For the week ended 21 September, 56 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Swiss francs, 11 in euros, 7 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone, 1 in New Zealand dollars, and 33 in US dollars.

Turnover was a breathtaking $49,611,120.13. The average lot sold for $3,970.16.

For the coming week you have a fresh 68 sales to consider.

7 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on September 15th: $19,666,768
Heritage Auctions. Long Beach Exposition US Currency Signature Auction on September 13th: $10,454,475
Sothebys. The Shem Tov Bible: A Masterpiece From the Golden Age of Spain on September 10th: $6,960,000
Bonhams. A Private Collection of Japanese Prints and Watercolors on September 18th: $2,274,860
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on September 17th: $1,896,678
Propstore. Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles - September 2024 on September 13th: $1,666,255
Koller Auctions. Books and Autographs on September 18th: $1,016,612

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

Chorley's. The Ombersley Court Library on September 17th: 217.64%
Tennants Auctioneers. The Swinton Sale on September 13th: 201.77%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on September 19th: 140.46%
Finarte. Photographs/Timed Auction on September 10th: 139.55%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on September 18th: 134.02%
Revere Auctions. September Selections: Fine Art & Photography on September 17th: 133.16%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 8th: 132.74%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on September 17th: 127.38%
Du Mouchelles. Live Auction: September 2024: Day 2 on September 13th: 125.10%
Bonhams. Goodwood Revival Automobilia - online 9/2 on September 16th: 109.76%
ALDE. Collection of an Amateur and Diverse on September 18th: 107.28%


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

Tennants Auctioneers. The Swinton Sale on September 13th: 100.00%
Sothebys. The Shem Tov Bible: A Masterpiece From the Golden Age of Spain on September 10th: 100.00%
Hake's Auctions. Online Exclusive Auction - online 9/9 on September 18th: 100.00%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. ONLINE SALE - BOOKS - Old papers - Rare books - Catalogues raisonnés - Behind the mirror on September 16th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on September 15th: 100.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 14th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 17th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on September 15th: 99.80%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 17th: 99.56%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 15th: 99.55%
Chorley's. The Ombersley Court Library on September 17th: 99.42%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 17th: 98.40%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Interim Books and Ephemera Sale on September 18th: 98.18%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 18th: 96.61%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 8th: 96.49%
Bonhams. Goodwood Revival Automobilia - online 9/2 on September 16th: 96.40%
ALDE. Collection of an Amateur and Diverse on September 18th: 96.20%
Heritage Auctions. Long Beach Exposition US Currency Signature Auction on September 13th: 96.01%
Du Mouchelles. Live Auction: September 2024: Day 2 on September 13th: 94.29%
Heritage Auctions. Alberto Vargas Illustration Art Showcase Auction on September 13th: 93.62%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on September 17th: 93.59%
Bonhams. The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia on September 14th: 93.49%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 15th: 92.69%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Kedem Sale 98 on September 17th: 92.53%
Dunbar Sloane. Rare Book With The Louis Johnson Poetry Collection on September 18th: 91.67%
New England Book Auctions. 15th-18th Century Printing, Science, & Americana Part 2 on September 17th: 90.78%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on September 19th: 89.03%
Du Mouchelles. September 2024: Online Only Exclusives on September 14th: 88.00%
Eldreds. Americana and Marine - Session II on September 13th: 86.11%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. American and European Art Online on September 17th: 85.71%
Propstore. Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles - September 2024 on September 13th: 83.29%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on September 18th: 82.61%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on September 9th: 81.71%
Revere Auctions. September Selections: Fine Art & Photography on September 17th: 81.29%

56 total sales reported this week:

Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on September 19th: 89.03%
Rossini. Photos Themes 6 online on September 19th: 16.51%
Morton Subastas. Special Auction of Antique and Contemporary Books on September 19th: 54.00%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on September 14th: 25.64%
Tennants Auctioneers. The Swinton Sale on September 13th: 100.00%
Eldreds. Americana and Marine - Session II on September 13th: 86.11%
Du Mouchelles. September 2024: Online Only Exclusives on September 14th: 88.00%
Du Mouchelles. Live Auction: September 2024: Day 2 on September 13th: 94.29%
Bonhams. Elliot Erwitt: A Life in Photographs - Online 9/3 on September 13th: 77.65%
Bonhams. The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars & Automobilia on September 14th: 93.49%
Vermot de Pas. NASA: The History of the Conquest of Space on September 12th: 5.87%
Propstore. Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles - September 2024 on September 13th: 83.29%
Old World Auctions. Maps and Atlases - bidstart 8/28 on September 11th: 75.58%
Sothebys. The Shem Tov Bible: A Masterpiece From the Golden Age of Spain on September 10th: 100.00%
Finarte. Photographs/Timed Auction on September 10th: 41.88%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Country House Splendor; Featuring Property From The Estate Of Barbara Mallory Hathaway on September 13th: 69.12%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Estate Art and Antiques on September 18th: 64.42%
Revere Auctions. September Fine Decorative Arts on September 18th: 60.00%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Estate Sale of Important American Collector on September 18th: 14.57%
Koller Auctions. Books and Autographs on September 18th: 64.65%
Keys Fine Arts Auctioneers. Interim Books and Ephemera Sale on September 18th: 98.18%
Hake's Auctions. Online Exclusive Auction - online 9/9 on September 18th: 100.00%
Dunbar Sloane. Rare Book With The Louis Johnson Poetry Collection on September 18th: 91.67%
Bonhams. Fine Japanese and Korean Art, including the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection of Japanese Art on September 18th: 82.61%
Bonhams. A Private Collection of Japanese Prints and Watercolors on September 18th: 76.47%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Older Books & Fine Art Books on September 18th: 62.32%
ALDE. Collection of an Amateur and Diverse on September 18th: 96.20%
Revere Auctions. September Selections: Fine Art & Photography on September 17th: 81.29%
New England Book Auctions. 15th-18th Century Printing, Science, & Americana Part 2 on September 17th: 90.78%
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. American and European Art Online on September 17th: 85.71%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Kedem Sale 98 on September 17th: 92.53%
Christies. Japanese and Korean Art on September 17th: 93.59%
Chorley's. The Ombersley Court Library on September 17th: 99.42%
Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood. 20th Century and Contemporary on September 17th: 65.00%
Bonhams. Goodwood Revival Automobilia - online 9/2 on September 16th: 96.40%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. ONLINE SALE - BOOKS - Old papers - Rare books - Catalogues raisonnés - Behind the mirror on September 16th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on September 15th: 100.00%
OSENAT. Interiors of Versailles on September 15th: 65.71%
Moreshet Auctions. Early and Rare, Sifrei Yesod, Pedigreed, Glosses, Chassidut and More on September 15th: 75.71%
Chiswick Auctions. Autographs and Memorabilia - Timed Online 8/30 on September 15th: 36.70%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on September 11th: 71.70%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on September 9th: 81.71%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on September 8th: 71.43%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on September 8th: 96.49%
Catawiki B. V.. Art and Photography Books on September 8th: 54.17%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on September 14th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on September 18th: 96.61%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on September 17th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on September 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on September 17th: 98.40%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on September 15th: 99.55%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on September 15th: 92.69%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on September 17th: 99.56%
Heritage Auctions. Alberto Vargas Illustration Art Showcase Auction on September 13th: 93.62%
Heritage Auctions. Comics and Comic Art Signature Auction on September 15th: 99.80%
Heritage Auctions. Long Beach Exposition US Currency Signature Auction on September 13th: 96.01%

