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Forum Auctions
The Private Library:
Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
July 9, 2026Forum, July 9: Hassall (Joan) A large collection of over 300 original woodblocks of engravings for various books, v.d., with Hassall's engraver's glass water-globe (Qty) - Est. £10,000-15,000Forum, July 9: Eragny Press.- [Bradley (Katherine Harris) & Edith Emma Cooper], "Michael Field." Whym Chow, Flame of Love, one of only 27 copies, inscribed by Bradley, the rarest book from the press, 1914. - Est. £3,000-4,000Forum, July 9: [Moore (Thomas Sturge)] [Wood Engravings], 71 wood-engravings printed by David Chambers from the original blocks, the only set on Japanese Hosho paper, from an edition of 5 sets, [1970]. - Est. £3,000-4,000Forum Auctions
The Private Library:
Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
July 9, 2026Forum, July 9: La Fontaine (Jean de) Contes et Nouvelles en vers, 2 vol., engraved plates after Eisen, fine early 19th century blue morocco, gilt, by Bradel l'ainé, Amsterdam [Paris], 1762. - Est. £2,000-3,000Forum, July 9: Erotica.- Prostitution.- Pretty Women of Paris (The); Their Names and Addresses, Qualities and Faults..., [Paris], privately printed at the Press of the Prefecture de Police, 1883. - Est. £3,000-4,000Forum, July 9: Vale Press.- Ricketts (Charles) & Lucien Pissarro. De la Typographie et de l'Harmonie de la Page Imprimée…, [one of 216 copies], bound in dark blue morocco tooled in gilt, by Sarah T.Prideaux, 1898. - Est. £1,000-1,500Forum Auctions
The Private Library:
Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
July 9, 2026Forum, July 9: Martin (John) Illustrations of the Bible, complete set of 20 mezzotints, good impressions, rarely found in early states, [c.1831-1835]. - Est. £1,000-1,500Forum, July 9: Golden Cockerel Press.- Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ (The), one of 500 copies, Mary Gill's copy, Waltham St. Lawrence, 1931 with a signed proof of engraving on japon numbered 10/10 (2) - Est. £5,000-7,000Forum, July 9: Boccaccio (Giovanni) The Decameron, 3 vol., vol.1 extra-illustrated by John Buckland Wright with c.150 erotic original drawings in pen & ink and pencil, 1886 [extra-illustrated c.1940]. - Est. £10,000-15,000Forum Auctions
The Private Library:
Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers
July 9, 2026Forum, July 9: Cox (Morris) Collection of Gogmagog Press Books, 35 vol., rare complete collection of printed books issued by the press, limited editions, most signed by Cox, 1957-83. - Est. £10,000-15,000Forum, July 9: Wynkyn de Worde.- [Terentius Afer (Publius)] [Comedie...], [Paris, Josse Badius: sold in London by Wynkyn de Worde, & others], [15 July 1504]. - Est. £4,000-6,000Forum, July 9: Mosley (James) Ornamented Types. Twenty-Three Alphabets from the Foundry of Louis John Pouchée, 2 vol., one of 10 copies for presentation, from an edition of 210, 1992-93. - Est. £1,000-2,000 -
Bonhams, June 14-23: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presentation Gold Pocket Watch. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000Bonhams, 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 - 250,000Bonhams, 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 - $120,000Bonhams, 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 - 120,000Bonhams, June 14-23: A New Charter for Virginia, A Response to the First Armed Rebellion in the American Colonies. Estimate: $15,000 - 25,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Earliest obtainable printing of the Bill of Rights. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Edward Curtis Orotone. Estimate: $7,000 - 9,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: A Butter or Dessert Plate from FDR's State Dinner Service. Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000Bonhams, June 14-23: An Early Large-Format Plan of the City of Washington. Estimate: $1,500 - 2,500Bonhams, June 14-23: Containing the First Map to Name the Hudson River. Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000Bonhams, June 14-23: America's First Major Novelist, a Complete Chapter in Autograph Manuscript by James Fenimore Cooper. Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000Bonhams, June 14-23: The Only Full-Length Book by Jefferson, with the Justly Famous Map. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000 -
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 - 3,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Benjamin Franklin. Sammelband of 45 papers on electricity. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000Bonhams, June 14-23: The basis for the whole modern electric-power industry. Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Edgar Allen Poe. Poe on Mesmerism. Estimate: $2,500 - 3,500Bonhams, June 14-23: Reformation - The Architect of Lutheranism on Church Unity and Dissent. Estimate: $100,000 - 150,000Bonhams, 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 - 60,000Bonhams, 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 - 8,000Bonhams, June 14-23: An Illustrated Miniature Hebrew Prayerbook Manuscript. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Autograph Working Draft of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Death Voyage. Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000Bonhams, June 14-23: "Perhaps the most celebrated and most beautiful herbal ever published." Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000Bonhams, June 14-23: Izaak Walton. The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative man's Recreation. Being a Discourse of Fish and Fishing. Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000Bonhams, June 14-23: A rare product of the Jaquard loom. Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000
Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 61 Auctions Archived, another 42 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 1 March, 61 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Canadian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 9 in euros, 6 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone and 40 in US dollars.
Turnover was $31,344,710.56 as 82.64% of all lots changed hands. The average lot sold for $2,735.38.
Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: $18,595,890
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: $3,647,952
18 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered:
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 169.18%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 167.17%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 156.45%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 147.97%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 146.22%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 141.98%
Rossini. Stamps, Posters, Autographs and Books on February 22nd: 134.89%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 132.04%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 128.34%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Music on February 28th: 128.34%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 125.53%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 124.14%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 115.34%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 109.74%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 106.37%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 104.83%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 103.21%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 102.49%
40 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Addison and Sarova. Online Only Bookworm Auction - bidstart 1/28 on February 25th: 99.71%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 27th: 99.53%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 99.47%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 98.90%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 28th: 98.72%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: 98.71%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Beaux Arts Moderne on February 26th: 98.40%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 98.33%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 24th: 97.50%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 97.44%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing, Architectural Printing, and Typography - online 1/17 on February 27th: 97.11%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 24th: 96.69%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art Deco to Post Modern Art and Design on February 23rd: 95.92%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 25th: 95.52%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Letters and Manuscripts – Engravings and Photographs on February 27th: 95.40%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 93.98%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 93.43%
University Archives. Rare Signed Manuscripts, Books, Photos, And Relics on February 21st: 92.57%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Common Surium Auction on February 25th: 91.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/9 on February 18th: 91.59%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: 91.23%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 90.91%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale - Day 2 on February 28th: 89.47%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Estates Auction on February 24th: 89.47%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 88.89%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - online 1/31 on February 27th: 88.76%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 86.96%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 86.78%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 85.33%
Duke's. Interiors on February 29th: 82.93%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 2 on February 24th: 81.82%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/9 on February 19th: 80.68%
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61 total sales reported this week:
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Common Surium Auction on February 25th: 91.67%
Addison and Sarova. Online Only Bookworm Auction - bidstart 1/28 on February 25th: 99.71%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Los Angeles Estate Auction VI on February 25th: 78.77%
Il Ponte. Antique Books and Livres Artistes on February 28th: 86.78%
