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Auction Update Review

Rare Book Hub: 59 Auctions Archived, another 46 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday 2 February, 59 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Columbian pesos, 1 in Danish krone, 10 in euros, 7 in British pounds, 2 in Mexican pesos, and 38 in US dollars.

Turnover was $24,273,355.77 as 84.2% of all lots changed hands.  The average lot sold for $1,969.76.

 

 3 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:


Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Card Catalogue Auction on January 27th: $11,150,904
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana - bidstart 1/17 on February 2nd: $4,553,078
Arader Galleries. Winter Auction on January 27th: $1,120,259

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

Bonhams. The Library of the late Robin de Beaumont - bidstart 1/22 on January 31st: 332.33%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction on January 27th: 212.47%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey (Part II) on January 31st: 197.03%
Ader. Post-war and Contemporary Prints on January 24th: 135.17%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collections: Art and Interiors on January 26th: 119.22%
Heritage Auctions. Winter US Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 28th: 111.32%
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana - bidstart 1/17 on February 2nd: 109.61%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States Postal History on January 27th: 104.60%
De Baecque and Associes. Old and Modern Books on January 19th: 104.14%
Alex Cooper. Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs on January 27th: 103.19%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - bidstart 1/19 on January 26th: 102.77%
Doyle New York. Fine Art Including Surrealism on February 1st: 102.54%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction - Day 2 on January 28th: 100.13%

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

John McInnis Auctioneers. Virtual Online Estate Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on January 28th: 100.00%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collections: Art and Interiors on January 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 30th: 99.78%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 30th: 99.57%
Bonhams. The Library of the late Robin de Beaumont - bidstart 1/22 on January 31st: 99.47%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 30th: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction on February 1st: 99.24%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 27th: 99.09%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey (Part II) on January 31st: 99.07%
Leland Little Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 2nd: 98.95%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction on January 27th: 98.94%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Card Catalogue Auction on January 27th: 98.89%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 31st: 98.68%
New England Book Auctions. The Veatchs Fine Press, Bindings and Book Arts Cat on January 30th: 98.33%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Online Winter Magic on January 27th: 97.00%
Heritage Auctions. Winter US Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 28th: 95.58%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 28th: 94.26%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 31st: 91.92%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 28th: 91.69%
Forum Auctions. Only Banksy on January 30th: 91.67%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - bidstart 1/19 on January 26th: 91.67%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on January 30th: 91.49%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction - Day 2 on January 28th: 91.49%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States Postal History on January 27th: 91.08%
Ader. Post-war and Contemporary Prints on January 24th: 90.49%
Morphy Auctions. 34th Annual, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - Las Vegas, Nevada on January 26th: 88.89%
Bogota Auction. Antique Books, Documents, and Engravings - Online bidstart 12/19 on January 31st: 86.70%
Doyle New York. Fine Art Including Surrealism on February 1st: 85.11%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/12 on January 21st: 83.49%
Alex Cooper. Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs on January 27th: 83.33%
Bonhams. Prints and Photographs - bidstart 1/21 on January 31st: 82.56%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/12 on January 22nd: 82.52%
Bonhams. Fine Books and Rare Manuscripts - bidstart 1/22 on February 1st: 82.27%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/12 on January 20th: 81.25%
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana - bidstart 1/17 on February 2nd: 81.19%

