSA/DNA Auto 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $284,400.
  9. Heritage Auctions 1966 Topps Baseball (Series 2 and 3) Wax Box with 24 Unopened Packs. on February 25th Actual price: USD $276,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1888 Spalding Baseball World Tour Promotional Poster. on February 25th Actual price: USD $240,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Willie Mays Rookie #305 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $234,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions 1969 Topps Basketball Uncut Sheet with 99 cards. on February 25th Actual price: USD $216,000.
  13. Heritage Auctions 1963 Topps Hank Aaron #390 PSA Gem Mint 10. on February 25th Actual price: USD $210,000.
  14. Heritage Auctions 1963 Fleer Football Wax Box with 24 Unopened Packs - A True Rarity! on February 25th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions 1954 Bowman Mickey Mantle #65 PSA Mint 9. on February 25th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1971 Topps Baseball (Fourth Series) Cello Box with 24 Unopened Packs. on February 25th Actual price: USD $198,000.
  17. Heritage Auctions 1936 World Wide Gum Lou Gehrig #96 SGC NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $164,400.
  18. Heritage Auctions The Beatles Abbey Road, Album Cover Session, August 8, 1969, Portfolio of Seven Chromogenic Color Photographs, Edition No. 8/25, by Iain MacMillan. on February 24th Actual price: USD $162,500.
  19. Ader Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Manuscrit musical autographe, [vers 1783] on February 28th Actual price: USD $158,252.
  20. Christies Calla Lily, 1988 on February 23rd Actual price: USD $157,500.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  22. Christies Dunes, Oceano, 1936 on February 23rd Actual price: USD $151,200.
  23. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 PSA NM 7. on February 25th Actual price: USD $150,000.
  24. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX-MT 6. on February 25th Actual price: USD $144,000.
  25. Heritage Auctions 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA Mint 9 - Only Two Higher! on February 25th Actual price: USD $144,000.



61 total sales reported this week:

Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Common Surium Auction on February 25th: 91.67%
Addison and Sarova. Online Only Bookworm Auction - bidstart 1/28 on February 25th: 99.71%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Los Angeles Estate Auction VI on February 25th: 78.77%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 86.78%
Swann Galleries. Vintage Posters and Graphic Design on February 29th: 76.18%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 86.96%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. January 2024 Auction on January 25th: 33.64%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Fine Autographs and Memorabilia on February 29th: 39.26%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 98.33%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 88.89%
Fairhill Auction. Militaria - Vintage Posters - Political Memorabilia on February 29th: 60.07%
Duke's. Interiors on February 29th: 82.93%
Chiswick Auctions. Chinese Industrial Revolutionary Art and Literature on February 29th: 56.88%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Music on February 28th: 74.22%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 28th: 100.00%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale - Day 2 on February 28th: 89.47%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 28th: 98.72%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - online 1/31 on February 27th: 88.76%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing, Architectural Printing, and Typography - online 1/17 on February 27th: 97.11%
Morton Subastas. Auction of Ancient and Contemporary Books and Documents on February 27th: 41.70%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Letters and Manuscripts – Engravings and Photographs on February 27th: 95.40%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale on February 27th: 64.71%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 97.44%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on February 27th: 77.29%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 27th: 78.85%
Ader. Fine Arts Books on February 27th: 50.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 27th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Hansons. Bishton Hall February Library Auction: To Include Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Letters on February 26th: 58.78%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 90.91%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Beaux Arts Moderne on February 26th: 98.40%
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting. Black History Art Auction - online 2/1 on February 25th: 59.38%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 93.43%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 3 on February 25th: 71.88%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 2 on February 24th: 81.82%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ephemera: Fleeting, Nostalgic, Traumatic, Memorable, Important on February 24th: 51.24%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 99.47%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 85.33%
Morton Subastas. Auction to Discover the Charm of French Style and Decorative Arts on February 24th: 44.44%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Estates Auction on February 24th: 89.47%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 93.98%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 98.90%
Morphy Auctions. Automobilia and Petroliana - Las Vegas on February 25th: 0.00%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 24th: 97.50%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 1 on February 23rd: 76.00%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art Deco to Post Modern Art and Design on February 23rd: 95.92%
Rossini. Stamps, Posters, Autographs and Books on February 22nd: 70.62%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: 91.23%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 24th: 96.69%
University Archives. Rare Signed Manuscripts, Books, Photos, And Relics on February 21st: 92.57%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/9 on February 19th: 80.68%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/9 on February 18th: 91.59%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books on February 17th: 73.68%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 25th: 95.52%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: 98.71%

 

For the week ahead 42 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Mar. 4th
Sothebys. New York. Contemporary Discoveries - online - 2/23. 34 lots
Moreshet Auctions. Jerusalem. Special Chabad Auction. 72 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/23. 96 lots

Tue. Mar. 5th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 530 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 286 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. The Dr. Géza Homonnay Collection of First Issues of the World on Cover. 398 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 63 lots

Wed. Mar. 6th
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Printed Books, Maps & Documents, Natural History, Early Herbals & Charles Darwin. 692 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 320 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 106 lots
Artcurial. Paris. Limited Edition online - bidstart 3/1. 229 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts. 584 lots
Trafford Books. Manchester. Books, Ephemera, Autographs, Photographs, Postcards, Stamps and Postal History.. 213 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . Derby March Music Memorabilia and Film Auction. 65 lots
Toronto Book Auctions. Toronto. Art & Photo Books; Artist’ Books & Multiples; Military (non) Fiction; Art Prints And Photographs; Glass Art; And More.. 364 lots

Thu. Mar. 7th
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases. 220 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps, Prints & Views. 489 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Ephemera, Americana & Historical Memorabilia. 640 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Autographs. 180 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Rare Books - bidstart 2/29. 315 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Chicago. Prints + Multiples. 216 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. The Cornish Library of John Stengelhofer: Rare Books and Works on Paper. 513 lots
Doyle New York. New York. MAPS, TRAVEL & SPORTING BOOKS INCLUDING THE ESMOND BRADLEY MARTIN COLLECTION - online 2/26. 261 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. March Pulp Showcase Auction Featuring the Collection of Malcolm Edwards. 429 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Paper Money Signature Auction. 569 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Fine Art, Literature, History, Biggles, James Bond, Fine Bindings. 265 lots

Fri. Mar. 8th
Mennonite Life. Lancaster. March 2024 Rare and Used Book Auction. 392 lots
Marc van de Wiele Auctions. Brugge. March Auction 2024. 1218 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Van Nuys, CA. Photographs. 201 lots

Sat. Mar. 9th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 172 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. International Original Art Signature Auction. 633 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 1. 413 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Australiana, Patrick White, Navy, Natural History, Cooking, Philosophy, Music etc. 248 lots

Sun. Mar. 10th
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. 250 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 99 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sergio Sucre Venezuela Collection Showcase Auction. 168 lots
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Jerusalem. Inculabula, Early Prints Chassidut, Belongings of Tzaddikim, Amulets, Segula Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical letters. 209 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 2. 770 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - online 3/1. 74 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction - online 3/1. 29 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.