• Forum
    Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    Thursday 19th November
    Forum, Nov. 19: The ‘Saxe-Meiningen Psalter’, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum, [northern France or adjacent southern Netherlands, second half of the thirteenth century]. £30,000 - £50,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Crescenzi (Bartolomeo). Nautica mediterranea, 2 parts in 1, second edition, with rare engraved folding map, Rome, Bartolomeo Bonfadino, 1607. £15,000 - £20,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Aristotle. [The Works], 10 vol.,, translated by Thomas Taylor, Printed for the Translator... by Robert Wilks, 1807-12. £6,000-8,000
    Forum
    Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    Thursday 19th November
    Forum, Nov. 19: Turing (Alan).- Alan Turing's Slide Rule, engraved initials "A.M.T. Noli Hoc Furari", alongside other ephemera, housed in early 20th-century letter box, [mid.1920s-40s]. £6,000-8,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Vitruvius Pollio (Marcus). I Dieci Libri dell'Architettura, translated by Daniele Barbaro, Venice, Francesco Marcolini, 1556. £7,000-10,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, hardback issue, first printing, Bloomsbury, 1997. £50,000-70,000
    Forum
    Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    Thursday 19th November
    Forum, Nov. 19: Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, later impressions, each vol. signed by the author, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1957-58. £15,000-20,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Gould (John). The Birds of Great Britain, 5 vol., first edition, [1862]-73; plus a presentation copy of Gould's Introduction to the Birds of Great Britain (6). £35,000-45,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Galilei (Galileo). Istoria e Dimostrazioni intorno alle Macchie Solari e loro accidenti, comprese in tre lettere scritte all’illustrissimo signor Marco Velseri Linceo, first edition, Rome, 1613. £15,000-20,000
    Forum
    Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
    Thursday 19th November
    Forum, Nov. 19: Gersdorff (Hans von). Feldtbuch der Wund-Arzney, enlarged edition, Strassburg, Hans Schotten, 1540. £20,000-30,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Kitchin (Thomas). A New Universal Atlas, first edition with maps in full original hand-colouring, Printed and Published by Robert Laurie and James Whittle, 1796. £8,000-12,000
    Forum, Nov. 19: Cassas (Louis François). Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse Egypte, 2 vol., first edition, [Paris], 1799. £10,000-15,000
  • Heritage, Dec. 9: Philip K. Dick. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? First edition, author Brian Aldiss’ copy.
    Heritage, Dec. 9: Robert A. Heinlein. Assignment in Eternity. First edition, inscribed by Heinlein to author “Doc” Smith.
    Heritage, Dec. 9: Frank Herbert. Dune. First edition, inscribed by Herbert to his literary agent.
    Heritage, Dec. 9: J. R. R. Tolkien. The Hobbit, or There and Back Again. First edition, first impression, in an unrestored dust jacket.
    Heritage, Dec. 9: Jules Verne. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas. Exceedingly rare, perhaps unique variant, English sheets bound in an American Osgood binding.
    Heritage, Dec. 9: Isaac Asimov. The Naked Sun. First edition, inscribed by Asimov to Alex Berman, founder of Phantasia Press.
  • Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 41. Rare First State of the First Printed Map Devoted to the Arctic (1595) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 63. The Largest of the Strada "Leo Belgicus" Editions (1632) Est. $3,250 - $4,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 71. Blaeu's Stunning Carte-a-Figures Map of the Americas (1640) Est. $4,000 - $4,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 8. Mariette's Rare and Decorative Map of the World Based on the Work of Hondius (1642) Est. $4,750 - $6,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 172. 1775 Edition of the Landmark Fry-Jefferson Map of Virginia and Maryland (1775) Est. $12,000 - $15,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 46. Doppelmayr's Fine Celestial Chart (1742) Est. $800 - $950
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 212. First Edition Ski Country Map by Pioneer Hal Shelton (1965) Est. $500 - $700
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 732. Ruscelli's Complete Atlas with 69 Maps and Updated Maps of the Continents (1599) Est. $8,000 - $9,500
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 329. Ortelius' Map of Iceland Surrounded by Sea Monsters (1585) Est. $11,000 - $13,000
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 600. Heinrich Bunting's Rare Map of Asia in the Form of a Pegasus (1581) Est. $3,000 - $3,750
    Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 716. Bible Leaf with Hand-Colored Image of the Adoration of the Magi (1490) Est. $2,000 - $2,300
  • Ketterer Rare Books
    Auction November 23
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: L. Feininger, Collection of autograph letters to Alois J. Schardt, 1920-1955. Est: € 150,000-250,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: Flemish book of hours, Ghent-Bruges School around 1480-1500. Est: € 40,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: F. de Wit, Atlas maior, um 1700. Est: € 50,000
    Ketterer Rare Books
    Auction November 23
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: A. Stieglitz, Camera Work, 48 volumes, 1903-1914. Est: € 60,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. Merian & M. Zeiller, Sämtliche Topographien, 21 volumes, 1642-1736. Est: € 50,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: R. Indiana and R. Creely, Numbers, 1968. Est: € 4,000
    Ketterer Rare Books
    Auction November 23
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: Salerno Breviarium, Latin manuscript on vellum, North Italy around 1470-1476. Est: € 40,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. S. Merian, Surinaamsche (&) europische Insecten, 1730. Est: € 30,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. Beckmann, Jahrmarkt, Portfolio of 10 signed etchings, 1922. Est: € 25,000
    Ketterer Rare Books
    Auction November 23
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: Justinianus, Infortiatum, 1475. Est: € 10,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: B. Besler, Hortus Eystettensis, um 1750. Est: € 28,000
    Ketterer, Nov. 23: J. Gris and P. Reverdy, Au soleil du plafond, 1955. Est: € 3,000
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Auction Update Review

