• 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: 102 Auctions Archived, another 47 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 27 September, 102 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 2 in Canadian dollars, 1 in Swiss francs, 1 in Columbian pesos, 1 in Czech korona, 25 in euros, 11 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in New Zealand dollars, 55 in US dollars and 1 in South African Rand.

 

Turnover was $33,850,643.58.  The average lot sold for $1,907.83.

 

For the coming week you have a fresh 47 sales to consider.

 

Please note that the 9-27 Brunk Auctions sale was rescheduled to 10/4. Exceptionally important Americana will change hands there this coming Friday.

 

 

8 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Sothebys. Fanatics Collect and Sotheby's | September Live on September 24th: $6,980,400
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - online bidding 9/18 on September 25th: $4,229,337
Christies. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/12 on September 26th: $3,095,601
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Prints and Multiples on September 26th: $1,225,687
Christies. New Wave: Icons of Modern Japanese Prints, Online - 9/11 on September 24th: $1,215,627
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts, including Texana Signature Auction on September 25th: $1,126,226
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on September 26th: $1,106,606
Arader Galleries. September 2024 Auction on September 21st: $1,011,737
 

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

Beaussant Lefevre. A Lakefront Property - Day 1 on September 23rd: 258.91%
De Baecque and Associes. Ancient and Modern Prints on September 26th: 256.39%
Bogota Auction. Books and Documents on August 29th: 229.47%
Christies. New Wave: Icons of Modern Japanese Prints, Online - 9/11 on September 24th: 151.78%
Christies. Arts of Asia Online - online 9/11 on September 26th: 146.56%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Penguin Collection of Confederate States Postal History on September 25th: 145.58%
One Source Auctions. QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ONLINE AUCTION on September 23rd: 135.81%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Modern Literature on September 19th: 132.64%
Damien Voglaire. Books and Paintings on September 20th: 132.41%
Bogota Auction. Prints and Multiples on September 26th: 131.44%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Oriental, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 2 on September 19th: 131.39%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts, including Texana Signature Auction on September 25th: 121.64%
Damien Voglaire. Books on September 21st: 119.21%
Sothebys. Fanatics Collect and Sotheby's | September Live on September 24th: 118.01%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Sale on September 22nd: 115.57%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Estate Collections: Art and Interiors on September 20th: 115.56%
Rossini. Photographs by Anker Spang-Larsen III on September 22nd: 115.00%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on September 21st: 113.83%
Giquello. A French Collection - Part 1 on September 21st: 112.40%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres d'Artistes on September 25th: 111.56%
Cotswold Auction Company. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables on September 24th: 110.23%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books on September 18th: 102.61%


