Auction Update Review
Rare Book Hub: 52 Auctions Archived, another 52 Upcoming this Week
For the week ended 22 August, 52 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+; 7 denominated in euros, 7 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, 2 in New Zealand dollars, 1 in Polish zlotys, 1 in Swedish krona, and 32 in US dollars. This past week's win-rate was 90.32%.
Turnover was $7,468,055.87. The average lot sold for $890.54.
Forty-five fresh sales will close during the current week.Fifty-two upcoming auctions are just below!
This week we're providing Top 25's for 13 categories. Scroll the highlight under Category names.
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1 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:
Swann Galleries. LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History on August 21st: $1,477,280
13 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:
Heritage Auctions. War and Government Posters Showcase Auction on August 16th: 3193.18%
Lyon and Turnbull. Scotland Collected on August 20th: 195.70%
Dreweatts. The Art of Cricket: The Mark Loveday Collection (including Golf) on August 19th: 178.78%
Winter Associates. 19th C. & Modern Paintings, Fine Prints; Antique American, English & French to Contemporary Furniture; Antiquities incl. 1 - 3rd C. BC Pithos; Silver on August 18th: 164.90%
Bukowskis. Prints by Hans Wigert on August 20th: 161.93%
Hansons. August Four-Day Antiques & Collectors Auction on August 19th: 157.45%
Tooveys. Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera on August 20th: 146.43%
Rago Arts and Auctions. EvolutionL 25+ Years of Pokémon Grails on August 18th: 145.50%
Potter and Potter Auctions. I Know What You're Thinking: The Collection of the Amazing Kreskin on August 16th: 142.81%
Swann Galleries. LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History on August 21st: 120.39%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Sports Cards & Memorabilia + Historical & Celebrity Autographs on August 20th: 116.30%
Rago Arts and Auctions. For Elite Trainers: Iconic Pokémon Cards & Booster Boxes on August 19th: 113.65%
Vogt Auction. Mid-Century Madness on August 16th: 103.35%
36 sales saw at least 80% of their lots sell:
Heritage Auctions. Harvey Comic Art Showcase Auction on August 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Nickelodeon, MTV, and Cartoon Network - Volume III Animation Art Showcase Auction on August 16th: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. For Elite Trainers: Iconic Pokémon Cards & Booster Boxes on August 19th: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. EvolutionL 25+ Years of Pokémon Grails on August 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on August 17th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. Mid-Century Madness on August 16th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Rocket Age Treasures: A Comics & Pulps Showcase Auction on August 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 19th: 99.31%
Potter and Potter Auctions. I Know What You're Thinking: The Collection of the Amazing Kreskin on August 16th: 99.19%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on August 17th: 98.99%
Heritage Auctions. War and Government Posters Showcase Auction on August 16th: 98.90%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 20th: 98.84%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on August 17th: 98.17%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on August 17th: 97.82%
Morphy Auctions. Soda Pop and Advertising on August 20th: 96.45%
High Bids Win. LLC. Collectable Book Auction on August 21st: 96.30%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on August 16th: 96.15%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on August 19th: 95.45%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on August 16th: 94.04%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Art Auction: Works on Paper, Prints, & Multiples Collection on August 20th: 93.50%
Dreweatts. The Art of Cricket: The Mark Loveday Collection (including Golf) on August 19th: 92.31%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Sports Cards & Memorabilia + Historical & Celebrity Autographs on August 20th: 91.83%
Bukowskis. Prints by Hans Wigert on August 20th: 90.48%
Freeman's | Hindman. Art + Design on August 19th: 88.46%
Winter Associates. 19th C. & Modern Paintings, Fine Prints; Antique American, English & French to Contemporary Furniture; Antiquities incl. 1 - 3rd C. BC Pithos; Silver on August 18th: 88.24%
Lyon and Turnbull. Scotland Collected on August 20th: 88.24%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on August 13th: 88.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 9th: 86.21%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 17th: 85.43%
