• 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: 49 Auctions Archived, another 35 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 30 August, 49 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 2 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 7 in euros, 5 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, and 32 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $18,778,331.40. The average lot sold for $2,297.32.

 

For this coming week you have a fresh 35 sales to consider.

 

Enjoy your end of summer vacation.

 

1 auction saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 25th: $14,902,980

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

Grays Auctioneers. Classic Cars and Automobilia on August 28th: 230.66%
Winter Associates. Fore-edge Books, Silver, Paintings, etc. on August 26th: 200.31%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on August 23rd: 139.26%


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

Heritage Auctions. The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction on August 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 28th: 100.00%
KC Auction Company. Rare and Antique Book Auction - online 8/9 on August 26th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on August 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The Roger Hill Collection EC Comics Showcase Auction on August 23rd: 99.68%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 27th: 99.67%
Heritage Auctions. Celebrating the 1990s - The Animation Art of Nickelodeon, MTV, and The Cartoon Network Showcase Auction on August 25th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 28th: 99.32%
Heritage Auctions. Selections from the J. Doyle DeWitt Collection Americana & Political Showcase Auction on August 24th: 98.54%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on August 24th: 98.15%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 27th: 98.04%
Grays Auctioneers. Classic Cars and Automobilia on August 28th: 98.04%
Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 25th: 97.80%
Winter Associates. Fore-edge Books, Silver, Paintings, etc. on August 26th: 97.50%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. American Treasures of the Past - Session 4 on August 25th: 97.46%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Grandeur 2024 - Feature Auction- Day 1 on August 23rd: 95.89%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 26th: 94.29%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on August 23rd: 93.75%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 18th: 93.33%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on August 29th: 92.27%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 25th: 92.13%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction on August 24th: 90.77%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 19th: 86.57%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction - Day 2 on August 25th: 86.32%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Shelf Lot Book Auction on August 29th: 82.42%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. American Treasures of the Past - Session 2 on August 23rd: 81.80%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary Furnishings, Fine Art, and Decorative Accessories on August 24th: 80.88%
 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM-MT 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $1,380,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1909-11 T206 Piedmont 350 Ty Cobb (Bat Off Shoulder) PSA Mint 9. on August 25th Actual price: USD $870,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 PSA NM-MT 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $420,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Kobe Bryant (Number Pieces Autographs) #NP-KB PSA NM 7, Auto 10- #'d 7/8 - From The Yeow Exquisite Hidden Collection. on August 25th Actual price: USD $408,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions Signed 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 PSA EX 5 Auto 10. on August 25th Actual price: USD $384,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions 1954 Topps Hank Aaron Rookie #128 PSA Mint 9. on August 25th Actual price: USD $384,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers Debut of Jackie Robinson Ticket Stub, PSA Fair 1.5. on August 25th Actual price: USD $324,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions Signed 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181 PSA Authentic, Auto 9. on August 25th Actual price: USD $324,000.
  9. Heritage Auctions 1903 E107 Breisch-Williams Honus Wagner Rookie SGC Fair 1.5. on August 25th Actual price: USD $312,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax Rookie #123 PSA Mint 9. on August 25th Actual price: USD $300,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions Signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA Poor 1 Auto 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $264,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James (Number Pieces Autographs) #NP-LJ PSA Authentic, Auto 10 - #'d 21/23 - - From The Yeow Exquisite Hidden Collection. on August 25th Actual price: USD $252,000.
  13. Heritage Auctions 2009 Bowman 1948 Rookie Black Parallel Stephen Curry #106 PSA Gem Mint 10 - #'d 5/48. on August 25th Actual price: USD $210,210.
  14. Heritage Auctions 1903 E107 Breisch-Williams Christy Mathewson Rookie SGC Poor 1. on August 25th Actual price: USD $210,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions Signed 1986 Fleer Sticker Michael Jordan Rookie #8 PSA Mint 9 Auto 10. on August 25th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1943-45 Babe Ruth Single Signed Baseball, PSA/DNA NM-MT 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $198,000.
  17. Heritage Auctions 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie #482 PSA Gem Mint 10. on August 25th Actual price: USD $180,000.
  18. Heritage Auctions 1962 Topps Football Wax Box With 24 Unopened Packs! on August 25th Actual price: USD $180,000.
  19. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Napoleon Lajoie #106 PSA NM-MT 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $180,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Michael Jordan (Limited Logos) #LL-MJ PSA MINT 9, Auto 9- #'d 71/75 - From The Yeow Exquisite Hidden Collection. on August 25th Actual price: USD $174,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Willie Mays #305 Rookie PSA NM-MT 8. on August 25th Actual price: USD $174,000.
  22. Heritage Auctions 1998 Topps Chrome Michael Jordan (Preview-Refractor) #77 PSA Gem Mint 10. on August 25th Actual price: USD $168,000.
  23. Heritage Auctions 1909-11 T206 Carolina Brights Ty Cobb (Red Portrait) PSA EX 5. on August 25th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  24. Heritage Auctions 1967-2016 Super Bowl MVP Signed PSA-Encapsulated Tickets Run of 50. on August 25th Actual price: USD $138,000.
  25. Heritage Auctions 1919 "Babe Ruth Sold to Yanks for $125,000" Original News Photograph, PSA/DNA Type 1. on August 25th Actual price: USD $126,000.



