• Forum Auctions
    The Private Library:
    Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
    July 9, 2026
    Forum, July 9: Hassall (Joan) A large collection of over 300 original woodblocks of engravings for various books, v.d., with Hassall's engraver's glass water-globe (Qty) - Est. £10,000-15,000
    Forum, July 9: Eragny Press.- [Bradley (Katherine Harris) & Edith Emma Cooper], "Michael Field." Whym Chow, Flame of Love, one of only 27 copies, inscribed by Bradley, the rarest book from the press, 1914. - Est. £3,000-4,000
    Forum, July 9: [Moore (Thomas Sturge)] [Wood Engravings], 71 wood-engravings printed by David Chambers from the original blocks, the only set on Japanese Hosho paper, from an edition of 5 sets, [1970]. - Est. £3,000-4,000
    Forum Auctions
    The Private Library:
    Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
    July 9, 2026
    Forum, July 9: La Fontaine (Jean de) Contes et Nouvelles en vers, 2 vol., engraved plates after Eisen, fine early 19th century blue morocco, gilt, by Bradel l'ainé, Amsterdam [Paris], 1762. - Est. £2,000-3,000
    Forum, July 9: Erotica.- Prostitution.- Pretty Women of Paris (The); Their Names and Addresses, Qualities and Faults..., [Paris], privately printed at the Press of the Prefecture de Police, 1883. - Est. £3,000-4,000
    Forum, July 9: Vale Press.- Ricketts (Charles) & Lucien Pissarro. De la Typographie et de l'Harmonie de la Page Imprimée…, [one of 216 copies], bound in dark blue morocco tooled in gilt, by Sarah T.Prideaux, 1898. - Est. £1,000-1,500
    Forum Auctions
    The Private Library:
    Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
    July 9, 2026
    Forum, July 9: Martin (John) Illustrations of the Bible, complete set of 20 mezzotints, good impressions, rarely found in early states, [c.1831-1835]. - Est. £1,000-1,500
    Forum, July 9: Golden Cockerel Press.- Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ (The), one of 500 copies, Mary Gill's copy, Waltham St. Lawrence, 1931 with a signed proof of engraving on japon numbered 10/10 (2) - Est. £5,000-7,000
    Forum, July 9: Boccaccio (Giovanni) The Decameron, 3 vol., vol.1 extra-illustrated by John Buckland Wright with c.150 erotic original drawings in pen & ink and pencil, 1886 [extra-illustrated c.1940]. - Est. £10,000-15,000
    Forum Auctions
    The Private Library:
    Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
    July 9, 2026
    Forum, July 9: Cox (Morris) Collection of Gogmagog Press Books, 35 vol., rare complete collection of printed books issued by the press, limited editions, most signed by Cox, 1957-83. - Est. £10,000-15,000
    Forum, July 9: Wynkyn de Worde.- [Terentius Afer (Publius)] [Comedie...], [Paris, Josse Badius: sold in London by Wynkyn de Worde, & others], [15 July 1504]. - Est. £4,000-6,000
    Forum, July 9: Mosley (James) Ornamented Types. Twenty-Three Alphabets from the Foundry of Louis John Pouchée, 2 vol., one of 10 copies for presentation, from an edition of 210, 1992-93. - Est. £1,000-2,000
  • 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.
  • 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

Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 110 Auctions Archived, another 62 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended March 27, 110 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, maps and ephemera: 3 denominated in Australian dollars, 2 in Swiss francs, 1 in Columbian pesos, 31 in euros, 16 in British pounds, 3 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone, 1 in New Zealand dollars, 2 in Swedish krona, 51 in U. S. Dollars, and 1 in South African rand.

 

 

Turnover was $39,668,441.89.  The average lot brought $2,578.55. Eighteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-three lots were offered and 15,384 found new homes. For the week, 82.03% of all lots offered were sold.

 

 

This report includes this week’s Top 25s for 13 categories, full details for the past week’s sales, as well as a full listing of the upcoming week’s 62 sales.

 

 

Start by clicking the tabs for the Top 25s. Each category reflects different experiences. They are live!

