Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 63 Auctions Archived, another 50 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 17 May, 63 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Danish krone, 12 in euros, 7 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 41 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $27,706,015.93 as 80.95% of all lots changed hands.  The average lot sold for $2,012.64.  Heritage’s CSNS US Currency Signature Auction contributed $12,612,013.60 to this week’s total.

 

For the week ahead here's a fresh 50 auctions to consider.

 

 

3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage AuctionsCSNS US Currency Signature Auction on May 10th: $12,612,014
SothebysContemporary Day Auction on May 14th: $2,696,210
Swann GalleriesFine Photographs on May 16th: $1,056,754
 

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

Vermot de PasARCHEOLOGY, ARTS OF ISLAM, PLAQUETTES - A FRENCH COLLECTION N°2 AND VARIOUS on May 15th: 312.63%
Fleischer's AuctionsCivil War & African American History: Wm. T. Sherman Collection on May 14th: 244.34%
AguttesAncient and Modern Books on May 15th: 172.79%
Fleischer's AuctionsDay 2: Civil War and African American History on May 15th: 163.95%
Heritage AuctionsHollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on May 16th: 144.15%
TajanBooks, Manuscripts and Prints on May 15th: 141.92%
Neal Auction CompanyUnreserved@Neal Online Auction on May 16th: 135.85%
Robert Siegel GalleriesUnited States Postal History on May 11th: 121.12%
Ahlers & OgletreeThe Collection of Iconic Television Writers Jerome & Bridget Dobson on May 16th: 105.73%
Vogt AuctionThe Collection of Vikki Carr on May 11th: 105.13%
Australian Book AuctionsAustralian Books on May 15th: 102.51%
Lay's AuctioneersThe Timed Art Sale - online 4/26 on May 12th: 101.93%
FreemansModern and Contemporary Art on May 11th: 101.51%
Bearnes Hampton and LittlewoodAntiquarian Book Auction on May 14th: 101.18%


