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Rare Book Hub: 53 Auctions Archived, another 47 Upcoming this Week

For the week ended Friday, 2 July 2021,  53 auctions were archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ Database; 1 denominated in Australian dollars, 1 in Canadian dollars, 1 in Swiss francs, 1 in Danish krone, 18 in euros, 2 in British pounds and 29 in US dollars.

 

Turnover was $24,822,904 as 84% of all lots sold.  There were 15,844 lots posted and 13,286 changed hands.  The average lot sold for $1,868.

 

9 auctions saw total proceeds reach a million dollars:

FreemansThis Important State Paper: Signer Charles Carroll's Copy of the Declaration of Independence on July 1st: $4,420,000
BonhamsBanksy Online - bidstart 6/21 on June 29th: $2,318,479
Heritage AuctionsThe Art of Anime and Everything Cool Signature Auction on June 27th: $2,118,954
Santa Fe Art AuctionThe Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) Edward S. Curtis Collection on June 26th: $1,818,309
BonhamsThe Curtis Studio Important Photographs and Ephemera from a Distinguished Private Collection on June 30th: $1,733,895
ChristiesPhotographs on June 29th: $1,585,972
Koller AuctionsPrints and Multiples on July 1st: $1,549,702
Hake's AuctionsGeorge Washington-signed promissory note for purchase of slaves/ Comics, Pokemon, sports cards, etc on June 30th: $1,381,170
Heritage AuctionsSports Showcase Auction on June 26th: $1,080,469


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

Aste BolaffiGraphics and Multiples - Internet Live on June 30th: 857.37%
FreemansThis Important State Paper: Signer Charles Carroll's Copy of the Declaration of Independence on July 1st: 552.50%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/11 on June 23rd: 256.08%
FerratonRare Books on June 25th: 191.46%
BonhamsThe Curtis Studio Important Photographs and Ephemera from a Distinguished Private Collection on June 30th: 164.13%
Neal Auction CompanySummer Estates Auction - Day 2 on June 26th: 150.54%
Santa Fe Art AuctionThe Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) Edward S. Curtis Collection on June 26th: 139.22%
Heritage AuctionsWorld Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 129.99%
BonhamsHighlights from the Medical Library of the late James Tait Goodrich, Part III - bidstart 6/18 on June 29th: 129.70%
ALDECeline on July 1st: 125.32%
Potter and Potter AuctionsCircus, Sideshow and Oddities on June 26th: 114.04%
Koller AuctionsPrints and Multiples on July 1st: 109.56%
AderAncient and Modern Books on July 2nd: 104.97%
Heritage AuctionsThe Colonial Valley Collection Part II Currency Showcase Auction on June 27th: 103.30%


