Auction Update Review
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.
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%
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
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Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 41. Rare First State of the First Printed Map Devoted to the Arctic (1595) Est. $14,000 - $17,000Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 63. The Largest of the Strada "Leo Belgicus" Editions (1632) Est. $3,250 - $4,000Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 71. Blaeu's Stunning Carte-a-Figures Map of the Americas (1640) Est. $4,000 - $4,750Old 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 - $6,000Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 172. 1775 Edition of the Landmark Fry-Jefferson Map of Virginia and Maryland (1775) Est. $12,000 - $15,000Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 46. Doppelmayr's Fine Celestial Chart (1742) Est. $800 - $950Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 212. First Edition Ski Country Map by Pioneer Hal Shelton (1965) Est. $500 - $700Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 732. Ruscelli's Complete Atlas with 69 Maps and Updated Maps of the Continents (1599) Est. $8,000 - $9,500Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 329. Ortelius' Map of Iceland Surrounded by Sea Monsters (1585) Est. $11,000 - $13,000Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 600. Heinrich Bunting's Rare Map of Asia in the Form of a Pegasus (1581) Est. $3,000 - $3,750Old World Auctions (Nov 11): Lot 716. Bible Leaf with Hand-Colored Image of the Adoration of the Magi (1490) Est. $2,000 - $2,300
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Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 23Ketterer, Nov. 23: L. Feininger, Collection of autograph letters to Alois J. Schardt, 1920-1955. Est: € 150,000-250,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: Flemish book of hours, Ghent-Bruges School around 1480-1500. Est: € 40,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: F. de Wit, Atlas maior, um 1700. Est: € 50,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 23Ketterer, Nov. 23: A. Stieglitz, Camera Work, 48 volumes, 1903-1914. Est: € 60,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. Merian & M. Zeiller, Sämtliche Topographien, 21 volumes, 1642-1736. Est: € 50,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: R. Indiana and R. Creely, Numbers, 1968. Est: € 4,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 23Ketterer, Nov. 23: Salerno Breviarium, Latin manuscript on vellum, North Italy around 1470-1476. Est: € 40,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. S. Merian, Surinaamsche (&) europische Insecten, 1730. Est: € 30,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: M. Beckmann, Jahrmarkt, Portfolio of 10 signed etchings, 1922. Est: € 25,000Ketterer Rare Books
Auction November 23Ketterer, Nov. 23: Justinianus, Infortiatum, 1475. Est: € 10,000Ketterer, Nov. 23: B. Besler, Hortus Eystettensis, um 1750. Est: € 28,000Ketterer, 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.
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Sotheby’s
Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
November 18, 2026Sotheby’s
Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
November 18, 2026Sotheby’s
Nelson, His Life and His Navy:
The Clive Richards Collection of Letters and Manuscripts
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Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
Thursday 19th NovemberForum, 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 - £50,000Forum, Nov. 19: Crescenzi (Bartolomeo). Nautica mediterranea, 2 parts in 1, second edition, with rare engraved folding map, Rome, Bartolomeo Bonfadino, 1607. £15,000 - £20,000Forum, Nov. 19: Aristotle. [The Works], 10 vol.,, translated by Thomas Taylor, Printed for the Translator... by Robert Wilks, 1807-12. £6,000-8,000Forum
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
Thursday 19th NovemberForum, 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]. £6,000-8,000Forum, Nov. 19: Vitruvius Pollio (Marcus). I Dieci Libri dell'Architettura, translated by Daniele Barbaro, Venice, Francesco Marcolini, 1556. £7,000-10,000Forum, Nov. 19: Rowling (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, first edition, hardback issue, first printing, Bloomsbury, 1997. £50,000-70,000Forum
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
Thursday 19th NovemberForum, 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. £15,000-20,000Forum, 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). £35,000-45,000Forum, 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. £15,000-20,000Forum
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
Thursday 19th NovemberForum, Nov. 19: Gersdorff (Hans von). Feldtbuch der Wund-Arzney, enlarged edition, Strassburg, Hans Schotten, 1540. £20,000-30,000Forum, 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. £8,000-12,000Forum, 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

