• 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
  • Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 123. Celebrate 250 Years of Independence with Original Stars and Stripes (1790) Est. $1,400 - $1,700
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 20. Keulen's Spectacular Chart of the World Featuring California as an Island (1728) Est. $12,000 - $15,000
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 42. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Fantastic Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 591. Matching Set of 3 Stunning Globe Gores of Eastern Asia from Coronelli's 3.5 Foot Globe (1688) Est. $5,500 - $7,000
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 9. Speed's Popular World Map with Allegorical Representations of the Elements (1651) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 168. First Separate Map of Kansas & Nebraska Territories (1854) Est. $5,500 - $7,000
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 43. Only Macrobius Map with Britain Attached to Europe (1515) Est. $800 - $950
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 250. Rare Map of Boston and One of the Earliest Maps of the Revolutionary War (1775) Est. $2,000 - $2,300
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 79. Schenk's Uncommon Map Featuring Two Figurative Title Cartouches (1696) Est. $1,200 - $1,500
    Old World Auctions (June 17): Lot 681. Hand-Colored Image of the Annunciation to the Shepherds (1502) Est. $800 - $950
  • 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.
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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 54 Auctions Archived, another 16 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday, 23 December 2022,  54 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 2 denominated in Swiss francs, 1 in Danish krone, 25 in euros, 3 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 22 in US dollars.

 

Turnover this past week was $11,425,615.77 as 75.01% of all lots changed hands.  There were 15,330 offered and 11,499 transacted.  The average lot sold for $993.62.

 

Our best wishes for this holiday season and the new year!

 

4 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on December 17th: $1,685,153
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Comic Books and Originals on December 3rd: $1,302,660
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration on December 16th: $1,069,994
Galerie Bassenge. Prints from the 15th to 19th Centuries on November 30th: $1,015,276

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

Nosbüsch & Stucke. Zero / Fluxus / Pop / New Music - The Schaffernicht Collection on November 12th: 208.12%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/2 on December 14th: 168.66%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/2 on December 12th: 152.13%
Artcurial. Books, Paintings, Works of Art and Furniture on November 24th: 145.39%
Galerie Bassenge. Drawn on Paper - Engraved in Copper on December 1st: 143.04%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Children's Book Collection Renata Knorr on November 10th: 131.48%
Gorringes. Winter Fine Sale on December 12th: 117.45%
Sothebys. The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II - bidstart12/6 on December 20th: 115.80%
Galerie Bassenge. Witches, Death and Devil on October 11th: 115.02%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Modern Literature, Erotica and Posters on November 12th: 111.17%


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

Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 12/13 on December 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 12/11 on December 19th: 99.91%
New England Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera on December 20th: 99.51%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 12/14 on December 21st: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 12/14 on December 21st: 99.25%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 12/13 on December 20th: 99.13%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on December 18th: 99.11%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on December 17th: 98.63%
Galerie Bassenge. Witches, Death and Devil on October 11th: 98.35%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration on December 16th: 97.84%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 12/4 on December 18th: 97.42%
New England Auctions. Antique & Decorative Arts Auction on November 10th: 96.70%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 12/17 on December 23rd: 94.50%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 12/11 on December 18th: 93.56%
Sothebys. The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II - bidstart12/6 on December 20th: 90.91%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 12/10 on December 17th: 89.00%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on December 17th: 88.68%
Artcurial. Books, Paintings, Works of Art and Furniture on November 24th: 88.46%
Mennonite Life. Rare and Used Book Auction on November 11th: 85.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/2 on December 14th: 85.37%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on December 20th: 83.82%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Zero / Fluxus / Pop / New Music - The Schaffernicht Collection on November 12th: 83.55%