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

Heritage AuctionsThe Colonial Valley Collection Part II Currency Showcase Auction on June 27th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsCGC Registry Signature X-Men Collection Showcase Auction on June 26th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsTuesday Video Games and Trading Card Games Auction - bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsWorld Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsThe Art of Anime and Everything Cool Signature Auction on June 27th: 100.00%
Neal Auction CompanySummer Estates Auction - Day 2 on June 26th: 100.00%
Heritage AuctionsUS Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 99.27%
Heritage AuctionsWednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 6/23 on June 30th: 98.95%
New England AuctionsFine Books and Ephemera on June 29th: 97.74%
Heritage AuctionsMovie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 6/20 on June 27th: 97.36%
Heritage AuctionsComics, Animation and Art Weekly - Bidstart 6/20 on June 28th: 97.06%
Heritage AuctionsSports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 6/27 on June 27th: 96.91%
Addison and SarovaThe Gentleman's Library & Bindery Sale on June 26th: 96.39%
Potter and Potter AuctionsCircus, Sideshow and Oddities on June 26th: 95.96%
Hake's AuctionsGeorge Washington-signed promissory note for purchase of slaves/ Comics, Pokemon, sports cards, etc on June 30th: 95.90%
BonhamsThe Curtis Studio Important Photographs and Ephemera from a Distinguished Private Collection on June 30th: 95.76%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/11 on June 23rd: 95.56%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 26th: 95.50%
Heritage AuctionsSports Showcase Auction on June 26th: 95.07%
University ArchivesRARE AUTOGRAPHS, MANUSCRIPTS & BOOKS on June 30th: 94.82%
Santa Fe Art AuctionThe Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) Edward S. Curtis Collection on June 26th: 93.99%
William H. Bunch Auctions and AppraisalsEclectic Variety - bidstart 6/23 on June 29th: 93.33%
Addison and SarovaThe Bookworm Sale - Timed Online Only Auction on June 27th: 91.10%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/18 on June 25th: 87.18%
BonhamsHighlights from the Medical Library of the late James Tait Goodrich, Part III - bidstart 6/18 on June 29th: 86.79%
Catawiki B. V.Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 6/11 on June 20th: 85.71%
Dorotheum Books and Decorative Graphics on June 28th: 84.92%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books (Pre-1600) - bidstart 6/11 on June 22nd: 84.62%
Sydney Rare Book AuctionsIdriess, Australiana, Exploration, Ephemera, Games and more on June 18th: 83.70%
Bruun RasmussenPrints on June 29th: 82.72%
Koller AuctionsPrints and Multiples on July 1st: 81.94%
Librairie Loeb Larocque Collection of land and sea maps of Brittany on June 25th: 81.78%
FerratonRare Books on June 25th: 81.46%
Catawiki B. V.Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 6/11 on June 21st: 80.95%
Cowans AuctionsAmerican Historical Ephemera and Photography: Timed Online bidstart 6/18 on June 28th: 80.46%

Top 25 Lots Reported This Past Week.
  1. Freemans Signer Charles Carroll's Copy of the Declaration of Independence on July 1st Actual price: USD $4,420,000.
  2. Santa Fe Art Auction The North American Indian - Volumes I-XX, 1907-1930 on June 26th Actual price: USD $922,500.
  3. Bonhams Love is in the Air on June 29th Actual price: USD $398,591.
  4. Bonhams Choose Your Weapon (Bright Purple) on June 29th Actual price: USD $242,756.
  5. Hake's Auctions 1999 POKÉMON SHADOWLESS HOLOGRAPHIC UNCUT PROOF SHEET WITH 99 CARDS, INCLUDING 7 CHARIZARD CARDS. on June 30th Actual price: USD $234,171.
  6. Bonhams Girl with Balloon, 2004 on June 29th Actual price: USD $208,126.
  7. Heritage Auctions X-Men #1 Signature Series: Stan Lee (Marvel, 1963) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. on June 26th Actual price: USD $180,000.
  8. Bonhams Nola (White) on June 29th Actual price: USD $173,496.
  9. Christies Coal Bunkers, Frontal Views, 1968-1993 on June 29th Actual price: USD $163,886.
  10. Koller Auctions Joseph Beuys (3-parts). 1980. on July 1st Actual price: USD $145,017.
  11. Koller Auctions Rebel without a cause (James Dean). 1985. on July 1st Actual price: USD $145,017.
  12. Christies Black and White Vogue Cover (Jean Patchett), New York, 1950 on June 29th Actual price: USD $141,538.
  13. Bonhams Laugh Now on June 29th Actual price: USD $138,866.
  14. Bonhams Pulp Fiction on June 29th Actual price: USD $138,866.
  15. Bonhams Di Faced Tenners on June 29th Actual price: USD $130,209.
  16. Bonhams Barcode Leopard on June 29th Actual price: USD $130,209.
  17. Santa Fe Art Auction Geronimo - Apache, 1905 on June 26th Actual price: USD $123,000.
  18. Koller Auctions Volkswagen. 1985. on July 1st Actual price: USD $105,467.
  19. PIASA Françoise - 14 juin 1946 on June 30th Actual price: USD $105,161.
  20. Bonhams Donuts (Chocolate) on June 29th Actual price: USD $104,236.
  21. Bonhams Love Is In The Air on June 29th Actual price: USD $104,236.
  22. Heritage Auctions Charles Schulz Peanuts Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 10/9/51 (United Feature Syndicate, 1951). on June 27th Actual price: USD $102,000.
  23. Bonhams The Vanishing Race on June 30th Actual price: USD $100,312.
  24. Koller Auctions Pine Barrens Tree Frog. 1983. on July 1st Actual price: USD $98,875.
  25. Bonhams Donuts (Strawberry) on June 29th Actual price: USD $95,579.


