Moon has been collecting rare books from all over the world. Catalogue sale of rare and valuable french and english books. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Sep 27, 2014 top 10 rare books these old rare books are the most unique, bizarre, and exotic. 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. Oinonen book auctions now new england book auctions. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book. Ken sanders, rare books dealer 3 questions with bob. 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. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction. We offer the modern plan of selling old books by using 21st century methods in combination with the traditional methods to achieve toptier prices for your 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. Alderfer auction specializes in selling rare important books and ephemera.
Clearing catalogue sale of books by auction, at the store. Portions of the auction of 18 rare books were shown, including a world auction record set for a work by william shakespeare. Auctions are an important venue for selling books, and one can often get fair market value for books. First editions and rare volumes are always of particular interest and should sell well as part of our rare book auctions. Heritage auctions 2011 april new york rare books auction duration. Please note, this auction will be open exclusively for online bidding and absenteephone bidding directly with our gallery. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections.
Clearing catalogue sale of books by auction, at the store, 250 st. 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. Kiffer described a selection of some of the items from marshall coynes library that was sold at auction by. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world.
Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. Coyne, who collected rare books, manuscripts, letters. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. 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. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. National book auctions freeville, ny bid online at. These books are everything from banned misprint bibles to da vincis private journals. Kraus rare books was one of the largest and most influential rare book businesses. Our international team of fifteen books specialists work in tandem with sothebys regional representatives throughout the world. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction.
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. 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. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from 1500 to the 21st century can be found in our sales of english literature, history, private press and childrens books. National book auctions is a product of this new technology and utilizes the internet to its greatest advantage marketing to a global bidding pool. We handle entire collections and are on the cuttingedge of technology from the moment the material is on our hands. These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. Similarly, these little discrepancies also make antique maps and rare manuscripts valuable. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. To search all past auctions please use the advanced search. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. 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. Frank streeters library was sold at christies rare book auction.
Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a book more collectible and unobtainable. 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. A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book. Also sold were james boswell s life of samuel johnson, william blakes songs. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book.
Top 10 rare books these old rare books are the most unique, bizarre, and exotic. This catalog presents a select arrangement of rare, antique and decorative books. These lists provide a remarkable insight in the world of rare book collecting and reveal. Nov 14, 2017 ken gloss speaks about some of his experiences in old and rare book appraisals and what makes them valuable. Kraus rare books, located in new york city, was one of the largest and most influential rare book businesses in the united states in about cspan our mission.
Siebert library was sold at sothebys auction house. This auction features a special consignment of three early mennonite books from the netherlands. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. With a team of directors boasting over 50 years of experience and an extensive knowledge base in the rare book trade, the auction house specializes in books.
Located in the suburbs of philadelphia, we have developed a strong, thriving market for all areas of interest in the rare book and ephemera buying community. Click on bold book numbers in red to see larger image. Because of the variety of books, it is easily possible to start a small collection for a few pounds or, at the other extreme, to spend millions on acquiring very rare and fine books. Also sold were james boswell s life of samuel johnson, william blakes songs of innocence, rene descartes discours, thomas hobbes leviathan, and others. In this program several of the rarest and most valuable books in mr. Among other things, they talk about the increase in the value of rare mormon books. Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales. Rare book dealers and librarians often compete for these treasures, which has the double effect of making a book.
Veteran salt lake city rare books collector, ken sanders, sits down for 3 questions with bob evans. National book auctions is a specialist auction house focusing almost exclusively on rare and collectible books since the 1990s. 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 famous historical figure, illustrated by a famous person, or preowned and marked by a famous figure. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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. We auction rare books with our other antiques and collectibles sales. Would i get more money at auction for my rare books or by selling them privately. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. Siebert collected rare books about the north american indian read. Lots bearing estimates and without consignor reserve shall open at heritage auctions discretion usually 25% to 60% of the low estimate.
See above under new england book auctions for current. Maybe youve seen shows like pawn stars or american pickers, where people cash in their antiques for piles of money. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than. Rare book auctions buy, sell, auction antique books. Kraus rare books, located in new york city, was one of the largest and most influential rare book businesses in the united states in the second half of the twentieth century. Although your bid is currently losing, your bid protection on this lot is still in effect, and it will be placed during the live auction.
Abebooks most expensive sales abebooks periodically publishes a list of the most stunning books recently sold. 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. A former kraus employee, a sothebys vice president.
Reid moon gave a tour of his store, moons rare books, in provo, utah. Book auctions lancaster mennonite historical society. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Collectors can find rare books online or at traditional auction houses. 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. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language.
Featured is an important original 17th century manuscript concerning the turkish wars. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Unlike the bigbox auction houses, we have one focus and a clientele interested specifically in rare books and related material. No other auction service provides what national book auctions will. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. We will also present our next session from an interesting private estate library belonging to an eastern orthodox priest.
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