 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Christies Kanagawa oki nami ura (Under the well of the Great Wave off Kanagawa) ["Great Wave"] on March 24th Actual price: USD $2,149,000.
  2. Christies Meisho Edo hyakkei (One hundred famous views of Edo) and Memorial Portait of Hiroshige on March 24th Actual price: USD $1,079,500.
  3. Bonhams An oban yoko-e print titled Kanagawa-oki nami-ura (Under the Wave off Kanagawa), from the series Fugaku sanjurokkei (36 Views of Mount Fuji), depicting a towering wave above three boats, the series' eponymous mountain in the distance, signed Hokusai arata on March 25th Actual price: USD $889,500.
  4. International Autograph Auctions Europe SL MONET CLAUDE: (1840-1926) Monet offers 35 paintings, including La Japonaise, as the guarantee for a on March 26th Actual price: USD $375,166.
  5. Sothebys Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91) on March 25th Actual price: USD $256,703.
  6. Sothebys Chanel, from Ads (F. & S. II.354) on March 25th Actual price: USD $213,919.
  7. Christies Electric Chair on March 26th Actual price: USD $203,345.
  8. Christies Truck on March 26th Actual price: USD $203,345.
  9. Christies Le repas frugal on March 26th Actual price: USD $203,345.
  10. RR Auction Horatio Nelson Signed "Order of Battle" for Trafalgar - The Defining Naval Engagement of the Napoleonic Wars on March 26th Actual price: USD $189,888.
  11. Sothebys Sunset (see Feldman & Schellmann IIA.85-88) on March 25th Actual price: USD $188,249.
  12. Christies Les Oeuvres. on March 24th Actual price: USD $184,095.
  13. Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers Le Bestiaire ou Cortege d'Orphee. on March 20th Actual price: USD $176,140.
  14. International Autograph Auctions Europe SL MONET CLAUDE: (1840-1926) ' How many times have I worked on the haystacks?' - Monet makes a rare on March 26th Actual price: USD $173,153.
  15. RR Auction Charles Lindbergh Oversized Signed Chart Tracing the Path of the Spirit of St. Louis, Presented to the Commander of the USS Memphis, Who Returned Him to America after the Transatlantic Solo Flight - with TLS, ALS, and Fabric Swatch on March 26th Actual price: USD $168,213.
  16. RR Auction Andy Warhol Oversized Signed Screenprint - 'John Wayne' (Ltd. Ed. #216/250) (FS II.377) on March 26th Actual price: USD $167,933.
  17. Sothebys Imaginary Portraits on March 25th Actual price: USD $162,578.
  18. Sothebys Lithographic Water Made of Lines, Crayon, and a Blue Wash (MCA Tokyo 212) on March 25th Actual price: USD $162,578.
  19. Robert Siegel Galleries Beaumont Tex., 10c Black on Yellow, "Large" Design (12X3). on March 25th Actual price: USD $159,300.
  20. Christies Euvres de Louize Labe lionnoize. Revues & corrigees par ladite Dame. on March 24th Actual price: USD $154,640.
  21. Sothebys Girl With Balloon on March 25th Actual price: USD $154,022.
  22. Bonhams COMPLETE SET OF THE SEVEN HARRY POTTER NOVELS, ALL HARDBACK FIRST EDITIONS AND ALL WITH SIGNATURES OF J.K. ROWLING, Bloomsbury, 1997-2007 (7) on March 26th Actual price: USD $153,043.
  23. Christies Yuki no Zojoji (Snow at Zojoji Temple) on March 24th Actual price: USD $152,400.
  24. Sothebys Mick Jagger (F. & S. II.143) on March 25th Actual price: USD $145,465.
  25. RR Auction Frederic Chopin Autograph Letter Signed on the Publication of Op. 61, 'Polonaise-Fantaisie' on March 26th Actual price: USD $137,314.

12 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 24th: $4,598,957
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on March 26th: $4,206,538
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples on March 25th: $3,705,931
Christies. Prints and Multiples on March 26th: $3,295,550
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities on March 26th: $2,140,151
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. Dr. Zara's Poetic Library on March 20th: $1,763,681
Forum Auctions. Natural History: the remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026 on March 26th: $1,741,104
Heritage Auctions. World Paper Money Signature Auction on March 26th: $1,549,316
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Magnolia Collection: Postal History of Texas, Part One on March 25th: $1,512,323
Christies. Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller's poetic library on March 24th: $1,438,741
Freeman's | Hindman. The Fathers and Saviors of Our Country: A Presidential Sale on March 26th: $1,093,888
Bonhams. Fine Japanese & Korean Art on March 25th: $1,078,070