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

Leland Little AuctionsMay Estate Auction - Day 1 on May 16th: 100.00%
Ahlers & OgletreeThe Collection of Iconic Television Writers Jerome & Bridget Dobson on May 16th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsHollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on May 16th: 100.00%
Copley Fine Art AuctionsSpring Discovery Sale on May 15th: 100.00%
SothebysContemporary Day Auction on May 14th: 100.00%
Schilb AntiquarianRare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on May 12th: 100.00%
Vogt AuctionThe Collection of Vikki Carr on May 11th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on May 15th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on May 14th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsThe Highland Park Collection of Small Size U.S. Currency - Part 2 - Federal Reserve and Emergency Banknotes Showcase Auction on May 12th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsThe Heartbeat of Cartoon II on May 11th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday US Currency Select Auction on May 14th: 99.78%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on May 15th: 99.72%
Heritage AuctionsSunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on May 14th: 99.42%
Fleischer's AuctionsCivil War & African American History: Wm. T. Sherman Collection on May 14th: 99.06%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on May 12th: 98.76%
Fleischer's AuctionsDay 2: Civil War and African American History on May 15th: 98.74%
Robert Siegel GalleriesUnited States Postal History on May 11th: 98.54%
John McInnis AuctioneersThe Herb and Selena Sacks Collection Online Estate Sale on May 16th: 98.08%
Neal Auction CompanyUnreserved@Neal Online Auction on May 16th: 97.78%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Movie Posters Select Auction on May 12th: 97.09%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on May 11th: 96.88%
University ArchivesRare Signed Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia on May 15th: 95.84%
Heritage AuctionsCSNS US Currency Signature Auction on May 10th: 95.77%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/26 on May 8th: 94.12%
AguttesAncient and Modern Books on May 15th: 93.21%
Australian Book AuctionsAustralian Books on May 15th: 91.50%
Rago Arts and AuctionsPrints and Multiples on May 15th: 90.13%
TooveysPrints, Maps and Posters on May 15th: 88.44%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/26 on May 6th: 88.12%
FreemansModern and Contemporary Art on May 11th: 87.50%
Catawiki B. V.Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/26 on May 5th: 87.06%
GiquelloJoel Dupont's Library: Books and Autographs on May 15th: 86.77%
Lay's AuctioneersThe Timed Art Sale - online 4/26 on May 12th: 83.87%
Dominic Winter Book AuctionsEarly Printed Books, Incunables & Manuscripts, Maps & Prints on May 15th: 83.37%
Potter and Potter AuctionsVintage Posters on May 16th: 82.87%
Holabird Western Americana CollectionsMay Timed Auction - Day 2 on May 12th: 82.20%
BonhamsPrints and Photographs - online 5/5 on May 15th: 81.86%
HansonsDerby May Medals, Militaria and Firearms Auction on May 15th: 81.25%
Vermot de PasARCHEOLOGY, ARTS OF ISLAM, PLAQUETTES - A FRENCH COLLECTION N°2 AND VARIOUS on May 15th: 80.95%
TajanBooks, Manuscripts and Prints on May 15th: 80.48%
 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Sothebys Flags I on May 14th Actual price: USD $1,079,500.
  2. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2231-A $10,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $432,000.
  3. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2221-J $5,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $384,000.
  4. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2231-A $10,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $336,000.
  5. Sothebys Untitled #420 on May 14th Actual price: USD $330,200.
  6. Heritage Auctions Fr. 324c $50 1878 Silver Certificate PMG Very Good 10 Net. on May 10th Actual price: USD $312,000.
  7. Heritage Auctions Fr. 187j $1,000 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Very Fine 35. on May 10th Actual price: USD $288,000.
  8. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2221-B $5,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $288,000.
  9. Sothebys Two Groups (One Warm/One Cool) In Different Environments on May 14th Actual price: USD $254,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions Fr. 377 $100 1890 Treasury Note PMG Very Fine 30. on May 10th Actual price: USD $228,000.
  11. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2221-G $5,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $216,000.
  12. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2221-E $5,000 1934 Federal Reserve Note. PMG About Uncirculated 55. on May 10th Actual price: USD $198,000.
  13. Sothebys Untitled Film Still #22 on May 14th Actual price: USD $177,800.
  14. Freemans Le Repas Frugal, from La Suite des Saltimbanques on May 11th Actual price: USD $177,800.
  15. Fleischer's Auctions Sherman's Copy of Barnard's "Photographic Views of Sherman's Campaign" on May 14th Actual price: USD $177,120.
  16. Sothebys Sex Series (for Marion Scemama) on May 14th Actual price: USD $152,400.
  17. Heritage Auctions San Juan, PR - $10 1902 Red Seal Fr. 613 The First National Bank of Porto Rico Ch. # (S)6484 PMG Very Fine 25. on May 10th Actual price: USD $150,000.
  18. Freemans -9 on May 11th Actual price: USD $139,700.
  19. Freemans Minotaure Aveugle Guide par une Fillette dans la Nuit, from La Suite Vollard on May 11th Actual price: USD $139,700.
  20. Heritage Auctions Fr. 376 $50 1891 Treasury Note PMG Very Fine 20. on May 10th Actual price: USD $132,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2407 $500 1928 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. on May 10th Actual price: USD $132,000.
  22. Sothebys Chance on May 14th Actual price: USD $127,000.
  23. Swann Galleries Untitled Film Still #52. on May 16th Actual price: USD $125,000.
  24. Heritage Auctions Boston, MA - $100 Original Fr. 454a The Blackstone National Bank Ch. # 514 PCGS Choice About New 55. on May 10th Actual price: USD $120,000.
  25. Heritage Auctions Fr. 2408 $1,000 1928 Gold Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. on May 10th Actual price: USD $117,000.




63 total sales reported this week:

Vermot de Pas. History and Regions of France on May 16th: 15.36%
Swann Galleries. Fine Photographs on May 16th: 70.25%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Vintage Posters on May 16th: 82.87%
PBA Galleries. Literature - Beats and Counterculture on May 16th: 73.93%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Rare Autographs Auction on May 16th: 76.51%
Neal Auction Company. Unreserved@Neal Online Auction on May 16th: 97.78%
John McInnis Auctioneers. The Herb and Selena Sacks Collection Online Estate Sale on May 16th: 98.08%
Leland Little Auctions. May Estate Auction - Day 1 on May 16th: 100.00%
Eldreds. Spring Fever Auction on May 16th: 70.37%
Ahlers & Ogletree. The Collection of Iconic Television Writers Jerome & Bridget Dobson on May 16th: 100.00%
Aste Bolaffi. Modern and Contemporary Art on May 16th: 34.04%
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. Sound and Vision: Vintage Movie Posters on May 15th: 40.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Prints and Multiples on May 15th: 90.13%
University Archives. Rare Signed Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Memorabilia on May 15th: 95.84%
Heritage Auctions. Hollywood/Entertainment Showcase Auction on May 16th: 100.00%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Timed Art Sale - online 4/26 on May 12th: 83.87%
Freemans. Modern and Contemporary Art on May 11th: 87.50%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/26 on May 8th: 94.12%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 4/26 on May 6th: 88.12%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 4/26 on May 5th: 87.06%
Catawiki B. V.. Art and Photography Books - bidstart 4/26 on May 5th: 13.33%
RR Auction. Free Autographs and Artifacts - online 4/26 on May 15th: 75.07%
Tajan. Books, Manuscripts and Prints on May 15th: 80.48%
Tooveys. Prints, Maps and Posters on May 15th: 88.44%
Vermot de Pas. ARCHEOLOGY, ARTS OF ISLAM, PLAQUETTES - A FRENCH COLLECTION N°2 AND VARIOUS on May 15th: 80.95%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. The Photographer's Lens: Various Owners on May 15th: 45.54%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. The Photographer's Lens: A Private Collection of Images on May 15th: 8.33%
Hansons. Derby May Medals, Militaria and Firearms Auction on May 15th: 81.25%
Giquello. Joel Dupont's Library: Books and Autographs on May 15th: 86.77%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, Incunables & Manuscripts, Maps & Prints on May 15th: 83.37%
Copley Fine Art Auctions. Spring Discovery Sale on May 15th: 100.00%
Bonhams. 20th/21st Century Art Evening on May 15th: 0.00%
Bonhams. Prints and Photographs - online 5/5 on May 15th: 81.86%
Australian Book Auctions. Australian Books on May 15th: 91.50%
Aguttes. Ancient and Modern Books on May 15th: 93.21%
Sothebys. Contemporary Day Auction on May 14th: 100.00%
Goldberg Coins and Collectibles. Collectibles Sale on May 14th: 64.25%
Forum Auctions. Salvador Dalí: Master of the Surreal on May 14th: 66.22%
Fleischer's Auctions. Day 2: Civil War and African American History on May 15th: 98.74%
Fleischer's Auctions. Civil War & African American History: Wm. T. Sherman Collection on May 14th: 99.06%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on May 14th: 68.60%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on May 14th: 75.00%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Antiquarian Book Auction on May 14th: 65.92%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on May 12th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. The Collection of Vikki Carr on May 11th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States Postal History on May 11th: 98.54%
Nosbüsch & Stucke. Modern Art and Photography on May 11th: 61.30%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. May Timed Auction - Day 2 on May 12th: 82.20%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on May 11th: 29.06%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. May Timed Auction - Day 1 on May 11th: 66.21%
John McInnis Auctioneers. May Auction Extravaganza on May 11th: 78.57%
Finarte. Original Comics and Illustrations on May 10th: 46.22%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on May 11th: 96.88%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on May 15th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on May 15th: 99.72%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on May 14th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on May 14th: 99.78%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on May 12th: 98.76%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on May 12th: 97.09%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on May 14th: 99.42%
Heritage Auctions. The Highland Park Collection of Small Size U.S. Currency - Part 2 - Federal Reserve and Emergency Banknotes Showcase Auction on May 12th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The Heartbeat of Cartoon II on May 11th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. CSNS US Currency Signature Auction on May 10th: 95.77%


For the week ahead 50 sales are scheduled:

Mon. May. 20th
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. Snoopy and Friends: A Peanuts Auction. 42 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Asian Art II. 42 lots
Hake's Auctions. York. Comic Books, Political Items, Sports Cards, Action Figures, Toys, Original Art & More. 1332 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/10. 107 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Special Sale: History of Medicine. 238 lots

Tue. May. 21st
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. 3rd Annual Minnesota Art and History Auction. 140 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Antiquarian Books. 254 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 471 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 159 lots
Aspire Art Auctions. Illovo. 20th and 21st Century Classics - online 5/9. 32 lots
Freemans. Philadelphia. Post War and Contemporary Art From the Estate of Jordan and Cynthia Katz. 10 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction. 30 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 61 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Fine Books and Ephemera List. 229 lots
Rossini. Paris. Paintings, Posters, Lithographs, Works on paper & Sculpturesv. 126 lots
Chorley's. Gloucestershire. The May 2024 Auctions. 109 lots

