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We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. The auction will begin to close on april 28th with the first lot closing at 12. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare books auction auction. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. 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. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. We will also present our next session from an interesting private estate library belonging to an eastern orthodox priest. You can visit the strands rare book room on the third floor, monday sunday 9.
Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to. Auction house details rare book hub rare books, book. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Following the success of two important single vendor sales earlier this year, our september auction of rare books is a large and varied selection of early new zealand and maori history, rare. Today, the collection includes close to 200,000 printed volumes, as well as substantial holdings of original graphics, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, and literary and historical papers. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w.
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. 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. 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. 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. The adage that something is worth what someone will pay is not a satisfactory or helpful answer.
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Antique books, manuscripts, prints, engravings, maps and collecting on paper to remedy the difficulties caused by the pandemic, we are at your disposal to attend inquiries about the lots in which they are interested through our email. National book auctions is a targeted service offering experience and expertise unique to marketing antique more national book auctions is a public auction service specializing in books, ephemera, currency, stamps and art. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. The auction house is designed to make the most of an underserved market, offering increased marketing attention and fair prices for rare and valuable books that might otherwise go unnoticed and undervalued. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. National book auctions freeville, ny bid online at. Take advantage of our high resolution images and videos to place bids up until the live event, and then continue to bid during the heritage live auction event, including live streaming audio and video. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. 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. Pba galleries is the premier san francisco auction house for rare books and ephemera. Wemyss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page.
These auctions take place in london in june and december. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. The list below will be updated when restrictions are lifted.
Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Over the past five years gorringes specialist book auctions have gone from strength to strength. Featured is an important original 17th century manuscript concerning the turkish wars. 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. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. National book auctions is a specialist auction house focusing almost exclusively on rare and collectible books since the 1990s. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. See above under new england book auctions for current. Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. Welcome to the website of rare books anah dunsheath antiquarian. Book auctions lancaster mennonite historical society. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed.
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