 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Tintin - The Broken Ear on December 3rd Actual price: USD $556,809.
  2. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Asterix on December 3rd Actual price: USD $162,968.
  3. University Archives Einstein on “theory of relativity” and “speed of light”, One of the Best in English Available on the Subject, with Additional Archive on May 4th Actual price: USD $150,000.
  4. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Asterix - Caesar's gift on December 3rd Actual price: USD $129,017.
  5. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC VG-EX 4. on December 17th Actual price: USD $87,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions Gemini 4 Flown "Flight Plan, Spacecraft Procedures, and Experiments" Book from the Collection of Mission Command Pilot Jim McDivitt, Signed and Certified, with His Signed Letter of Authenticity. on December 16th Actual price: USD $50,000.
  7. Galerie Bassenge Die Nemesis oder Das große Glück on November 30th Actual price: USD $46,047.
  8. Nosbüsch & Stucke M. Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder. on November 12th Actual price: USD $45,495.
  9. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Tif et Tondu contre le Cobra on December 3rd Actual price: USD $42,100.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 SGC EX/NM 6. on December 17th Actual price: USD $42,000.
  11. Galerie Bassenge Itinerarium seu peregrinatio. Die Wallfahrt oder Pilgerung unser lieben Frauen. Hain 9325. GW 15414. on October 11th Actual price: USD $41,761.
  12. Koller Auctions Athènes - 'Nicolska' dansant sur le Parthénon', 1929. on December 8th Actual price: USD $41,629.
  13. Heritage Auctions "The Invisible Man" Treatment by James Whale and Universal Pictures Script by R. C. Sherriff for The Invisible Man (Universal, 1932/1933). on December 17th Actual price: USD $40,000.
  14. Nosbüsch & Stucke M. Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder. on November 12th Actual price: USD $39,808.
  15. Heritage Auctions Michael Collins Apollo 11 Flown Personal Preference Kit, Signed and Certified by Michael Collins, Directly from His Personal Collection, with Handwritten and Signed Letter of Certification, CAG Certified and Encapsulated. on December 16th Actual price: USD $37,500.
  16. Galerie Bassenge Job. Dises büchlin sagt. Straßburg, Bartholomäus Kistler, 1498. on October 11th Actual price: USD $36,541.
  17. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Amarillo's Road on December 3rd Actual price: USD $33,952.
  18. Heritage Auctions Gemini 4 Flown "Data and Notes" Book from the Collection of Mission Command Pilot Jim McDivitt, Signed and Certified, with His Signed Letter of Authenticity. on December 16th Actual price: USD $30,000.
  19. Heritage Auctions Elvis Presley Speedway Poster Art by Robert McGinnis (MGM, 1968). on December 17th Actual price: USD $30,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions Apollo 11 Flown Crew-Signed "Type One" Quarantine Cover, Hand-numbered C-52 and Certified by Michael Collins, Directly from His Personal Collection, CAG Certified and Encapsulated. on December 16th Actual price: USD $28,750.
  21. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Largo Winch - Dior on December 3rd Actual price: USD $28,519.
  22. Heritage Auctions Apollo 9 Flown "Launch- T[ransposition] D[ocking] & E[xtraction] Checklist" Book from the Collection of Mission Commander Jim McDivitt, Signed and Certified, with His Signed Letter of Authenticity. on December 16th Actual price: USD $27,500.
  23. Tessier & Sarrou and Associates Les Cités obscures - La Frontière invisible, Tome 2 on December 3rd Actual price: USD $27,161.
  24. ALDE Œuvres complètes. [Kehl], Société littéraire et typographique, 1784-1789. 70 vol. – Table analytique et raisonnée des matières. on December 20th Actual price: USD $26,525.
  25. Galerie Bassenge Faust on November 30th Actual price: USD $26,313.



54 total sales reported this week:

Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 12/17 on December 23rd: 94.50%
Galerie Bassenge. Witches, Death and Devil on October 11th: 98.35%
Galerie Bassenge. Valuable Books on October 11th: 57.76%
New England Auctions. Antique & Decorative Arts Auction on November 10th: 96.70%
Mennonite Life. Rare and Used Book Auction on November 11th: 85.50%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Zero / Fluxus / Pop / New Music - The Schaffernicht Collection on November 12th: 83.55%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Modern Literature, Erotica and Posters on November 12th: 57.42%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Modern Art and Photography on November 11th: 54.58%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Library Dr. Georg Fischer on November 10th: 51.91%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Autographs, Books, Travel Photography, Decorative Prints on November 10th: 53.79%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Children's Book Collection Renata Knorr on November 10th: 71.92%
Rossini. General Sale on November 22nd: 74.07%
Artcurial. Books, Paintings, Works of Art and Furniture on November 24th: 88.46%
Trafford Books. Books, Ephemera, Cigarette and Trade Cards, Autographs, Photographs, Postcards, Stamps and Postal Hi on December 21st: 72.73%
Sothebys. The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part II - bidstart12/6 on December 20th: 90.91%
PIASA. Editions: prints, illustrated books, multiples on December 20th: 71.75%
New England Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera on December 20th: 99.51%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on December 20th: 83.82%
ALDE. Antiquarian and 19th Century Books on December 20th: 50.00%
Dorotheum . Autographs, Manuscripts and Documents on December 19th: 74.94%
Morphy Auctions. Fine and Decorative Arts on December 20th: 64.15%
Jeschke van Vliet Auctions Berlin GmbH. Valuable Books, Decorative Graphics, Historical Photographs on December 15th: 51.37%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. 2-Day Book Sale on December 16th: 60.44%
Gorringes. Winter Fine Sale on December 12th: 63.41%
Vermot de Pas. HISTORY, FASHION AND ENTERTAINMENT - AUTOGRAPHS, BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, MANUSCRIPTS, POSTERS - LIVE SALE on December 8th: 37.43%
Koller Auctions. Photography - Online Only - bidstart 11/22 on December 8th: 55.83%
Koller Auctions. Prints and Multiples - online only - bidstart 11/22 on December 7th: 70.59%
Soler Y Llach. Books, Maps, and Collectibles on November 29th: 37.91%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Comic Books and Originals on December 3rd: 63.92%
Galerie Bassenge. Photography of the 19th-21st Centuries on December 7th: 46.39%
Galerie Bassenge. Prints from the 15th to 19th Centuries on November 30th: 68.47%
Galerie Bassenge. Graphics and Multiples on December 2nd: 73.00%
Galerie Bassenge. Drawn on Paper - Engraved in Copper on December 1st: 65.85%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 12/14 on December 21st: 99.25%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 12/14 on December 21st: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 12/13 on December 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 12/13 on December 20th: 99.13%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on December 18th: 99.11%
Garth's Auctioneers and Appraisers. Eclectic Auction - bidstart 12/8 on December 18th: 73.81%
Morton Subastas. Opportunity Auction on December 17th: 41.18%
Michaans Auctions. December Gallery Auction on December 17th: 61.70%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Americana Holiday Auction - Day 2 on December 18th: 68.85%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Americana Holiday Auction - Day 1 on December 17th: 47.13%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/2 on December 14th: 85.37%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 12/2 on December 13th: 76.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/2 on December 12th: 77.36%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 12/2 on December 11th: 72.86%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 12/10 on December 17th: 89.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 12/4 on December 18th: 97.42%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 12/11 on December 18th: 93.56%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 12/11 on December 19th: 99.91%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on December 17th: 88.68%
Heritage Auctions. Space Exploration on December 16th: 97.84%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on December 17th: 98.63%

