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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 45 Auctions Archived, another 40 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday, 27 January 2023, 45 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database, 1 denominated in Danish krone, 7 in euros, 3 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, and 33 in US dollars.

 

Turnover this past week was $16,101,137.14 as 83.12% of all lots changed hands.  There were 9,228 offered and 7,670 transacted.  The average lot sold for $2,099.24.

 

The market is beginning to focus on the California book fairs as dealers, collectors and collecting institutions are poised to see fresh stock.

 

3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Christies. Printed and Manuscript Americana and Science - bidstart 1/13 on January 27th: $3,777,228
Sothebys. Fine Manuscripts and Printed Americana on January 24th: $3,177,880
Christies. Old Master and 19th Century Prints on January 24th: $2,860,200

10 auctions saw total sales exceed 100% of the high estimates of all lots offered in the sale:

Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/6 on January 18th: 945.68%
Binoche et Giquello. Historical Memories on January 21st: 304.38%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, English Literature & Fine Bindings, Maps & Documents on January 25th: 165.35%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on January 26th: 119.58%
Rago Arts and Auctions. The Chicago Edition on January 25th: 114.65%
Du Mouchelles. The January Auctions - Day 2 on January 20th: 112.06%
Bonhams. Skinner: Prints and Photographs - bidstart 1/16 on January 26th: 107.14%
Christies. Printed and Manuscript Americana and Science - bidstart 1/13 on January 27th: 103.87%
Revere Auctions. Around the World in 365 Lots | Post-War and Contemporary Art on January 25th: 103.28%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 1/17 on January 24th: 101.26%


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

Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/6 on January 18th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 1/17 on January 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction on January 26th: 100.00%
Du Mouchelles. The January Auctions - Day 2 on January 20th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 1/8 on January 22nd: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 1/17 on January 24th: 99.62%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 1/18 on January 25th: 99.40%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 1/18 on January 25th: 98.97%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 1/15 on January 23rd: 98.31%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 1/14 on January 21st: 96.50%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More on January 22nd: 94.87%
Rago Arts and Auctions. The Chicago Edition on January 25th: 93.75%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, English Literature & Fine Bindings, Maps & Documents on January 25th: 93.63%
One Source Auctions. Antique Shop Online Liquidation Auction on January 20th: 92.38%
Binoche et Giquello. Historical Memories on January 21st: 92.37%
Revere Auctions. Around the World in 365 Lots | Post-War and Contemporary Art on January 25th: 91.38%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 1/15 on January 22nd: 90.52%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on January 26th: 88.22%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on January 24th: 87.34%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 1/6 on January 17th: 86.11%
Eldreds. "Cabin Fever" Auction - Day 2 on January 27th: 85.00%
Christies. Printed and Manuscript Americana and Science - bidstart 1/13 on January 27th: 84.51%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/6 on January 16th: 84.21%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Special Chabad Auction on the Occasion of "Yom HaBahir", Yud (the 10th of) Shevat – Day of Passing o on January 24th: 84.09%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More on January 20th: 82.64%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Rare Autograph and Photograph Auction on January 26th: 82.43%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/6 on January 14th: 80.00%
 