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

Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Showcase Auction on March 21st: 214.29%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese & Korean Art on March 25th: 213.69%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 24th: 201.20%
OSENAT. The Empire at Fontainebleau on March 22nd: 196.84%
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. Dr. Zara's Poetic Library on March 20th: 192.74%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on March 25th: 190.42%
Gorringes. 20th Century Design & Pop Culture | House & Garden Sales on March 23rd: 169.46%
Doyle New York. Fine Asian Works of Art on March 25th: 167.20%
Koller Auctions. Old Master Drawings and Prints on March 27th: 150.21%
Sothebys. An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II on March 25th: 149.33%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on March 26th: 148.96%
Freeman's | Hindman. Women's Work on March 25th: 144.41%
Heritage Auctions. World Paper Money Signature Auction on March 26th: 144.29%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Fathers and Saviors of Our Country: A Presidential Sale on March 26th: 136.43%
Gros & Delettrez. Philippe Chaperon Archives: Architectural and Decorative Drawings - Fiews and Plans of Paris and Various on March 27th: 132.98%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Magnolia Collection: Postal History of Texas, Part One on March 25th: 131.83%
Crafoord Auktioner. Francesco Bacoccoli Collection - The Golden Era of Cartography: Part I on March 22nd: 128.88%
Bukowskis. Lilla Bukowskis on March 23rd: 128.54%
Arenberg Auctions. March Auction 2026 Day 1 on March 26th: 125.54%
Forum Auctions. Natural History: the remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026 on March 26th: 124.30%
De Baecque and Associes. Photographica on March 26th: 120.42%
Dreweatts. Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments on March 26th: 120.25%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books on March 25th: 118.18%
Brunk Auctions. British & Continental on March 25th: 116.94%
De Baecque and Associes. Weapons - Militaria - Decorations on March 26th: 115.75%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 24th: 111.17%
Du Mouchelles. March 2026: Day Two on March 20th: 110.88%
Bonhams. Fine Books, Atlases & Manuscripts on March 26th: 107.79%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples on March 25th: 106.70%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography on March 20th: 102.71%
Christies. Prints and Multiples on March 26th: 101.84%


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

Koller Auctions. Old Master Drawings and Prints on March 27th: 100.00%
Leland Little Auctions. Coin & Currency Auction on March 27th: 100.00%
Dreweatts. Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments on March 26th: 100.00%
Arenberg Auctions. March Auction 2026 Day 1 on March 26th: 100.00%
Sothebys. An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II on March 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Brunk Auctions. British & Continental on March 25th: 100.00%
KC Auction Company. March Art Auction on March 23rd: 100.00%
amelia jeffers. Weekly Collectors' Warehouse Treasure Auction on March 23rd: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 17th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 22nd: 100.00%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on March 26th: 99.81%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 24th: 99.80%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Showcase Auction on March 21st: 99.62%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Magnolia Collection: Postal History of Texas, Part One on March 25th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. World Paper Money Signature Auction on March 26th: 99.24%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles on March 24th: 98.99%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 22nd: 98.14%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books on March 25th: 97.19%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Comics & Comic Art: Online Edition on March 25th: 95.50%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Fiction to Feature Film: First editions, Signed copies + on March 27th: 95.49%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Fathers and Saviors of Our Country: A Presidential Sale on March 26th: 95.35%
EV Stamps. Stamps & Postal History Auction on March 22nd: 95.24%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 24th: 94.81%
Freeman's | Hindman. Women's Work on March 25th: 94.44%
Christies. Prints and Multiples on March 26th: 94.26%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps & Views, Antiquarian, and Art on March 26th: 94.22%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 22nd: 94.12%
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. Dr. Zara's Poetic Library on March 20th: 92.64%
Forum Auctions. Natural History: the remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026 on March 26th: 92.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs & Manuscripts Auction on March 11th: 91.94%
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Exclusive Pre-Passover Sale Important Rabbinic Letters · Rare Books · Manuscripts · Judaica on March 22nd: 91.67%
Du Mouchelles. March 2026: Day Two on March 20th: 91.49%
amelia jeffers. March Great Estates Auction, Day 2 on March 20th: 90.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 18th: 90.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 21st: 90.00%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery on March 24th: 89.47%
Hake's Auctions. March Premier Auction on March 25th: 88.95%
Kestenbaum and Company. Auction of Passover Haggadot on March 23rd: 88.89%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Fine Art at Auction on March 21st: 88.81%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on March 26th: 88.47%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 11th: 88.24%
Bukowskis. Lilla Bukowskis on March 23rd: 87.50%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography on March 20th: 86.52%
Bonhams. Fine Books, Atlases & Manuscripts on March 26th: 85.80%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture on March 22nd: 85.71%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples on March 25th: 84.96%
Bogota Auction. Graphic Art and Posters from the Collection: Film, Theatre and Publicity on March 26th: 84.07%
De Baecque and Associes. Weapons - Militaria - Decorations on March 26th: 83.33%
Doyle New York. Fine Asian Works of Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese & Korean Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Bellmans Auctioneers and Valuers. Old Master, British and European Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Ader. Côte XXe - Online on March 26th: 81.25%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Historic Militaria & Autographs Auction 2026 on March 26th: 81.24%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on March 26th: 81.13%
De Baecque and Associes. Photographica on March 26th: 80.95%