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Christies De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. on February 2nd Actual price: USD $2,228,000.
  2. Heritage Auctions 1916 M101-5 Blank Backs Babe Ruth Rookie #151 SGC EX+ 5.5. on January 27th Actual price: USD $630,000.
  3. Christies Elementa geometriae. Translated from Arabic into Latin by Adelard of Bath and Robert of Chester. Edited by Giovanni Campano da Novara. on February 2nd Actual price: USD $403,200.
  4. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie #57 PSA Gem Mint 10. on January 27th Actual price: USD $372,000.
  5. Heritage Auctions 1965 Topps Baseball (2nd, 3rd & 4th Series) Wax Box with 24 Unopened Packs! on January 27th Actual price: USD $336,000.
  6. Christies Comedies, Histories and Tragedies. Published according to the true Originall Copies. The second Impression. Edited by John Heminge (d. 1630) and Henry Condell (d. 1627) on February 2nd Actual price: USD $277,200.
  7. Heritage Auctions 1953 Topps Willie Mays #244 PSA NM-MT 8. on January 27th Actual price: USD $186,000.
  8. Arader Galleries American White Pelican, Plate 367. on January 27th Actual price: USD $144,000.
  9. Morphy Auctions WHITE BULL'S LEDGER BOOK on January 26th Actual price: USD $128,000.
  10. Heritage Auctions 1986 Fleer Basketball Wax Box with 36 Unopened Packs. on January 27th Actual price: USD $126,000.
  11. Arader Galleries Great White Heron, Plate 281. on January 27th Actual price: USD $120,000.
  12. Christies A brass telegraphic stock ticker, stamped, "M'F'D. BY T. A. EDISON, INC.", No. 12676, on February 2nd Actual price: USD $119,700.
  13. Heritage Auctions Signed 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson #50 PSA 1.5, PSA/DNA Auto 8 from The Mike Greenbaum Collection. on January 27th Actual price: USD $117,000.
  14. Arader Galleries Winter Scene in Kamchatka. on January 27th Actual price: USD $111,000.
  15. Arader Galleries The Birds of Europe. on January 27th Actual price: USD $108,000.
  16. Heritage Auctions 1970 Topps Baseball (6th Series) Cello Box with 24 Unopened Packs. on January 27th Actual price: USD $105,000.
  17. Heritage Auctions 1909-11 T206 Piedmont 150 Ty Cobb (Green Portrait) PSA EX-MT 6 (PWCC-S) -- Pop One, Three Higher. on January 27th Actual price: USD $105,000.
  18. Heritage Auctions 1968 Topps Football (1st Series) Cello Box with 36 Unopened Packs. on January 27th Actual price: USD $99,000.
  19. Heritage Auctions 1959 Topps Baseball (4th Series) Cello Box with 36 Unopened Packs. on January 27th Actual price: USD $99,000.
  20. Heritage Auctions 1969 Topps Basketball PSA Graded Complete Set (99) - #16 Current Finest on PSA Registry. on January 27th Actual price: USD $93,000.
  21. Heritage Auctions 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio #71 PSA NM-MT 8 - Only Six Higher! on January 27th Actual price: USD $93,000.
  22. Arader Galleries Male Turkey, Plate 1.<br>Aquatint engraving with original hand color. on January 27th Actual price: USD $90,000.
  23. Sothebys Pieta II on January 26th Actual price: USD $88,741.
  24. Christies Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. Published according to the true Original Copies. Unto which is added, Seven Plays, never before Printed in Folio. The Fourth edition. Edited by John Heminge (d. 1630) and Henry Condell (d. 1627), except for Pericles and on February 2nd Actual price: USD $88,200.
  25. Heritage Auctions 1952 Bowman Baseball PSA Graded Complete Set (252) - All Cards Graded PSA NM-MT 8! on January 27th Actual price: USD $84,000.


59 total sales reported this week:

Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana - bidstart 1/17 on February 2nd: 81.19%
Sothebys. The One on February 2nd: 33.33%
North American Auction Company. Last Chance January Passed Lots Auction on February 2nd: 1.52%
Leland Little Auctions. Prints and Multiples on February 2nd: 98.95%
Doyle New York. Fine Art Including Surrealism on February 1st: 85.11%
Ader. Photography Books Online 1/19 on January 30th: 62.25%
Bogota Auction. Antique Books, Documents, and Engravings - Online bidstart 12/19 on January 31st: 86.70%
Ader. Post-war and Contemporary Prints on January 24th: 90.49%
Rossini. Photo Themes 3 on January 23rd: 17.04%
Bonhams. Fine Books and Rare Manuscripts - bidstart 1/22 on February 1st: 82.27%
De Baecque and Associes. Old and Modern Books on January 19th: 79.93%
De Baecque and Associes. Old and Modern Books on February 1st: 71.07%
Bonhams. Vintage Posters - Bidstart 1/25 on February 1st: 46.19%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 30th: 99.38%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Showcase Auction on February 1st: 99.24%
Heritage Auctions. The Voices and Illustrators of Trading Card Games Showcase Auction on February 1st: 62.22%
The Book Merchant Jenkins. Antiquarian Bookseller's Moving Sale - Part 2 on January 31st: 72.86%
Litchfield County Auctions. Advertising and More on January 31st: 78.69%
Forum Auctions. A fifth selection of 16th and 17th Century English Books from the Fox Pointe Manor Library on January 31st: 65.38%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. The Library of the Late Christopher Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey (Part II) on January 31st: 99.07%
Bonhams. The Library of the late Robin de Beaumont - bidstart 1/22 on January 31st: 99.47%
Bonhams. Prints and Photographs - bidstart 1/21 on January 31st: 82.56%
ALDE. Old Books and the 19th Century - Part 2, online bidstart 1/2 on January 31st: 29.17%
New England Book Auctions. The Veatchs Fine Press, Bindings and Book Arts Cat on January 30th: 98.33%
Morton Subastas. Books to Start a Collection on January 30th: 26.15%
Forum Auctions. Only Banksy on January 30th: 91.67%
Bruun Rasmussen. Modern Art and Design - Prints on January 30th: 91.49%
ALDE. Old Books and the 19th Century on January 30th: 70.79%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/12 on January 22nd: 82.52%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 1/12 on January 21st: 83.49%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/12 on January 20th: 81.25%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 31st: 91.92%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 31st: 98.68%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 30th: 99.57%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 30th: 99.78%
John McInnis Auctioneers. Virtual Online Estate Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on January 28th: 100.00%
Robert Siegel Galleries. United States Postal History on January 27th: 91.08%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Online Winter Magic on January 27th: 97.00%
North American Auction Company. Echoes of the West January 27th sale on January 27th: 72.43%
Nadeau's Auction Gallery. 2024 Mid-Century Modern Art and Furnishings with Decorative Accessories on January 27th: 79.57%
Morton Subastas. Discovery Auction on January 27th: 46.15%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction - Day 2 on January 28th: 91.49%
Case Antiques, Inc.. Winter Auction on January 27th: 98.94%
Alex Cooper. Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs on January 27th: 83.33%
Sothebys. Contemporary Discoveries - bidstart 1/19 on January 26th: 91.67%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Collections: Art and Interiors on January 26th: 100.00%
Morphy Auctions. 34th Annual, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - Las Vegas, Nevada on January 26th: 88.89%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Marvels of the West" - Day 4 on January 28th: 63.10%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Marvels of the West" - Day 2 on January 26th: 77.19%
Holabird Western Americana Collections. "Marvels of the West" - Day 3 on January 27th: 72.73%
Fairhill Auction. January Early American Pattern Glass and Collectibles on January 26th: 46.27%
Arader Galleries. Winter Auction on January 27th: 49.71%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 27th: 99.09%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 28th: 94.26%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 28th: 91.69%
Heritage Auctions. Winter US Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 28th: 95.58%
Heritage Auctions. Winter Sports Card Catalogue Auction on January 27th: 98.89%


For the week ahead 46 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Feb. 5th
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Antique and Collectible Books and Ephemera Auction. 379 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/26. 74 lots

Tue. Feb. 6th
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables. 158 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 367 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 189 lots
Freemans. Philadelphia. Books and Manuscripts. 138 lots
The Ross Art Group Inc. Boca Raton. Original Vintage Posters. 376 lots
ALDE. Paris. Château du C. library and various. 205 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) - bidstart 1/26. 61 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. 20th and 21st Century Fine Art: Including Washington Color School. 29 lots
Bruun Rasmussen. Copenhagen. Modern Art and Design - Prints. 52 lots

Wed. Feb. 7th
Aste Bolaffi. Turin. Frigidaire, Original Comics. 184 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Photographs. 336 lots
Old World Auctions. Richmond. Maps and Atlases - bidstart 1/24. 790 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 367 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 102 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Great Auction of the History of Medicine - Session I. 128 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Alternative Movie Posters Showcase Auction. 189 lots
Potomack Company. Alexandria. American Art and Americana. 31 lots
Tooveys. West Sussex. Cigarette and Trade Cards, Postcards, Photographs, Autographs and Ephemera. 214 lots
Ahlers & Ogletree. Atlanta. Dickens, Shakespeare, Incunabula and Early Documents from the Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr.. 376 lots
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Gloucestershire. Printed Books, Maps, Decorative Prints, Vinyl Records.

