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Rare Book Hub: 27 Auctions Archived, another 25 Upcoming this Week

For the week ending Friday, 5 August 2022, 27 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Danish krone, 5 in euros, 1 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 18 in US dollars, and 1 in South African rand.

Turnover this past week was $5,822,029 as 93% of all lots changed hands. There were 5,174 offered while 4,794 were sold. The average lot sold for $1,214.

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2 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Key Comics Showcase Auction on August 4th: $1,634,067
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books on July 28th: $1,605,013

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

John McInnis Auctioneers. Day One - A Vast North Shore Estate Ephemera Collection on August 4th: 47566.40%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 1st: 10989.73%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 103.66%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 101.77%
Tooveys. Prints, Maps and Posters on August 3rd: 101.75%

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

Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on July 31st: 100.00%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety, Online Onlly - bidstart 7/22 on August 2nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly - bidstart 7/26 on August 2nd: 99.71%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on August 1st: 99.70%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Day One - A Vast North Shore Estate Ephemera Collection on August 4th: 99.39%
Heritage Auctions. Key Comics Showcase Auction on August 4th: 99.09%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - bidstart 7/17 on July 31st: 98.18%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Poster Weekly - bidstart 7/24 on July 31st: 98.03%
Heritage Auctions. Rare Books on July 28th: 97.97%
Heritage Auctions. Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 7/27 on August 3rd: 96.12%
One Source Auctions. Quality Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction on August 1st: 92.11%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books: Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - on July 30th: 88.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/15 on July 25th: 86.08%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/15 on July 24th: 85.37%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on August 2nd: 85.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/15 on July 26th: 82.76%