110 total sales reported this week:

Charlton Hall. Ten Centuries | Live Online on March 27th: 73.33%
Gros & Delettrez. Philippe Chaperon Archives: Architectural and Decorative Drawings - Fiews and Plans of Paris and Various on March 27th: 74.21%
Koller Auctions. Old Master Drawings and Prints on March 27th: 100.00%
Leland Little Auctions. Coin & Currency Auction on March 27th: 100.00%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Film Posters, Daybills, Lobby Cards and Stills - Elvis Presley, James Bond and more on March 27th: 58.20%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery on March 26th: 76.92%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Fiction to Feature Film: First editions, Signed copies + on March 27th: 95.49%
RR Auction. Remarkable Rarities on March 26th: 65.59%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps & Views, Antiquarian, and Art on March 26th: 94.22%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on March 26th: 88.47%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. March 2026 Auction on March 26th: 12.00%
Morton Subastas. Antiques and Books - The Collector's Cabinet on March 26th: 58.10%
Morton Subastas. Online Only - Special Book Auction on March 26th: 31.34%
Heritage Auctions. World Paper Money Signature Auction on March 26th: 99.24%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Fathers and Saviors of Our Country: A Presidential Sale on March 26th: 95.35%
Dreweatts. Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments on March 26th: 100.00%
De Baecque and Associes. Photographica on March 26th: 80.95%
De Baecque and Associes. Weapons - Militaria - Decorations on March 26th: 83.33%
Christies. Prints and Multiples on March 26th: 94.26%
Bonhams. Fine Books, Atlases & Manuscripts on March 26th: 85.80%
Bogota Auction. Graphic Art and Posters from the Collection: Film, Theatre and Publicity on March 26th: 84.07%
Arenberg Auctions. March Auction 2026 Day 1 on March 26th: 100.00%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Historic Militaria & Autographs Auction 2026 on March 26th: 81.24%
Ader. Côte XXe - Online on March 26th: 81.25%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on March 26th: 81.13%
Forum Auctions. Natural History: the remaining stock of Antiquariaat Junk, 1899-2026 on March 26th: 92.33%
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts on March 26th: 99.81%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Movie Posters on March 25th: 18.49%
Sothebys. An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II on March 25th: 100.00%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples on March 25th: 84.96%
Sandwich Auction House. March Discovery on March 25th: 71.88%
Robert Siegel Galleries. The Magnolia Collection: Postal History of Texas, Part One on March 25th: 99.53%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Comics & Comic Art: Online Edition on March 25th: 95.50%
Litchfield County Auctions. Antiques & Modern Design on March 25th: 79.31%
Koller Auctions. Books and Autographs on March 25th: 59.66%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on March 25th: 100.00%
Hake's Auctions. March Premier Auction on March 25th: 88.95%
Freeman's | Hindman. Women's Work on March 25th: 94.44%
Doyle New York. Fine Asian Works of Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Chiswick Auctions. Photographica on March 25th: 70.55%
Brunk Auctions. British & Continental on March 25th: 100.00%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese & Korean Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Bellmans Auctioneers and Valuers. Old Master, British and European Art on March 25th: 83.33%
Art + Object. Important Paintings & Contemporary Art on March 25th: 30.00%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts & Books on March 25th: 97.19%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Fine & Decorative Arts Quarterly on March 24th: 64.71%
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Home Furnishing and Interiors Auction to include Antiques and Modern Furniture. A Large Selection of Ceramics, Glass and Decorative Ware, Assorted Pocket and Wrist Watches, Jewellery on March 24th: 89.47%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles on March 24th: 98.99%
Moreshet Auctions. Special Auction in Honor of Passover on March 24th: 76.92%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on March 24th: 94.81%
Christies. Jean Paul Barbier-Mueller's poetic library on March 24th: 75.00%