April 19th 21 Auctions Archived, 30 Upcoming

For the week ended Saturday April 18th,  21 auctions were archived to the Rare Book Database; 13 denominated in US dollars, 4 in British pounds, and 4 in euros.  Turnover was $7,139,233.25 as 6,578 lots were offered and 5,565 sold for a 84.6% success rate.  It was a another strong week.


3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Bonhams. FINE BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS INCLUDING THE HIDDEN WARTIME MANUSCRIPT OF ALAN TURING on April 13th: $2,191,109
Heritage Auctions. Animation Art on April 10th: $1,662,298
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Maps and Autographs on April 15th: $1,393,694

The Arader Galleries Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Bonhams Composition notebook. on April 13th Actual price: USD $1,025,000.
  2. Bonhams ENIGMA MACHINE. A Rare 3-rotor German Enigma I Enciphering Machine (aka Heeres Enigma), Berlin, July 1944. on April 13th Actual price: USD $269,000.
  3. Bonhams The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New: on April 13th Actual price: USD $173,000.
  4. Doyle New York An important unpublished archive of approximately twenty-five autograph letters to José Bartoli, with photographs and various enclosures. on April 15th Actual price: USD $137,000. ARader Auction Galleries
  5. Bonhams Manuscript map, "Camp of the Advanced Corps of Lieut Genl. Burgoyne's Army. Freeman's Farm 7th Octr 1777," on April 13th Actual price: USD $81,250.
  6. Doyle New York Horae B. M. V. on April 15th Actual price: USD $56,250.
  7. Bonhams Autograph Document Signed ("James Bowie"), on April 13th Actual price: USD $56,250.
  8. Swann Galleries The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. on April 14th Actual price: USD $55,000.
  9. Heritage Auctions Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Old Hag Production Cel and Key Master Background Setup on April 10th Actual price: USD $47,800.
  10. Dominic Winter Book Auctions An album of 79 albumen prints on April 17th Actual price: USD $43,020.
  11. Heritage Auctions Two-Gun Mickey Mickey Mouse Production Cel and Background Setup on April 10th Actual price: USD $41,825.
  12. Swann Galleries An officer's long eyewitness description of the principal battle of Shays' Rebellion. on April 14th Actual price: USD $35,000.
  13. Swann Galleries Bound volume of the Connecticut Journal featuring the Tea Party and Bunker Hill. on April 14th Actual price: USD 35000.0.
  14. Doyle New York Printed pamphlet signed (“J W. on April 15th Actual price: USD $34,375.
  15. Doyle New York Two large signed Wild Thing prints on April 15th Actual price: USD $31,250.
  16. Doyle New York Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, in the year M,DCC,LXXXIX and of the Independence of the United States, the thirteenth. on April 15th Actual price: USD $31,250.
  17. Heritage Auctions Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and Woodland Creatures Production Cel and Master Background Setup on April 10th Actual price: USD $29,875.
  18. Beaussant Lefevre Oban tate-e de la série "Meisho Edo hyakkei", les cent vues d'Edo, planche "Le temple Ekoin, le quartier de Ryogoku et le pont Moto Yanagi". on April 10th Actual price: USD $29,700.
  19. Heritage Auctions What's Opera, Doc? Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd Production Cel on April 10th Actual price: USD $28,680.
  20. Bonhams The Sound and the Fury. on April 13th Actual price: USD 27500.0.
  21. Bonhams Autograph letter signed "A.A. Lovelace," on April 13th Actual price: USD $27,500.
  22. Swann Galleries Log of the Mexican schooner Bravo while attempting to suppress the Texan Revolution. on April 14th Actual price: USD $27,500.
  23. Charlton Hall Pair J&W Cary 21-inch terrestrial and celestial library globes circa 1790 and 1825 on April 11th Actual price: USD $25,200.
  24. Doyle New York Three language ship’s papers signed, countersigned by Thomas Jefferson. on April 15th Actual price: USD $25,000.
  25. Swann Galleries In Congress, July 4th 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America. on April 14th Actual price: USD $25,000.