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Sothebys Ydea Topografica de los altos del Missisipi y del Missouri. Que demuestra los progresos de la compañia Española de descubiertas del rio Missouri, y las usurpaciones de las companies inglesas sobre las posesiones Españolas. … on January 24th Actual price: USD $1,744,000.
  2. Christies Christ crucified between two Thieves: ‘The Three Crosses’ on January 24th Actual price: USD $730,800.
  3. Sothebys A True Relation of such occurrences and accidents of noateas hath hapned in Virginia since the first planting of that Collony, which is now resident in the South part thereof, till the last returne from thence. Written by a Gentleman of the said Collony, on January 24th Actual price: USD $529,200.
  4. Sothebys The President's Answer. To the Hebrew Congregation, in Newport, Rhode Island, in The Herald of Freedom, Vol. IV, Numb. LI. on January 24th Actual price: USD $529,200.
  5. Christies Accusing Rosalind Franklin of “sabotage” whilst acknowledging her “very useful contributions” on January 27th Actual price: USD $327,600.
  6. Christies "This whole DNA business is busting open" on January 27th Actual price: USD $277,200.
  7. Christies The Gettysburg Address on January 27th Actual price: USD $252,000.
  8. Sothebys The Federalist: A Collection of Essays, written in favour of the new Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Convention, September 17, 1787. on January 24th Actual price: USD $226,800.
  9. Christies An ornate document for an important loan from France on January 27th Actual price: USD $214,200.
  10. Christies Los Caprichos on January 24th Actual price: USD $201,600.
  11. Forum Auctions De Orbe Novo, edited by Richard Hakluyt, with the exceedingly rare Hakluyt-Martyr map, on January 26th Actual price: USD $201,314.
  12. Christies Portrait of Suleyman the Magnificent on January 24th Actual price: USD $189,000.
  13. Christies De revolutionibus orbium coelestium on January 27th Actual price: USD $176,400.
  14. Bonhams Nude on Sand, Oceano on January 26th Actual price: USD $151,575.
  15. Christies The Federalist Papers on January 27th Actual price: USD $151,200.
  16. Christies Melencolia I on January 24th Actual price: USD $151,200.
  17. Christies Philosophiae naturalis theoria on January 27th Actual price: USD $113,400.
  18. Sothebys Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War. on January 24th Actual price: USD $113,400.
  19. Christies "The X-ray data which Jim and I used was almost entirely Rosalind Franklin’s measurements of the dimensions of the two forms, A and B" on January 27th Actual price: USD $100,800.
  20. Christies Melencolia I on January 24th Actual price: USD $100,800.
  21. Dominic Winter Book Auctions A sammelband of 7 works on January 25th Actual price: USD $95,144.
  22. Christies Discorsi e dimostrazioni matematiche on January 27th Actual price: USD $94,500.
  23. Christies Los Desastres de la Guerra on January 24th Actual price: USD $94,500.
  24. Forum Auctions Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on January 26th Actual price: USD $92,914.
  25. Christies Christ returning from the Temple with His Parents on January 24th Actual price: USD $88,200.




45 total sales reported this week:

Christies. Printed and Manuscript Americana and Science - bidstart 1/13 on January 27th: 84.51%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. ESTATE SALE STAMPS AUCTION, NO RESERVE PRICE on January 27th: 56.25%
PBA Galleries. Fine Art & Photography - Asian Art & Culture on January 26th: 62.38%
One Of A Kind Collectibles. Rare Autograph and Photograph Auction on January 26th: 82.43%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts, and Works on Paper on January 26th: 88.22%
Bonhams. Skinner: Prints and Photographs - bidstart 1/16 on January 26th: 74.42%
Eldreds. "Cabin Fever" Auction - Day 2 on January 27th: 85.00%
Eldreds. "Cabin Fever" Auction on January 26th: 75.47%
AntiquarianAuctions.com. Antiquarian Books - bidstart1/19 on January 26th: 33.09%
Tennants Auctioneers. The David Stather Library on January 25th: 63.60%
Rago Arts and Auctions. The Chicago Edition on January 25th: 93.75%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction on January 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 1/18 on January 25th: 99.40%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 1/18 on January 25th: 98.97%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, English Literature & Fine Bindings, Maps & Documents on January 25th: 93.63%
Nye & Company Auctioneers. Estate Treasures Auction on January 26th: 64.86%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Winter Historical Militaria & Autographs Live Auction 2023 - DAY 2 on January 26th: 78.82%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Winter Historical Militaria & Autographs Live Auction 2023 on January 25th: 73.78%
Revere Auctions. Around the World in 365 Lots | Post-War and Contemporary Art on January 25th: 91.38%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Books and Bindings on January 24th: 67.63%
Sothebys. Fine Manuscripts and Printed Americana on January 24th: 42.86%
Kedem Auctions Ltd.. Special Chabad Auction on the Occasion of "Yom HaBahir", Yud (the 10th of) Shevat – Day of Passing o on January 24th: 84.09%
Christies. Old Master and 19th Century Prints on January 24th: 76.51%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on January 24th: 87.34%
Sothebys. Americana: Furniture, Folk Art, Silver, Chinese Export Art, Prints, Photographs, Books, and Historic on January 23rd: 72.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 1/17 on January 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 1/17 on January 24th: 99.62%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 1/8 on January 22nd: 99.70%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 1/15 on January 23rd: 98.31%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/6 on January 18th: 100.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 1/6 on January 17th: 86.11%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/6 on January 16th: 84.21%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/6 on January 15th: 78.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/6 on January 14th: 80.00%
Morton Subastas. Opportunity Auction on January 21st: 31.17%
Binoche et Giquello. Historical Memories on January 21st: 92.37%
One Source Auctions. Antique Shop Online Liquidation Auction on January 20th: 92.38%
Michaans Auctions. January Gallery Auction on January 20th: 59.46%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More on January 22nd: 94.87%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More on January 21st: 73.26%
Holabird Kagin Americana. Pike's Peak or Bust! Auction: Western Americana, Bottles, Numismatics, & More on January 20th: 82.64%
Du Mouchelles. The January Auctions - Day 2 on January 20th: 100.00%
Christies. Important Americana on January 20th: 20.00%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 1/14 on January 21st: 96.50%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 1/15 on January 22nd: 90.52%


