Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. I have spent the best part of the past 20 years working for various auction companies as a book and ephemera valuer. 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. For the first time the flagship summer book fairs of the aba and pbfa will coincide with the annual london map fair and etc fairs bloomsbury book fair. This auction is long overdue but with the stay at home orders, it presented the perfect opportunity to open the cover and. Over the past five years gorringes specialist book auctions have gone from. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare. 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.
We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Mayfair book auctions is a new rare books and works on paper auction house, located in the heart of londons mayfair, part of the scholium group plc, an aim listed public company specialising in rare books, works on paper, stamps and other collectables, based in a splendid georgianstyle town house in mayfair, london. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. 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. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts dreweatts. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the.
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Gorringes can also advise clients on authenticate manuscripts and letters which are sold within the book auctions. Sothebys auctions, 3435 new bond street, london w1a 2aa, united kingdom. 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. I buy from many uk auction houses and would complement you both on a spectacular rare books sale rivalling many ive seen in london, and on your. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to. For nearly forty years the name bloomsbury auctions has commanded respect in the book auctionworld, from its foundation by lord john kerr, frank hermann and david stagg in 1983 and throughout the numerous successful sales that followed. Trust sothebys to inspect and evaluate your firstedition novel, antique manuscript or letter, or rare book collection. 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. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. If you have a very old book, you might be hoping you can sell it and make some money. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. We now hold twice yearly auctions of western manuscripts and miniatures in early july and december, and twice yearly islamic and near eastern books and manuscripts sales in london s two islamic weeks, as well as a number of sales of individual specialised collections of books and libraries offered through our rare books department. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from 1500 to the 21st century can be found in our sales of english literature, history, private press and childrens books. Heritage auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world. The adage that something is worth what someone will pay is not a satisfactory or helpful answer. A good range of different things as usual for their sales.
Specialising in rare books and works on paper from the heart of londons mayfair. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. We also continue to host traditional live auctions in new york, london and paris throughout the year. Learn more about our books and manuscripts auctions.
Barlows birds and beasts in sixtyseven excellent and useful prints, being a collection of the chief works of that eminent master. 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. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. These auctions take place in london in june and december. At sothebys, we are dedicated to merging tradition and innovation.
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In the american book prices database, it is easy to find a. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books june 2020. Pba galleries is the premier san francisco auction house for rare books and ephemera. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. The terms and conditions set out below apply to all sales by private treaty, public auction or auction by private treaty held by sydney rare book auctions to the exclusion of other terms and conditions and no modifications will be binding unless accepted by sydney rare book auctions in writing. 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. 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 popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. We offer a bespoke service tailored to the clients. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. The first weekend of june 2020 promises to be unmissable for book lovers as a major new fair will open every day between thursday 4 and sunday 7 june. For the serious book collector, it is critical to work with an auction house that specializes in books one that understands the complexities of rare printed material and how to assess these objects for salability in the worldwide market.
Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Mayfair book auctions is a new rare books and works on paper auction house, located in the heart of london s mayfair, part of the scholium group plc, an aim listed public company specialising in rare books, works on paper, stamps and other collectables, based in a splendid georgianstyle town house in mayfair, london. Discover the value of your rare books and manuscripts with sothebys. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Thursday, may 7, 2020 with auction lots begining to close at 8. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world.
Many books on the block this week, particularly with the rare book week festivities in new york. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Old book auctions forum auctions london auctioneers. We buy old and rare books, libraries, and entire estates. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions.
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