Dunbar Sloane. The John Anscombe Library (Part 2) on August 20th: 82.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 13th: 81.82%
Swann Galleries. LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History on August 21st: 81.70%
52 total sales reported this week:
Swann Galleries. LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History on August 21st: 81.70%
High Bids Win. LLC. Collectable Book Auction on August 21st: 96.30%
Dunbar Sloane. Antique Doll Auction on August 21st: 25.00%
Christies. Inside Job: Christie's New York Staff Art Show on August 21st: 62.86%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Antiquarian Book Auction on August 21st: 44.80%
Tooveys. Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera on August 20th: 77.08%
Ripley Auctions. Timed Art Auction: Works on Paper, Prints, & Multiples Collection on August 20th: 93.50%
Morton Subastas. Antiques and Books Auction on August 20th: 22.45%
Morphy Auctions. Soda Pop and Advertising on August 20th: 96.45%
Lyon and Turnbull. Scotland Collected on August 20th: 88.24%
Grant Zahajko Auctions. Sports Cards & Memorabilia + Historical & Celebrity Autographs on August 20th: 91.83%
Dunbar Sloane. The John Anscombe Library (Part 2) on August 20th: 82.48%
Bukowskis. Prints by Hans Wigert on August 20th: 90.48%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (pre-1700) on August 16th: 96.15%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 15th: 61.70%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 13th: 81.82%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on August 13th: 88.14%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 11th: 70.69%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Historical Memorabilia on August 10th: 35.71%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on August 9th: 86.21%
Heritage Auctions. Harvey Comic Art Showcase Auction on August 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Rocket Age Treasures: A Comics & Pulps Showcase Auction on August 21st: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on August 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on August 20th: 98.84%
Sworders. Out of the Ordinary on August 19th: 63.40%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety Auction on August 19th: 95.45%
Freeman's | Hindman. Art + Design on August 19th: 88.46%
Dreweatts. The Art of Cricket: The Mark Loveday Collection (including Golf) on August 19th: 92.31%
Desa Unicum. Leonor Fini. Faces of imagination. on August 19th: 54.17%
Gorringes. Weekly House and Gardens on August 18th: 78.57%
Rago Arts and Auctions. For Elite Trainers: Iconic Pokémon Cards & Booster Boxes on August 19th: 100.00%
Rago Arts and Auctions. EvolutionL 25+ Years of Pokémon Grails on August 18th: 100.00%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Major Fine Art, Antiques & Silver - August Day 2 on August 17th: 74.24%
Sarasota Estate Auction. Modern Design, Fine Art & Jewelry - August Day 1 on August 16th: 57.25%
Winter Associates. 19th C. & Modern Paintings, Fine Prints; Antique American, English & French to Contemporary Furniture; Antiquities incl. 1 - 3rd C. BC Pithos; Silver on August 18th: 88.24%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on August 17th: 100.00%
Vogt Auction. Mid-Century Madness on August 16th: 100.00%
Potter and Potter Auctions. I Know What You're Thinking: The Collection of the Amazing Kreskin on August 16th: 99.19%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Auction on August 16th: 38.89%
Blackwell Auctions. Exceptional Estates Auction on August 16th: 72.97%
Hansons. August Four-Day Antiques & Collectors Auction on August 19th: 58.46%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on August 19th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on August 17th: 98.99%
Heritage Auctions. Music Memorabilia & Concert Posters Showcase Auction on August 17th: 98.17%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on August 17th: 97.82%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on August 17th: 85.43%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on August 19th: 99.31%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on August 16th: 94.04%
Heritage Auctions. War and Government Posters Showcase Auction on August 16th: 98.90%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Nickelodeon, MTV, and Cartoon Network - Volume III Animation Art Showcase Auction on August 16th: 100.00%
For the week ahead 50 sales are scheduled:
Mon. Aug. 25th
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Antiques and Collectibles Online Auction. 68 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (pre-1700). 58 lots
Tue. Aug. 26th