For the week ahead 40 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Jan. 30th
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/20. 53 lots
Binoche et Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Ancient and 19th Century Books - Occult Sciences, Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries - bidsta. 246 lots

Tue. Jan. 31st
Dorotheum . Vienna. Posters and Adverting Art. 217 lots
Il Ponte. Milan. Antique Books and Artist's Books. 309 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction - bidstart 1/24. 464 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction - bidstart 1/24. 147 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Ancient and Modern Books. 306 lots
New England Auctions. South Deerfield. Literature, Miniatures, Graphics & Illustrated books. bidstart 1/14. 210 lots
Central Mass Auctions. Boston,. Estates Auction: Art, Cars, Historical & More. 80 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1600) - bidstart 1/20. 36 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 81 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Only Banksy. 12 lots
Gonnelli Casa DAste. Firenze. Modern and Contemporary Art - bidstart 1/23. 81 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. CLASSIC SALE - ANCIENT, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS, HANDLES, MULTIPLES, WINES, BOOKS, DESIGN,. 158 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Eclectic Variety Auction. 28 lots

Wed. Feb. 1st
Morphy Auctions. Denver. Toys, Sports Cards and General Collectibles. 228 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction - bidstart 1/25. 104 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction - bidstart 1/25. 310 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Postcards; Cigarette and Trade Cards; Photographs, Autographs, and Ephemera. 147 lots
University Archives. Wilton. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, and Books. 414 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/20. 32 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Panorama - Thomaston Light. 19 lots

Thu. Feb. 2nd
Freemans. Philadelphia. Books and Manuscripts. 142 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Jim Davis: The Art of Garfield Showcase Auction. 101 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. It's Time to Duel! YU-GI-OH! Trading Card Games Showcase Auction. 107 lots
Bonhams. London. Vintage Posters Online bidstart 1/26. 159 lots
Bonhams. Marlborough. Skinner: Fine Books & Rare Manuscripts - bidstart 1/23. 278 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. The Gary Munson Collection. 304 lots
Leland Little Auctions. Hillsborough, NC. Winter Estate Auction. 30 lots
Neal Auction Company. New Orleans. Premier Collections Live Auctions Days. 16 lots
Ader. PARIS. PHOTOGRAPHS ONLINE : FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACT & HELP. 41 lots

Fri. Feb. 3rd
Binoche et Giquello. rue La Boetie, Paris. Lucie Scheler's Collection of Ancient and Modern Books, Modern Paintings. 66 lots

Sat. Feb. 4th
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Cleveland. 19th-21st c. Fine Prints. 343 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper - bidstart 1/28. 200 lots
EV Stamps. Richmond. Sports Cards and Memorabilia. 224 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/27. 11 lots