53 total sales reported this week:

Ader. Ancient and Modern Books on July 2nd: 62.56%
Koller Auctions. Prints and Multiples on July 1st: 81.94%
Freemans. This Important State Paper: Signer Charles Carroll's Copy of the Declaration of Independence on July 1st: 50.00%
Artcurial. Japanese Prints Online- bidstart 6/24 on July 1st: 60.66%
ALDE. Celine on July 1st: 69.49%
University Archives. RARE AUTOGRAPHS, MANUSCRIPTS & BOOKS on June 30th: 94.82%
Addison and Sarova. The Bookworm Sale - Timed Online Only Auction on June 27th: 91.10%
PIASA. Prints, Multiples and Illustrated Books on June 30th: 51.18%
Grays Auctioneers. Fine Art, Furniture, and Decorative Art - bidstart 6/11 on June 30th: 63.79%
Chiswick Auctions. Books and Works on Paper on June 30th: 68.94%
A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals. Antique Books, Photographs, Maps and Posters on June 30th: 69.72%
Aste Bolaffi. Graphics and Multiples - Internet Live on June 30th: 27.10%
Hake's Auctions. George Washington-signed promissory note for purchase of slaves/ Comics, Pokemon, sports cards, etc on June 30th: 95.90%
Bonhams. The Curtis Studio Important Photographs and Ephemera from a Distinguished Private Collection on June 30th: 95.76%
Bonhams. Banksy Online - bidstart 6/21 on June 29th: 64.52%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 6/23 on June 30th: 98.95%
Heritage Auctions. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 99.27%
Cowans Auctions. American Historical Ephemera and Photography: Timed Online bidstart 6/18 on June 28th: 80.46%
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Eclectic Variety - bidstart 6/23 on June 29th: 93.33%
New England Auctions. Fine Books and Ephemera on June 29th: 97.74%
Christies. Photographs on June 29th: 61.02%
Bonhams. Highlights from the Medical Library of the late James Tait Goodrich, Part III - bidstart 6/18 on June 29th: 86.79%
ALDE. Letters and manuscripts & Victor Segalen Library on June 29th: 70.64%
Heritage Auctions. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Video Games and Trading Card Games Auction - bidstart 6/22 on June 29th: 100.00%
Bruun Rasmussen. Prints on June 29th: 82.72%
Winter Associates. MPORTANT PRINTS AND DRAWINGS: Old Master, Modern and Contemporary on June 28th: 56.64%
Jeschke van Vliet Auctions Berlin GmbH. Modern and Contemporary Art - Modern Photography on June 28th: 41.37%
Dorotheum . Books and Decorative Graphics on June 28th: 84.92%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 6/27 on June 27th: 96.91%
Heritage Auctions. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - Bidstart 6/20 on June 28th: 97.06%
Alexander Historical Auctions. Summer Timed Auction 2021 on June 27th: 60.62%
Second Story Books. Rare Books on June 26th: 12.80%
Santa Fe Art Auction. The Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) Edward S. Curtis Collection on June 26th: 93.99%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Circus, Sideshow and Oddities on June 26th: 95.96%
Neal Auction Company. Summer Estates Auction - Day 2 on June 26th: 100.00%
Addison and Sarova. The Gentleman's Library & Bindery Sale on June 26th: 96.39%
Librairie Loeb Larocque . Collection of land and sea maps of Brittany on June 25th: 81.78%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/18 on June 25th: 87.18%
Catawiki B. V.. Cartography - Bidstart 6/18 on June 24th: 42.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/11 on June 23rd: 95.56%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1600) - bidstart 6/11 on June 22nd: 84.62%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 6/11 on June 21st: 80.95%
Catawiki B. V.. Books - bidstart 6/11 on June 20th: 32.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 6/11 on June 20th: 85.71%
Sydney Rare Book Auctions. Idriess, Australiana, Exploration, Ephemera, Games and more on June 18th: 83.70%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on June 26th: 95.50%
Heritage Auctions. The Colonial Valley Collection Part II Currency Showcase Auction on June 27th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 6/20 on June 27th: 97.36%
Heritage Auctions. Sports Showcase Auction on June 26th: 95.07%
Heritage Auctions. CGC Registry Signature X-Men Collection Showcase Auction on June 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. The Art of Anime and Everything Cool Signature Auction on June 27th: 100.00%
Ferraton. Rare Books on June 25th: 81.46%


