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Rare Book Hub: 35 Auctions Archived, another 34 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday, 5th February 2021, 35 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ Database; 1 denominated in Danish kroner, 11 in euros, 3 in British pounds, 1 in Norwegian kroner, 1 in Swedish krona, and 18 in US dollars.

  

Turnover was $11,715,672 as 85% of all lots offered sold. Ten thousand three-hundred-three lots were offered and 8,745 changed hands.  The market continues to be strong.

 

 

2 auctions saw total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. The Modern Sports Card Catalog Auction on February 4th: $7,568,422
Zisska and Lacher. Books and Graphics on January 30th: $1,106,343
 

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

Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter 2021 Sale on January 31st: 203.00%
Christies. Paul Destribats : une bibliothèque des Avant-gardes, partie III on February 4th: 176.02%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1600) - bidstart 1/15 on January 26th: 143.09%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/15 on January 24th: 138.64%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 1/15 on January 25th: 136.49%
Doyle New York. Fine Paintings and Prints on February 2nd: 136.02%
Ader. Books Online - bidstart 1/27 on February 3rd: 133.18%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Estate of John Robert Gregg, York, Maine - Day 1 on February 5th: 122.96%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Rare & Antique Books featuring the Collection of Dr. Lee Gurga TIMED, ONLINE ONLY - bidstart 1/21 on January 31st: 122.57%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 4th: 113.81%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on February 2nd: 112.82%
Sothebys. Detective Fiction Including The Alexis Galanos Collection - bidstart 1/28 on February 4th: 103.18%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 1/26 on February 2nd: 101.93%


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

Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 1/17 on January 31st: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Online Only: Timed Eclectic Variety - bidstart 1/22 on February 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation, & Art Weekly Online - bidstart 1/24 on February 1st: 99.74%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Estate of John Robert Gregg, York, Maine - Day 1 on February 5th: 99.61%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 1/26 on February 2nd: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 1/26 on February 2nd: 99.24%
Heritage Auctions. The Modern Sports Card Catalog Auction on February 4th: 99.12%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 1/24 on January 31st: 99.05%
Christies. Paul Destribats : une bibliothèque des Avant-gardes, partie III on February 4th: 97.81%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Ante Up: Gambling Memorabilia on January 30th: 97.80%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter 2021 Sale on January 31st: 97.79%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 30th: 97.50%
Doyle New York. Fine Paintings and Prints on February 2nd: 96.77%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Rare & Antique Books featuring the Collection of Dr. Lee Gurga TIMED, ONLINE ONLY - bidstart 1/21 on January 31st: 96.74%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/15 on January 24th: 95.65%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 1/15 on January 27th: 93.60%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 4th: 93.10%
Sothebys. Detective Fiction Including The Alexis Galanos Collection - bidstart 1/28 on February 4th: 92.43%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1600) - bidstart 1/15 on January 26th: 90.91%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on February 2nd: 90.22%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 1/15 on January 25th: 88.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 1/22 on January 29th: 87.64%
Alaska Auction. Online Sale on February 4th: 82.98%

 
Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Heritage Auctions 1997 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan (Autograph) #GJ13S PSA NM 7, Auto 8 - #'d 8/23. on February 4th Actual price: USD $1,440,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 PSA Gem Mint 10. on February 4th Actual price: USD $645,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James (Black Refractor) #111 PSA Gem Mint 10 - #'d 284/500. on February 4th Actual price: USD $480,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions 1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan (Precious Metal Gems) #23 BGS NM-MT 8 - #'d 52/100. on February 4th Actual price: USD $480,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions 2019 National Treasures Zion Williamson (Emerald-Jersey Autograph) #108 BGS Mint 9 - #'d 3/5. on February 4th Actual price: USD $348,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions 2003 Exquisite Collection LeBron James (Scripted Swatches) #LJ BGS Mint 9, Auto 10 - #'d 06/25. on February 4th Actual price: USD $252,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Basketball Wax Box With 36 Unopened Packs. on February 4th Actual price: USD $228,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions 1999 Wizards of the Coast Pokémon Unlimited Base Set Uncut Proof Sheet with 110 Cards. on February 4th Actual price: USD $117,000.
  9. Heritage Auctions 1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 0 Kobe Bryant #31 BGS Mint 9 - Serial Numbered 126/150. on February 4th Actual price: USD $90,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1984-85 Star Company Basketball High Grade Complete Set (288) With #101 Michael Jordan BGS NM-MT+ 8.5! on February 4th Actual price: USD $81,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 PSA Mint 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $79,200.
  12. Heritage Auctions 1985 O-Pee-Chee Mario Lemieux #9 PSA Gem MT 10. on February 4th Actual price: USD $78,000.
  13. Heritage Auctions 1996 Skybox E-X2000 Credentials Kobe Bryant #30 PSA NM-MT 8 - Serial Numbered 245/499. on February 4th Actual price: USD $78,000.
  14. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 PSA Mint 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $78,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions 1980 Topps Basketball Wax Box With 36 Unopened Packs - Magic/Bird Rookie Year! on February 4th Actual price: USD $75,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1980 Topps Larry Bird/Julius Erving/Magic Johnson PSA Mint 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $75,000.
  17. Zisska and Lacher Psalter - Lateinische Handschrift auf Pergament. on January 30th Actual price: USD $71,447.
  18. Heritage Auctions 1980 Topps Basketball Wax Box With 36 Unopened Packs - Magic/Bird Rookie Year! on February 4th Actual price: USD $69,000.
  19. Heritage Auctions 2003 Topps Chrome LeBron James (Refractor) #111 PSA Mint 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $69,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions 2017 Panini Prizm Patrick Mahomes II (Red Power) #269 PSA Gem Mint 10 - #'d 37/49. on February 4th Actual price: USD $63,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1996 SPx Michael Jordan #8 BGS NM 7, BAS Auto 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $60,001.
  22. Heritage Auctions 1987 Fleer Michael Jordan #59 PSA Gem Mint 10. on February 4th Actual price: USD $58,800.
  23. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 SGC Mint 9. on February 4th Actual price: USD $57,600.
  24. Heritage Auctions 1997 E-X2001 Michael Jordan (Jambalaya) #6 BGS NM-MT 8. on February 4th Actual price: USD $55,200.
  25. Heritage Auctions 1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan #2 PSA Gem Mint 10. on February 4th Actual price: USD $54,000.


