Rare books edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable, and important books and the history of the book. Edinburghs finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and booklovers, the majority of them free to all. Established in 1880 thomson roddick is the longest established family owned independent firm of auctioneers and valuers in scotland and the north of england and pages. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. Dating to circa 1853, this hardbound volume shows its age, with damage to the spine and covers. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery hosts typewronger books, offering. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book printed in british north america, a new translation of the psalms done by colonists richard mather, john eliot, and thomas weld, with. Mound city auctions auction catalog antiquarian auction. This allows buyers to bid with confidence and ensures that lots are accurately described. We offer over 20,000 fine and rare books, maps, manuscripts and prints relating to ireland fine irish bindings are our particular speciality. 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.
Mar 23, 2020 philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal collection. Lumsden, james edinburgh poems and songs x19cm 1st. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Carlisle 01228 528 939 the auction centre, marconi road, burgh road industrial estate, carlisle, ca2 7na. Sign up to follow auctions, save searches, and start bidding. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. Roger collicott peruses some of the 17th century and 18th century manuscripts that form part of the upcoming antiquarian book auction and manuscript sale, which will be held at honiton in devon on wednesday, 20th february 20. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on. Secondhand and antiquarian books in uk auctions 2018.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. About antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Philip mould is putting his own spin on working from home as he welcomes the public to his oxfordshire estate. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure these details are correct, we recommend that you contact the event organisers before travelling any distance. Firsts london is the jewel in the crown of rare books london, a multilocational festival celebrating all facets of the rare book in london. Antiquarian golf books featuring the golf courses of the british isles. I got through the boer lines near thaba nchu, was taken prisoner at dewetsdorf, escaped from my boer guards, and was recaptured at the reddersburg disaster, into which battle i unwittingly drove, and where i. Antique book auctions vintage book auctions 1818 auctioneers. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. Book is a hardbound compendium of godeys ladys book magazine, collecting various exerpts from the magazine in bound form.
Without formal art training, his observation as a keen naturalist and his own artistic ability have made him one of the outstanding ornithological illustrators of today. The abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america. If you decide that your book is worth selling, we would strongly recommend that you go to a professional bookseller registered with the antiquarian booksellers association. Chelsea old town hall, kings road, chelsea sw3 5ee. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. We hope to reopen as soon as possible, and will be closely monitoring read more events nonfiction book club fifth season we are happy to announce the list of books for. If you have a large number of books to sell, you might consider sending them to auction, although you should still seek valuations first. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Sign up for the next edition of the old books leaflet or get online immediately. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.
Philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal. Ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. Edinburgh 01 440 2448 the auction centre, 118 carnethie street, rosewell, edinburgh, eh24 9al. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. Antiquarian collectable books that date from pre1700 to modern times are perfect for reading enjoyment, and also for displaying in a bookcase. Aug 28, 2014 antiquarian auctions is an online rare book auction website. Whether you will find yourself in london or edinburgh, chicago or portland this summer, there are many antiquarian book fairs and book festivals to keep in mind, including. Taylors auctions is scotlands largest auction house selling over 4000 lots every month including antiques, furnishings, paintings, porcelain, art, books, militaria. All lots are listed by recognised booksellers who have been vetted before being accepted to sell on antiquarian auctions. Book auctions october secondhand and antiquarian books in uk auctions 2018. First edition, first printed book of esther leaf from 1560 geneva bible current bid. Collectable books are available in a wide variety of genres.
He provides valuations and catalogues the regular book and antiquarian volumes sections in our weekly and twoday antique book auctions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for free and confidential valuations, advice on buying at auction and estate services. Some booksellers specialise in different kinds of books e. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet.
With salerooms in edinburgh, dumfries, carlisle, and offices in fife and merseyside and regional representatives we provide an unrivalled service covering everything from a single item. A story of digging experiences in south africathe copy of what is now a rare book is of. Aba and pbfa call off edinburgh antiquarian book fair. What methods do you use for appraising books online bookselling sites like the advanced book exchange abe and greater public participation in auctions has created an unprecedented degree of transparency in the antiquarian book market. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The edinburgh book fair has been cancelled due to the corona cov19 crisis. Auction house sale results by date listed on rare book hub. Scotlands largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the edinburgh book fair is a major event in the calendars of collectors, librarians, specialists, and bookdealers around the uk.
Antiquarian science books are original historical works e. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Our international team of fifteen books specialists work in tandem with sothebys regional representatives throughout the world. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Antiquarian auctions is an online rare book auction website. Established in 1880 thomson roddick is the longest established family owned independent firm of auctioneers and valuers in scotland and the north of england.
T he old town bookshop has been a specialist booksellers of antiquarian maps, prints, scottish material, fine art monographs and original artworks for over thirty years. These books are important primary references for the study of the history of science and technology, they can provide valuable insights into the historical development of the various fields of scientific inquiry history of science, history of. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. The artist, maurice pledger, was only 25 when this book was published. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Situated in the heart of edinburgh s historic old town on the characterful victoria street, the shop comprises a 16th century medieval granary store originally used to supply edinburgh castle and is a stones throw away from.
The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Our edinburgh office is located in the heart of the citys new town and holds a number of fine and decorative art auctions throughout the year. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. We buy and sell old and rare books, and our gallery hosts typewronger books, offering new books and secondhand typewriters. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Welcome to thomson roddick thomson roddick auctioneers. Book auctions scotland edinburgh edinburgh secondhand and antiquarian books in uk auctions 2020. Mctears auctioneers and valuers auctions held in glasgow every week free valuations and appraisals. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in manuscripts and rare books. A very early edition of the bay psalm book leads the sale.
Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. Dumfries 087 721 635 the auction centre, irongray road, dumfries, dg2 0je. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Paintings, drawings and prints silver and plate jewellery asian and islamic ceramics and works of art clocks, watches, barometers, cameras and scientific instruments ceramics and glass coins, banknotes and medallions medals, militaria and weapons antiquities, natural history and tribal art furniture objects of virtu automobilia and aeronautica. This year over 45 booksellers from around the uk and further afield will be exhibiting. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more.
These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books ranging in both subject and date, from early latin texts to traditional bindings, botanical, entemological, sporting subjects and first. Philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal collection. Bid live at antiquarian auctions s online rare books auction auction. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Edinburgh s finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and book lovers, the majority of them free to all. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections national. Antiquarian golf books featuring the golf courses of the. Edinburgh 01 440 2448 the auction centre, 118 carnethie. Latest updates updates shop closure due to covid19 for public health reasons, mcnaughtans bookshop is closing to the public from thursday 19th march. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Lumsden, james edinburgh poems and songs x19cm 1st edition. Granite state book and ephemera fair now known as the northern.
Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. We are full time booksellers dealing in english literature, modern first editions and illustratedchildrens books. For more details visit it is presented by the antiquarian booksellers association under the auspices of ilab. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. We are currently closed to visitors for public health reasons, but we are open for enquiries and orders with free uk postage. 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.
1033 1316 1283 800 1365 443 181 102 61 1627 1327 1613 560 653 462 961 130 44 1595 1083 402 852 1252 1087 663 1094 1230 417 1418 1351 29