For the week ended 31 January, 63 auctions have been archived to Rare Book Hub’s Transactions+ database; 10 denominated in euros, 9 in British pounds, 1 in Mexican pesos, 1 in Norwegian krone, 1 in New Zealand dollars, 40 in US dollars, and 1 in South African rand.

Thirteen thousand and sixty-four lots were offered and 11,684 sold for an 89.44% win rate.

Turnover was $33,797,733.44. The average lot sold for a hefty $2,892.65.

A fresh 49 auctions are posted that will complete this week.

6 auctions saw their total proceeds reach a million dollars:

Heritage Auctions. FUN US Currency Signature Auction on January 27th: $12,832,221
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana on January 28th: $5,242,860
Christies. Important Americana on January 24th: $4,139,122
Sothebys. The Declaration of Independence: The July 1776 Essex Broadside on January 24th: $2,400,000
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: $1,224,392
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 30th: $1,002,224

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

Lay's Auctioneers. The Timed Coins, Railways & Collectables Sale on January 26th: 722.02%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Micro Magic and More on January 25th: 211.51%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Important Numismatic Books on January 25th: 186.49%
Case Antiques, Inc.. 2025 Winter Fine Art & Antiques on January 26th: 174.44%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 161.87%
Ader. Post War and Contemporary Prints on January 29th: 147.37%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, Incunabula, Maps & Decorative Prints. Ex-Libris from a Private Collection on January 29th: 144.36%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 30th: 143.98%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Curated: CALDER on January 29th: 134.43%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Events Auction - Las Vegas on January 24th: 123.83%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on January 23rd: 120.99%
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana on January 28th: 115.18%
Duke's. The Winter Auction on January 30th: 114.59%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. American & European Fine & Decorative Arts on January 29th: 111.65%
Heritage Auctions. Winter U.S. Currency Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 26th: 101.35%


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

Aspire Art Auctions. No Reserve Online Auction on January 30th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
EV Stamps. Maryland Stampless Postal History Auction 1770s-1850s on January 26th: 100.00%
Sothebys. The Declaration of Independence: The July 1776 Essex Broadside on January 24th: 100.00%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Estate Collections Auction on January 24th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on January 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 28th: 99.56%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 26th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on January 28th: 99.30%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on January 26th: 99.02%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 25th: 98.00%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Ancient and Modern Fine Arts on January 27th: 97.93%
Heritage Auctions. FUN US Currency Signature Auction on January 27th: 96.67%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Micro Magic and More on January 25th: 96.60%
University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Books on January 29th: 96.39%
Heritage Auctions. Winter U.S. Currency Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 26th: 96.24%
Case Antiques, Inc.. 2025 Winter Fine Art & Antiques on January 26th: 96.09%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables and Estate Auction on January 28th: 96.00%
Doyle New York. Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture on January 28th: 95.65%
Bogota Auction. Malcolm Deas Library, Ancient Books, Documents, and Prints on January 30th: 95.41%
Sworders. Design on January 28th: 94.83%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 26th: 94.39%
Ripley Auctions. Great Estates Live In Person Fine Art & Antiques Auction on January 25th: 92.86%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Curated: CALDER on January 29th: 92.31%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 91.94%
Christies. Important Americana on January 24th: 91.67%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 19th: 91.04%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, Incunabula, Maps & Decorative Prints. Ex-Libris from a Private Collection on January 29th: 89.80%
Sothebys. Americana - bidstart 1/16 on January 25th: 88.89%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. American & European Fine & Decorative Arts on January 29th: 88.24%
Duke's. The Winter Auction on January 30th: 85.86%
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana on January 28th: 85.71%
Ader. Post War and Contemporary Prints on January 29th: 85.56%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Events Auction - Las Vegas on January 24th: 85.51%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 30th: 84.58%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on January 23rd: 84.36%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on January 20th: 83.96%
Moreshet Auctions. Judaica on January 28th: 83.13%
Revere Auctions. Fine and Decorative Arts on January 29th: 83.06%
Revere Auctions. Japanese Prints and Arts of Asia on January 28th: 82.12%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. January Fine and Decorative Arts on January 24th: 81.63%

63 total sales reported this week:

University Archives. Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Books on January 29th: 96.39%
Nate D. Sanders Auctions. January 2025 Auction on January 30th: 24.72%
Forum Auctions. Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper on January 30th: 84.58%
Duke's. The Winter Auction on January 30th: 85.86%
Bogota Auction. Malcolm Deas Library, Ancient Books, Documents, and Prints on January 30th: 95.41%
Aspire Art Auctions. No Reserve Online Auction on January 30th: 100.00%
Ashcroft and Moore. January 2025 Discovery on January 30th: 75.61%
Heritage Auctions. FUN US Currency Signature Auction on January 27th: 96.67%
Stair Auctioneers and Appraisers. American & European Fine & Decorative Arts on January 29th: 88.24%
Revere Auctions. Fine and Decorative Arts on January 29th: 83.06%
Rago Arts and Auctions. Curated: CALDER on January 29th: 92.31%
Los Angeles Estate Auction. Comic Book Collectible Estate Auction on January 29th: 62.70%
Freeman's | Hindman. Printed and Manuscript Americana on January 29th: 91.94%
Dominic Winter Book Auctions. Early Printed Books, Incunabula, Maps & Decorative Prints. Ex-Libris from a Private Collection on January 29th: 89.80%
Bonhams. Discovery Sale Online on January 29th: 72.50%
Ader. Post War and Contemporary Prints on January 29th: 85.56%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction on January 29th: 100.00%
Sworders. Design on January 28th: 94.83%
Revere Auctions. Japanese Prints and Arts of Asia on January 28th: 82.12%
Moreshet Auctions. Judaica on January 28th: 83.13%
Dunbar Sloane. Collectables and Estate Auction on January 28th: 96.00%
Doyle New York. Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture Old Master Paintings / Phipps Collection / Silver / English & Continental Furniture on January 28th: 95.65%
Christies. Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts, including Americana on January 28th: 85.71%
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Online Sale - Books - Ancient and Modern Fine Arts on January 27th: 97.93%
North American Auction Company. Last Chance January 2025 Passed Lots Sale on January 27th: 23.08%
Schilb Antiquarian. Rare Books with NO Reserve, NO Buyer's Premium on January 26th: 99.02%
Lay's Auctioneers. The Timed Coins, Railways & Collectables Sale on January 26th: 65.31%
EV Stamps. Maryland Stampless Postal History Auction 1770s-1850s on January 26th: 100.00%
Chiswick Auctions. Photographica on January 28th: 51.05%
Chiswick Auctions. Interiors, Homes & Antiques, to Include a Private Collection of Ski Resort Artworks on January 26th: 12.00%
Antikvariat Bryggen AS. Book Auction on January 26th: 42.86%
Vermot de Pas. Film Posters - No Reserve on January 25th: 70.84%
Ripley Auctions. Great Estates Live In Person Fine Art & Antiques Auction on January 25th: 92.86%
Potter and Potter Auctions. Micro Magic and More on January 25th: 96.60%
Morton Subastas. Saturday Sale on January 25th: 48.61%
Kolbe and Fanning Numismatic Booksellers. Important Numismatic Books on January 25th: 77.04%
Blackwell Auctions. January Exceptional Estates on January 25th: 63.64%
Case Antiques, Inc.. 2025 Winter Fine Art & Antiques on January 26th: 96.09%
Sothebys. Americana - bidstart 1/16 on January 25th: 88.89%
Sothebys. Important Americana on January 25th: 55.56%
Sothebys. London: Contemporary Discoveries on January 24th: 55.56%
Sothebys. The Declaration of Independence: The July 1776 Essex Broadside on January 24th: 100.00%
Quinn's Auction Galleries. January Fine and Decorative Arts on January 24th: 81.63%
Neal Auction Company. Premier Estate Collections Auction on January 24th: 100.00%
Morphy Auctions. Old West Events Auction - Las Vegas on January 24th: 85.51%
Giquello. 20th Century Art on January 24th: 52.17%
Christies. Important Americana on January 24th: 91.67%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction on January 28th: 99.56%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction on January 28th: 99.30%
Heritage Auctions. Winter U.S. Currency Obsolete Bank Notes Showcase Auction on January 26th: 96.24%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Sports Collectibles Select Auction on January 26th: 99.45%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday Movie Posters Select Auction on January 26th: 94.39%
Heritage Auctions. Pulp Magazine Select Auction on January 26th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday Comic Books Select Auction on January 28th: 100.00%
Heritage Auctions. Non-Sports Trading Cards Showcase Auction on January 23rd: 84.36%
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper on January 25th: 98.00%
Catawiki B. V.. Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700) on January 20th: 83.96%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 20th: 67.24%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Books Auction on January 19th: 40.91%
Catawiki B. V.. Autographs and Manuscripts on January 19th: 91.04%
Catawiki B. V.. Exclusive Maps Auction on January 18th: 60.87%

