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.

 

 

2 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

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%


Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Heritage Auctions 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Wax Box Sealed Case (16 boxes/48 packs/BBCE Authentication) -- Only Known Case from Gretzky's Rookie Season! on February 25th Actual price: USD $3,720,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA NM-MT+ 8.5. on February 25th Actual price: USD $2,370,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions 1915 Boston Red Sox with Rookie Babe Ruth Real Photo Postcard PSA EX-MT 6--Single Finest Example! on February 25th Actual price: USD $564,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Basketball Complete Set (132) - Every Card Graded PSA Gem Mint 10! on February 25th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie #253 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $360,000.
  6. Heritage Auctions 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson #103 SGC NM-MT+ 8.5. on February 25th Actual price: USD $336,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1937 O-Pee-Chee A-118 Joe DiMaggio SGC Mint 9. on February 25th Actual price: USD $288,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions Period-Signed 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie #253 PSA Good+ 2.5, PSA/DNA Auto 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $284,400.
  9. Heritage Auctions 1966 Topps Baseball (Series 2 and 3) Wax Box with 24 Unopened Packs. on February 25th Actual price: USD $276,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1888 Spalding Baseball World Tour Promotional Poster. on February 25th Actual price: USD $240,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions 1951 Bowman Willie Mays Rookie #305 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $234,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions 1969 Topps Basketball Uncut Sheet with 99 cards. on February 25th Actual price: USD $216,000.
  13. Heritage Auctions 1963 Topps Hank Aaron #390 PSA Gem Mint 10. on February 25th Actual price: USD $210,000.
  14. Heritage Auctions 1963 Fleer Football Wax Box with 24 Unopened Packs - A True Rarity! on February 25th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  15. Heritage Auctions 1954 Bowman Mickey Mantle #65 PSA Mint 9. on February 25th Actual price: USD $204,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1971 Topps Baseball (Fourth Series) Cello Box with 24 Unopened Packs. on February 25th Actual price: USD $198,000.
  17. Heritage Auctions 1936 World Wide Gum Lou Gehrig #96 SGC NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $164,400.
  18. Heritage Auctions The Beatles Abbey Road, Album Cover Session, August 8, 1969, Portfolio of Seven Chromogenic Color Photographs, Edition No. 8/25, by Iain MacMillan. on February 24th Actual price: USD $162,500.
  19. Ader Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART Manuscrit musical autographe, [vers 1783] on February 28th Actual price: USD $158,252.
  20. Christies Calla Lily, 1988 on February 23rd Actual price: USD $157,500.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Willie Mays #261 PSA NM-MT 8. on February 25th Actual price: USD $156,000.
  22. Christies Dunes, Oceano, 1936 on February 23rd Actual price: USD $151,200.
  23. Heritage Auctions 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 PSA NM 7. on February 25th Actual price: USD $150,000.
  24. Heritage Auctions 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA EX-MT 6. on February 25th Actual price: USD $144,000.
  25. Heritage Auctions 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Rookie #18 PSA Mint 9 - Only Two Higher! on February 25th Actual price: USD $144,000.



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

RBH and AE

 

  • 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