Sun. Feb. 5th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday & Monday Comic Books Select Auction - bidstart 1/29.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction - bidstart 1/29.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction - bidstart 1/22. 348 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/27. 17 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • <b><center>High Bids Win<br>Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines<br>and Machine Manuals<br>December 24 to January 9</b> <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Ellis Smith Prints unsigned. 20” by 16”. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> United typothetae of America presidents. Pictures of 37 UTA presidents 46th annual convention United typothetae of America Cincinnati 1932. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec signed Paper Impressionism Art Prints. MayMilton 9 1/2” by 13” Reine de Joie 9 1/2” by 13”. <b><center>High Bids Win<br>Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines<br>and Machine Manuals<br>December 24 to January 9</b> <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Aberle’ Ballet editions. 108th triumph, American season spring and summer 1944. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Puss ‘n Boots. 1994 Charles Perrult All four are signed by Andreas Deja <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Specimen book of type faces. Job composition department, Philadelphia gazette publishing company . <b><center>High Bids Win<br>Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines<br>and Machine Manuals<br>December 24 to January 9</b> <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> An exhibit of printed books, Bridwell library. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur Court By Mark Twain 1889. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> 1963 Philadelphia Eagles official program. <b><center>High Bids Win<br>Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines<br>and Machine Manuals<br>December 24 to January 9</b> <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> 8 - Esquire the magazine for men 1954. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> The American printer, July 1910. <b>High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9:</b> Leaves of grass 1855 by Walt Whitman.
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Ellis Smith Prints unsigned. 20” by 16”.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: United typothetae of America presidents. Pictures of 37 UTA presidents 46th annual convention United typothetae of America Cincinnati 1932.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec signed Paper Impressionism Art Prints. MayMilton 9 1/2” by 13” Reine de Joie 9 1/2” by 13”.
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Aberle’ Ballet editions. 108th triumph, American season spring and summer 1944.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Puss ‘n Boots. 1994 Charles Perrult All four are signed by Andreas Deja
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Specimen book of type faces. Job composition department, Philadelphia gazette publishing company .
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: An exhibit of printed books, Bridwell library.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur Court By Mark Twain 1889.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 1963 Philadelphia Eagles official program.
    High Bids Win
    Rare Books, Catalogs, Magazines
    and Machine Manuals
    December 24 to January 9
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: 8 - Esquire the magazine for men 1954.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: The American printer, July 1910.
    High Bids Win, Dec. 24 – Jan. 9: Leaves of grass 1855 by Walt Whitman.
  • <b><center>Sotheby's<br>Fine Books, Manuscripts & More<br>Available for Immediate Purchase</center></b> <b>Sotheby’s:</b> William Shakespeare.<br><i>The Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare,</i> 1960. 7,210 USD <b>Sotheby’s:</b> Charles Dickens.<br><i>A Christmas Carol,</i> First Edition, 1843. 17,500 USD <b>Sotheby’s:</b> William Golding.<br><i>Lord of the Flies,</i> First Edition, 1954. 5,400 USD <b><center>Sotheby's<br>Fine Books, Manuscripts & More<br>Available for Immediate Purchase</center></b> <b>Sotheby’s:</b> Lewis Carroll.<br><i>Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There,</i> Inscribed First Edition, 1872. 25,000 USD <b>Sotheby’s:</b> J.R.R. Tolkien.<br><i>The Hobbit,</i> First Edition, 1937. 12,000 USD <b>Sotheby’s:</b> John Milton.<br><i>Paradise Lost,</i> 1759. 5,400 USD
    Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare.
    The Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare, 1960. 7,210 USD
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens.
    A Christmas Carol, First Edition, 1843. 17,500 USD
    Sotheby’s: William Golding.
    Lord of the Flies, First Edition, 1954. 5,400 USD
    Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll.
    Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, Inscribed First Edition, 1872. 25,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: J.R.R. Tolkien.
    The Hobbit, First Edition, 1937. 12,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: John Milton.
    Paradise Lost, 1759. 5,400 USD