For the week ahead 47 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Jul. 5th
Artcurial. Paris. Urban and Pop Contemporary. 269 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1700) - bidstart 6/25. 50 lots

Tue. Jul. 6th
Tajan. Paris. Prints. 232 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Posters. 144 lots
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. PARIS . VINTAGE POSTERS FROM FRENCH COLLECTIONS 1880 UP TO CONTEMPORARY - session 1. 593 lots
Christies. London - King Street. Old Master and British Drawings and Watercolours including a Fine Collection of Old Master Prints. 9 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Antiquarian and Modern Books - Manuscripts - Autographs. 249 lots
William H. Bunch Auctions and Appraisals. Chadds Ford, PA . Online Only: Eclectic Variety - bidstart 6/25. 52 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. US Currency Weekly Online - Bidstart 6/29. 632 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. World Currency Weekly - Internet bidstart 6/29. 197 lots
Bloomsbury Auctions. London. Western Manuscripts and Miniatures. 142 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 7/6. 22 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Video Games and Trading Card Games Weekly Online Auction - bidstart 6/29. 21 lots

Wed. Jul. 7th
ALDE. Paris. Antiquarian Books from the 15th to 19th Centuries. 207 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Signed and Inscribed: A Gentleman's Library of Modern Literature. 510 lots
Chiswick Auctions. London. Autographs and Memorabilia. 364 lots
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. PARIS . VINTAGE POSTERS FROM FRENCH COLLECTIONS 1880 UP TO CONTEMPORARY - session 2. 725 lots
Alaska Auction. Anchorage. Personal Property Auction. 128 lots
Koller Auctions. Zurich. Photography, Prints and Multiples - bidstart 6/22. 258 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 6/25. 109 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art & Animation Select Auction - bidstart 6/30. 367 lots

Thu. Jul. 8th
Forum Auctions. London. Online Sale: Books and Works on Paper. 282 lots
PBA Galleries. San Francisco. Elite Americana & Rare Cartography - A PBA Platinum Auction. 75 lots
Christies. London - King Street. The Exceptional Sale. 2 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Certified DC Comics Special Titles Auction Showcase Auction. 155 lots
Aguttes. Neuilly-sur-Seine . 42 • THE ARISTOPHIL COLLECTIONS • VARIA: MANUSCRIPTS & AUTOGRAPHED LETTERS - FINE ARTS. 207 lots
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. PARIS . VINTAGE POSTERS FROM FRENCH COLLECTIONS 1880 UP TO CONTEMPORARY - session 3. 707 lots
Alaska Auction. Anchorage. Personal Property Auction. 95 lots
Waverly Auctions. Falls Church. Quinn's Book Department Catalog Auction. 318 lots
Kiefer Buch und Kunstauktionen. 75172 Pforzheim. Books, Graphics modern and ancient Arts, Antiques. 2635 lots