Swann Galleries. Vintage Posters and Graphic Design on February 29th: 76.18%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty: A Confluence of 19th and 20th Century Design on February 29th: 86.96%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. January 2024 Auction on January 25th: 33.64%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Fine Autographs and Memorabilia on February 29th: 39.26%
Il Ponte. Prints, Multiples and Modern Art on February 29th: 98.33%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on February 29th: 88.89%
Fairhill Auction. Militaria - Vintage Posters - Political Memorabilia on February 29th: 60.07%
Duke's. Interiors on February 29th: 82.93%
Chiswick Auctions. Chinese Industrial Revolutionary Art and Literature on February 29th: 56.88%
Ader. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts - Music on February 28th: 74.22%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on February 28th: 100.00%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale - Day 2 on February 28th: 89.47%
Christies. The Collection of Sir Elton John: Love, Lust and Devotion on February 28th: 100.00%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Elton's Superstars on February 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on February 28th: 98.72%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction - online 1/31 on February 27th: 88.76%
New England Book Auctions. Early Printing, Architectural Printing, and Typography - online 1/17 on February 27th: 97.11%
Morton Subastas. Auction of Ancient and Contemporary Books and Documents on February 27th: 41.70%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Online Auction: Judaica, Chassidut and Kabbalah – Letters and Manuscripts – Engravings and Photographs on February 27th: 95.40%
Eldreds. Winter Marine Sale on February 27th: 64.71%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: Honky Chateau on February 27th: 97.44%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on February 27th: 77.29%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on February 27th: 78.85%
Ader. Fine Arts Books on February 27th: 50.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on February 27th: 99.53%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on February 27th: 100.00%
Hansons. Bishton Hall February Library Auction: To Include Books, Manuscripts & Autographs Letters on February 26th: 58.78%
Gorringes. Weekly, Featuring Books on February 26th: 90.91%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Beaux Arts Moderne on February 26th: 98.40%
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting. Black History Art Auction - online 2/1 on February 25th: 59.38%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Antiques Estates Collection Auction on February 25th: 93.43%
Vogt Auction. The Texas Ranch Auction on February 24th: 100.00%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 3 on February 25th: 71.88%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 2 on February 24th: 81.82%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ephemera: Fleeting, Nostalgic, Traumatic, Memorable, Important on February 24th: 51.24%
Potter and Potter Auctions. The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I on February 24th: 99.47%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Contemporary and Antique Furnishings, Fine Art, Decorative Accessories, and Advertising on February 24th: 85.33%
Morton Subastas. Auction to Discover the Charm of French Style and Decorative Arts on February 24th: 44.44%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Fine Estates Auction on February 24th: 89.47%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Winter Fine Art Gallery Auction on February 24th: 93.98%
Bruneau & Co. . Comics, Sports, TCG & Toys on February 24th: 98.90%
Morphy Auctions. Automobilia and Petroliana - Las Vegas on February 25th: 0.00%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. The Winter Sale on February 24th: 97.50%
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Winter Enchantment - Day 1 on February 23rd: 76.00%
Ahlers & Ogletree. Art Deco to Post Modern Art and Design on February 23rd: 95.92%
Rossini. Stamps, Posters, Autographs and Books on February 22nd: 70.62%
Christies. The Collection of Elton John: The Day Sale on February 23rd: 91.23%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on February 24th: 96.69%
University Archives. Rare Signed Manuscripts, Books, Photos, And Relics on February 21st: 92.57%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/9 on February 19th: 80.68%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/9 on February 18th: 91.59%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books on February 17th: 73.68%
Heritage Auctions. Beatles "Coming to America" 60th Anniversary Signature Auction on February 24th: 98.88%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Colonial Showcase Auction on February 25th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on February 25th: 95.52%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction on February 25th: 98.71%
For the week ahead 42 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Mar. 4th
Sothebys. New York. Contemporary Discoveries - online - 2/23. 34 lots
Moreshet Auctions. Jerusalem. Special Chabad Auction. 72 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 2/23. 96 lots