Thu. Feb. 8th
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . Collector's Cards bidstart 1/29. 235 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Rare Books and Manuscripts - A PBA Platinum Auction. 97 lots
PosterConnection Inc.. Clayton. Vintage Posters. 315 lots
Propstore. Valencia. Collectable Posters Live Auction. 400 lots
Swann Galleries. New York. The Subculture Sale. 176 lots
Tajan. Paris. Comics and Illustration. 100 lots
Morton Subastas. México DF CP 11000. Great Auction of the History of Medicine - Session II. 177 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Golden Age Comics Showcase Auction Featuring the Secret Sound Collection. 240 lots
Ahlers & Ogletree. Atlanta. Historical Books & Documents from the Revolutionary War through the 19th C. from The Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr.. 354 lots
Bonhams. New York. The Eric Cohler Collection. 186 lots

Fri. Feb. 9th
Finarte. Rome. Original Movie Poster Artworks - Part 1. 145 lots
John McInnis Auctioneers. Amesbury. Virtual Online Collectibles Auction. 189 lots
Ahlers & Ogletree. Atlanta. Important Works of Fiction and Poetry from Mark Twain & Others from the Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr.. 184 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 1. 19 lots

Sat. Feb. 10th
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Cleveland. Prints and Drawings at Auction. 304 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 171 lots
Finarte. Rome. Original Movie Poster Artworks -Part 2: Timed Auction. 94 lots
Ripley Auctions. Indianapolis. Dead of Winter Great Estates Art and Antiques. 135 lots
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Harrisonburg. Steidel Collection Auction - Day 2.
Blackwell Auctions. Clearwater. February Exceptional Estates Auction - online 1/24. 28 lots

