Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 39 Auctions Archived, another 24 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 25 August 39 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 1 denominated in Danish krone, 6 in euros, 3 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 28 in US dollars.
Turnover was $34,988,330.75 as 83.37% of all lots changed hands. There were 9,614 offered and 8,015 transacted. The average lot sold for $4,365.36 because Heritage and Mickey Mantle had a very good week. Congratulations.
Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 20th: $30,561,198
8 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/4 on August 16th: 300.63%
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Summer Americana Auction - Day 2 on August 25th: 199.52%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on August 24th: 127.49%
Christies. Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century - bidstart 8/8 on August 18th: 126.54%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Library of Robin and Kathryn Smiley on August 17th: 125.03%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Two Day Book Sale on August 18th: 116.22%
Bonhams. Online Books and Manuscripts Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves on August 22nd: 116.08%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 22nd: 101.48%
29 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Summer Americana Auction - Day 2 on August 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Precision Design: Porsche and Automotive Posters Showcase Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Leland Little Auctions. End of Summer Estate Sale on August 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Uncut Sheets Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on August 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction: War & Aviation Featuring the Jack and Joanie Kump Collection on August 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 22nd: 99.92%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on August 20th: 99.69%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 23rd: 99.35%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Library of Robin and Kathryn Smiley on August 17th: 98.69%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 13th: 98.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/4 on August 16th: 97.67%
Du Mouchelles. Summertime(d) Sale - bidstart 7/29 on August 19th: 97.37%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 22nd: 97.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 20th: 96.26%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 8/12 on August 19th: 95.88%
Bonhams. Online Books and Manuscripts Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves on August 22nd: 95.29%
Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 20th: 92.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 8/4 on August 15th: 92.31%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on August 24th: 92.25%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Estate Sale Collectable Auction on August 20th: 91.12%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on August 22nd: 90.20%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 23rd: 89.11%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Auction - bidstart 8/16 on August 22nd: 86.96%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/4 on August 14th: 84.62%
Christies. Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century - bidstart 8/8 on August 18th: 81.73%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Two Day Book Sale on August 18th: 81.60%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 13th: 80.95%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 12th: 80.43%
39 total sales reported this week:
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Summer Americana Auction - Day 2 on August 25th: 100.00%
Fairhill Auction. August Militaria and Collectibles Auction on August 25th: 64.46%
PBA Galleries. Rare & Antiquarian: Fine Press, Fine Bindings, Illustrated Books & More on August 24th: 67.93%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction - session 2 on August 25th: 45.67%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction - session 1 on August 24th: 27.17%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on August 24th: 92.25%
Leland Little Auctions. End of Summer Estate Sale on August 24th: 100.00%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on August 24th: 77.10%
Heritage Auctions. Uncut Sheets Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on August 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction: War & Aviation Featuring the Jack and Joanie Kump Collection on August 24th: 100.00%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Antiquarian Books - bidstart 8/17 on August 24th: 23.48%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on August 22nd: 90.20%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Auction - bidstart 8/16 on August 22nd: 86.96%
Bonhams. Online Books and Manuscripts Featuring the Distinguished Collection of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves on August 22nd: 95.29%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 23rd: 89.11%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 23rd: 99.35%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 22nd: 97.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 22nd: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 22nd: 99.92%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Estate Sale No Reserve Liquidation Auction on August 19th: 57.93%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Estate Sale Collectable Auction on August 20th: 91.12%
Morton Subastas. Opportunity Auction on August 19th: 40.00%
Blackwell Auctions. Exceptional Estates: Americana, Jewelry, Coins & Fine Art on August 19th: 77.78%
Michaans Auctions. August Gallery Auction on August 18th: 66.67%
Christies. Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century - bidstart 8/8 on August 18th: 81.73%
Du Mouchelles. Summertime(d) Sale - bidstart 7/29 on August 19th: 97.37%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Two Day Book Sale on August 18th: 81.60%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Library of Robin and Kathryn Smiley on August 17th: 98.69%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 8/12 on August 19th: 95.88%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 20th: 96.26%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on August 20th: 99.69%
Heritage Auctions. Precision Design: Porsche and Automotive Posters Showcase Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on August 20th: 92.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/4 on August 16th: 97.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1600) - bidstart 8/4 on August 15th: 92.31%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/4 on August 14th: 84.62%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 13th: 98.33%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 13th: 80.95%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/4 on August 12th: 80.43%
For the week ahead 24 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Aug. 28th
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/18. 36 lots
Morphy Auctions. Denver. General Collectibles - bidstart 8/8. 40 lots
Tue. Aug. 29th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 512 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 167 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 54 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 8/18. 25 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Literature, Graphics, Ephemera Catalogue. 219 lots
Wed. Aug. 30th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 277 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 106 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Only Banksy. 24 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/18. 26 lots
Tennants Auctioneers. Leyburn. Stamps, Postal History and Postcards. 71 lots
Thu. Aug. 31st
Bogota Auction. Bogota. Prints and Multiples. 134 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Art of Archie Comics & Comic Art Showcase Auction. 137 lots
Waverly Auctions. Falls Church. Quinns: Religious Rare Book Auction. 223 lots
Sat. Sep. 2nd
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 8/26. 170 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Monthly Sports Card and Comics Auction. 294 lots
Sun. Sep. 3rd
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 256 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 100 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 8/25. 60 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Excusive Books - bidstart 8/25. 37 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 8/25. 31 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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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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Livres anciens
Alchimie & Sciences occultes
November 4, 2026ALDE, 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, 2026ALDE, 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.

