Sydney rare book auction

Sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions is a newly formed company whose charter is to conduct rare book auctions in sydney. Please note, this auction will be open exclusively for online bidding and absenteephone bidding directly with our gallery. 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. Program for sydney rare book week state library of nsw. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. Rare books and special collections includes early printed books from europe, australia, america, and asia. Music sales feature autographed music manuscripts by bach, mozart, beethoven and wagner, among others as well as first editions of music, books on music, letters, signed photographs and memorabilia. Our specialist is on hand to advise on the sale at auction of single items through to entire collections and libraries whether private or institutional. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at. Important voyages including the voyages of captain james cook, the voyage of matthew flinders, as well as travel and australiana including important first fleet publications, governor macquarie, etc.

Australian book auction records was a print based biennial publication, which recorded auction prices of australasian books usually rare, old and special copies it was compiled by mrs margaret. To search all past auctions please use the advanced search. A memoir and dvd i love lucci sampler pickup available. 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. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. At the sydney rare book fair we launch our new premium business name orchard bookshop replacing the popup bookshop moniker for select events and our online shop. 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 february auction was full of interesting books and ephemera but not many were high priced. Our august 24 th sale featured our usual eclectic mix of material, ranging from highly collectible autographs and rare australiana, to maps and ephemera. James kemsley, who drew ginger meggs for over 25 years.

The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. The 2019 anzaab sydney rare book fair will be held on november 1st and 2nd in the historic. Latest acquisition catalogues are issued regularly. Sydney rare book auctions is one of puccs newest members. We also collect highquality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding and modern limited. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare. Sydney rare book auctions, norman lindsay, art and australian, date. Shop on invaluable to search by category, price and more to find what you love. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. National book auctions books ephemera art currency.

With a team of directors boasting over 50 years of experience and an extensive knowledge base in the rare book. A chance discovery in 2017 by a librarian of an inscription. Find hordern house rare books on facebook follow hordern house rare books on twitter follow hordern house rare books on instagram level 2, 255 riley street, surry hills, sydney nsw 2010. Make the most of your online antiques appraisal skinner. Welcome to national book auctions, a national public auction service specializing in books and ephemera. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. If you wish to sell a book, map, ephemera, letter or document, simply send photographs, relevant paperwork and other background information to sothebys for an auction estimate. 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.

Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and. Highlights from sydney rare book auction one, monday 18 april, 2011 duration. The inaugural rare book auction will take place on 18 april from 5. Lawsons hold regular inroom auctions offering antique and modern furniture.

These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Browse unique items for sale online from sydney rare book auctions. An online antiques appraisal, called an auction evaluation, is the quickest and easiest way to get an expert appraisers opinion. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. We had a full auction room and a lot of online activity, making for a lively and fast moving sale.

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. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. A sneak peak at highlights from the upcoming sydney rare book auction srba to be held at the sebel hotel, surry hills, sydney on monday, 18 april 2011 from 5. Lawsons auctioneers offer more sales in more categories than any other. We chatted with coowner paul feain about the business of old books. We offer a mobile auctioneering service for large inventories and are opening permanent. Sydney rare book auctions norman lindsay, art and australian. Highlights from sydney rare book auction one, monday 18. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a comprehensive catalogue of books, maps, manuscripts, postcards. Best of all, a skinner online auction evaluation is free of charge.