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

Bogota Auction. Books and Documents on August 29th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Arcade Sale on September 25th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Penguin Collection of Confederate States Postal History on September 25th: 100.00%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Online Only Weekly Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Beaussant Lefevre. A Lakefront Property - Day 1 on September 23rd: 100.00%
KC Auction Company. September Antiques Auction on September 23rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
Freemans. For the Love of Barnes: The Collection of Dr. Richard J. Wattenmaker on September 22nd: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Sale on September 22nd: 100.00%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Estate Collections: Art and Interiors on September 20th: 100.00%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on September 25th: 99.92%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on September 21st: 99.32%
Heritage Auctions. September Pulps Showcase Auction on September 20th: 98.99%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 22nd: 98.80%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 24th: 98.77%
Bogota Auction. Prints and Multiples on September 26th: 98.40%
Leland Little Auctions. September Estate Auction on September 26th: 97.70%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 21st: 97.50%
Sothebys. Fanatics Collect and Sotheby's | September Live on September 24th: 96.97%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on September 24th: 96.89%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books on September 18th: 96.53%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts, including Texana Signature Auction on September 25th: 95.88%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 22nd: 94.38%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Picasso: Master of Multiple on September 26th: 93.33%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Modern Literature on September 19th: 93.30%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 15th: 93.24%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps, Photographs, Art - Online 9/30 on September 26th: 92.99%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Books and Manuscripts on September 19th: 92.97%
Christies. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/12 on September 26th: 90.99%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Vaquero Collection: Postal History of Alta California on September 26th: 90.63%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. The Late Summer Gallery Auction on September 21st: 90.00%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres d'Artistes on September 25th: 88.16%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Counterculture and the 1960s on September 19th: 87.52%
Charlton Hall. Estate and Private Collections on September 20th: 87.50%
Christies. Arts of Asia Online - online 9/11 on September 26th: 86.96%
Christies. New Wave: Icons of Modern Japanese Prints, Online - 9/11 on September 24th: 86.88%
Purcell Auctioneers. Sale of the Extensive Library of the Late J. J. Hurley, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tim Hurley, Tralee and Some other Private Clients. on September 25th: 85.95%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Americana and Canadiana on September 25th: 84.75%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - online bidding 9/18 on September 25th: 84.38%
De Baecque and Associes. Ancient and Modern Prints on September 26th: 82.29%
Eldreds. Works on Paper on September 26th: 82.19%
Bonhams. Prints and Photographs - online 9/9 on September 19th: 82.01%
Christies. Christie's London Staff Auction on September 24th: 81.82%
Cotswold Auction Company. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables on September 24th: 81.75%
Damien Voglaire. Books and Paintings on September 20th: 81.64%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Collectors Corner" 2024 September Auction on September 22nd: 81.35%
Damien Voglaire. Books on September 21st: 80.89%
Giquello. A French Collection - Part 1 on September 21st: 80.19%
 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Sothebys Flowers on September 25th Actual price: USD $1,607,257.
  2. Sothebys 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente - PSA 9 | Rookie Card on September 24th Actual price: USD $840,000.
  3. Sothebys 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autographs #DLA-JE Michael Jordan and Julius Erving - BGS 8.5/Autograph 10 | 1 of 1 | On-Card Autographs | Sporting News Jordan Cover on September 24th Actual price: USD $780,000.
  4. Sothebys 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Autograph Patch #6-AP LeBron James - BGS 8.5/Autograph 10 | 2-Color Patch | On-Card Autograph | 1 of 1 on September 24th Actual price: USD $576,000.
  5. Christies Mao on September 26th Actual price: USD $540,038.
  6. Sothebys 2015 Panini Immaculate Collection Premium Patches Game Used NFL Shield Patch Autograph #PP-TB Tom Brady - PSA Authentic & PSA/DNA Autograph 10 | 1 of 1 | On-Card Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $480,000.
  7. Sothebys 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Rookie Patch Auto #78 LeBron James 69/99 - BGS 8/Autograph 10 | On-Card Autograph | Rookie Card on September 24th Actual price: USD $432,000.
  8. Sothebys 1998 Pokemon Japanese Promo Illustrator Holo CoroCoro Comics Pikachu - CGC 9 | Akabane Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  9. Sothebys 2022 Bowman Chrome 1st Bowman Prospect Autograph Superfractor #CPA-ED Elly De La Cruz - PSA 10 & PSA/DNA Autograph 10 | 1 of 1 | On-Card Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  10. Sothebys Buste de femme, d'apres Cranach le jeune on September 25th Actual price: USD $353,597.
  11. Sothebys L.H.O.O.Q. on September 25th Actual price: USD $345,560.
  12. Sothebys 2018 Topps Chrome Sapphire Superfractor Rookie Autograph #AC-SO Shohei Ohtani - BGS 9.5/Autograph 10 | Rookie Card | 1 of 1 | On-Card Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $336,000.
  13. Sothebys 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson - PSA 8 | Rookie Card on September 24th Actual price: USD $312,000.
  14. Arader Galleries Wood Ibis, Plate 216. on September 21st Actual price: USD $282,900.
  15. Christies Truck on September 26th Actual price: USD $253,143.
  16. Sothebys 1995 Pokemon Alpha Prototype Japanese Pikachu Mounted On Card - CGC 10 Pristine on September 24th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  17. Sothebys Moonwalk on September 25th Actual price: USD $192,871.
  18. Sothebys 2009-10 Panini Playoff National Treasures Century Gold Rookie Patch Autograph #206 Stephen Curry 16/25 - BGS 9/Autograph 10 | Rookie Card | On-Card Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $192,000.
  19. Sothebys 2000 Upper Deck SP Authentic #118 Tom Brady Rookie Autograph 0685/1250 - PSA 10 & PSA/DNA Autograph 10 | Tom Brady Provenance | On-Card Autograph on September 24th Actual price: USD $192,000.
  20. Sothebys 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set Charizard Holo - CGC 10 Pristine | MBA Gold Diamond on September 24th Actual price: USD $180,000.
  21. Arader Galleries Carolina Parrot, Plate 26. on September 21st Actual price: USD $172,200.
  22. Sothebys 2009-10 Panini Playoff National Treasures Century Material Signature NBA Logoman Tag #1 Kobe Bryant - PSA 9 & PSA/DNA Autograph 10 | 1 of 1 | Logoman Laundry Tag on September 24th Actual price: USD $168,000.
  23. Sothebys 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems PMG Green #66 Tim Duncan - BGS 8 | Rookie Card on September 24th Actual price: USD $168,000.
  24. Kestenbaum and Company Hagadah LeLeilei Shimurim. on September 19th Actual price: USD $162,500.
  25. Sothebys 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless Disco Holo Square Cut Test Print Set of 15 Pokemon - 14 CGC 10 Gem Mints and 1 CGC 10 Pristine Charizard | Venusaur and Gyarados Signed by Mitsuhiro Arita on September 24th Actual price: USD $156,000.

