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Mayfair book auctions is a new rare books and works on paper auction house, located in the heart of londons mayfair, part of the scholium group plc, an aim listed public company specialising in rare books, works on paper, stamps and other collectables, based in a splendid georgianstyle town house in mayfair, london. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts dreweatts. In the american book prices database, it is easy to find a. 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. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Maybe youve seen shows like pawn stars or american pickers, where people cash in their antiques for piles of money. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. 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.
Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page. I have spent the best part of the past 20 years working for various auction companies as a book and ephemera valuer. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. Gorringes can also advise clients on authenticate manuscripts and letters which are sold within the book auctions. Learn more about our books and manuscripts auctions. We now hold twice yearly auctions of western manuscripts and miniatures in early july and december, and twice yearly islamic and near eastern books and manuscripts sales in london s two islamic weeks, as well as a number of sales of individual specialised collections of books and libraries offered through our rare books department. The adage that something is worth what someone will pay is not a satisfactory or helpful answer. We buy old and rare books, libraries, and entire estates. At sothebys, we are dedicated to merging tradition and innovation. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes.
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