Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than half the value achieved of the same title in good condition. Similarly, these little discrepancies also make antique maps and rare manuscripts valuable. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Find all of the upcoming property auction details for auctions held at the etihad stadium for auction house manchester. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Our team of specialists has exceptional experience of the rare book world and the changing trends for different types of books in the auction market.
Antique and collectables auction if you have any items which you think would qualify for this sale please call into our antique. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. We will also present our next session from an interesting private estate library belonging to an eastern orthodox priest. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. Over 800 lots will be offered, including rare travel and colour plate books, early maps and atlases, and fine natural history from the library of david wilson former.
New england book auctions is the only fulltime auction gallery in new england dedicated to the sale of rare books and related materials. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book, or written by a. Trafford books is the trading name of george wewiora who commenced selling paper collectables by auction in 1980. Started in 1970 by richard oinonen, new england book auctions has specialized in fine and rare books, prints, art and ephemera. Trust sothebys to inspect and evaluate your firstedition novel, antique manuscript or letter, or rare book collection. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. New england book auction of sunderland, massachusetts find. Over the past five years gorringes specialist book auctions have gone from strength to strength. He was the tutor of the young princess and future queen elizabeth i.
Collectors can find rare books online or at traditional auction houses. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. Forthcoming sale and new auction schedule in common with many businesses around the world, we have had to adjust our normal working habits as a consequence of covid19 and uk government restrictions on work and travel, and advice on social distancing. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books ranging in both subject and date, from early latin texts to traditional bindings, botanical, entemological, sporting subjects and first.
Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Music sales feature autographed music manuscripts by bach, mozart, beethoven and wagner, among others as well as first editions of music, books on music, letters, signed photographs and memorabilia. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. The sale opens for bidding on monday, april 20th at 11am pacific time and lots are scheduled to begin closing on thursday, april 30th at 11am pacific time. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. New england book auctions the only fulltime auction. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. Bvd testing is becoming more important if you have questions call winthrop vet clinic 319 9353393 or. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business.
Type your email address in the form below and click submit. We conduct over 24 auctions per year including catalogue sales. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. We cover all genres, the only criteria is that the records are considered collectable. Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a book more collectible and unobtainable. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Due to covid19 precautions and the recent stay at home order issued by the state of ohio, any items won can be shipped directly to your home or ebth can hold until the order is lifted. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language. Auction house manchester auction house property auctions uk. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper.
We want to continue providing you with valuations and have launched our interactive valuation service. The 2020 edition of firsts london will honour the life and work of one of the countrys most eminent writers, charles dickens, in the year which marks 150 years since his death. We specialize in the disposition of assets using the accelerated method of marketing. Bonhams manchester office offers a full service of antique valuations for auction, probate and insurance throughout lancashire including cheshire, lancashire. A search agent constantly monitors all auctions, and notifies you. Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Books, stamps, postcards and paper collectables auction specialists.
These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. Our research library is one of the largest of most book auction houses and unlike others we stand behind our catalogue descriptions and customers can bid. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Future property auction dates auction house manchester. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from.
Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. The rare book gallery is closed this week because of covid19 shutdowns, so i will discuss at home the ultimate homeschooling book a 1579 copy of roger aschams the scholemaster. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. Auction house sale results by date listed on rare book hub. Blackwells rare books buys and sells rare and collectable books in all fields, especially modern first editions, private press and antiquarian books on subjects.
These auctions take place in london in june and december. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Following the sale of the trading name acorn philatelic auctions in september 2005, george rebranded his auctions as trafford books and refocused the auctions to place greater emphasis on books, postcards, photographs and autographs. All the staff at dominic winter auctions thank you in advance for your interest and support and look forward to seeing customers in person when improved travel and social distancing rules permit us in the near future. Would you like to receive an email reminder when auctions are about to open and close. If you wish to sell a book, map, ephemera, letter or document, simply send photographs, relevant paperwork and other background information to sothebys for an auction estimate.
New england book auction of sunderland, massachusetts. While there are always exceptions, books which are rare and valuable are typically found in collections which belonged to someone who collected rather seriously and spent a relatively large amount of money for each book. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Among the earliest examples are the 1568 printing of herodianus history of the roman empire, tafuris history of the writers born in the kingdom of naples, produced in 1750 and bound in vellum, and a scarce bible printed in 1746. Featured is an important original 17th century manuscript concerning the turkish wars. Discover auction house manchesters future property auction dates for 2018. Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Connecticut river book auction formerly cfa book auction holds list and shelf auctions of good quality, used, rare, and collectible books, ephemera, artwork and other items suitable for internet book dealers, shop owners, museums and individual collectors from across new york and new england.
The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and manuscript material, ranging from early illuminated manuscripts and incunabula through natural history, literature, art, music, americana, fine bindings and private press, and vernacular photography. This catalog presents a select arrangement of rare, antique and decorative books. Rare bookshop blackwells rare books online blackwell online. Rare books, unique manuscripts, letters and book illustrations, as well as larger bibliophilic book collections. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. Auctions of british and us comics, artwork, and comic book ephemera. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. We evaluate, organize and promote lifelong collections of. Online auctions every wednesday night at 6pm cst we ship worldwide and do all shipping in house. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book.
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