 


102 total sales reported this week:

Swann Galleries. The New York Sale - Vintage Posters on September 26th: 70.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Vaquero Collection: Postal History of Alta California on September 26th: 90.63%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps, Photographs, Art - Online 9/30 on September 26th: 92.99%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. September 2024 Auction on September 26th: 31.75%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Prints and Multiples on September 26th: 77.64%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Picasso: Master of Multiple on September 26th: 93.33%
Leland Little Auctions. September Estate Auction on September 26th: 97.70%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on September 26th: 77.93%
Finarte. Pop Culture / Memorabilia & Cards on September 26th: 33.33%
Fairhill Auction. September Vintage Poster, Americana & Erotica Auction on September 26th: 46.04%
Eldreds. Works on Paper on September 26th: 82.19%
De Baecque and Associes. Ancient and Modern Prints on September 26th: 82.29%
Christies. Arts of Asia Online - online 9/11 on September 26th: 86.96%
Christies. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/12 on September 26th: 90.99%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/16 on September 26th: 69.42%
Bogota Auction. Prints and Multiples on September 26th: 98.40%
Bogota Auction. Books and Documents on August 29th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Banksy - bidstart 9/19 on September 26th: 48.15%
Sothebys. Arcade Sale on September 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - online bidding 9/18 on September 25th: 84.38%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Penguin Collection of Confederate States Postal History on September 25th: 100.00%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Online Only Weekly Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Beaussant Lefevre. A Lakefront Property - Day 1 on September 23rd: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on September 18th: 77.27%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on September 16th: 77.36%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 16th: 48.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on September 15th: 55.74%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 15th: 93.24%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 22nd: 66.39%
Purcell Auctioneers. Sale of the Extensive Library of the Late J. J. Hurley, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tim Hurley, Tralee and Some other Private Clients. on September 25th: 85.95%
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. Paul Colin Posters: Masterworks from the Rennert Collection on September 25th: 34.34%
Litchfield County Auctions. September Modernism and Antiques on September 25th: 64.71%
Guernseys. NYC - Downtown. The Auction on September 25th: 37.14%
Dunbar Sloane. NZ and International Fine Art - Day Sale on July 25th: 79.31%
Dunbar Sloane. Affordable Art on September 25th: 65.03%
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Americana and Canadiana on September 25th: 84.75%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - bidstart 9/18 on September 24th: 73.33%
Vermot de Pas. Classic Sale on September 24th: 28.95%
Sothebys. Fanatics Collect and Sotheby's | September Live on September 24th: 96.97%
New England Book Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera List on September 24th: 96.89%
Morton Subastas. Traditional Mexican Auction of Antiques and Books on September 24th: 45.61%
EinZwei. 42nd eAuction of Rare Books from the 16th Century on September 24th: 75.50%
Cotswold Auction Company. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables on September 24th: 81.75%
Christies. Christie's London Staff Auction on September 24th: 81.82%
Christies. New Wave: Icons of Modern Japanese Prints, Online - 9/11 on September 24th: 86.88%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on September 24th: 66.18%
Artcurial. Books and Manuscripts on September 24th: 66.94%
Ader. Ancient and Modern Books on September 24th: 58.60%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Manuscripts & Historical Documents on April 17th: 71.58%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on September 25th: 99.92%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres d'Artistes on September 25th: 88.16%
One Source Auctions. QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ONLINE AUCTION on September 23rd: 75.13%
KC Auction Company. September Antiques Auction on September 23rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Historical Manuscripts, including Texana Signature Auction on September 25th: 95.88%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 24th: 98.77%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 24th: 100.00%
Kestenbaum and Company. Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, and Autograph Letters on September 19th: 67.24%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Books and Manuscripts on September 19th: 92.97%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Oriental, Modern and Contemporary Art - Part 2 on September 19th: 53.23%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Ancient, Oriental, Modern and Contemporary Art on September 19th: 45.59%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Modern Literature on September 19th: 93.30%
Clars Auction Gallery. Important Fall Fine Art Auction on September 19th: 57.50%
Bonhams. Prints and Photographs - online 9/9 on September 19th: 82.01%
Heritage Auctions. September Pulps Showcase Auction on September 20th: 98.99%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books on September 18th: 96.53%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Counterculture and the 1960s on September 19th: 87.52%
PBA Galleries. Rare Books and Manuscripts - A PBA Platinum Auction on September 19th: 59.77%
Santa Fe Art Auction. Contemporary Art, Design & Photography on September 19th: 74.46%
Stephan Welz & Co.. September Premium Auction | 2024 on September 19th: 63.01%
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting. Prints and Photography Auction online 8/29 on September 22nd: 66.18%
Rossini. Photographs by Anker Spang-Larsen III on September 22nd: 74.36%
OSENAT. Fontainebleau: Collection Jean-Denis Serena / Souvenirs of the second empire / Part 2 on September 22nd: 67.35%
Moreshet Auctions. Chabad - Special Auction introducing Souvenirs and Special Gifts to Shlichim, Donors, Family and Friends for the New Year | Most of the Rebbe's Chalukot under the Same Roof on September 22nd: 40.43%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Collectors Corner" 2024 September Auction on September 22nd: 81.35%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 22nd: 98.80%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 22nd: 94.38%
Freemans. For the Love of Barnes: The Collection of Dr. Richard J. Wattenmaker on September 22nd: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. Anniversary Sale on September 22nd: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on September 21st: 99.32%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 21st: 97.50%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ion Idriess: Manuscripts, letters, photographs and ephemera on September 21st: 43.18%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Fine & Decorative Arts at Online Auction on September 21st: 78.26%
PosterConnection Inc.. Original Vintage Posters on September 21st: 60.90%
OSENAT. Fontainebleau: Collection Jean-Denis Serena / Souvenirs of the second empire / Part 1 on September 21st: 72.93%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on September 21st: 50.00%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Collectors Corner" 2024 September Auction on September 21st: 74.94%
Giquello. A French Collection - Part 1 on September 21st: 80.19%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. The Late Summer Gallery Auction on September 21st: 90.00%
Damien Voglaire. Books on September 21st: 80.89%
Arader Galleries. September 2024 Auction on September 21st: 32.84%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. September Fine and Decorative Arts on September 20th: 74.29%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Estate Collections: Art and Interiors on September 20th: 100.00%
Michaans Auctions. September Gallery Auction on September 20th: 72.97%
Koller Auctions. Old Master Prints on September 20th: 6.51%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Ornithology, Taxidermy, and Natural History on September 20th: 60.78%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Big Game and Hunting Books on September 20th: 68.34%
Damien Voglaire. Books and Paintings on September 20th: 81.64%
Charlton Hall. Estate and Private Collections on September 20th: 87.50%
Lyon and Turnbull. Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Photographs on September 19th: 73.24%


