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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 62 Auctions Archived, another 37 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday, 31 March 2023, 62 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 1 denominated in Danish krone, 14 in euros, 5 in British pounds, 41 in US Dollars and 1 in South African rands.

 

 

Turnover this past week was $43,350,460.31 as 83.25% of all lots changed hands.  There were 18,005 offered and 14,990 transacted.  The average lot sold for $2,891.96

 

 

There’s a good feeling in the air!

 

And note, we've recently archived five years of Genazym's auctions and some of their outstanding results  qualified in our Top 25 this week.  We are always trying to be more complete.

 

15 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Genazym. Winter Event on December 11th: $4,096,588
Genazym. Auction 12 on September 11th: $3,630,844
Genazym. Winter Event on December 28th: $3,557,714
Genazym. July 28, 2021 on July 28th: $3,242,895
Bonhams. The Surrealist Revolution on March 29th: $3,021,437
Sothebys. Important Prints & Multiples from the Walker Art Center Collection, Sold to Benefit Future Acquisiti on March 30th: $2,850,007
Genazym. December 8, 2020 on December 20th: $2,431,826
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on March 25th: $2,146,877
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on March 28th: $1,679,359
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. PAI-LXXXIX: Rare Posters on March 19th: $1,599,500
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on March 30th: $1,551,889
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 30th: $1,374,712
Bonhams. Fine Books and Manuscripts on March 29th: $1,164,251
Heritage Auctions. The Jeff Ferreira Collection Featuring Christopher Rush Collectibles Trading Card Games Signature Au on March 25th: $1,107,365
Genazym. Afikoman Auction on February 26th: $1,071,732

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

Christies. J. J. Lally & Co.: The Library - bidstart 3/15 on March 30th: 345.47%
Genazym. Auction 12 on September 11th: 305.04%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/12 on March 23rd: 171.59%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/22 on March 20th: 164.25%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 30th: 155.34%
De Baecque and Associes. PRECIOUS LIBRARY OF A HUMANIST FROM MARSEILLES AND VARIOUS on March 24th: 145.86%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/10 on March 18th: 137.73%
Genazym. March 16, 2021 on March 16th: 130.79%
Genazym. Afikoman Auction on February 26th: 127.89%
Bonhams. Fine Books and Manuscripts on March 29th: 125.73%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Lots 245-453 on March 14th: 118.58%
Eldreds. March Antiques and Accessories on March 24th: 116.29%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/22 on March 21st: 114.55%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on March 30th: 113.12%
Artcurial. Books and Manuscripts on March 28th: 112.23%
Genazym. July 28, 2021 on July 28th: 111.83%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 4/21 on March 28th: 109.23%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 2 on February 17th: 108.56%
Genazym. Winter Event on December 28th: 108.45%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on March 28th: 106.80%
Bonhams. The Surrealist Revolution on March 29th: 103.45%
Sothebys. Important Prints & Multiples from the Walker Art Center Collection, Sold to Benefit Future Acquisiti on March 30th: 101.55%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Lots 1-244 on March 13th: 101.46%
Genazym. Winter Event on December 11th: 101.33%


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

Heritage Auctions. The Art of Disneyland: From Stagecoaches to Monorails... and More! Signature Auction on March 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 100.00%
Genazym. March 16, 2021 on March 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Money Select Auction: A Special Collection of Caribbean Rarities - bidstart 3/7 on March 28th: 100.00%
Christies. J. J. Lally & Co.: The Library - bidstart 3/15 on March 30th: 100.00%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Ancient and Modern Fine Art Books on March 30th: 100.00%
Genazym. Afikoman Auction on February 26th: 100.00%
Genazym. Auction 12 on September 11th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pokémon Masters Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on March 30th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. DeWitt Collection Americana & Political Showcase Auction on March 30th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 4/21 on March 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 2/19 on March 27th: 99.83%
Robert Siegel Galleries. Sale No. 1280 — Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: Japanese Foreign Mail and Post Off on March 29th: 99.71%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 99.64%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 3/12 on March 26th: 99.64%
Sothebys. Important Prints & Multiples from the Walker Art Center Collection, Sold to Benefit Future Acquisiti on March 30th: 99.21%
Genazym. Winter Event on December 11th: 99.06%
Heritage Auctions. The Jeff Ferreira Collection Featuring Christopher Rush Collectibles Trading Card Games Signature Au on March 25th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on March 25th: 98.65%
Genazym. Winter Event on December 28th: 97.25%
Bonhams. Pictures and Prints Online - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 96.43%
Genazym. July 28, 2021 on July 28th: 96.02%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Japanese and Korean Works of Art on March 29th: 95.65%
Hake's Auctions. Premier Auction - bidstart 2/28 on March 22nd: 95.55%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana & Maps - Timed Online Auction - bidstart 3/20 on March 30th: 95.54%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on March 28th: 95.45%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Grails and Goats - online on March 24th: 94.67%
De Baecque and Associes. PRECIOUS LIBRARY OF A HUMANIST FROM MARSEILLES AND VARIOUS on March 24th: 94.67%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 3/19 on March 26th: 93.68%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 30th: 93.67%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. March 2023 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art and Collectables on March 25th: 93.55%
Genazym. December 8, 2020 on December 20th: 93.46%
Bonhams. Fine Books and Manuscripts on March 29th: 91.97%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 3/18 on March 25th: 91.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/10 on March 18th: 89.47%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/22 on March 20th: 89.09%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on March 28th: 87.77%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/12 on March 23rd: 87.24%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/22 on March 21st: 86.67%
Eldreds. March Antiques and Accessories on March 24th: 85.00%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on March 30th: 84.94%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/10 on March 19th: 84.15%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Lots 245-453 on March 14th: 83.25%

Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Special Chabad Auction in Honor of 11th Nisan - Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and in Honor of P on March 28th: 81.00% 

 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Genazym Noam Elimelech. First Edition. Lvov, 1788 on September 11th Actual price: USD $1,364,000.
  2. Sothebys Mao on March 30th Actual price: USD $889,000.
  3. Bonhams Portrait d'André Breton on March 29th Actual price: USD $887,894.
  4. Christies Goethe on March 16th Actual price: USD $732,487.
  5. Christies Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune on March 16th Actual price: USD $686,707.
  6. Genazym Sacred Letter Completely Handwritten and Signed by the Admor Hazakein Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi - The Baal Hatanya. Circa 1808 on December 11th Actual price: USD $669,600.
  7. Bonhams Le trait de lumière on March 29th Actual price: USD $628,474.
  8. Genazym Shulchan Aruch. First Edition. Impressive, Complete Set. Venice, 1565-1566 on December 11th Actual price: USD $620,000.
  9. Heritage Auctions Magic: The Gathering Artist Proof Black Lotus Limited Edition (Beta) CGC Trading Card Game NM/Mint+ 8.5 (Wizards of the Coast, 1993) Signed by Christopher Rush. on March 25th Actual price: USD $615,000.
  10. Genazym Original Responsum from A Rishon ---- 600-year-old autographed responsum by the Maharik--- Rabbi Yosef Colon's Famous fundamental responsum regarding laws of Kiddushin on July 28th Actual price: USD $344,400.
  11. Sothebys Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) (Feldman & Schellmann II.24) on March 15th Actual price: USD $306,470.
  12. Christies SOTHEBY'S AUCTION CATALOGUES OF CHINESE AND ASIAN ART - A group of approximately 1130 Sotheby's auction catalogues of Chinese and Asian art, spanning from 1939. on March 30th Actual price: USD $302,400.
  13. Christies Muhammad Ali on March 16th Actual price: USD $289,943.
  14. Christies Marilyn on March 16th Actual price: USD $289,943.
  15. Sothebys Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, d'après Manet (B. 1027; Ba. 1287; PP. L-106) on March 15th Actual price: USD $275,823.
  16. Sothebys Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (F. & S. II.337) on March 15th Actual price: USD $275,823.
  17. Christies Grande odalisque à la culotte bayadère on March 16th Actual price: USD $274,683.
  18. Christies Andy Mouse: One Plate on March 16th Actual price: USD $274,683.
  19. Genazym The Chasam Sofer’s Personal Copy of Maseches Succah with His Handwritten Glosses! on September 11th Actual price: USD $248,000.
  20. Genazym Handwritten! Chasam Sofer Drashos for Selichos and 27th of Elul (Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Nosson Adler). Pressburg, 1830 on September 11th Actual price: USD $248,000.
  21. Genazym Tiberias Emissary’s Ledger to Europe. (Cheshvan 5507 (1807) - Nissan 5509 (1809) on July 28th Actual price: USD $246,000.
  22. Genazym Breathtaking 600-Year-Old Handwritten Siddur! Only 12 cm! Full Siddur with Machzor on Parchment. Italy, 15th century on September 11th Actual price: USD $235,600.
  23. Genazym The Shl”a Hakadosh. Holy rare handwriting from the Shl”a,  Six Verses from Tehillim Forming his Name with his Signature, on Maseches Avos with Lechem Yehuda Commentary Sabbioneta, 1554 on December 28th Actual price: USD $233,700.
  24. Genazym Handwritten & autographed by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (Ramchal). Mantua, 1730. on December 20th Actual price: USD $231,800.
  25. Christies Truck on March 16th Actual price: USD $228,902.