35 total sales reported this week:

Heritage Auctions. The Modern Sports Card Catalog Auction on February 4th: 99.12%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 30th: 97.50%
Christies. Paul Destribats : une bibliothèque des Avant-gardes, partie III on February 4th: 97.81%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Estate of John Robert Gregg, York, Maine - Day 1 on February 5th: 99.61%
Swann Galleries. The Artists of the WPA on February 4th: 79.66%
Sothebys. Detective Fiction Including The Alexis Galanos Collection - bidstart 1/28 on February 4th: 92.43%
PBA Galleries. Americana - Travel - Exploration - World History - Maps & Atlases on February 4th: 75.21%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 4th: 93.10%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Books on February 4th: 77.08%
Stockholms Auktionsverk. Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts on December 10th: 75.88%
Alaska Auction. Online Sale on February 4th: 82.98%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Prints and Editions on February 3rd: 79.17%
Ader. Books Online - bidstart 1/27 on February 3rd: 72.73%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. The Ga'on of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection on February 2nd: 73.03%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 1/26 on February 2nd: 99.24%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Online Only: Timed Eclectic Variety - bidstart 1/22 on February 2nd: 100.00%
Doyle New York. Fine Paintings and Prints on February 2nd: 96.77%
Bonhams. Photographs by Ruth Orkin - bidstart 1/22 on February 2nd: 61.11%
Ader. Photographs Online - bidstart 1/22 on February 2nd: 55.97%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 1/26 on February 2nd: 99.53%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on February 2nd: 90.22%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 29th: 58.85%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 1/24 on January 31st: 99.05%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation, & Art Weekly Online - bidstart 1/24 on February 1st: 99.74%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Rare & Antique Books featuring the Collection of Dr. Lee Gurga TIMED, ONLINE ONLY - bidstart 1/21 on January 31st: 96.74%
Zisska and Lacher. Books and Graphics on January 30th: 63.98%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Ante Up: Gambling Memorabilia on January 30th: 97.80%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter 2021 Sale on January 31st: 97.79%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 1/22 on January 29th: 87.64%
Catawiki B. V.. Cartography - Bidstart 1/22 on January 29th: 55.56%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 1/15 on January 27th: 93.60%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1600) - bidstart 1/15 on January 26th: 90.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 1/15 on January 25th: 88.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/15 on January 24th: 95.65%

Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 1/17 on January 31st: 100.00%

 

For the week ahead 34 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Feb. 8th
Rossini. Paris. Contemporary and Vintage Posters. 281 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 1/29. 81 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Old Masters - Works on Paper. 50 lots
Alexander Historical Auctions. Chesapeake City. Winter Auction - Day 1. 705 lots

Tue. Feb. 9th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 2/2. 677 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 2/2. 163 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 1/29. 55 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Prints. 90 lots
Alexander Historical Auctions. Chesapeake City. Winter Auction - Day 2. 701 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety. 40 lots

Wed. Feb. 10th
Bonhams. London. Travel and Exploration. 98 lots
Old World Auctions. Richmond. Maps and Atlases - Internet bidstart 1/27. 772 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Animation - bidstart 1/22. 588 lots
Moreshet Auctions. Jerusalem. Judaica - Books and Manuscripts. 221 lots
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. Fine and Decorative Art, Featuring an Important Collection of Numismatics. 85 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 1/29. 137 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Denver, . Denver Collections. 12 lots

Thu. Feb. 11th
PBA Galleries. San Francisco. The Frank Graff Collection of Rare Valentines from the Victorian Age. 127 lots
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . Premier and Emporium Auctions. 126 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Winter Marketplace Auction. 52 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Hunter Collection of Continental and Colonial Currency Special Monthly Auction. 463 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. The Sweetheart Express Auction - Day 1. 550 lots

Fri. Feb. 12th
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Lancaster. Book Auction. 400 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. The Sweetheart Express Auction - Day 2. 681 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Remarkable Rarities feat. Niagara Falls, Guinness World Records Museum Displays. 104 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 2/5. 113 lots

Sat. Feb. 13th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 200 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. The Sweetheart Express Auction - Day 3. 120 lots

Sun. Feb. 14th
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Columbus. Eclectic Variety.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics, Animation, & Art Weekly Online - bidstart 2/7.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 2/7.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 1/31. 178 lots
Holabird Kagin Americana. Reno. The Sweetheart Express Auction - Day 4. 642 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/5. 43 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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