Antiquarian books for sale in manchester mortenbooksellers. Rather, abpc is the standard tool used by dealers, appraisers, auction houses, scholars and. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Manchester, stockport, bolton, altrincham, failsworth, uk.
The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. 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. 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. Our next auction will now take place over two days at the end of may, on wednesday and thursday 27th and 28th. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. The westbury hotel, 37 conduit street, london, w1s 2yf. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. They established acorn philatelic auctions as a specialist firm handling stamps, postal history and picture postcards. Sometimes people dispose of books because they look tatty or dirty. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. 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.
American book prices current is a record of books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and broadsides sold at auction. Either enter a search term in the simple search box, then refine your search by selecting special collections from. Sportspages is the only website of its kind, offering thousands of sports books and items of sports 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. Many properties simply sell better at auction, others need to be sold as soon as possible. Rare roald dahl book uncovered after 77 years reveals secret written by the author himself to a war hero. George rebranded his auctions as trafford books and refocused the auctions to. Other books featured multiple times on the list are the gutenberg bible, the first folio of shakespeare s plays and the north american indian with four separate copies. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. The majority of special collections rare books are recorded in library search. In this case the american edition also preceded the uk edition by three years and is therefore more desirable. John regularly exhibits at secondhand book fairs in the uk and europe selling specialist antiquarian and rare books sourced from around the world. There are just a few days to go before charlottes little book goes to auction in paris and we are. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w.
List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Forum auctions fine books, manuscripts and works on paper. We cover all genres, the only criteria is that the records are considered collectable. Antique and collectables auction if you have any items which you think would qualify for this sale please call into our antique centre and speak with one of our experts. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare. We recently sold our signed books in trafford bookssignatures auction.
Rare bookshop blackwells rare books online blackwell online. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. You can limit a search to special collections material in one of two ways. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts dreweatts. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Londons festival of old and rare books june 2020 rare books london londons festival of old and rare books june 2020.
Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk, specialising in early printing, antique bibles and important books in all areas. We are particularly proud of our marvellous selection of vintage, old, and rare books. Using rare books the university of manchester library. A book is much more than its cover and our rare books range is here to prove it. Over 800 lots will be offered, including rare travel and colour plate books, early maps and atlases, and fine natural history from the library of david wilson former secretary of. Trafford books is the trading name of george wewiora who commenced selling paper collectables by auction in 1980 with his former partner, the late harry wood of stockport. Real estate, timber, equipment, homes, furnishings, farms, businesses and estates. From out of print books to antique and collectables, go digging beneath the dust covers and you may find a real gem. Hindmans may 5 fine books and manuscripts auction will feature books, manuscripts, americana, prints and maps from a variety of collecting categories including. 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.
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. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. 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. We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and. Books, stamps, postcards and paper collectables auction specialists. Similarly, these little discrepancies also make antique maps and rare manuscripts valuable. Abpc is not just a transcribed record copied unquestioningly from the seasons auction catalogs. 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.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a book. Robert alexander and rare auction group analyzes and selects rare and unique. New england book auctions is the only fulltime auction gallery in new england dedicated to the sale of rare books and related materials. Bonhams manchester office offers a full service of antique valuations for auction, probate and. Over 800 lots will be offered, including rare travel and colour plate books, early maps and atlases, and fine natural history from the library of david wilson former. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. 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 londons two islamic weeks, as well as a number of sales of individual specialised collections of books and libraries offered through our rare books department. Collectors can find rare books online or at traditional auction houses.
For further information on gorringes book auctions or for your free auction appraisal, please contact philip taylor on 01273 472503. John is a member of the pbfa, aba and ilab professional bodies which specialise in both antiquarian and rare books. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. As well as cricket, football, golf and rugby, we cover a huge range of other sports.
Simply submit photos online to receive a complimentary auction estimate. We issue printed and illustrated catalogues of rare books several times a year, and exhibit at book fairs in the uk and the usa. If the book really is rare and valuable, it may be worth contacting a conservation specialist to advise on the cost of restoration. Hosting multiple sales throughout the year, the department holds additional sales of private collections such as the collection of the late hans fellner 192596. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. The antiquarian arm of ej morten booksellers forms an integral part of the business. Discover the value of your rare books and manuscripts with sothebys. Anglosaxon artefacts unearthed in 1960s and 70s up for auction. Auction house sale results by date listed on rare book hub. Charles burton barber, roi british, 18451894 only a shower. We are one of irelands leading specialist auction houses and have become recognised both nationally and internationally for irish fine art and rare books.