Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 70 Auctions Archived, another 67 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended 14 June, 70 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Danish krone, 15 in euros, 13 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 40 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $22,118,187.47. The average lot sold for $1,914.99.

 

A fresh 67 auctions will complete this week.

 

1 auction saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

ChristiesManuscript Masterpieces from The Schøyen Collection on June 11th: $9,602,320

 


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

Stockholms AuktionsverkFine Art Auction: Classic and Asian on June 12th: 1551.41%
Tennants AuctioneersAntiques & Interiors on June 7th: 1018.33%
Britannic AuctionsSigned Movie Star Photos, Vintage Postcards on June 8th: 219.62%
Robert Siegel GalleriesUnited States Postal History on June 8th: 142.21%
Leslie Hindman AuctioneersTimeless Treasures: Exploring Antiquities & Americana from Philip Pearlstein’s Studio on June 12th: 134.80%
Damien VoglaireModern and Contemporary Art on June 8th: 114.88%
Forum AuctionsOnline Sale: Books and Works on Paper on June 13th: 114.50%
Winter AssociatesFine Art: 17th-20th C. Paintings; 19th & 20th C. Prints; Sculpture; Asian; Textiles; Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary & Continental Furniture; Jewelry on June 10th: 113.05%
Il PonteModern and Contemporary Prints on June 13th: 106.00%
Leslie Hindman AuctioneersFine Books and Manuscripts, Including World of Tomorrow, and Americana on June 7th: 104.04%
BonhamsTravel and Exploration on June 12th: 101.47%


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

Heritage AuctionsThe Art of Archie Comics & Comic Art Part IV Showcase Auction on June 13th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsPhotographs from the Estate of Shirley Ross Davis: A No-Reserve Showcase Auction on June 12th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on June 12th: 100.00%
Vogt AuctionThe Estate of Margie Shackelford on June 8th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on June 11th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday US Currency Select Auction on June 11th: 99.64%
Heritage AuctionsSunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on June 11th: 99.62%
Robert Siegel GalleriesUnited States Postal History on June 8th: 99.32%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on June 9th: 99.28%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on June 12th: 99.16%
Heritage AuctionsThe Art of War: Historical & Political Posters Showcase Auction on June 6th: 98.10%
Morphy AuctionsSoda Pop and Advertising - Las Vegas on June 8th: 97.81%
Potter and Potter AuctionsMagicana: Featuring the Collection of Peter Hackhofer on June 8th: 97.81%
Heritage AuctionsSunday Movie Posters Select Auction on June 9th: 97.81%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 8th: 97.50%
Il PonteModern and Contemporary Prints on June 13th: 96.83%
Heritage AuctionsDepth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction on June 12th: 94.74%
One Source Auctions14th Annual Spring Antique & Collectible Toy ONLINE ONLY Auction on June 10th: 94.64%
Leslie Hindman AuctioneersTimeless Treasures: Exploring Antiquities & Americana from Philip Pearlstein’s Studio on June 12th: 92.31%
Leslie Hindman AuctioneersFine Books and Manuscripts, Including World of Tomorrow, and Americana on June 7th: 91.76%
SothebysA Celebration of British Printmaking on June 7th: 91.46%
Nadeau's Auction GalleryPremier Art Auction on June 8th: 90.73%
Britannic AuctionsSigned Movie Star Photos, Vintage Postcards on June 8th: 90.73%
Winter AssociatesFine Art: 17th-20th C. Paintings; 19th & 20th C. Prints; Sculpture; Asian; Textiles; Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary & Continental Furniture; Jewelry on June 10th: 90.24%
Morphy AuctionsFine and Decorative Arts on June 12th: 90.00%
Leslie Hindman AuctioneersSports Memorabilia on June 13th: 88.97%
Tennants AuctioneersAntiques & Interiors on June 7th: 88.46%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/24 on June 5th: 87.72%
Dirk Soulis AuctionsAnnual Spring Fine Art Auction on June 7th: 86.24%
Damien VoglaireModern and Contemporary Art on June 8th: 83.96%
Swann GalleriesMaps and Atlases, Natural History and Color Plate Books on June 13th: 81.13%
Forum AuctionsOnline Sale: Books and Works on Paper on June 13th: 80.81%
BonhamsTravel and Exploration on June 12th: 80.14%
Adams Amsterdam AuctionsNRC Auctions - Art Evening Sale on June 10th: 80.00%