Sun. Feb. 11th
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. 279 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 2/2. 72 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • GonnelliAuction 59Antique prints, paintings and mapsMay 20th 2025 GonnelliAuction 59Antique prints, paintings and mapsMay 20th 2025
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    Auction 59
    Antique prints, paintings and maps
    May 20th 2025
    Gonnelli
    Auction 59
    Antique prints, paintings and maps
    May 20th 2025
    Gonnelli: Pietro Aquila, Psyche and Proserpina,1690. Starting price 140€
    Gonnelli: Jacques Gamelin, Memento homo quia pulvis es et in pulverem reverteris, 1779. Starting price 300€
    Gonnelli: Giorgio Ghisi, The final Judgement, 1680. Starting price 480€
    Gonnelli
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    May 20th 2025
    Gonnelli Goya y Lucientes Francisco, Los Proverbios.1877. Starting price 1000 €
    Gonnelli: Domenico Peruzzini, Long bearded old man, 1660. Starting price 2200€
    Gonnelli: Enea Vico, Leda and the Swan,1542. Starting price 140€
    Gonnelli
    Auction 59
    Antique prints, paintings and maps
    May 20th 2025
    Gonnelli: Andrea Del Sarto [school of], San Giovanni Battista, 1570. Starting price 25000€
    Gonnelli: Carlo Maratta, Virgin Mary and Jesus, 1660. Starting Price 1200€
    Gonnelli: Louis Brion de La Tour, Sphére de Copernic Sphere de Ptolemée / Le Systême de Ptolemée. Le Systême de Ticho-Brahe…, 1766. Starting price 180€
    Gonnelli
    Auction 59
    Antique prints, paintings and maps
    May 20th 2025
    Gonnelli: Marc’Antonio Dal Re, Ville di Delizia o Siano Palaggi Camparecci nello Stato di Milano Divise in Sei Tomi Con espressevi le Piante…, Tomo Primo, 1726. Starting price 7000€
    Gonnelli: Katsushika Hokusai, Bird on a branch, 1843. Starting price 100€
  • Dominic Winter AuctioneersMay 14Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration Dominic Winter AuctioneersMay 14Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
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    Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
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    May 14
    Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
    Dominic Winter, May 14: (Choiseul-Gouffier, Marie). Voyage Pittoresque de la Grece, 2 vols, 1st edition, 1782-1822. £2,000-3,000
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Gentlemen's Magazine and Historical Chronicle, by Sylvanus Urban, 11 volumes. £700-1,000
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Shackleton (Ernest). The Heart of the Antarctic, 2 vols, 1st ed, presentation copy, 1909. £2,000-3,000
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    May 14
    Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Drayton (Michael). Poly Olbion..., London: 1622. £2,000-3,000
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Scheuchzer (Johann Jacob). Ouresiphoites Helveticus, 4 parts in 1, 2nd ed, 1723. £3,000-4,000
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Roberts (Henry, after). Chart of the NW Coast of America and NE Coast of Asia ..., [1784]. £500-800
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    May 14
    Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
    Dominic Winter, May 14: World. Maffei (Giovanni), Indiarum orientalium Occidentaliumque Descriptio..., 1589. £1,200-1,500
    Dominic Winter, May 14: World. Ortelius (Abraham), Typus Orbis Terrarum, [1598]. £2,000-3,000
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Bible [English]. [The Holy Bible, Conteyning the Old Testament, and the New..., 1613]. £2,000-3,000
    Dominic Winter Auctioneers
    May 14
    Printed Books & Maps, Travel, Atlases & Exploration
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Taylor (John). All the Workes of John Taylor the Water-Poet..., 1630. £1,000-1,500
    Dominic Winter, May 14: Pierpont Morgan Collection. Catalogue of the Morgan Collection of Chinese Porcelains, 1904 & 1906. £2,000-3,000
  • Swann, May 15: Lot 4: Helena Bochoráková-Dittrichová, Z Mého Detství Drevoryty, Prague: Obzina, 1929. First trade edition, signed by the artist. $4,000 to $6,000. Swann, May 15: Lot 4: Helena Bochoráková-Dittrichová, Z Mého Detství Drevoryty, Prague: Obzina, 1929. First trade edition, signed by the artist. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 4: Helena Bochoráková-Dittrichová, Z Mého Detství Drevoryty, Prague: Obzina, 1929. First trade edition, signed by the artist. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 4: Helena Bochoráková-Dittrichová, Z Mého Detství Drevoryty, Prague: Obzina, 1929. First trade edition, signed by the artist. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 10: Nancy Cunard, Negro Anthology, with a tipped-in A.L.S. to Karl Marx's niece, 1934. First edition. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 14: Margaret Fuller, Woman in the Nineteenth Century, 1845. First edition. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 17: Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun, inscribed first edition, 1959. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 28: Margaret Hill Morris, Private Journal Kept during a Portion of the Revolutionary War, for the Amusement of a Sister, 1836. First edition. $3,000 to $4,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 38: Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse, 1877. First edition. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 43: Gertrude Stein, Portrait of Mabel Dodge at the Villa Curonia, signed presentation copy with photograph of Stein, 1912. First edition. $8,000 to $12,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 48: Virginia Woolf, To the Lighthouse, first edition in the scarce dust jacket, 1927. $6,000 to $8,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 54: Katherine Dunham, large archive of material from her attorney, 1951-53. $20,000 to $30,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 55: Margaret Fuller Signed Autograph Letter, New York City, 1846. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 92: Sonia Delaunay, illus. & Tristan Tzara, Juste Present, deluxe edition with original gouache, 1961. $20,000 to $25,000.
    Swann, May 15: Lot 93: Flor Garduño, The Sonnets of Shakespeare, 2006. Limited edition. $6,000 to $8,000.
  • Sotheby'sSell Your Fine Books & Manuscripts Sotheby'sSell Your Fine Books & Manuscripts
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    Sell Your Fine Books & Manuscripts
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    Sell Your Fine Books & Manuscripts
    Sotheby’s: The Shem Tov Bible, 1312 | A Masterpiece from the Golden Age of Spain. Sold: 6,960,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: Ten Commandments Tablet, 300-800 CE | One of humanity's earliest and most enduring moral codes. Sold: 5,040,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: William Blake | Songs of Innocence and of Experience. Sold: 4,320,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: The Declaration of Independence | The Holt printing, the only copy in private hands. Sold: 3,360,000 USD
    Sotheby's
    Sell Your Fine Books & Manuscripts
    Sotheby’s: Thomas Taylor | The original cover art for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Sold: 1,920,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: Machiavelli | Il Principe, a previously unrecorded copy of the book where modern political thought began. Sold: 576,000 GBP
    Sotheby’s: Leonardo da Vinci | Trattato della pittura, ca. 1639, a very fine pre-publication manuscript. Sold: 381,000 GBP
    Sotheby’s: Henri Matisse | Jazz, Paris 1947, the complete portfolio. Sold: 312,000 EUR