For the week ahead 49 sales are scheduled:

Mon. Feb. 3rd
Bonhams. Brussels. Prints and Multiples - Online. 245 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Online Auction: Posters. 403 lots
One Source Auctions. Canandaigua. Quality Antique and Collectible Book and Ephemera Online Auction. 234 lots
Holabird Western Americana Collections. Reno. The Desert Riches Auction - Session 4. 506 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700).

Tue. Feb. 4th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday US Currency Select Auction. 434 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday World Paper Money Select Auction. 140 lots
Cotswold Auction Company. Cheltenham. Books, Medals, Militaria, Coins, Stamps and Collectables. 109 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Tuesday Animation and Anime Art, Disneyana and Disneyland Select Auction. 131 lots
Freeman's | Hindman. Philadelphia. Art + Design. 34 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Various Autographs. 539 lots

Wed. Feb. 5th
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Comic Art and Animation Select Auction. 332 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Wednesday Trading Card Games Select Auction. 42 lots
Forum Auctions. London. Modern and Contemporary Editions. 190 lots
Lyon and Turnbull. Edinburgh. Books and Manuscripts. 393 lots
Rossini. Paris. Vivre pour vivre - José Nicolas. 286 lots
Litchfield County Auctions. Litchfield. Winter Antiques and Design. 90 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700).

Thu. Feb. 6th
Bonhams. London, New Bond Street. Vintage Posters.
Forum Auctions. London. Books and Works on Paper. 286 lots
PBA Galleries. Berkeley. Rare Books & Manuscripts: A PBA Platinum Auction - At Pasadena. 127 lots
PosterConnection Inc.. Clayton. Vintage Posters / Timed Sale. 315 lots
Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers. Carlisle. 300 Lots of Antiquarian & Collectable Books.. 245 lots
Gros & Delettrez. PARIS. Voyages: Books and Maps. 290 lots
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Jim Davis - The Art of Garfield Comic Art Showcase Auction. 106 lots
The Ross Art Group Inc. Boca Raton. Original Vintage Posters From Around The World. 350 lots
Sloane Street Auctions. London. The Valentine's Auction: To include Old and Modern Masters, Jewellery and other Estate Contents. 37 lots
Peter Arnold. Prahran VIC . Gould Plates. 56 lots
De Baecque and Associes. Lyon. Books - 19th to 20th Century Painting - Animal Bronzes from Vienna - Chrono Online.
Beaussant Lefevre. Paris. Paintings, Furniture, Art Objects. 56 lots
Vermot de Pas. Paris. Decorative Arts of the 20th Century: The Collection of Monsieur J.. 102 lots

Fri. Feb. 7th
Damien Voglaire. Brussels. Books and Paintings. 494 lots
OSENAT. PARIS. Arts and Cars: 100% Automobilia. 87 lots
Quinn's Auction Galleries. Falls Church. QP260 Great Falls, VA In Home Online Book Auction. 205 lots

Sat. Feb. 8th
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books. Franklin. Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper. 150 lots
Damien Voglaire. Brussels. Books. 455 lots
Rachel Davis Fine Arts. Cleveland. Prints, Drawings and Photographs. 343 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books.

Sun. Feb. 9th
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.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Pulp Magazine Select Auction.
Heritage Auctions. Dallas. Fractional Currency and Encased Postage Showcase Auction. 359 lots
Tabula Auctions Ltd. London. Antique Maps and Prints. 96 lots
Tessier & Sarrou and Associates. Paris. Contemporary Creations. 31 lots
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Autographs and Manuscripts.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . French Literature and Illustrated.
Catawiki B. V.. LA Assen, . Old and Rare Books Auction (pre-1700).

Bruce McKinney

RBH and AE