For the week ahead 47 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Sep. 30th
Aste Bolaffi. London. Harmers of London: Stamps, Postal History and Documents. 68 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . London Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Auction. 11 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 82 lots
Winter Associates. Plainville, CT . Paintings and Prints, American Antique Furniture. 26 lots

Tue. Oct. 1st
Bonhams. Los Angeles. Prints and Multiples. 202 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 449 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 142 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Contemporary Editions - bidstart 9/17. 138 lots
Ader. PARIS. Books and Photographs. 244 lots
Dorotheum . Vienna. Master Drawings and Prints Until 1900. 140 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Photographs Signature Auction. 377 lots
Doyle New York. New York. Charleston Collects. 14 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. Chinese, Japanese & Korean Works of Art: Incl. Lily Tanaka Collection. 36 lots
Christies. New York. Post-War to Present. 33 lots
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Falls Church. 4th In-Home Art Auction. 47 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. PICKERS EXPRESS Advertising, Electronics, Industrial, Scientific & Pop Culture Collectibles. 21 lots

Wed. Oct. 2nd
ALDE. Paris. A Collection of Old Books. 129 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Cabinet of Morbid Curiosities: The Richard Harris Collection. 162 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 312 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 61 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. The Art Edit, Featuring a Selection of Works From the Estate of William McCance. 50 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. October Art Cornucopia.
Sworders. Essex. Modern and Contemporary Art | To include the David and Pam McCleave Collection. 340 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 51 lots
Rossini. Paris. General Sales. 96 lots

Thu. Oct. 3rd
Christies. New York. An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina. 132 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Ancient and Modern Books. 131 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Photography & Fine Art; Fine Press & Fine Bindings. 320 lots
Artcurial. Paris. Limited Edition online - bidstart 9/26. 173 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Good Girl Art and Romance Comics Showcase Auction. 658 lots
Maison Bibelot. Firenze. From the Grand Tour to the Magic Orient A collection of prints - online 9/26.
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 600 lots

Fri. Oct. 4th
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Automobilia and Petroliana. 424 lots
Finarte. Rome. Fairy Tales / Original Comic Arts. 449 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Fall Sports Catalogue Auction. 3114 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Ancient and Modern Books. 327 lots

Sat. Oct. 5th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 163 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Autumn Hong Kong World Paper Money Showcase Auction. 532 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Cards and Comics Auction. 185 lots
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Modern and Contemporary Art. 38 lots

Sun. Oct. 6th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 191 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 101 lots
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. Autograph Auction.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 97 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 41 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.