A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals. Toronto. The Beaver Line Collection Auction. 12 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 460 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 151 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 100 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Icons and Heroes: Comics. 238 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp, Paperback, Science Fiction & Fantasy Showcase Auction. 125 lots
New England Book Auctions. South Deerfield. A Fine Summer Miscellany. 198 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. Icons & Heroes: Comic Art. 45 lots
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Glendale. Vintage Estates Art and Collectibles. 215 lots
Wed. Aug. 27th
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana - Day 1. 65 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Summer Grandeur. 120 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 354 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 97 lots
University Archives. Wilton. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books and Memorabilia. 421 lots
Rago Arts and Auctions. Lambertville. faces of fame: Philippe Halsman from the Polaroid Collection. 36 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts. 101 lots
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Glendale. Antique Art and Rare Estate Finds. 169 lots
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. August Collectible Countdown. 32 lots
Thu. Aug. 28th
Potter and Potter Auctions. Chicago. Coin-Op and Advertising. 170 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. History of Science - Illustrated Publisher's Bindings from the Morris-Levin Collection - Miniature Books - Children's Literature. 324 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Online: Travel Books, Maps and Atlases. 379 lots
Bogota Auction. Bogota. Books, Documents and Old Engravings. 219 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Western Comics Showcase Auction. 389 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Art of Garfield Comic Art Showcase Auction. 108 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana - Day 2. 34 lots
Fairhill Auction. Elkton. August Militaria Auction. 175 lots
Duke's. Dorchester. Summer Interiors. 26 lots
Fri. Aug. 29th
Hansons. Etwall, Derbyshire . London August Summer Auction. 39 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Summer Americana - Day 3. 307 lots
Sat. Aug. 30th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 151 lots
Marion Antique Auctions. Marion. Summer Sizzler Sale. 68 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Great Estates Timed! Art and Antiques Auction. 29 lots
Robert Siegel Galleries. New York. United States Postal History. 148 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 29 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Saturday Sale. 47 lots
Sun. Aug. 31st
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction. 318 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction. 267 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction. 71 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Stamps & Postal History Auction. 27 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. U.S. Error Currency Showcase Auction. 408 lots
Chorley's. Gloucestershire. The W. H. Smith Archive - Timed Auction. 32 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Dutch Literature and Illustrated. 15 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Exclusive Historical Memorabilia. 4 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature and Illustrated. 70 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Literature and Illustrated Books. 36 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700). 50 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Photography Books Auction. 47 lots
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Skjeberg. Hunting and Fishing.
Michael Treloar. Adelaide SA. Auction of Maps, Autographs, and Space Memorabilia.
Bruce McKinney
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Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 11. Blaeu's Superb World Map on a Polar Projection (1695) Est. $5,500 - $7,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 702. Munster's Largest 16th Century Edition, with Over 220 Woodcut Maps (1598) Est. $18,000 - $20,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 101. Rare Jo Mora "Carte" Showing a NYC-to-Seattle Route through Panama Canal (1933) Est. $900 - $1,100Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 65. The Waldseemuller/Fries "Admiral's Map" (1541) Est. $8,000 - $9,500Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 46. Contains all 30 Plates from Atlas Coelestis in Full Original Color (1742) Est. $16,000 - $18,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 129. The First Map to Name New Scotland and Cape Cod (1625) Est. $8,000 - $9,500Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 663. The First Printed Map Devoted to the Pacific in Full Contemporary Color (1589) Est. $7,500 - $9,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 629. De Jode's Rare Map of Eastern Asia (1593) Est. $7,500 - $9,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 171. De Bry's Influential Map of Colonial North America (1591) Est. $11,000 - $13,000Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 691. Superb Hand-Colored Image of the Holy Trinity (1502) Est. $800 - $950Old World Auctions (Sept 16):
