Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. These auction records are a general guide only, because the book in question. Terms and conditions of sydney rare book auctions the terms and conditions set out below apply to all sales by private treaty, public auction or auction by private treaty held by sydney rare book auctions to the exclusion of other terms and conditions and no modifications will be binding unless accepted by sydney rare book auctions in writing. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. All the books in the records are connected in some way with australasia. Please contact the berkelouw rare book department for further information. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. Regency antique books auctions for rare books auction.
Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and special. These auctions are held in new york and paris in june and december. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. The company was formed and run by three collectors with a collective fifty years of experience in the trade. 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. Bid now, and become the next owner of a masterpiece. The auction begins with a diverse range of boxing items lots 7 19 and, in particular the rare book signed by tommy burns in 1908 is the first such example we have seen. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. The state library has a significant collection of rare books and. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade.
We will email you when we have new items for sale matching this search. Australian book auctions rare book hub rare books, book. We are australias only specialist auctioneers of books, manuscripts, maps. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. 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.
The srba plans to collect rare books and conduct public auctions for fellow bibliophiles. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a comprehensive catalogue of books, maps, manuscripts, postcards, photographs. The program will be presented by both regular and new mrbw partners. Sydney rare book auctions srba is a specialist antiquarian and collectible auction house specialising in australian literature and art. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. 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. Paul feain established the cornstalk bookshop in 1980 and is now. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books.
Abstract this paper describes the australian book auction records abar, a resource of information collected from auctions of old, fine and rare books. The question of how rare a book is, andor how many copies there are, say, in australia, is always of interest. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. 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.
Interact with dealers in realtime, just as you could at a physical book fair. Hosting multiple sales throughout the year, the department holds additional sales of private collections such as the collection of the late hans fellner 192596. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. In addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts. A priced and annotated annual record of london, new york, montreal, edinburgh, and glasgow book auctions. Apr 30, 2020 if, on the other hand, a book has not been found in the published records or booksellers catalogues, and it is suspected it is a desirable item, it would be worthwhile to contact a local antiquarian bookseller. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. It is with sincere regret that anzaab announces the cancellation of the melbourne rare book fair and the. In this document sydney rare book auctions will be referred to as srba.
William blake the book of urizen denounced by contemporaries as an eccentric and madman. Natural cabinet of albertus seba from the library of elias fries 300. Upcoming sales autumn sale online sale of books and ephemera. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. Browse our online catalogues of rare books at michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. Australiana, voyages and travels, including voyages of baudin, staunton, cook etc. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold.
We offer a full auction consignment service designed for bibliophiles and rare book collectors aimed at helping you sell your fine antique books. Agent srba sells by auction, private treaty and auction by private treaty for the vendor and is not responsible for default by the buyer of vendor. Among the earliest examples are the 1568 printing of herodianus history of the roman empire, tafuris history of the writers born in the kingdom of naples, produced in 1750 and bound in vellum, and a scarce bible printed in 1746. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection.
If, on the other hand, a book has not been found in the published records or booksellers catalogues, and it is suspected it is a desirable item, it would be worthwhile to contact a local antiquarian bookseller. The terms and conditions set out below apply to all sales by private treaty, public auction or auction by private treaty held by sydney rare book auctions to the exclusion of other terms and conditions and no modifications will be binding unless accepted by sydney rare book auctions in writing. 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. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. We have extensive experience in buying and selling choice antiquarian books. Volume 65 covers the auction season from september 1967 to august 1968, and contains approximately 28,000. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. A priced and annotated annual record of london, new york, montreal, edinburgh, and glasgow bookauctions. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. Latest acquisition catalogues are issued regularly and can be received as a printed item or as an email. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books.
The 2019 anzaab sydney rare book fair will be held on november 1st and 2nd in the historic maclaurin hall at sydney university. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. The abaa virtual book fair will allow visitors to shop handpicked highlights and recent acquisitions from trusted abaa members from all over the country. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. National book auctions books ephemera art currency.
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. Auction the paul lucas collection of australian military history. The february auction was full of interesting books and ephemera but not. Catalogues michael treloar antiquarian booksellers.
Domestically, sydney proved the strongest market, closely followed by melbourne and. United states of america 265,458 united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland 140,466 germany 72,748 france 68,940 sweden 47,315. Rare books, unique manuscripts, letters and book illustrations, as well as larger bibliophilic book collections. Sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions. Cole of melbourne, a presentation copy of patersons man from snowy river. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books.
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. New acquisitions, discoveries, and rare finds are available exclusively at the first abaa virtual book fair. Depending on the rarity and condition of books and volumes, these items are offered as part of our curated, specialist auctions, or. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable.
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