These lists provide a remarkable insight in the world of rare book collecting and reveal what the big spenders are adding to their libraries. Learn more about our books and manuscripts auctions. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk, specialising in early printing, antique bibles and important books in all areas. The antiquarian booksellers association is the senior trade body for dealers in antiquarian and rare books, manuscripts and allied materials in the british isles. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure these details are correct, we recommend that you contact the event organisers before travelling any distance. Antiquarian books sold strongly, however books on books proved to be less desirable than past auctions. New england book auctions the only fulltime auction gallery in. We are peter harrington, book collectors in uk and we are always interested in acquiring old books, rare books and first editions of comparable quality to the ones we.
I buy from many uk auction houses and would complement you both on a. Sign up for the next edition of the old books leaflet or get online immediately. Abebooks most expensive sales abebooks periodically publishes a list of the most stunning books recently sold. Buy fox hunting books in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. April 14th list b, book, ephemera and art auction 6. The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and. We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and. An area of the site just for you, dedicated to the antiques you love.
Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. 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. Collectable books are available in a wide variety of genres. Bid online for collectables and antiques at the web s no. Research past prices of rare books to buy or bid confidently today. Antique book auctions vintage book auctions 1818 auctioneers. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the.
Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression. Current catalogues can be viewed including our most recent acquistions. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Cooper hay rare books, antiquarian bookshop,185a bath. Secondhand and antiquarian books in uk auctions 2020. For further information on gorringes book auctions or for your free auction appraisal, please contact philip taylor on 01273 472503. Collecting antiquarian books or selling a collection can be complex. Newsletter sign up if you would like to receive our email newsletter to be notified of new acquisitions and promotions, please enter your email address below. Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington, specialises in buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books.
The key areas of interest were exploration, maps, australian ephemera and rare first editions. Abaa about rare books book glossary about antiquarian books. If you decide that your book is worth selling, we would strongly recommend that you go to a professional bookseller registered with the antiquarian booksellers association. The book department encompasses a broad range of collecting areas from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, which are sold alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents. Mar 23, 2020 philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal collection. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. It is certainly true that you must never judge a book by its cover, as one of the great book discoveries made by richard bromell was a 17th century breeches bible. Notice regarding covid 19 and new england auctions. In the antiquarian book world, when giving a professional opinion of value.
Rummaging through aisles and oftentimes stacks of discoveries waiting to happen, reveling in the smell of a nineteenth century pulp book or better yet. We pride ourselves in the superior experience of shopping in our antiquarian bookstore and in the longterm relationships weve built with our customers. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. Antiquarian auctions rare book auction online only. 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. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books.
Antiquarian collectable books that date from pre1700 to modern times are perfect for reading enjoyment, and also for displaying in a bookcase. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. We offer a bespoke service tailored to the clients. 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. 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. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts dreweatts. The abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world, will be returning to evolution london in the heart of battersea park, in 2020 for a third time.
Our rare and antiquarian book department, which houses over 40,000 items, is located on bendooley estate, a property just north of berrima in the beautiful southern highlands of nsw. If the book really is rare and valuable, it may be worth contacting a conservation specialist to advise on the cost of restoration. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department. Their depth of knowledge and global reach have established sothebys as the leading seller in this diverse field with sales from the. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Bidding opens june 22nd 2018 and ends on sunday july 8th at 7pm with a soft staggered close. Fox hunting books in antiquarian and collectable books for. Australian book auctions 2970 high street po box 89 armadale, vic, 3143 australia. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Mar 24, 20 i am a huge fan of antiquarian bookshops. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction cookies help us deliver our services. Abpc is not just a transcribed record copied unquestioningly from the seasons auction catalogs. Curated by the greatest bookman you never heard of you guessed it, adam langlands of lakeville, ct the sale consists of a small but perfectly formed collection of 200 lots celebrating culture in america, and american culture in the rest of the world, and the americas.
Antiquarian and vintage books, maps and manuscripts unique. Temporary closure of the auction rooms from 24 march 2020 in line with uk government guidance, dominic winter auctioneers will temporarily close from tuesday 24 march until further notice, in order to help contain the spread of the covid19 virus, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our visitors and staff. Established in 1880 thomson roddick is the longest established family owned independent firm of auctioneers and valuers in scotland and the north of england and pages. American book prices current is a record of books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and broadsides sold at auction. About antiquarian books book collecting is at once the most various, the most sophisticated, and the least incometaxing of the major forms of connoisseurship. Bruce macmakin highlights some of the early medical works featured in our sale at the 48th california international antiquarian book fair. The department is supported by expert valuer, rob kerr, and you can expect to see a strong, interesting selection of lots every few weeks in our weekly auctions of. Bid live at antiquarian auctionss rare book auction online only auction cookies help us deliver our services. A collection of unusual and antiquarian books from a local consignor. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare books auction auction cookies help us deliver our services.
Our international team of fifteen books specialists work in tandem with sothebys regional representatives throughout the world. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Philip mould is putting his own spin on working from home as he welcomes the public to his oxfordshire estate. Book auctions march secondhand and antiquarian books in uk auctions 2020. For nearly forty years the name bloomsbury auctions has commanded respect in the book auction world, from its foundation by lord john kerr, frank hermann and david stagg in 1983 and throughout the numerous successful sales that followed. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. 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. Rather, abpc is the standard tool used by dealers, appraisers, auction houses, scholars and. 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. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w.
Perhaps if this copy went into auction, it would receive only scant attention. Some booksellers specialise in different kinds of books e. Stay in touch with the latest from pba galleries by visiting our blog for regular updates. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian.
Properly storing old books and manuscripts helps keep them in their current condition and maintain their value. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the beginning of the print era to the present.
The auction house is busy growing a specialism in rare vintage books and antiquarian books and volumes. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Our calendar of weekly online only general and themed book sales is complimented by monthly offerings of fine material including single owner. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Tooveys, spring gardens, washington, west sussex, rh20 3bs, united kingdom. This major threeday event is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world. This is the middle section only of a much larger book auction that comprises 814 lots of books, maps, prints and related paper ephemera.
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. What is the best way to store old books and manuscripts. We also intend on having an online only sale of maps, posters and prints in the interim. Our specialist valuers for antiquarian and vintage books, maps and manuscripts darryl kirk and terry dean. Discover lastminute ebay deals on search itemsauctions with no bids and ending soon just a few minutes or hours remaining. 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. The department is supported by expert valuer, rob kerr, and you can expect to see a strong, interesting selection of lots every few weeks in our weekly auctions of antiques, vintage, collectable and clearance items. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. A carys new and accurate plan of london and westminster, sold. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
Dominic winter book auctions antiquarian books, autographs. Welcome to thomson roddick thomson roddick auctioneers. Our calendar of weekly onlineonly general and themed book sales is. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Begin by choosing the proper environment for the books and manuscripts, keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. About us antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Further lots of antiquarian books, vintage books, maps and manuscripts are invited for all our forthcoming auctions.
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