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Auction of rare new zealand documents collected by. Oinonen book auctions now new england book auctions. Shelley and burnside, london, first edition, 1835, full tooled red morocco, gilt foreedges. 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. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. 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. Many rare book dealers are one or twoperson operations. Discover the value of your rare books and manuscripts with sothebys. Webbs is a new zealand auction house with auckland offices located on normanby road, mount eden.

Please take a moment to view the images on this page for a sampling of the types of results our consignors have enjoyed in past auctions. 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. Featured is an important original 17th century manuscript concerning the turkish wars. Ellie aroney is a graduate of the colorado rare book school and has worked in the book trade in sydney for over 10 years. We offer a full auction consignment service designed for bibliophiles and rare book collectors aimed at helping you sell your fine antique books. 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. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. 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. Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales. These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books. We will also present our next session from an interesting private estate library belonging to an eastern orthodox priest. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. We conduct over 24 auctions per year including catalogue sales.

If you have a very old book, you might be hoping you can sell it and make some money. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Collectors can find rare books online or at traditional auction houses.

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. 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. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction. 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. 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. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. Many properties simply sell better at auction, others need to be sold as soon as possible. Unlike the bigbox auction houses, we have one focus and a clientele interested specifically in rare books and related material. An inscription inside the cover states it was the fourth form. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language. Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page.

Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions. 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. Only a small fraction of companies have three or more employees. Over the past five years gorringes specialist book auctions have gone from strength to strength.

The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. If you dont really know much about rare books but want to find more information about the types of books that tend to be rare. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of the top four prices achieved at auction for printed. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. New england book auctions the only fulltime auction. Hindmans may 5 fine books and manuscripts auction will feature books, manuscripts, americana, prints and maps from a variety of collecting categories including.

We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The baggetts have specialized in selling antique prints and books related to natural history, travel. See above under new england book auctions for current. Rare books historical memorabilia heritage auctions. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far.

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. Maybe youve seen shows like pawn stars or american pickers, where people. Started in 1970 by richard oinonen, new england book auctions has specialized in fine and rare books, prints, art and ephemera. If you are looking for an extraordinary and charming place in carinthia, hotel schloss seefels is the hotel for you. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.

How to sell rare books with sothebys rare book consignment. A picturesque tour in pictureseque lands france spain germany switzerland holland belgium tyrol. This catalog presents a select arrangement of rare, antique and decorative books. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books.

Featuring 350 lots, this rare book auction offers fresh finds from several important new england estates including printed books. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a book more collectible and unobtainable. The auction will be an onlineonly auction held on igavel. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. To bid in an auction you will not be attending in person, please complete this form for either absentee or telephone bidding and submit it by 2. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful. These auctions take place in london in june and december.

Consignments are now invited for the next rare book auction. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf, get ready to cash in. Simply submit photos online to receive a complimentary auction estimate. New england book auction of sunderland, massachusetts find. The adage that something is worth what someone will pay is not a. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. 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. Welcome to the website of rare books anah dunsheath antiquarian. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than. Bonhams presents the june fine books, atlases, manuscripts and historical photographs sale. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums.

Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. May 24, 2016 deerfield rare books up for auction in franklin county are worth more than many cars and have drawn interest from buyers all the way from europe, who will fly to the u. 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 popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. Rare collection of new zealand history books up for auction. South seas international exhibition dunedin 192526 official daily programme. Quinns auction galleries is pleased to present a snuff bottle auction featuring works of various materials including jade, porcelain, glass, agate, lacquer, and so much more. Pba galleries is the premier san francisco auction house for rare books and ephemera. Webbs is new zealands longest running multidepartmental auction house, specialising in art, decorative arts, asian art, jewellery and fine and rare wines. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Last weeks ilaborganised webinar on covid19 and the rare book trade was a fascinating event for bibliophiles in general and the rare book trade in particular.

Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction cookies help us deliver our services. Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Antiquarian book auction august 2019 dunbar sloane. Paul and his two fellow directors of sydney rare book auctions, ellie aroney and emily ingleton, have between them over 50 years of experience in the rare book trade.

A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Similarly, these little discrepancies also make antique maps and rare manuscripts valuable. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. Anthony was a promising rare bookman with a wicked sense of humor. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. 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. Titled a short history of new zealand the book was published in 1925.

Real estate, timber, equipment, homes, furnishings, farms, businesses and estates. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. It was the highest price for a rare book sold at an auction where the first telephone book, printed two. 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.

Gelos rare book auctions in russia gelos was established in moscow in 1988 and is renowned for being the leading fine art and antiquities auctioneers throughout russia, with offices throughout europe in paris, madrid, vienna, prague, riga, warsaw and, recently opened, in london knightsbridge. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. New england book auctions is the only fulltime auction gallery in new england dedicated to the sale of rare books and related materials. We are one of irelands leading specialist auction houses and have become recognised both nationally and internationally for irish fine art and rare books. Catalogues are usually available four weeks before the auction. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book. Robert alexander and rare auction group analyzes and selects rare and unique. Rare book dealer auction consignment for antiquarian books. Auction house details rare book hub rare books, book. 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. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed.