• 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: 73 Auctions Archived, another 63 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 31 May, 73 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 2 denominated in Canadian dollars, 1 in Czeck koruna, 2 in Danish krone, 37 in euros, 4 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Swedish krona and 24 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $16,249,578.21. The average lot sold for $980.44.

 

Collectible paper is experiencing a robust market!

 

5 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on May 30th: $1,754,234
Galerie Bassenge. 15th-19th Century Prints on May 29th: $1,521,949
Bubb Kuyper. Books and Graphics on November 24th: $1,475,193
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Signature Auction on May 25th: $1,396,500
Ketterer Kunst Doerling. Rare Books on May 27th: $1,193,270

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

Heritage Auctions. Hip Hop Showcase Auction on May 26th: 293.95%
OSENAT. COLLECTION JEAN LOUIS NOISIEZ - PART VI - THE EMPIRE AT FONTAINEBLEAU on May 26th: 206.42%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 1 on May 29th: 192.50%
Il Ponte. Modern and Contemporary Art on May 29th: 174.29%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 2 on May 30th: 157.64%
Galerie Bassenge. 15th-19th Century Prints on May 29th: 134.05%
Aguttes. Books - Online Only bidstart 5/16 on May 23rd: 132.36%
Heritage Auctions. Spring Colonial Showcase Auction on May 26th: 123.79%
Ader. Ancient and Modern Prints on May 29th: 120.66%
Bukowskis. Reading Photography - online 5/17 on May 26th: 114.18%
Vermot de Pas. Classic Sale on May 28th: 110.73%
Aguttes. LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS & WORKS ON PAPER on July 20th: 105.78%
OSENAT. The History of Versailles on November 7th: 102.63%
Galerie Bassenge. DREAMTIME Max Klinger, Otto Greiner and German Symbolism - Prints on May 30th: 102.55%
Galerie Bassenge. Literature and Autographs on October 11th: 101.50%


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

Heritage Auctions. Adventures in the Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction on May 30th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. Memorial Day Auction on May 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on May 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on May 28th: 100.00%
New England Book Auctions. Angling, Big Game Hunting, Firearms, Part 2 on May 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Spring Colonial Showcase Auction on May 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on May 28th: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Premier Vintage Posters Showcase Auction on May 26th: 99.48%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on May 29th: 99.27%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on May 26th: 99.18%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on May 28th: 99.00%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on May 21st: 98.69%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on May 25th: 98.13%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 1 on May 29th: 97.26%
One Source Auctions. 11th Annual Memorial Day Quality Online Only Auction on May 27th: 97.06%
Ripley Auctions. Greg Dimmett Estate, Sports Card Collection - Session 1 on May 30th: 96.18%
Il Ponte. Modern and Contemporary Art on May 29th: 95.92%
Aguttes. LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS & WORKS ON PAPER on July 20th: 93.27%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale - Day 1 on May 29th: 93.18%
Heritage Auctions. Hip Hop Showcase Auction on May 26th: 92.73%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 2 on May 30th: 92.31%
New England Book Auctions. LITERATURE, FINE PRESS, ILLUSTRATED, EDWARD GOREY, MINIATURES on May 28th: 92.09%
Purcell Auctioneers. Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Rare & Signed First Editions, Travel Guides, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc. on May 29th: 91.67%
OSENAT. COLLECTION JEAN LOUIS NOISIEZ - PART VI - THE EMPIRE AT FONTAINEBLEAU on May 26th: 90.48%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Signature Auction on May 25th: 90.28%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/10 on May 22nd: 89.06%
Neal Auction Company. Through Her Eyes - Women's Art Auction on May 30th: 88.24%
Rago Arts and Auctions. 20/21 Art: The Chicago Edition on May 30th: 84.85%
Gallery EinsZwei. 39th Auction of Rare Antique Books on May 29th: 84.80%
Galerie Bassenge. DREAMTIME Max Klinger, Otto Greiner and German Symbolism - Prints on May 30th: 82.86%
Ader. Ancient and Modern Prints on May 29th: 82.12%
Propstore. Collectible Posters Live - London on May 30th: 81.64%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on May 30th: 81.41%
Bruun Rasmussen. Paintings, Furniture and Varia - Books on May 27th: 80.00%
 