Fri. Jul. 9th
Brunk Auctions. Asheville, NC . Premier and Emporium Auctions. 77 lots
Copley Fine Art Auctions. Boston. Sporting Sale. 48 lots
Ader. PARIS. Ancient and Modern Prints. 330 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Summer Auction 1a. 36 lots
Sothebys. Paris. In the Studio of Paolo Roversi. 73 lots
Sothebys. London. Old Master Prints. 119 lots
ALDE. Paris. Modern, Original Bindings. 320 lots
Mirabaud-Mercier Auctioneers. PARIS . VINTAGE POSTERS FROM FRENCH COLLECTIONS 1880 UP TO CONTEMPORARY - session 4. 692 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books (Pre-1800) - bidstart 7/2. 76 lots

Sat. Jul. 10th
Bruneau & Co. . Cranston. Summer Comic, TCG & Toy. 497 lots
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 200 lots
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Splendor Auction - Part One, Day 2. 7 lots

Sun. Jul. 11th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Sports Collectibles Weekly - Bidstart 6/27. 346 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Movie Posters Weekly - Bidstart 7/4.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Comics, Animation and Art Weekly - Bidstart 7/4.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Thomaston. Splendor Auction - Part One, Day 3. 58 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts - bidstart 7/2. 27 lots

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE

  • Sotheby’s
    Modern First Editions
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Winston Churchill. The Second World War. Set of First-Edition Volumes. 6,000 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard. A Collection of The Pooh Books. Set of First-Editions. 18,600 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Salvador Dalí, Lewis Carroll. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Finely Bound and Signed Limited Edition. 15,000 USD
    Sotheby’s
    Modern First Editions
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Ian Fleming. Live and Let Die. First Edition. 9,500 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter Series. Finely Bound First Printing Set of Complete Series. 5,650 USD
    Sotheby’s, Available Now: Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell to Arms. First Edition, First Printing. 4,200 USD
  • Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    Starting 10AM CST
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [RUTH, George Herman “Babe” (1895-1948)]. Signed photograph. Circa 1930s. 191 x 248 mm. $1,500 to $2,500.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: HARRISON, Benjamin. Document signed (“Benj Harrison”) as governor of Virginia, certifying the service of Daniel Cumbo, a Black Revolutionary soldier. $6,000 to $9,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: ONE OF THE FIRST PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    Starting 10AM CST
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: FIRST PRINTING OF LINCOLN’S IMMORTAL GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. $4,000 to $6,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: HIGHLY IMPORTANT MORMON ARCHIVE. ALLEY, George. Archive of 23 Autograph Letters Signed by Mormon Convert George Alley to His Brother Joseph Alley. $10,000 to $20,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [AVIATION]. [ARMSTRONG, Neil A.] Aviation Hall of Fame Gold Medal MS64 NGC, Awarded to Neil Armstrong in 1979. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    Starting 10AM CST
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: NEWLY DISCOVERED FIRST PRINTING OF "WITH MALICE TOWARDS NONE... " FROM THE ONLY NEWSPAPER ACTUALLY ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN LINCOLN’S SECOND INAUGURAL PROCESSION. $4,000 to $8,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: THE MOST IMPORTANT GEORGE WASHINGTON DOCUMENT IN PRIVATE HANDS; GEORGE WASHINGTON’S COMMISSION AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF, 1775, ONE OF ONLY TWO ORIGINALS. $150,000 to $250,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: A VERY RARE ACCOUNT OF BLACKBEARD’S DEATH AND ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PIRATE ITEMS EXTANT. $3,000 to $5,000.
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    How History Unfolds on Paper:
    Choice Selections from the Eric C. Caren Collection
    Part IX
    Starting 10AM CST
    April 18, 2024
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: EDISON, Thomas. Patent for Edison’s Improvements on the Electric-Light, No. 219,628. [Washington, D.C.: U.S. Patent Office], 16 September 1879. $2,000 to $3,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: [VIETNAM WAR]. The original pen used by Secretary of State William P. Rogers to sign the Vietnam Peace Agreement, Paris, 27 January 1973. $10,000 to $15,000.
    Potter & Potter, Apr. 18: SONS OF LIBERTY FOUNDER COLONEL BARRÉ ANNOTATED TITLE-PAGE, “WHICH OUGHT TO ROUSE UP BRITISH ATTENTION”. $4,000 to $6,000.