For the week ahead 68 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Sep. 23rd
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Movie Posters. 284 lots
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. A Lakefront Property - Day 1. 52 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 31 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Books Auction. 21 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 102 lots
KC Auction Company. Kansas City. September Antiques Auction. 32 lots
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ONLINE AUCTION. 197 lots

Tue. Sep. 24th
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables. 137 lots
Bonhams. Brussels. Prints and Multiples. 204 lots
Il Ponte. Milan. Antique Books and Livres d'Artistes. 304 lots
Artcurial. Paris. Books and Manuscripts. 121 lots
Sothebys. New York. Fanatics Collect and Sotheby's | September Live. 33 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 486 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 129 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Classic Sale. 38 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction - bidstart 9/18. 15 lots
Christies. New York. New Wave: Icons of Modern Japanese Prints, Online - 9/11. 160 lots
Ader. PARIS. Ancient and Modern Books. 285 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Traditional Mexican Auction of Antiques and Books. 114 lots
International Autograph Auctions Europe SL. Malaga. Autograph Letters, Historical Documents and Manuscripts. 1279 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. Fine Books and Ephemera List. 225 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 89 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Advertising Posters. 290 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Christie's London Staff Auction. 33 lots
EinZwei. Prague. 42nd eAuction of Rare Books from the 16th Century. 200 lots

Wed. Sep. 25th
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Old Master Prints and Drawings - Online Only. 43 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Books and Autographs - Online Only. 200 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 296 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 60 lots
Purcell Auctioneers. Birr. Sale of the Extensive Library of the Late J. J. Hurley, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tim Hurley, Tralee and Some other Private Clients.. 804 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. The Penguin Collection of Confederate States Postal History. 342 lots
Sothebys. London. Prints and Multiples - online bidding 9/18. 96 lots
Guernseys. New York, NY. NYC - Downtown. The Auction. 35 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 1. 1491 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Historical Manuscripts, including Texana Signature Auction. 388 lots
Poster Auctions International, Inc.. New York. Paul Colin Posters: Masterworks from the Rennert Collection. 265 lots
Canada Book Auctions Limited. Toronto. Americana and Canadiana. 177 lots
Dunbar Sloane. Wellington. Affordable Art. 143 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. September Modernism and Antiques. 17 lots

Thu. Sep. 26th
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/16. 206 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper. 503 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Prints and Multiples - Online 9/12. 111 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Books in All Fields with Literature, Americana, Maps, Photographs, Art - Online 9/30. 485 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. The Vaquero Collection: Postal History of Alta California. 96 lots
Sothebys. London. Banksy - bidstart 9/19. 27 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Ancient and Modern Prints. 192 lots
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Works on Paper. 146 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Prints and Multiples. 161 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Heroes of the Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction. 466 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 2. 1325 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. The New York Sale - Vintage Posters. 230 lots
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Chicago. Picasso: Master of Multiple. 15 lots
Christies. New York. Arts of Asia Online - online 9/11. 46 lots
Fairhill Auction. Elkton. September Vintage Poster, Americana & Erotica Auction. 606 lots
Finarte. Milan. Pop Culture / Memorabilia & Cards.
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. September Estate Auction. 87 lots

Fri. Sep. 27th
Eldreds. East Dennis,. Jacoulet and 20th Century Japanese Prints. 200 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques - Day 3. 1084 lots
Freemans. Philadelphia. Asian Works of Art. 25 lots

Sat. Sep. 28th
Angling Auctions. Romsey. Angling Auction.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 160 lots
RR Auction. Amherst. Remarkable Rarities - bidstart 9/2. 91 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Space Exploration Showcase Auction. 459 lots
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . The United States Constitution–Signed Official Ratification Copy and Related. 8 lots
Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. A jewel box in Saint-Sulpice, part 1. 67 lots

Sun. Sep. 29th
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. 213 lots

Bruce McKinney

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