 
Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Ketterer Kunst Doerling Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie. Erster Band. Buch I: Der Produktionsprocess des Kapitals. on May 27th Actual price: USD $148,675.
  2. Artcurial Birth of Venus from Details of Renaissance Paintings - 1984 on May 28th Actual price: USD $141,863.
  3. Heritage Auctions City Lights (United Artists, 1931). Rolled, Very Fine-. Half Sheet (22" X 28"). on May 25th Actual price: USD $118,750.
  4. Marc van de Wiele Auctions Navigatio ac Itinerarium ... in Orientalem sive Lusitanorum Indiam [part 2: Descriptio totius Guineae tractatus] on May 25th Actual price: USD $93,244.
  5. Galerie Bassenge Wappen mit dem Totenkopf on May 29th Actual price: USD $89,962.
  6. Galerie Bassenge Ritter, Tod und Teufel on May 29th Actual price: USD $88,578.
  7. Forum Auctions Folding manuscript, or parabaik, of festivities and processions, from the Court Workshop at the Royal Court at Manadaly, on May 30th Actual price: USD $76,952.
  8. Galerie Bassenge Marienleben on May 29th Actual price: USD $76,122.
  9. Marc van de Wiele Auctions Voyage de la Corvette l'Astrolabe execute par ordre du roi, pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829 on May 25th Actual price: USD $73,465.
  10. Ketterer Kunst Doerling Vedute di Roma. on May 27th Actual price: USD $70,283.
  11. Forum Auctions Archive of his personal papers, including journals and extensive correspondence on May 30th Actual price: USD $70,112.
  12. Galerie Bassenge Die Kuh im Schilfe on May 29th Actual price: USD $66,433.
  13. Forum Auctions Rubaiyat, number 2 of 10 copies specially bound in a jewelled peacock binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, Siegle, Hill & Co., on May 30th Actual price: USD $64,127.
  14. Galerie Bassenge Die Kuh im Sumpfe on May 29th Actual price: USD $60,897.
  15. Marc van de Wiele Auctions Le NEPTUNE FRANCOIS, ou Atlas nouveau des cartes marines. Bound with: Atlas maritime. Cartes marines a l'usage des armees du Roy de la Grande Bretagne on May 25th Actual price: USD $59,337.
  16. Galerie Bassenge Germinal on May 29th Actual price: USD $55,361.
  17. Galerie Bassenge Die Landschaft mit dem Zeichner on May 29th Actual price: USD $55,361.
  18. Forum Auctions [Of the True Tranquillity of the Soul], translated by an unidentified English translator, manuscript, in a clear and legible Secretary hand, o... on May 30th Actual price: USD $53,419.
  19. Bonhams Suite de 180 Dessins de Picasso portfolio (Verve No. 29-30), 1954 on May 30th Actual price: USD $52,624.
  20. Heritage Auctions The Devil is a Woman (Paramount, 1935). Very Fine- on Linen. One Sheet (27" X 41") Style B. on May 25th Actual price: USD $52,500.
  21. Galerie Bassenge Marienleben, Deutsche Handschrift auf Papier. 116 nn. Bl. 2 Spalten. 34-37 Zeilen on October 10th Actual price: USD $52,335.
  22. Galerie Bassenge Das neu Testament mit gantz nutzlichen vorreden on October 10th Actual price: USD $52,335.
  23. Bubb Kuyper De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. on November 24th Actual price: USD $49,494.
  24. Ketterer Kunst Doerling De Europische insecten .. In't Frans beschreeven door J. Marret, en door een voornaam Liefhebber in't Nederduits vertaalt. - Over de voorteeling en wonderbaerlyke veranderingen der Surinaamsche insecten. - Zus. 2 Werke in 1 Band. on May 27th Actual price: USD $48,657.
  25. Heritage Auctions The Kid (First National, 1921). Very Fine- on Linen. One Sheet (27.5" X 40.75") Embrace Style. on May 25th Actual price: USD $47,500.



