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