49 total sales reported this week:

Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Antiquarian and Collectable Books, and Related Items on August 29th: 92.27%
Ripley Auctions. Greg Dimmett Estate, Sports Card Collection - Session 3 on August 29th: 29.03%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Shelf Lot Book Auction on August 29th: 82.42%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Fine Art of August 29, 2024 on August 29th: 75.00%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. August 2024 Auction on August 29th: 19.87%
Morton Subastas. Grand Auction of Antiques and Books, Material of Faith on August 29th: 32.14%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Rare Books - online 8/22 on August 29th: 32.89%
Trafford Books. Books, Ephemera, Cigarette Cards, Postcards, Stamps and Postal History on August 28th: 65.38%
Grays Auctioneers. Classic Cars and Automobilia on August 28th: 98.04%
Doyle New York. Doyle@Home on August 28th: 78.57%
Heritage Auctions. The Zits Comic Art Showcase Auction on August 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 28th: 99.32%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on August 23rd: 66.67%
Shapiro Auctioneers. Australian and International Art on August 27th: 63.33%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints and Editions; Modern Art and Design on August 27th: 78.43%
Winter Associates. Fore-edge Books, Silver, Paintings, etc. on August 26th: 97.50%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 26th: 94.29%
Dorotheum . Stamps and Postcards on August 26th: 66.26%
KC Auction Company. Rare and Antique Book Auction - online 8/9 on August 26th: 100.00%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Books: Beautiful, Unusual and Inspiring on August 25th: 60.08%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on August 25th: 100.00%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Timed Art Sale - online 8/9 on August 25th: 71.05%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction - Day 2 on August 25th: 86.32%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction on August 24th: 90.77%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary Furnishings, Fine Art, and Decorative Accessories on August 24th: 80.88%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Auction on August 24th: 41.86%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Grandeur 2024 - Feature Auction- Day 2 on August 24th: 79.17%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Grandeur 2024 - Feature Auction- Day 3 on August 25th: 75.00%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Summer Grandeur 2024 - Feature Auction- Day 1 on August 23rd: 95.89%
Tennants Auctioneers. Books, Maps and Manuscripts on August 23rd: 93.75%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. American Treasures of the Past - Session 4 on August 25th: 97.46%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. American Treasures of the Past - Session 3 on August 24th: 69.23%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. American Treasures of the Past - Session 2 on August 23rd: 81.80%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on August 22nd: 78.25%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on August 19th: 60.98%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 19th: 86.57%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 18th: 93.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on August 18th: 48.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on August 18th: 79.66%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on August 24th: 98.15%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 27th: 98.04%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 25th: 92.13%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 27th: 99.67%
Heritage Auctions. Celebrating the 1990s - The Animation Art of Nickelodeon, MTV, and The Cartoon Network Showcase Auction on August 25th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Selections from the J. Doyle DeWitt Collection Americana & Political Showcase Auction on August 24th: 98.54%
Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 25th: 97.80%
Heritage Auctions. The Roger Hill Collection EC Comics Showcase Auction on August 23rd: 99.68%

 


For the week ahead 35 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Sep. 2nd
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Paintings, Furniture and Varia. 27 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 69 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. Victor Vasarely. Editions - online 8/19. 21 lots
Gorringes. Lewes. Weekly Featuring Music and Science. 46 lots
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Glendale. Fine Art Luxury and Antiques Auction Part 2. 197 lots

Tue. Sep. 3rd
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 482 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 168 lots
Rossini. Paris. Posters, Lithographs, Works on Paper. 497 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. York Harbor Online Estate Auction. 33 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Autumn Selection: Modern and Contemporary Editions. 226 lots

Wed. Sep. 4th
Rago Arts and Auctions. Van Nuys, CA. LAMA: Prints and Multiples. 199 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 323 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 101 lots
Desa Unicum. Warszawa. Comics. 90 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana - Days 1 & 2. 35 lots

Thu. Sep. 5th
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper. 215 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Fine Literature - Beats, and the Counterculture. 412 lots

Fri. Sep. 6th
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana. 232 lots
Stephenson's Auctioneers & Appraisers. Southampton. Late Summer Decorative Arts Sale. 35 lots

Sat. Sep. 7th
Aspire Auctions. Pittsburgh. Online Auction - bidstart 8/23. 32 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
North American Auction Company. Bozeman. Heart of the Plains: Premier Sale of Native American and Western Artifacts. 134 lots
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. Exceptional Estates Auction. 39 lots
Britannic Auctions. Phoenix. Antique & First Edition Books, Militaria & Photography. 230 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Cards and Comics Auction. 183 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana - Day 4. 184 lots

Sun. Sep. 8th
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. 196 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Postal History. 36 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Photo Legends Type 1 Showcase Auction. 112 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Online Auction York, Maine. 208 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Art and Photography Books. 24 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 57 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction. 14 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.