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

Beaussant Lefevre. Asia - Prints on April 10th: 191.01%
Bonhams. FINE BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS INCLUDING THE HIDDEN WARTIME MANUSCRIPT OF ALAN TURING on April 13th: 136.92%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Maps and Autographs on April 15th: 125.04%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Prints on April 10th: 119.50%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript Americana on April 14th: 118.90%
Bloomsbury Auctions. Transport Sale on April 16th: 115.73%


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

National Book Auctions. Civil War, RR, Incunabulum, etc. on April 12th: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. "Spring Fling" ANTIQUE AUCTION - Prints on April 12th: 100.00%
Bloomsbury Auctions. Transport Sale on April 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Animation Art on April 10th: 99.04%
Heritage Auctions. Comics - Internet bidstart 4/5 on April 12th: 98.48%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters - Internet bidstart 4/5 on April 12th: 96.05%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Prints on April 10th: 94.03%
Charlton Hall. 86 Anniversary Auction - Books and Prints on April 11th: 91.30%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Maps and Autographs on April 15th: 87.78%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript Americana on April 14th: 87.47%


21 total sales reported this week:

National Book Auctions. Civil War, RR, Incunabulum, etc. on April 12th: 100.00%
Carlsen Gallery. "Spring Fling" ANTIQUE AUCTION - Prints on April 12th: 100.00%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Islamic, Indian & Oriental Art, Photography 1850-2000 on April 17th: 63.76%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. Prints on April 10th: 94.03%
PBA Galleries. Fine Literature with Science Fiction and Detective Fiction on April 16th: 71.36%
Beaussant Lefevre. Asia - Prints on April 10th: 75.00%
Charlton Hall. 86 Anniversary Auction - Books and Prints on April 11th: 91.30%
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books - Internet bidstart 4/9 on April 16th: 77.42%
Bloomsbury Auctions. Bibliophile on April 16th: 70.40%
Bloomsbury Auctions. Transport Sale on April 16th: 100.00%
Binoche et Giquello. Ancient and Modern Books on April 9th: 39.27%
Michaans Auctions. Estate Auction on April 11th: 66.67%
Doyle New York. Rare Books, Maps and Autographs on April 15th: 87.78%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript Americana on April 14th: 87.47%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern and Contemporary Prints on April 14th: 76.56%
Bruun Rasmussen. Old Master Prints on April 13th: 60.00%
Bonhams. FINE BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS INCLUDING THE HIDDEN WARTIME MANUSCRIPT OF ALAN TURING on April 13th: 63.37%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Pictures and Prints on April 10th: 58.59%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters - Internet bidstart 4/5 on April 12th: 96.05%
Heritage Auctions. Comics - Internet bidstart 4/5 on April 12th: 98.48%
Heritage Auctions. Animation Art on April 10th: 99.04%

For the week ahead 7 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Apr. 20th
Cowans Auctions. Cincinnati. American History - Online bidstart 4/9. 290 lots
Sothebys. New York. Sotheby's Designer Showhouse. 52 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics (session 5). 589 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Old Master Prints. 9 lots

Tue. Apr. 21st
Bonhams. San Francisco. Prints and Multiples. 255 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Antiquarian and Collectors Books. 316 lots
Paige Auction. Portland. Magic of Collection - Prints, Ephemera. 87 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. Western Prospects: Discovering Americana & Numismatics (session 6). 553 lots
Bonhams. New York. Space History. 145 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern and Contemporary Prints. 102 lots

Wed. Apr. 22nd
Christies. London -South Kensington. Prints and Multiples. 305 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Prints. 55 lots
Ader. PARIS. Judaica. 36 lots

Thu. Apr. 23rd
Christies. New York. Prints and Multiples. 282 lots
Freemans. Philadelphia. Books, Maps and Manuscripts. 575 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Rare Books - Internet bidstart 4/16. 361 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Cape Town. Books - Internet Bidstart 4/16. 429 lots
Christies. London -South Kensington. Travel, Science and Natural History. 64 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Space Exploration - online bidstart 4/16. 334 lots
Rossini. Paris. Prints.

Fri. Apr. 24th
Romantic Agony Book and Print Auctions. Brussels. Books and Prints. 1251 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Autographs and Prints. 6420 lots
Auctionata. Berlin. Photography and Prints. 141 lots
Auctionata. Berlin. Prints and Editions. 146 lots

Sat. Apr. 25th
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Gahanna. Numismatic Books. 376 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Property from the Oprah Winfrey Collection. 10 lots
Alaska Auction. Anchorage. Prints, Books. 33 lots

Sun. Apr. 26th
Clars Auction Gallery. Oakland. Prints and Multiples. 60 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics - Internet bidstart 4/19.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters - Internet bidstart 4/19.

 

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

 

  • Heritage, Nov. 18: Orson Welles. Signed Third Revised Final Draft for Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941). July 16, 1940.
    Heritage, Nov. 18: Bob Dylan. Autograph manuscript working lyrics to "Man on the Street."
    Heritage, Nov. 18: Ernest Hemingway. Death in the Afternoon. Inscribed by the author to the daughter of the Spanish Ambassador.
    Heritage, Nov. 18: Jack London. The Call of the Wild. Inscribed by the author.
    Heritage, Nov. 18: John Steinbeck. East of Eden. Inscribed by 27 members of the movie cast and crew, including James Dean and Elia Kazan.
  • Sotheby’s
    Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
    The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
    November 18, 2026
    Sotheby’s
    Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
    The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
    November 18, 2026
    Sotheby’s
    Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
    The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
    November 18, 2026