62 total sales reported this week:

Genazym. Winter Event on December 28th: 97.25%
Genazym. July 28, 2021 on July 28th: 96.02%
Genazym. March 16, 2021 on March 16th: 100.00%
Genazym. December 8, 2020 on December 20th: 93.46%
Holabird Kagin Americana. The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana on March 31st: 58.41%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 3 on February 18th: 56.39%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 2 on February 17th: 59.53%
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 1 on February 16th: 56.50%
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. PAI-LXXXIX: Rare Posters on March 19th: 51.75%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Lots 245-453 on March 14th: 83.25%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Lots 1-244 on March 13th: 73.36%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Ancient and Modern Fine Art Books on March 30th: 100.00%
Swann Galleries. Printed and Manuscript African Americana on March 30th: 93.67%
Stephan Welz & Co.. Johannesburg Premium Auction on March 30th: 60.58%
Sothebys. Important Prints & Multiples from the Walker Art Center Collection, Sold to Benefit Future Acquisiti on March 30th: 99.21%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Pop Culture and Collectibles on March 30th: 77.99%
PBA Galleries. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana & Maps - Timed Online Auction - bidstart 3/20 on March 30th: 95.54%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Fine Autographs and Memorabilia on March 30th: 14.96%
Holabird Kagin Americana. The Big Bonanza Auction: Mining, Philatelic, Numismatics, Americana on March 30th: 73.41%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on March 30th: 84.94%
Christies. J. J. Lally & Co.: The Library - bidstart 3/15 on March 30th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 3/12 on March 26th: 99.64%
Heritage Auctions. DeWitt Collection Americana & Political Showcase Auction on March 30th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pokémon Masters Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on March 30th: 100.00%
Genazym. Auction 12 on September 11th: 100.00%
Genazym. Winter Event on December 11th: 99.06%
Genazym. Afikoman Auction on February 26th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. Sale No. 1280 — Siegel Auction Galleries The Magnolia Collection: Japanese Foreign Mail and Post Off on March 29th: 99.71%
Moreshet Auctions. A Special Chabad Auction on March 29th: 78.72%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Japanese and Korean Works of Art on March 29th: 95.65%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on March 28th: 95.45%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Special Chabad Auction in Honor of 11th Nisan - Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and in Honor of P on March 28th: 81.00%
Forum Auctions. Only Banksy on March 28th: 25.00%
Chorley's. Modern Art and Design on March 28th: 74.60%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on March 28th: 77.78%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 4/21 on March 28th: 100.00%
Bonhams. The Surrealist Revolution on March 29th: 66.67%
Bonhams. Pictures and Prints Online - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 96.43%
Bonhams. Fine Books and Manuscripts on March 29th: 91.97%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on March 28th: 87.77%
Artcurial. Books and Manuscripts on March 28th: 77.86%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Money Select Auction: A Special Collection of Caribbean Rarities - bidstart 3/7 on March 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 3/22 on March 29th: 99.64%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 2/19 on March 27th: 99.83%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 7/22 on March 21st: 86.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 7/22 on March 20th: 89.09%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/10 on March 19th: 84.15%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/10 on March 18th: 89.47%
Sunstone Auction House. Judith E. Peters Single Owner Estate Auction on March 25th: 66.67%
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Fine Art at Auction on March 25th: 62.03%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. March 2023 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art and Collectables on March 25th: 93.55%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Grails and Goats - online on March 24th: 94.67%
Eldreds. March Antiques and Accessories on March 24th: 85.00%
De Baecque and Associes. PRECIOUS LIBRARY OF A HUMANIST FROM MARSEILLES AND VARIOUS on March 24th: 94.67%
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 3/12 on March 23rd: 87.24%
Hake's Auctions. Premier Auction - bidstart 2/28 on March 22nd: 95.55%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 3/18 on March 25th: 91.50%
Heritage Auctions. The Jeff Ferreira Collection Featuring Christopher Rush Collectibles Trading Card Games Signature Au on March 25th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 3/19 on March 26th: 93.68%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on March 25th: 98.65%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Disneyland: From Stagecoaches to Monorails... and More! Signature Auction on March 26th: 100.00%

 

For the week ahead 37 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Apr. 3rd
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 3/24. 69 lots
Fairhill Auction. Elkton. Great Spring Poster Auction. 371 lots

