Bruce macmakin discusses 1960s concert posters and a complete run of the san francisco oracle from the collection of psychedelic shop owner jay thelin to be offered in sale 556 on thursday, march 19th, 2015. Bookauction records archives university of pennsylvania. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. New england book auctions is the only fulltime auction gallery in new england dedicated to the sale of rare books and related materials. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions.
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National book auctions is a specialist auction house focusing almost exclusively on rare and collectible books since the 1990s. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Over the past five years gorringes specialist book auctions have gone from strength to strength. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Consignments are now invited for the next rare book auction. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Located in auckland, webbs leads the market in the sale of fine art, jewellery, watches, decorative arts, rare books and fine wines.
Welcome to the website of rare books anah dunsheath antiquarian booksellers. Rare books, unique manuscripts, letters and book illustrations, as well as larger bibliophilic book collections. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. They have examined their lots with care, they know what each book is worth and also what they may have to pay, which is often not at all the same thing, and they are ready to pit their knowledge and saleroom tactics against those of the book sellers.
The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Bookauction records was a priced and annotated annual record of book auctions in london and various other british and american cities, founded and originally edited by frank karslake publication history. Section one at 10am start we have boxes, sewing,fishing, books, roman, medieval and. New england book auction of sunderland, massachusetts. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales.
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. Auction for rare new zealand history documents sells. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Auction of rare new zealand documents collected by. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. We conduct over 24 auctions per year including catalogue sales. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Sell your books in the most unique rare book auction venue in north america. The company employs innovative ecommerce marketplace solutions to manage, value and sell inventory and equipment for business and government sellers. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper.
You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of the top four prices achieved at auction for printed australiana, a feat achieved by no other auction house. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. One of the countrys last significant unseen private collections of contemporary new zealand ar. The worlds largest collectibles auctioneer americana, political, militaria, books and manuscripts, space and more. 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. 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. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a comprehensive catalogue of books, maps, manuscripts, postcards, photographs, documents, periodicals and other printed material. We are one of irelands leading specialist auction houses and have become recognised both nationally and internationally for irish fine art and rare books.
Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Level 4, 6 high street auckland 1010, postal address. We were able to fill our shelves with quality books for students use at a very affordable price. 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. Secularization and the removal of monastic books to state libraries. Webbs is new zealands longest running multidepartmental auction house, specialising in art, decorative arts, asian art, jewellery and fine and rare wines. Depending on the rarity and condition of books and volumes, these items are offered as part of our curated, specialist auctions, or. A story of digging experiences in south africathe copy of what is now a rare book is of particularly int. Fine books and manuscripts, including americana sothebys. Lqdt operates a network of leading ecommerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering over 500 product categories. 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. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. Catalogues are usually available four weeks before the auction.
Welcome to the website of rare books anah dunsheath antiquarian. Details our 19 june sale of fine books and manuscripts, including americana will feature incunabula from the jewish theological seminary, including a complete book of esther from the gutenberg bible, 1455. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book. 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. 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. Bid live at antiquarian auctionss online rare books auction auction. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. 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. Addison and sarova auctioneers provides auction services for fine items and specializes in rare books, fine jewelry, and fine art. Bruce macmakin discusses 1960s concert posters and a complete run of the san francisco oracle from the collection of psychedelic shop owner jay thelin to be offered in sale 556 on thursday.
The general guide to rare americana, with auction records and prices. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Bonhams presents the june fine books, atlases, manuscripts and historical photographs 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. National book auctions books ephemera art currency.
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. National book auctions freeville, ny bid online at. Auction house details rare book hub rare books, book. A complete book of esther from the gutenberg bible led the auction. Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page.
A search agent constantly monitors all auctions, and notifies you. Started in 1970 by richard oinonen, new england book auctions has specialized in fine and rare books, prints, art and ephemera. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books.