Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Our specialist is on hand to advise on the sale at auction. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Today, a collection of over 600 rare bookswhat some are calling the last great private library will be auctioned off in new zealand. 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 and manuscripts, maps, prints, photography, and art.
The books were collected by arthur pycroft, a prominent auckland naturalist and scholar. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair 2020 northern new england book fair. Contact us 2970 high street po box 89 armadale, victoria 3143 australia. Have items you want to consign with national book auctions. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books.
A short history of the principal london antiquarian. Melbourne rare book fair australia twin cities antiquarian book fair. The potiential demand for australian wool increased as a results of the nepoleonic war. A short history of the principal london antiquarian booksellers and book auctioneers andrew block. By late 2009, the decision was taken to launch timeline auctions with brett as ceo, in order to expand the opportunities for clients to buy and sell coins and artefacts of all periods and cultures. We issue catalogues on a variety of subjects, and attend bookfairs and auctions in australia. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare books auction auction cookies help us deliver our services.
The english naval blockade of continental eroupe lessend the export of german wool. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. Its very rare to find such a large volume of quality, vellum bound volumes available on the market. These catalogues show some of the range of our stock. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Auction the paul lucas collection of australian military history. 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. The department is available for free and no obligation valuations and are happy to guide you through the auction process. The key areas of interest were exploration, maps, australian ephemera and rare first editions. Antiquarian books united states of america manuscript. Our collection of nearly 80000 volumes will eventually make its way into the inventory program.
Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. Bid now, and become the next owner of a masterpiece. Original unpublished photographs of the australian. Depending on the rarity and condition of books and volumes, these items are offered as part of our curated, specialist auctions, or within the thursday auction. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare books auction auction. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction cookies help us deliver our services.
By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australia s largest second hand and antiquarian. Jonathan wantrup, owner of new century antiquarian books, is author of the standard collectors reference australian rare books 17881900. Running out of room and in order to keep our hobby going we have to pass some on to you, so we can make room for new editions. A collection of unusual and antiquarian books from a local consignor. National book auctions books ephemera art currency.
Some of the books listed in our catalogues may already have been sold by the time the catalogue is viewed as an archive on the website. Notable private library to be auctioned today in new zealand. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can select a category below to browse our bookshelves online, but. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books, and this remains at the heart of the berkelouw operation. Australian book auction records was a print based biennial publication, which recorded auction prices of australasian books usually rare, old and special.
Serendipity books is the largest supplier of secondhand, antiquarian and outofprint books in western australia. The authors outline the history of abar, consider the usefulness of the. Catalogues michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. A story of digging experiences in south africathe copy of what is now a rare book is of. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. Antiquarian books sold strongly, however books on books proved to be less desirable than past auctions. Anzaab is the professional body which represents the members of the antiquarian book business in australia and new zealand. Australian book auction records abar is a usually biennial publication which documents the results of auctions, mostly in australia, of old, fine and rare books. Australian book auctions was founded in 1999 as australias first and only specialist auction house for books and related material.
Australia had established a foothold in the english wool market at the end of the war. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. 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. Kenneth hince books, suppliers of secondhand, old, rare and fine books, melbourne, australia, used, out of print, rare and antiquarian books, first editions, private press, fine bindings. Berkelouw books is australia s largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. If you cant find what you like please fill out our offline search form and we will search our offline inventory, other bookstores and book. Curated by the greatest bookman you never heard of you guessed it, adam. The australian book auction records libres ejournal. Australian book auctions rare book hub rare books, book. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a. Among the subjects of the books, manuscripts and related material the firm.
It aims to promote antiquarian bookselling and collecting. The first sale took place in march 2010, preceded by online viewing and a highquality sales catalogue. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the. Michael treloar antiquarian booksellers, established in adelaide, south australia, in march 1976, is a longstanding member of the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Established in the early 1980s, we are members of the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers, affilliated with the international league of antiquarian booksellers. 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. A large folio manuscript ledger recording depositions made at the french consulate in philadelphia, united states of america usa, comprising 322 handnumbered pages with entries on pp. Australian book auction records abar is a usually biennial publication which documents the results of auctions, mostly in australia, of old, fine and rare books of australasian interest. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books.
Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Search our upcoming catalogs for important fine art, rare antiques, asian art, estate jewelry, and collectibles from premier houses all around the world. Sydney rare book auctions has no upcoming auctions. 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. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare book auction auction.
About us antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Explore graphic novels in book form or in collections of comic book issues republished as a trade volume. Bookmark this page for updates, or subscribe to our enewsletter. Browse our online catalogues of rare books at michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. Aug 17, 2011 sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions is a newly formed company whose charter is to conduct rare book auctions in sydney. The three directors are paul feain, ellie aroney and emily ingleton who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. A short history of the principal london antiquarian booksellers and book auctioneers. Serendipity have been issuing free catalogues to collectors, libraries, academics and institutions, both in australia and worldwide, for the past 21 years. 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.
Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. Then browse auction catalogs from thousands of auctioneers to bid live online on art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles. The anzaab code of ethics may be seen by clicking on the preceding link. We are australias only specialist auctioneers of books, manuscripts, maps. Antiquarian traders, important antique auction, date. Mar 04, 2020 if a book does not appear in any of the book auction records it may still have value, but more likely it probably has little or no monetary value.
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. These auctions take place in london in june and december. Guide to fine and rare australasian books 19861995 by brian howes. The 270 lots are drawn exclusively from two private collections, comprising in the main signed modern first editions, literature, childrens books, australiana especially. The collection came from a european immigrant who brought his library with him to australia. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Jonathan conducted a very successful series of book auctions as founding director of the book department of sothebys australia. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books. Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales.
The history of the wool industry in australia timeline. Peter arnold, melbourne antiquarian book dealer, examines a. The next sydney rare book auctions sale features a huge collection of antiquarian titles. One battlefront was in spain so that impaired the export of spanish wool.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Peter arnold, melbourne antiquarian book dealer, examines a lot, australian book auctions, 2425 february 2004 picture francis reiss 2004. Bidding opens june 22nd 2018 and ends on sunday july 8th at 7pm with a soft staggered close. 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. Australian book auctions 2970 high street po box 89 armadale, vic, 3143. National book auctions is a specialist auction house focusing almost exclusively on rare and collectible books since the 1990s. Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page. Peter arnold, melbourne antiquarian book dealer, examines a lot, australian book auctions, 2425 february 2004. The asian antiquarian is the personal antique collection of andrew j guinosso, a retired business executive and now a published author, entrepreneur, and restauranteur who lives in reno, nevada. Book selling for us was the natural result of bookcollecting of the past 30 years. 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.
Peter arnold, melbourne antiquarian book dealer, examines. Lawsons, australia s premier auctioneers since 1884. 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 sales encompass everything from early manuscript books. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Naval and maritime books new, used, and antiquarian books. Shop original graphic novels and sequential reprints. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. Next live auction sat 21st march 2020 1pm viewing times thu mar 19th 5pm 8pm fri mar 20th 10am 4pm sat mar 21st 9am 1pm or by appointment during the week prior. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. National book auctions freeville, ny bid online at invaluable. Literature, natural history, australiana, general antiquarian etc. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books.