 


For the week ahead 16 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Dec. 26th
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/16. 65 lots

Tue. Dec. 27th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 12/20. 317 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 12/20. 143 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 12/16. 51 lots

Wed. Dec. 28th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 12/21. 386 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 12/21. 155 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 12/16. 36 lots

Fri. Dec. 30th
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 12/21. 26 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books and Maps Auction - bidstart 12/21. 44 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Cartography Auction - bidstart 12/21. 43 lots

Sat. Dec. 31st
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 12/24. 200 lots

Sun. Jan. 1st
Bruneau & Co. . Cranston. The Andy Yanchus Collection, Part II. 564 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 12/25.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 12/25.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 12/18. 328 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 12/23. 51 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

 

  • 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
  • Sotheby's Book Week
    2 June - 9 July
    Sotheby’s, June 25: Smith, Adam. The Wealth of Nations, on its 250th anniversary. $180,000 to $250,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 17: Fontana, Lucio. Concetto Spaziale. 1967. Leporello en papier doré. Bel exemplaire signé. €4,000 to $€,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 25: Fitzgerald, F. Scott. "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past”. $150,000 to $200,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 25: Washington, George (as First President). Washington decries “an ostentatious imitation, or mimickry of Royalty” in his Presidency. $250,000 to $500,000.
    Sotheby’s, June 17: Lope de Vega. Rare manuscrit autographe signé de la préface dédicatoire de "El Cardenal de Belen" (le cardinal de Bethléem), pièce composée en 1610. €40,000 to €60,000.
  • June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Medical Incunabula: Petit (Jean)publisher & Kerver (Thielman)printer. Regimen Sanitatis Salernitanum, sm. 8vo, Paris [1498]
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Hugo (Victor) [Wraxall (Lascelles)]. Les Miserable, 3 vols., 8vo, L. (Hurst & Blackett) 1862, First Authorized English Translation (copyright).
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Shelley (Mary Wollstonecraft). Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus, 8vo, 2 vols. in one, L. (G. & W.B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria-Lane) 1823.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Cuisine: Anon. Cookery, Pastry, and Sweet Meats in three Books, Alphabetically Digested, 8vo 1710.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Lambert (Aylmer Bourke). A Description of the Genus Pinus, with Directions Relative to the Cultivation…, 2 vols. Sm. folio L. (Messrs. Weddell) 1832.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Botany: Curtis (William). Flora Londinensis: or Plates and Descriptions of such Plants as Grow Wild in the Environs of London, 2 vols. folio, London (B. White) 1777 – 1798.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Le Moire (J.M.) Maple Leaves, Canadian History and Quebec Scenery (Third Series) 8vo Quebec (Hunter, Rose & Co.) 1865. First Edn.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: The Earliest Extant Printed House Contents Sale Catalogue in Ireland: Baillie, Auctioneer, Abby Street. A Catalogue of the Goods and Stock of the late Edward Wingfield…
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: William III King of England. Autograph Letter Signed ("William R") to an unnamed correspondent [possibly Charles-Henri de Lorraine] discussing his strategy against the French forces during the siege of Namur.
    June 23rd, 24th & 25th 2026
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: [Austen (Jane) (1785-1817]. Pride and Prejudice, 3 vols. sm. 8vo, L. (T. Egerton) 1813.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Heaney (Seamus). Ugolino, sm. folio D. (Dolmen) 1979, Limited Edn. No. 78/125 Copies, Signed by Seamus Heaney, Louis le Brocquy, Liam Miller and Andrew Carpenter.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, June 23-25: Voltaire (F.M. Avouet de). Petits Ouvrages, attribues a M. de Voltaire, sm. folio manuscript, dated 1776, containing 9 works.