73 total sales reported this week:

ALDE. Library of Hubert Morent - Part 2, online on September 14th: 48.39%
Aguttes. LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS & WORKS ON PAPER on July 20th: 93.27%
Purcell Auctioneers. Collectibles and Rarities on March 22nd: 79.10%
Galerie Bassenge. The Book Between the Middle Ages and the Rennaissance on October 10th: 58.90%
Galerie Bassenge. Valuable Books on October 10th: 47.37%
Galerie Bassenge. Literature and Autographs on October 11th: 55.08%
Galerie Bassenge. Historical Posters - Catalogue Online Only on October 11th: 47.20%
Galerie Bassenge. Modern Literature on October 12th: 46.10%
OSENAT. The History of Versailles on November 7th: 69.29%
Bubb Kuyper. Books and Graphics on November 24th: 68.91%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 3 on October 14th: 48.94%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: Photographs on February 8th: 19.41%
Artcurial. Enthusiasts and Collectors on November 10th: 59.09%
Ripley Auctions. Greg Dimmett Estate, Sports Card Collection - Session 1 on May 30th: 96.18%
Rago Arts and Auctions. 20/21 Art: The Chicago Edition on May 30th: 84.85%
Propstore. Collectible Posters Live - London on May 30th: 81.64%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Discovery Auction on May 30th: 79.07%
Neal Auction Company. Through Her Eyes - Women's Art Auction on May 30th: 88.24%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. May 2024 Auction on May 30th: 33.33%
Galerie Bassenge. DREAMTIME Max Klinger, Otto Greiner and German Symbolism - Prints on May 30th: 82.86%
Heritage Auctions. Adventures in the Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction on May 30th: 100.00%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on May 30th: 81.41%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 2 on May 30th: 92.31%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. 19th and 20th Century Photographs on May 30th: 59.87%
Bonhams. Limited Editions and Artists' Jewellery on May 30th: 73.44%
Trafford Books. Books, Ephemera, Autographs, Cameras, Cigarette Cards, Postcards, Stamps and Postal History. on May 29th: 60.41%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Movie Posters on May 29th: 71.01%
Purcell Auctioneers. Auction of a Collection of Irish & World Interest Books - Rare & Signed First Editions, Travel Guides, Journals, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Ephemera, Etc. on May 29th: 91.67%
Il Ponte. Modern and Contemporary Art on May 29th: 95.92%
Gallery EinsZwei. 39th Auction of Rare Antique Books on May 29th: 84.80%
Galerie Bassenge. Polychrome. Coloured graphics from the turn of the century on May 29th: 49.58%
Galerie Bassenge. 15th-19th Century Prints on May 29th: 59.48%
De Baecque and Associes. LITERARY TREASURES OF THE RENAISSANCE - PART 1 on May 29th: 97.26%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Fine Photographica on May 29th: 49.44%
Ader. Ancient and Modern Prints on May 29th: 82.12%
New England Book Auctions. LITERATURE, FINE PRESS, ILLUSTRATED, EDWARD GOREY, MINIATURES on May 28th: 92.09%
Morton Subastas. Auction of Antique and Contemporary Books from a Gentleman's Collection on May 28th: 38.50%
Artcurial. Limited Editions on May 28th: 66.29%
ALDE. Original Bindings & Modern Illustrated Books Part II - online 5/3 on May 28th: 43.16%
ALDE. Original Bindings and Illustrated Books on May 28th: 60.00%
Soler Y Llach. Antique Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Collectibles on May 29th: 17.64%
Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers. Chatsworth Summer Fine Art Sale - Day 1 on May 29th: 93.18%
Vogt Auction. Memorial Day Auction on May 27th: 100.00%
One Source Auctions. 11th Annual Memorial Day Quality Online Only Auction on May 27th: 97.06%
Ketterer Kunst Doerling. Rare Books on May 27th: 53.33%
OSENAT. COLLECTION JEAN LOUIS NOISIEZ - PART VI - THE EMPIRE AT FONTAINEBLEAU on May 26th: 90.48%
Bukowskis. Reading Photography - online 5/17 on May 26th: 71.43%
Aguttes. Books - Online Only bidstart 5/16 on May 23rd: 58.23%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on May 28th: 70.97%
Bruun Rasmussen. Paintings, Furniture and Varia - Books on May 27th: 80.00%
Vermot de Pas. Classic Sale on May 28th: 46.55%
Vermot de Pas. BANDE DESSINEE - TWO COLLECTIONS OF ORIGINAL PLATES AND DRAWINGS on May 25th: 50.75%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/10 on May 22nd: 89.06%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/10 on May 20th: 77.57%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/10 on May 19th: 75.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on May 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on May 29th: 99.27%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on May 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on May 28th: 99.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on May 28th: 99.70%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on May 25th: 51.85%
Marc van de Wiele Auctions. May Auction on May 25th: 79.23%
North American Auction Company. Last Chance May 2024 Passed Lots Sale on May 24th: 14.29%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on May 21st: 98.69%
New England Book Auctions. Angling, Big Game Hunting, Firearms, Part 2 on May 2nd: 100.00%
Rossini. General Sales - Part 1 on May 23rd: 58.06%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Aviation & Military History, Medals & Militaria on May 23rd: 78.95%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on May 25th: 98.13%
Heritage Auctions. Hip Hop Showcase Auction on May 26th: 92.73%
Heritage Auctions. Spring Colonial Showcase Auction on May 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Premier Vintage Posters Showcase Auction on May 26th: 99.48%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on May 26th: 99.18%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Signature Auction on May 25th: 90.28%