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Christies The Crosby-Schoyen Codex, in Coptic, manuscript on papyrus on June 11th Actual price: USD $3,911,844.
  2. Christies Codex Sinaiticus Rescriptus, in Christian-Palestinian Aramaic and Georgian, manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $1,595,369.
  3. Christies Statutes of England, from 1 Edward III to 23 Henry VI, in Anglo-Norman French and Middle English, and the Modus Tenendi Parliamentum, in Latin, decorated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $369,870.
  4. Christies The 'Schoyen chronicle' and John Major's Historia Maioris Brittanniae, in Latin, manuscript on paper on June 11th Actual price: USD $353,789.
  5. Christies Bede (c.672-735), In Marci evangelium expositio, in Latin, manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $353,789.
  6. Christies Lactantius (c.250-c.325), Divinae Institutiones, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $321,626.
  7. Christies Plinius Secundus Maior, Gaius ('Pliny the Elder'), Naturalis Historia Books 1--13 and 19--37, in Latin, two volumes, decorated manuscripts on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $225,138.
  8. Christies Book of Hours, use of Paris, in Latin and French, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $209,057.
  9. Sothebys Map of an Englishman on June 7th Actual price: USD $183,442.
  10. Christies Francesco Petrarca (1304--1374), Epistolae seniles, Books IX--XVII, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $168,854.
  11. Bonhams Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn) on June 12th Actual price: USD $162,600.
  12. Christies Johannes Monacus (Jean le Moine) (d. 1313), Apparatus sexti libri decretalium, in Latin, decorated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $135,083.
  13. Sothebys Six Drypoints of the Nude on June 8th Actual price: USD $122,295.
  14. Sothebys Grande Tete de Femme au chapeau on June 12th Actual price: USD $116,163.
  15. Christies Gaius Valerius Catullus, Carmina, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $112,569.
  16. Christies The Gaetani Bible: Bible with prologues and Interpretations of Hebrew Names, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $112,569.
  17. Christies The Vic Bible, with the Prologues attributed to St Jerome and Interpretation of Hebrew Names, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $112,569.
  18. Christies Commentarium in Cantica canticorum; Latin, manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $112,569.
  19. Christies Antiphonal for Franciscan use, in Latin with scribal notes in German, decorated manuscript in two volumes on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $104,529.
  20. Bonhams The Virtues on June 12th Actual price: USD $97,764.
  21. Christies Petrus Comestor (1100-1178), Historia Scholastica, in Middle High German, decorated manuscript on paper on June 11th Actual price: USD $96,488.
  22. Christies New Testament, in Greek, decorated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $96,488.
  23. Sothebys SP (Homage to the Square) on June 12th Actual price: USD $83,895.
  24. Christies Missal, in Latin, decorated manuscript on paper on June 11th Actual price: USD $80,407.
  25. Christies Phaedo and Phaedrus, in the Latin translation of Leonardo Bruni, and the Pseudo-Platonic Axiochus, trans. Cencio de' Rustici, illuminated manuscript on vellum on June 11th Actual price: USD $80,407.

 

70 total sales reported this week:

Swann Galleries. Maps and Atlases, Natural History and Color Plate Books on June 13th: 81.13%
PBA Galleries. Fine Photography on June 13th: 53.13%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Sports Memorabilia on June 13th: 88.97%
Lark Mason Associates. Books and Prints Auction - online 3/5 on March 26th: 67.86%
Lark Mason Associates. Limited Editions Club and Other Books - online 5/30 on June 13th: 77.78%
Il Ponte. Modern and Contemporary Prints on June 13th: 96.83%
Forum Auctions. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper on June 13th: 80.81%
Stockholms Auktionsverk. Fine Art Auction: Classic and Asian on June 12th: 78.57%
Sothebys. Prints and Multiples - online 6/5 on June 12th: 50.00%
Sloane Street Auctions. The Summer Sale on June 12th: 53.13%
Setdart. Contemporary Art and Lastest Trends on June 13th: 57.14%
RR Auction. Fine Autographs and Artifacts - online 5/4 on June 12th: 78.35%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. The Gentleman Collector: From Dressing Room to Drawing Room and Beyond on June 12th: 72.55%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Timeless Treasures: Exploring Antiquities & Americana from Philip Pearlstein’s Studio on June 12th: 92.31%
De Baecque and Associes. Ancient and Modern Books: Corsica on June 12th: 67.35%
Bonhams. Anything But Ordinary on June 12th: 69.23%
Bonhams. Rock, Pop and Film on June 12th: 72.45%
Bonhams. Prints and Multiples on June 12th: 62.67%
Bonhams. Travel and Exploration on June 12th: 80.14%
Forum Auctions. Only Banksy on June 11th: 61.54%
Doyle New York. Fine Art and Photography on June 11th: 73.08%
Christies. Manuscript Masterpieces from The Schøyen Collection on June 11th: 67.21%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on June 11th: 71.05%
Winter Associates. Fine Art: 17th-20th C. Paintings; 19th & 20th C. Prints; Sculpture; Asian; Textiles; Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary & Continental Furniture; Jewelry on June 10th: 90.24%
One Source Auctions. 14th Annual Spring Antique & Collectible Toy ONLINE ONLY Auction on June 10th: 94.64%
Bonhams. Japanese Art: Printed, Painted and Multiples on June 10th: 68.13%
Adams Amsterdam Auctions. NRC Auctions Art on June 11th: 57.14%
Adams Amsterdam Auctions. NRC Auctions - Art Evening Sale on June 10th: 80.00%
Morphy Auctions. Fine and Decorative Arts on June 12th: 90.00%
Morphy Auctions. Soda Pop and Advertising - Las Vegas on June 8th: 97.81%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Archie Comics & Comic Art Part IV Showcase Auction on June 13th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Photographs from the Estate of Shirley Ross Davis: A No-Reserve Showcase Auction on June 12th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction on June 12th: 94.74%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on June 12th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on June 12th: 99.16%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Summer Timed Auction 2024 on June 9th: 54.06%
Vogt Auction. The Estate of Margie Shackelford on June 8th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States Postal History on June 8th: 99.32%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Magicana: Featuring the Collection of Peter Hackhofer on June 8th: 97.81%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. Premier Art Auction on June 8th: 90.73%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on June 8th: 50.00%
Early American. Early American History Auction on June 8th: 79.00%
Damien Voglaire. Modern and Contemporary Art on June 8th: 83.96%
Britannic Auctions. Signed Movie Star Photos, Vintage Postcards on June 8th: 90.73%
Blackwell Auctions. The Iconic Sale: Legends on June 8th: 25.12%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Monumental Two Day Important Art and Antiques Auction on June 9th: 40.09%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - posters - Graphic Design on Display on June 7th: 45.45%
Tennants Auctioneers. Antiques & Interiors on June 7th: 88.46%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Fine and Decorative Arts on June 7th: 73.91%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including World of Tomorrow, and Americana on June 7th: 91.76%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 4 on June 9th: 58.06%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 3 on June 8th: 70.00%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Western History Showcase Live Auction - session 2 on June 7th: 71.22%
Dirk Soulis Auctions. Annual Spring Fine Art Auction on June 7th: 86.24%
Ader. Show, Illustration, and Parisian Life on June 7th: 63.33%
Ader. Photographs on June 7th: 55.36%
Sothebys. A Celebration of British Printmaking on June 7th: 91.46%
Sothebys. Made in Britain Day Auction on June 8th: 75.76%
Lay's Auctioneers. Cornish Art and Fine Art on June 7th: 76.67%
Zisska and Lacher. Books and Graphics on June 7th: 37.42%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 8th: 97.50%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on June 11th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on June 11th: 99.64%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on June 9th: 99.28%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on June 9th: 97.81%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on June 11th: 99.62%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of War: Historical & Political Posters Showcase Auction on June 6th: 98.10%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/24 on June 5th: 87.72%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 5/24 on June 3rd: 77.92%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 5/24 on June 2nd: 79.69%

 

For the week ahead 67 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Jun. 17th
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Amsterdam. Session 1: Children's Books, Manuscripts and Old Books, Literature, Amsterdam, Topography (Netherlands and Europe). 542 lots
Christies. New York. Matisse on Paper: Prints & Drawings from the Matisse Family Collections, Online. 30 lots
Finarte. Milan. Photographs: Under 1K. 200 lots
Ader. PARIS. Brigitte and Roland Broca Collection: Autograph Letters and Manuscripts - Part 1. 295 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Books, Autographs and Manuscripts. 177 lots
Michaans Auctions. Alameda, CA . Summer Specialty Auction. 51 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 6/7. 92 lots