Wed. May. 22nd
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Photographs, Autographs & Documents. 448 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera. 325 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 355 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 102 lots
Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Jean-Paul Barbier-Mueller's Poetic Library - Part 3. 140 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Memories on Paper. 241 lots
Maison Bibelot. Firenze. Sicily in a Collection of Prints - online 5/15. 217 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/10. 64 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. ONLINE SALE - BOOKS - ARTHENA COLLECTION - RARE OR OUT OF PRINT BOOKS, 20TH CENTURY DECORATIVE ART. 320 lots
Revere Auctions. St. Paul. Wide Wilderness: Western & Wildlife. 48 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Post-War and Contemporary Art. 8 lots

Thu. May. 23rd
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper. 265 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Focus on Women. 201 lots
Sothebys. Milan. Contemporary Discoveries - online 5/16. 12 lots
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornwall. Rare Books and Works on Paper. 504 lots
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. 19th Century Historical and Military Rarities. 230 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Collectibles. 65 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Marvels of Music - online 4/26. 220 lots
Rossini. Paris. General Sales - Part 1.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pokémon Central Collection Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 134 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Books - Online Only bidstart 5/16. 79 lots
Bonhams. New York. Modern & Contemporary Prints & Multiples. 231 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Aviation & Military History, Medals & Militaria. 133 lots

Sat. May. 25th
Vermot de Pas. Paris. BANDE DESSINEE - TWO COLLECTIONS OF ORIGINAL PLATES AND DRAWINGS.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
Marc van de Wiele Auctions. Brugge. May Auction. 491 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters Signature Auction. 494 lots