For the week ahead 63 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Jun. 3rd
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/24. 77 lots

Tue. Jun. 4th
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria, .... 152 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 332 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 172 lots
Dorotheum . Vienna. Books and Decorative Graphics. 260 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Prints and Multiples. 310 lots
Freemans. Philadelphia. Collect: American Art. 20 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . Bishton Hall June Antiquarian Library Auction: Including Books & Manuscripts, Medieval To 18TH Century. 161 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety - Online 5/29. 53 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 47 lots
Doyle New York. New York. The Dalva Brothers Collection. 21 lots
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Falls Church. Summer Shelf Lot Book Auction. 39 lots
Sworders. Essex. Homes and Interiors. 66 lots

Wed. Jun. 5th
Zisska and Lacher. Munich. Books and Graphics. 1665 lots
Tajan. Paris. 2oth Century Books and Manuscripts. 125 lots
Galerie Bassenge. Berlin-Grunewald . Photo Auction. 322 lots
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Stamps, Postcards and Postal History. 77 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 354 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 100 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Estate Collectibles and Memorabilia. 220 lots
Lion Heart Autographs. New York, NY . Pen on Paper: Autographs of Genius featuring Bob Dylan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Einstein, Freud, Brahms, Monet & Stieglitz. 209 lots
PIASA. Paris. The Geneviève and Jean-Paul Kahn Collection From Surrealism to Pop Art. 2 lots
Rossini. Paris. Posters, Lithographes and Works on Paper. 334 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/24. 57 lots
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Hudson. Art and Design. 32 lots

Thu. Jun. 6th
Chiswick Auctions. London. 19th and 20th Century Photographs. 372 lots
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Hudson. 20th Century Modern and Contemporary Fine Art. 92 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Rare Books - online 5/30. 284 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie. 297 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Original artworks, photographs, prints, and art books. 45 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Carlisle. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items. 270 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The World War II Cover Comics Showcase Auction. 212 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 1. 390 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Art of War: Historical & Political Posters Showcase Auction. 421 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. Cornish Art and Fine Art. 180 lots

Fri. Jun. 7th
Ader. PARIS. Photographs. 336 lots
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Soda Pop and Advertising - Las Vegas. 778 lots
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Lee's Summit . Annual Spring Fine Art Auction. 109 lots
Sothebys. London. Made in Britain Day Auction. 33 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including World of Tomorrow, and Americana. 376 lots
Sothebys. London. A Celebration of British Printmaking. 82 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 2. 542 lots
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Falls Church. Fine and Decorative Arts. 46 lots
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Antiques & Interiors. 26 lots

Sat. Jun. 8th
Sarasota Estate Auction. Sarasota. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction. 434 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Magicana: Featuring the Collection of Peter Hackhofer. 320 lots
Britannic Auctions. Phoenix. Signed Movie Star Photos, Vintage Postcards. 151 lots
Damien Voglaire. Brussels. Modern and Contemporary Art. 293 lots
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. The Iconic Sale: Legends. 207 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Windsor. Premier Art Auction. 151 lots
Early American. Rancho Santa Fe. Early American History Auction. 200 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 3. 470 lots
Vogt Auction. San Antonio. The Estate of Margie Shackelford. 14 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction - bidstart 5/31. 40 lots

Sun. Jun. 9th
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. 278 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 4. 391 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Art and Photography Books - bidstart 5/34. 30 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/31. 142 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . EXclusive Maps Auction - bidstart 5/34. 40 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature and Illustrated Auction - bidstart 5/31. 50 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.