Bloomsbury Auctions realized twice its estimate for the recent auction of the de Orbe Novo Collection of early books related to the New World 1492-1625, with complete sell-through of all 81 lots for a total of $3,489,000. At a time when rare book auctions are typically selling only 70%-75% of lots offered, this is big news. Condition was minutely detailed, reserves low, and the provenance of each purchase, price paid and year acquired was also provided....