Tue. Jun. 18th
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Collector's Cards - Online only, bidstart 5/31. 434 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 381 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 189 lots
Bonhams. Los Angeles. Prints and Multiples - online 6/7. 169 lots
Doyle New York. New York. The Collection of Stephen Sondheim. 116 lots
Stephan Welz & Co.. Constantia. Premium Auction. 97 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. June Art, Antiques and Design. 50 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Fine and Decorative Arts Quarterly. 83 lots
Ader. PARIS. Brigitte and Roland Broca Collection: Autograph Letters and Manuscripts - Part 2. 314 lots
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. Exeter. East Down Manor-The Collection of the Late Simon Scott-Brown. 28 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. HKINF World Paper Money Signature Auction. 774 lots
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Jerusalem . Chassidut and Kabbalah - Letters and Manuscripts / Objects and Photographs. 426 lots
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Amsterdam. Session 2: Topography (ROW), Cartography, Comics, Photobooks and Photography. 502 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 69 lots

Wed. Jun. 19th
Old World Auctions. Richmond. Maps and Atlases - bidstart 6/5. 752 lots
Artcurial. Paris. Bourdel Library. 165 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Travel & Natural History, Maps & Historical Prints, Antiquarian Literature & Music. 442 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Photographs. 384 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 345 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 203 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. History and Regions of France. 611 lots
Ader. PARIS. Brigitte and Roland Broca Collection: Antiquarian and Modern Books. 173 lots
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Amsterdam. Session 3: Indonesia, Asian Arts, Fine Arts, Commercial Arts, Periodicals, Trade Catalogues and Advertorial Ephemera. 529 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 6/7. 24 lots

Thu. Jun. 20th
Aste Bolaffi. Turin. Rare Books and Autographs. 810 lots
ALDE. Paris. Precious Antiquarian Books. 316 lots
PIASA. Paris. Modern and Contemporary Art. 11 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Prints and Multiples. 114 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana & Maps - Fine Press - online 6/10. 454 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. Illustration Art: Featuring Highlights from the Collection of Jules Feiffer. 319 lots
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Books and Manuscripts - online 6/10. 274 lots
Doyle New York. New York. Stage and Screen. 179 lots
OSENAT. PARIS. Books and Manuscripts. 203 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Art, Literature, and Classical Music - online 5/24. 226 lots
The Ross Art Group Inc. Boca Raton. Original Vintage Posters from Around the World. 390 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. GEM MINT Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 101 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Trading Card Non-Sports Showcase Auction. 215 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction. 1629 lots
Ader. PARIS. Brigitte and Roland Broca Collection: Photographs. 150 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Modern Literature, Private Press, Original Book Art, Pop-Up Books, Playing Cards & Games. 478 lots
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Amsterdam. Session 4: Automobilia, Ephemera, Sports, WWII, Toys, Antiques, Counterculture, Erotica, Swarovski, Numismatics and Stoc. 421 lots
Bogota Auction. Bogota. Postcards from Columbia and the World: 125 Years - online 6/7. 249 lots

Fri. Jun. 21st
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Premier Americana - Day Three: Collection of Katharine "Kitty Sue" Pease. 11 lots
Ader. PARIS. Letters and Autograph Manuscripts.
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Modern and Contemporary Art. 58 lots
Zwiggelaar Auctions. Amsterdam. Session 5: Avant Garde 1960s, Fluxus, herman de vries, Group Shows 1970s, Conceptual Art 1970s, Women Artists, Audio Vid. 478 lots
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Toronto. Fine and Rare Books. 227 lots

Sat. Jun. 22nd
Jeschke van Vliet Auctions Berlin GmbH. Berlin-Schoneberg. Modern and Contemporary Art. 896 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
Arader Galleries. New York City. June Auction. 202 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. June 22, 2024: Premier Americana - Day Four. 74 lots

Sun. Jun. 23rd
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. 240 lots
Schilb Antiquarian. Columbia. Rare Books with NO Reserve, No Buyer's Premium. 106 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Immense Online Only Auction. 70 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Entertainment Photographs Showcase Auction. 241 lots
The Book Merchant Jenkins. West End. Natural History Books, Artists Books, and More. 260 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 6/14. 126 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction - bidstart 6/14. 82 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