Lot 606. Important, Early Atlas of Japan with 75 Woodcut Maps in Printed Color (1837) Est. $2,000 - $2,300 -
Koller, Sep. 16: FRANZÖSISCHE REVOLUTION - ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE - Extrait des Procès-Verbaux de L'Assemblée Nationale, Des 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 Août & premier Octobre 1789.Koller, Sep. 16: MOURADJA D'OHSSON, IGNACE. Tableau général de l'Empire Othoman, divisé en deux parties dont l'une comprend la Législation Mahométane, l'autre l'histoire de l'Empire Othoman [... ]Koller, Sep. 16: BOTANIK - Blackwell, Elisabeth. A curious herbal, containig five hundred cuts, of the most useful plants, which are now used in the practice of physick.Koller, Sep. 16: SCHEUCHZER, JOHANN JAKOB. Physica Sacra. Iconibus Aeneis illustrata procurante & sumtus suppeditante.Koller, Sep. 16: HAIMONSKINDER – Eyn schön lustig Geschicht, wie Keyser Carle der groß, vier gebrüder, Hertzog Aymont von Dordons Süne [...]Koller, Sep. 16: KRÄUTERBÜCHER - HORTUS SANITATIS - [H]ortus Sanitatis. De herbis et plantis. De animalibus et reptilibus. De avibus et volatilibus. De piscibus et natalibus…Koller, Sep. 16: GAUGUIN, PAUL, MALER (1848-1903). Eigenhändiger Brief mit Unterschrift und Couvert. An den Künstler und Freund Daniel de Monfreid in Paris. -
Forum Auctions
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
24th September 2026Forum, Sep. 24: A Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster and Borough of Southwark, 1746 [bound with] A Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster, [c.1755]. £30,000 - £50,000Forum, Sep. 24: Gafurius (Franchinus). De Harmonia Musicorum Instrumentorum Opus, first edition, Milan, Gotarto da Ponte, 1518. £20,000 - £30,000Forum, Sep. 24: Tolkien (J.R.R.) The Hobbit, first edition, first impression, 1937. £10,000 - £15,000Forum Auctions
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
24th September 2026Forum, Sep. 24: Stackelberg (Otto Magnus v). Costumes et Usages des Peuples de la Grece Moderne, first edition, Rome, 1825. £15,000 - £20,000Forum, Sep. 24: Piranesi (Giovanni Battista). Le Antichita Romane, 4 vol., Rome, Bouchard and Gravier, 1756. £10,000 - £15,000Forum, Sep. 24: Henry VIII's Primer.- Church of England.- The Primer, set foorth by the Kynges maiestie and his clergie…,, first edition, by Richard Grafton printer to the Princes grace, 1545; bound with 2 others, similar. £10,000 - £15,000Forum Auctions
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
24th September 2026Forum, Sep. 24: Darwin (Charles). On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, fifth edition, ink inscription in the author's hand laid down to half-title, 1869. £6,000 - £8,000Forum, Sep. 24: Siebold (P.F. von) J.G. Zuccarini and F.A.W. Miquel. Flora Japonica, 2 vol., first edition, Leiden, for the author, 1835-70. £6,000 - £8,000Forum, Sep. 24: Illuminated manuscript facsimile.- Constitution Of India (The), Dehra Dun, Survey of India Offices, [c. 1950]. £3,500 - £5,000Forum Auctions
Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper
24th September 2026Forum, Sep. 24: Mao Tse-tung. Quotations of Chairman Mao, prototype edition, Shenyang, compiled and printed by the Political Department, Air Force Division of Shenyang Military Region, 1963. £3,000 - £4,000Forum, Sep. 24: Richardson (John). Fauna Boreali-Americana; or the Zoology of the Northern Parts of British America, 4 vol., first edition, Norwich, Josiah Fletcher, 1829-37. £4,000 - £6,000Forum, Sep. 24: Mite (The), the printer/publisher's own copy with the original type and printing blocks for all three of its editions (1891, 1893 & 1896), Grimsby, Ernest A. Robinson, 1891. £3,000 - £4,000. -
Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Bible, in English. Fine restoration binding in the style of the Queen’s binders.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Magnus Hundt, the elder. First edition of one of the earliest printed books with anatomical illustrations.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Agatha Christie. Cards on the Table. First edition.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Beautiful and Damned. First edition, first printing.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Isaac Asimov. I, Robot. First edition, presentation copy.Heritage Auctions, Oct. 14: Bible, in English. Geneva-Tomson-Junius. London: Robert Barker, [colophon 1612]/1611. -