Tue. Apr. 4th
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Contemporary and Post-War Art // Prints and Multiples. 86 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Cincinnati. American Historical Ephemera and Photography - bidstart 3/24. 329 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 3/28. 314 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 3/28. 114 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Photographs Signature Auction. 273 lots
Dorotheum . Vienna. Master Drawings, Prints Before 1900. 117 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. Books, Manuscripts and Ephemera. 295 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 61 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 3/24. 20 lots
New England Auctions. South Deerfield. Fine Books and Ephemera List - bidstart 3/18. 202 lots

Wed. Apr. 5th
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Printed Books, Maps and Documents. 454 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 3/29. 309 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 3/29. 115 lots
Sothebys. New York. Photographs. 88 lots
Bruneau & Co. . Cranston. The Andy Yanchus Collection, Part III - bidstart 3/21. 93 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Ravishing Rarities. 54 lots

Thu. Apr. 6th
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Books and Autographs - Online Only - bidstart 3/21. 168 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Antiquarian: Fine Press, Fine Bindings, Illustrated Books & More. 346 lots
Bonhams. New York. Classic and Contemporary Photographs. 156 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Italian 16th-19th Century Books and Art - Online Only - bidstart 3/21. 215 lots
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. COLLECTION ROBERT AND ISABELLE DE STRYCKER - JAPANESE PRINTS ARTS OF CHINA AND JAPAN. 173 lots
Binoche et Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Autographs and Manuscripts. 265 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Doug's Dell and Gold Key Comics and Comic Art Showcase Auction. 406 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. The Spring Sale. 21 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Franklin Mint Collection: Illustration Art Showcase Auction. 230 lots
Ader. PARIS. XXTH SIDE - PART 1 : ART NOUVEAU - ART DECO - YEARS 1930-40 - DOCUMENTATION. 59 lots

Fri. Apr. 7th
EV Stamps. Richmond. Railroad Related Covers - bidstart 2/17. 252 lots
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Los Angeles. Los Angeles Estate Auction - Beverly II Gems. 265 lots
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. COLLECTION ROBERT AND ISABELLE DE STRYCKER - JAPANESE PRINTS ARTS OF CHINA AND JAPAN. 161 lots

Sat. Apr. 8th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 4/1. 200 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Houdiniana. 285 lots

Sun. Apr. 9th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 4/2.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 4/2.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 3/26. 276 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Sale - Books and Boards. 301 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 99 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • 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: Shelley (Percy Bysshe). Adonais. An Elegy on the Death of John Keats, first edition in the original blue printed wrappers, Pisa, with the types of Didot, 1821. £10,000-15,000
    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • ALDE
    Livres anciens
    Alchimie & Sciences occultes
    November 4, 2026
    ALDE, Nov. 4: DU BELLAY (JOACHIM). Les Œuvres françoises. Reveuës, & de nouveau augmentées de plusieurs poësies non encores auparavant imprimées. Paris, 1569. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: PIRANESI (GIOVANNI BATTISTA). Carceri d'invenzione. [Paris, Firmin Didot, vers 1807-1835]. €25,000 to €35,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: PIRANESI (GIOVANNI BATTISTA). Vedute di Roma. Rome, chez l'auteur, s.d. [vers 1760-1778]. €50,000 to €60,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: RACINE (JEAN). Bérénice. Tragédie. Paris, Claude Barbin, 1671. €5,000 to €6,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: MAIER (MICHAEL). Arcana arcanissima, hoc est Hieroglyphica ægyptio-græca. S.l.n.d. [Londres, Thomas Creede, 1614]. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE
    Livres anciens
    Alchimie & Sciences occultes
    November 4, 2026
    ALDE, Nov. 4: MAIER (MICHAEL). Atalanta fugiens, hoc est, emblemata nova de secretis naturæ chymica. Oppenheim, 1618. €20,000 to €30,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: [MANUSCRIT ALCHIMIQUE]. La Science divine. [Traité d’alchimie]. Manuscrit signé et date à Paris par Pierre de la Borde le douze décembre 1749. €3,000 to €4,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: [MANUSCRIT ALCHIMIQUE]. Italie, XVIIe ou XVIIIe siècle. €1,500 to €2,000.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: PIGNORIA (LORENZO). Mensa Isiaca, qua sacrorum apud Ægyptios ratio et simulacra subjectis tabulis æneis simul exhibentur et explicantur. Amsterdam, Andreas Frisius, 1669. €1,000 to €1,200.
    ALDE, Nov. 4: TAISNIER (JEAN). Opus mathematicum octo libros complectens. Cologne, Johann Birckmann et Werner Richwin, 1562. €1,500 to €2,000.