Tue. Mar. 5th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 530 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 286 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. The Dr. Géza Homonnay Collection of First Issues of the World on Cover. 398 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 63 lots
Wed. Mar. 6th
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Printed Books, Maps & Documents, Natural History, Early Herbals & Charles Darwin. 692 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 320 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 106 lots
Artcurial. Paris. Limited Edition online - bidstart 3/1. 229 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts. 584 lots
Trafford Books. Manchester. Books, Ephemera, Autographs, Photographs, Postcards, Stamps and Postal History.. 213 lots
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . Derby March Music Memorabilia and Film Auction. 65 lots
Toronto Book Auctions. Toronto. Art & Photo Books; Artist’ Books & Multiples; Military (non) Fiction; Art Prints And Photographs; Glass Art; And More.. 364 lots
Thu. Mar. 7th
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases. 220 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Americana - Travel & Exploration - Maps, Prints & Views. 489 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Ephemera, Americana & Historical Memorabilia. 640 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Autographs. 180 lots
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Constantia. Rare Books - bidstart 2/29. 315 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Chicago. Prints + Multiples. 216 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. The Cornish Library of John Stengelhofer: Rare Books and Works on Paper. 513 lots
Doyle New York. New York. MAPS, TRAVEL & SPORTING BOOKS INCLUDING THE ESMOND BRADLEY MARTIN COLLECTION - online 2/26. 261 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. March Pulp Showcase Auction Featuring the Collection of Malcolm Edwards. 429 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Paper Money Signature Auction. 569 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Fine Art, Literature, History, Biggles, James Bond, Fine Bindings. 265 lots
Fri. Mar. 8th
Mennonite Life. Lancaster. March 2024 Rare and Used Book Auction. 392 lots
Marc van de Wiele Auctions. Brugge. March Auction 2024. 1218 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Van Nuys, CA. Photographs. 201 lots
Sat. Mar. 9th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 172 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. International Original Art Signature Auction. 633 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 1. 413 lots
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Ultimo. Australiana, Patrick White, Navy, Natural History, Cooking, Philosophy, Music etc. 248 lots
Sun. Mar. 10th
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. 250 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium. 99 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sergio Sucre Venezuela Collection Showcase Auction. 168 lots
Winner's Auctions Ltd. Jerusalem. Inculabula, Early Prints Chassidut, Belongings of Tzaddikim, Amulets, Segula Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical letters. 209 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. March Madness - session 2. 770 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - online 3/1. 74 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction - online 3/1. 29 lots
Bruce McKinney
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Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
Bøker & Manuskripter
Fine Books & Manuscripts
June 24, 2026SD Auctions, June 24: [HENRIK IBSEN] BRYNJOLF BJARME: «Catilina», 1850. Originalt hvitt omslag.SD Auctions, June 24: PAULUS OROSIUS + Pseudo SENACA: «Historiae adversus paganos...», 1491. CIRCULAR WORLD MAP, SHIRLEY NUMBER 15.SD Auctions, June 24: OLAUS MAGNUS: «Historia Delle Genti Et Della Natura [...].», 1565.Scandinavian Art & Rare Book Auctions
Bøker & Manuskripter
Fine Books & Manuscripts
June 24, 2026SD Auctions, June 24: AXEL HEIBERG: Pengekiste, 17-1800-tall.SD Auctions, June 24: HENRIK IBSEN: Teaterplakater 2 stk. «FRU INGER TIL ØSTRÅT» 1895-1896.SD Auctions, June 24: HENRIK WERGELAND: Stort manuskript, signert + dedikasjonseksemplar, 1845. -
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. -
Sotheby’s
Fine Books & Manuscripts
June 24-25Sotheby’s, June 25: Keats, John. The most significant collection of Keats’s love letters to come to market since 1885. $1,500,000 to $2,500,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: Chassériau, Benoît. The “Expedicion secreta” of the Free State of Cartagena de Indias against the forts of Portobelo (Panama). $50,000 to $70,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: (Hamilton, Alexander, James Madison, and John Jay). "One of the new nation's most important contributions to the theory of government”. $150,000 to $180,000.Sotheby’s, June 24: Benjamin Franklin. "the Day of the Declaration of Independence is everywhere annually celebrated". $80,000 to $120,000.Sotheby’s, June 24: (Johann Conrad Beissel). A Sammelband of two of Benjamin Franklin's rarest imprints. $70,000 to $100,000.Sotheby’s, June 25: [Pernambuco]. First printed work in favor of Brazilian Independence. $150,000 to $200,000.