Rare book auctions melbourne

The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. 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. 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. It is with sincere regret that anzaab announces the cancellation of the melbourne rare book fair and the. Hosting multiple sales throughout the year, the department holds additional sales of private collections such as the collection of the late hans fellner 192596.

The abaa virtual book fair will allow visitors to shop handpicked highlights and recent acquisitions from trusted abaa members from all over the country. Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Natural cabinet of albertus seba from the library of elias fries 300. 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. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Sydney rare book auctions srba is a specialist antiquarian and collectible auction house specialising in australian literature and art.

Volume 65 covers the auction season from september 1967 to august 1968, and contains approximately 28,000. The 2019 anzaab sydney rare book fair will be held on november 1st and 2nd in the historic maclaurin hall at sydney university. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a comprehensive catalogue of books, maps, manuscripts, postcards, photographs. 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. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and special. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. 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 auction records are a general guide only, because the book in question. Paul feain established the cornstalk bookshop in 1980 and is now.

Latest acquisition catalogues are issued regularly and can be received as a printed item or as an email. Rare books, unique manuscripts, letters and book illustrations, as well as larger bibliophilic book collections. Bid now, and become the next owner of a masterpiece. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. The question of how rare a book is, andor how many copies there are, say, in australia, is always of interest. Browse our online catalogues of rare books at michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. New acquisitions, discoveries, and rare finds are available exclusively at the first abaa virtual book fair.

You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Regency antique books auctions for rare books auction. 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. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. Depending on the rarity and condition of books and volumes, these items are offered as part of our curated, specialist auctions, or. Abstract this paper describes the australian book auction records abar, a resource of information collected from auctions of old, fine and rare books. We are australias only specialist auctioneers of books, manuscripts, maps.

The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. 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 state library has a significant collection of rare books and. Australiana, voyages and travels, including voyages of baudin, staunton, cook etc.

Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Domestically, sydney proved the strongest market, closely followed by melbourne and. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. 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. 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. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. In this document sydney rare book auctions will be referred to as srba. Catalogues michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. A priced and annotated annual record of london, new york, montreal, edinburgh, and glasgow bookauctions. 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 sydney rare book auctions. We will email you when we have new items for sale matching this search.

First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. The program will be presented by both regular and new mrbw partners. 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. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. Auction the paul lucas collection of australian military history. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. 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.

All the books in the records are connected in some way with australasia. 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. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Australian book auctions rare book hub rare books, book. In addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts.

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. We offer a full auction consignment service designed for bibliophiles and rare book collectors aimed at helping you sell your fine antique books. Please contact the berkelouw rare book department for further information. A priced and annotated annual record of london, new york, montreal, edinburgh, and glasgow book auctions. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. 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.

Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. The february auction was full of interesting books and ephemera but not. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. 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. 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. The company was formed and run by three collectors with a collective fifty years of experience in the trade. These auctions are held in new york and paris in june and december. The srba plans to collect rare books and conduct public auctions for fellow bibliophiles. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books. Cole of melbourne, a presentation copy of patersons man from snowy river.

This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. 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. 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. Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection. We have extensive experience in buying and selling choice antiquarian books. Upcoming sales autumn sale online sale of books and ephemera.