Bonhams. Chinese Printings, Calligraphy and Prints on March 24th: 54.69%
Artcurial. Antiquarian Books, Manuscripts Online on March 24th: 52.94%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Musical Instruments & Rare Hot Wheels on March 23rd: 52.17%
Kestenbaum and Company. Auction of Passover Haggadot on March 23rd: 88.89%
KC Auction Company. March Art Auction on March 23rd: 100.00%
Gorringes. 20th Century Design & Pop Culture | House & Garden Sales on March 23rd: 48.21%
Bukowskis. Lilla Bukowskis on March 23rd: 87.50%
amelia jeffers. Weekly Collectors' Warehouse Treasure Auction on March 23rd: 100.00%
Australian Book Auctions. Books, Maps, Prints: Travel, Exploration, Australiana, John Gould lithographs, Australian Military books mostly from one private collection on March 23rd: 56.83%
Stephan Welz & Co.. Timed March Promenade Auction - Online Only on March 22nd: 42.37%
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Exclusive Pre-Passover Sale Important Rabbinic Letters · Rare Books · Manuscripts · Judaica on March 22nd: 91.67%
OSENAT. Sale of the Angelus at Chailly-en-Bière, Online on March 23rd: 72.22%
Olympia Auctions. Olympia Timed: Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture on March 22nd: 85.71%
OSENAT. The Empire at Fontainebleau on March 22nd: 69.23%
EV Stamps. Stamps & Postal History Auction on March 22nd: 95.24%
Crafoord Auktioner. Francesco Bacoccoli Collection - The Golden Era of Cartography: Part I on March 22nd: 77.19%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Timed Auction of Ceramics, Works of Art, Pictures & Furniture etc on March 22nd: 40.74%
Hansons. March Four-Day Antiques & Collectors Auction Days 3 and 4 on March 24th: 68.75%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Antiques, Pictures & Collectables with Wines on March 21st: 71.43%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on March 21st: 53.33%
Venator and Hanstein. Modern and Contemporary Graphics and Art, Modern Books on March 21st: 61.04%
Blackwell Auctions. March Exceptional Estates on March 21st: 75.00%
Venator and Hanstein. Old Books, Autographs and Manuscripts on March 20th: 55.69%
Venator and Hanstein. History of Discovery and Research on March 19th: 59.80%
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. Dr. Zara's Poetic Library on March 20th: 92.64%
Michaans Auctions. March Gallery Auction on March 20th: 72.97%
Freeman's | Hindman. The Collected Library, Including Americana and Early Photography on March 20th: 86.52%
Giquello. 20th Century Art and Literature on March 20th: 56.64%
Du Mouchelles. March 2026: Day Two on March 20th: 91.49%
Clars Auction Gallery. The Warehouse Auction on March 21st: 47.62%
Clars Auction Gallery. March Gallery Auction on March 20th: 61.90%
Bukowskis. Japanese Prints & Works of Art - Spring Edition on March 20th: 59.46%
Artcurial. Prints and Multiples Online on March 20th: 64.46%
amelia jeffers. March Great Estates Auction, Day 2 on March 20th: 90.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 18th: 90.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 17th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 16th: 73.15%
Catawiki B. V.. Science & Nature Books Auction on March 15th: 42.86%
Catawiki B. V.. Photography Books Auction on March 15th: 33.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Maps Auction on March 14th: 75.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 15th: 39.19%
Catawiki B. V.. Historical Photography Auction on March 14th: 77.46%
Catawiki B. V.. Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700 on March 11th: 88.24%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs & Manuscripts Auction on March 11th: 91.94%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases on March 11th: 37.67%
OSENAT. The Imperial Collections - First Day on March 21st: 65.00%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Fine Art at Auction on March 21st: 88.81%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on March 24th: 99.80%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on March 22nd: 98.14%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on March 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on March 22nd: 94.12%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on March 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration Showcase Auction on March 21st: 99.62%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on March 21st: 90.00%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Norwegian illustration art on March 22nd: 45.90%

 

 


For the week ahead 62 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Mar. 30th
Chiswick Auctions. London. Photographica Timed Online. 101 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. RAW: Monday Night Comics. 150 lots
Sothebys. Hong Kong. Contemporary Day Auction. 2 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700. 89 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. Discovery on Sunset. 17 lots

Tue. Mar. 31st
Christies. London - King Street. Contemporary Editions: London. 62 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 428 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 151 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 99 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Coins, Banknotes and Medallions. 17 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Prints & Works on Paper 1500-2026. 273 lots
Christies. New York. Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Reimagines Tradition. 26 lots
Ader. PARIS. Antiquarian and Modern Books. 240 lots
Bertolami Fine Art . Rome. The Mario Guidotti Collection First Editions & 20th Century Avant-Garde. 359 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Early Printing Science Americana Maritime & Maps. 218 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. March Estate Auction. 21 lots
Lark Mason Associates. New Braunfels. Chinese and Asian Works of Art. 42 lots
Bukowskis. Stockholm. The Master Etcher Zorn – A Collection.
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . London March - Jewellery, Silver, Coins and Collectables Auction.
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. March Estate Auction.

Wed. Apr. 1st
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Old Master Prints and Drawings - Online. 23 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Books and Autographs - online only. 114 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 130 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 353 lots
A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals. Toronto. Major Art Books Auction.
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 666 lots
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. History and Chivalry. 28 lots
Christies. New York. South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Online. 12 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . An Éminence Grise of the Arts: The Collection of Véra Russell (1911-1992). 196 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. INVINCIBLE: Comics & Original Art. 67 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700. 22 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. TIMED Estate Art & Antiques Auction. 52 lots
Rossini. Paris. Modern Art. 18 lots
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Toys & Models, Sporting & Fishing. 41 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Antiquarian and Collectors' Books. 209 lots

Thu. Apr. 2nd
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Avignon and Comtat Venaissin: a historical collection. 190 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Fine Photography & Art, Fine Press, Fine Bindings. 372 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. G & T Collection Silver, Bronze, and Copper Age Comics Showcase Auction. 208 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Jim Davis -- The Art of Garfield Comic Art Showcase Auction. 102 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters Signature® Auction. 417 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Post War & Contemporary Art. 56 lots
Christies. New York. Arts of Asia Online. 124 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. COMICS - A Collection Of Dedications. Part I. 534 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . The Derbyshire Spring Fine Art Auction to include: A single owner collection of works by John Hardman & Co. & George Collin (Derby County) Sporting Memorabilia.

Fri. Apr. 3rd
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Sporlympique XIII.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Spring Sports Card Catalog Auction. 2052 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature & Illustrated. 24 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Literature & Illustrated Books Auction. 18 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Avignon and Comtat Venaissin: A Historical Collection, Part II. 48 lots
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. PARIS . Hollywood in Paris - Original Filming Items. 71 lots

Sat. Apr. 4th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Art of Tom and Jerry and the MGM Studios Animation Art Showcase Auction. 327 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comic Cover Art Showcase Auction. 78 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Card and Comic Auction. 94 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old & Rare Books Auction Pre-1700. 74 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs & Manuscripts Auction. 20 lots

Sun. Apr. 5th
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. 332 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Spring Hong Kong World Paper Money Showcase Auction. 348 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Stamps & Postal History Auction. 13 lots

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  • Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    Bøker & Manuskripter
    Fine Books & Manuscripts
    June 24, 2026
    SD Auctions, June 24: [HENRIK IBSEN] BRYNJOLF BJARME: «Catilina», 1850. Originalt hvitt omslag.
    SD Auctions, June 24: PAULUS OROSIUS + Pseudo SENACA: «Historiae adversus paganos...», 1491. CIRCULAR WORLD MAP, SHIRLEY NUMBER 15.
    SD Auctions, June 24: OLAUS MAGNUS: «Historia Delle Genti Et Della Natura [...].», 1565.
    Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
    Bøker & Manuskripter
    Fine Books & Manuscripts
    June 24, 2026
    SD Auctions, June 24: AXEL HEIBERG: Pengekiste, 17-1800-tall.
    SD Auctions, June 24: HENRIK IBSEN: Teaterplakater 2 stk. «FRU INGER TIL ØSTRÅT» 1895-1896.
    SD Auctions, June 24: HENRIK WERGELAND: Stort manuskript, signert + dedikasjonseksemplar, 1845.
  • 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.
  • 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.