Sun. May. 26th
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. 244 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Premier Vintage Posters Showcase Auction. 386 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Spring Colonial Showcase Auction. 234 lots
OSENAT. FONTAINEBLEAU. COLLECTION JEAN LOUIS NOISIEZ - PART VI - THE EMPIRE AT FONTAINEBLEAU. 21 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Hip Hop Showcase Auction. 165 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/17. 66 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction - bidstart 5/17. 65 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • Sotheby's Fine Books & Manuscripts
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: Balthus, Emily Brontë. Wuthering Heights, New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1993. 6,600 USD.
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens. Complete Works, Philadelphia & London: J.B. Lippincott Company & Chapman & Hall, LD, 1850. Limited Edition set of 30 volumes. 7,500 USD.
    Sotheby’s: John Lennon, Yoko Ono. Handwritten Letter from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to their Chauffer. 1971. 32,500 USD.
    Sotheby’s: Winston Churchill. First edition of War Speeches, Cassell and Company, Ltd., 1941. Set of 7 volumes. 5,500 USD.
    Sotheby’s: Andy Warhol, Julia Warhola. Holy Cats First Edition, Signed by Andy Warhol. 1954. 30,000 USD.
  • Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 11. Blaeu's Superb World Map on a Polar Projection (1695) Est. $5,500 - $7,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 36. Schedel's Ancient World Map with Humanoid Creatures (1493) Est. $14,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 49. One of the First Lunar Globes to Show the Far Side of the Moon (1963) Est. $1,000 - $1,300
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 5. The First World Map with Lavish Allegorical Vignettes of the Continents (1594) Est. $15,000 - $17,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 55. Anti-British Propaganda Map with Churchill as an Octopus (1942) Est. $2,000 - $2,300
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 197. One of the Most Influential Maps of Westward Expansion (1846) Est. $9,500 - $12,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 10. Scarce Pitt Edition of Carte-a-Figures Map of the World (1680) Est. $9,500 - $11,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 220. A Fine, Early Rendering of San Francisco (1874) Est. $2,200 - $2,500
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 707. Hand-Colored Image of the Presentation of Jesus with Gilt Highlights (1450) Est. $1,600 - $1,900
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 80. One of the Most Important Maps Perpetuating the Myth of the Island of California (1680) Est. $3,250 - $4,000
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 725. Homann's Atlas Featuring 26 Folio-Sized Maps in Original Color (1715) Est. $4,500 - $5,500
    Old World Auctions (Feb 11):
    Lot 169. One of the Earliest Maps to Show Philadelphia (1695) Est. $4,750 - $6,000
  • Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: DALVIMART, Octavien ou d’ALVIMAR(T). The Costume of Turkey
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: DALVIMART, Octavien ou d’ALVIMAR(T)]. CLARK. The Military Costume of Turkey
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: HOMMAIRE DE HELL, Ignace-Xavier. LAURENS, Jules. Voyage en Turquie et en Perse
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: POSTEL, Guillaume. De la République des Turc
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: PREZIOSI, Amadeo. Stamboul. Souvenir d’Orient.
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: COSTUMES. EMPIRE OTTOMAN.
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: PRISSE D'AVENNES, Achille Constant T. Emile. L'Art Arabe
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: PRISSE D'AVENNES. Histoire de l'art Egyptie
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: BESANCENOT, Jean. Costumes et types du Maroc.
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: COSTUMES OTTOMANS. Suite de figures ottomanes à l’aquarelle
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: LES MILLE ET UNE NUIT, contes arabes
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: SCHLEGEL, Hermann et A. H. VERSTER van WULVERHORST. Traité de Fauconnerie - Planches
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11: THEVENOT, Melchisédec. Relation de divers voyages curieux
    Gros & Delettrez, Feb. 11:
  • Forum Auctions
    Online: India
    Ends 19th February 2026
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 40
    Ramasvami (Kavali Venkata). A Digest of the Different Castes of India, 83 charming hand-coloured lithographed plates, Madras, 1837. £5,000-7,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 50
    Watson (John Forbes) & John William Kaye. The People of India: A Series of Photographic Illustrations...of the Races and Tribes of Hindustan, 8 vol., 480 mounted albumen prints, 1868-75. £4,000-6,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 53
    Afghanistan.- Elphinstone (Hon. Mountstuart). An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul, first edition, hand-coloured aquatint plates, a fine copy, 1815. £2,000-3,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 57
    [Album and Treatise on Hinduism], manuscript treatise on Hinduism in French, 31 watercolours of Hindu deities, Pondicherry, 1865. £3,000-4,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 62 Allan (Capt. Alexander). Views in the Mysore Country, [1794]. £2,000-3,000
    Forum Auctions
    Online: India
    Ends 19th February 2026
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 76
    Bird (James). Historical Researches on the Origin and Principles of the Bauddha and Jaina Religions..., first edition, lithographed plates, Bombay, American Mission Press, 1847. £3,000-4,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 100
    Ceylon.- Daniell (Samuel). A Picturesque Illustration of the scenery, animals, and native inhabitants, of the Island of Ceylon: in twelve plates, 1808. £5,000-7,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 123
    D'Oyly (Charles). Behar Amateur Lithographic Scrap Book, lithographed throughout with title and 55 plates mounted on 43 paper leaves, [Patna], [1828]. £3,000-5,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 139
    Gandhi (known as Mahatma Gandhi,) Fine Autograph Letter signed to Jawaharlal Nehru, Sevagram, Wardha, 1942, emphasising the importance of education in rural communities. £10,000-15,000
    Forum Auctions
    Online: India
    Ends 19th February 2026
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 140
    Gantz (John). Indian Microcosm, first edition, Madras, John Gantz & Son, 1827. £10,000-15,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 146
    Grierson (Sir George Abraham). Linguistic Survey of India, 11 vol. in 20, folding maps, original cloth, Calcutta, Superintendent Government Printing, 1903-28. £2,000-3,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 195
    Madras.- Fort St. George Gazette (The), No.276-331, pp.493-936 and Index to all of 1834 at end, modern half calf, Madras, 2nd July - 31st December 1834. £2,000-3,000
    Forum, Feb. 19: Lot 205
    Marshall (Sir John) and Alfred Foucher. The Monuments of Sanchi, 3 vol., first edition, 141 plates, most photogravure, [Calcutta], [1940]. £3,000-4,000
  • Il Ponte, Feb. 25-26: HAMILTON, Sir William (1730-1803) - Campi Phlegraei. Napoli: [Pietro Fabris], 1776, 1779. € 30.000 - 50.000
    Il Ponte, Feb. 25-26: [MORTIER] - BLAEU, Joannes (1596-1673) - Het Nieuw Stede Boek van Italie. Amsterdam: Pieter Mortier, 1704-1705. € 15.000 - 25.000
    Il Ponte, Feb. 25-26: TULLIO D'ALBISOLA (1899-1971) - Bruno MUNARI (1907-1998) - L'Anguria lirica (lungo poema passionale). Roma e Savona: Edizioni Futuriste di Poesia, senza data [ma 1933?]. € 20.000 - 30.000
    Il Ponte, Feb. 25-26: IL MANOSCRITTO RITROVATO DI IPPOLITA MARIA SFORZA. TITO LIVIO - Ab Urbe Condita. Prima Decade. Manoscritto miniato su pergamena, metà XV secolo. € 280.000 - 350.000