The 2019 anzaab sydney rare book fair will be held on november 1st and 2nd in the historic maclaurin hall at sydney university. Sydney rare book auctions is a newly formed company whose charter is to conduct rare book auctions in sydney. Sydney rare book auctions norman lindsay, art and australian. New england book auctions the only fulltime auction. 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. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. These auctions are held in new york and paris in june and december. 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. New england book auctions is the only fulltime auction gallery in new england dedicated to the sale of rare books and related materials. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare. Sydney rare book auctions offers presale viewings prior to each auction, and also encourages interested individuals to book an appointment for a private walkthrough. The three directors are paul feain, ellie aroney and emily ingleton who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia.
Native corroboree c185157, watercolour and gouache. May 12, 2020 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. Sale ends sunday 19th april 2020 at 6pm at c172428 wattle street ultimo. A memoir and dvd i love lucci sampler pickup available. A true first edition of this hemingway classic has issue points both within the book and on the dustjacket. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. 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. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. Interesting ephemera, literature and childrens books, including a collection of ida rentoul outhwaite books and ephemera, ian fleming, norman lindsay. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Swann was founded as a book auction house and continues to hold general and singleowner book sales in a variety of fields. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books.
Program for sydney rare book week state library of nsw. 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. Sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions is a newly formed company whose charter is to conduct rare book auctions in sydney. We also collect highquality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding and modern limited editions. Browse unique items for sale online from sydney rare book auctions. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters.
We conduct over 24 auctions per year including catalogue sales. These auctions take place in london in june and december. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. Highlights from sydney rare book auction one, monday 18. With an international team of 15 renowned specialists and live auctions held throughout the year in london, paris and new york, we are the market leaders in this category. 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. Our international team of books and manuscripts specialists are experienced in manuscript and antique book appraisal and sales, including the most rare and expensive. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. The free events held here at the university of sydney include.
Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. 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. A chance discovery in 2017 by a librarian of an inscription and sketch in the back of this book has revealed the inscription to be a notice of the death of the elusive venetian renaissance artist. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions. 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.
Your search for art, design, antiques, and collectibles starts here. Paul feain established the cornstalk bookshop in 1980 and is now one of sydneys leading antiquarian booksellers. A first issue of this novel does not have the disclaimer that was later added. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. There is something for everyone talks and lectures, walking tours, exhibitions, hands on workshops, and behind the scenes visits. Guide to fine and rare australasian books 19861995 by brian howes. 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 woodhouse in the 1960s and in the 1980s was edited by mrs jill burdon the final in the series was produced by fiona kells in 2006. 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 thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. The february auction was full of interesting books and ephemera but not many were high priced. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. Due to covid19 precautions and the recent stay at home order issued by the state of ohio, any items won can be shipped directly to your home or ebth can hold until the order is lifted.
This rare and historical engraving is from james walliss an historical account of the colony of new south wales and its dependent settlements. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and. 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. James kemsley, who drew ginger meggs for over 25 years, began collecting norman lindsay when in his twenties and formed the most comprehensive collection of norman lindsays printed work ever assembled. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. We had a full auction room and a lot of online activity, making for a lively and fast moving sale.
Our august 24 th sale featured our usual eclectic mix of material, ranging from highly collectible autographs and rare australiana, to maps and ephemera. Viewing is also available during the week prior upon appointment. None of the characters in this book is a living person, nor are the units or military organizations mentioned actual units or organizations. Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. Sydney rare book auctions, norman lindsay, art and australian, date. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The 1640 bay psalm book was the first book written in british america and the first book printed in english in the new world.
In addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Viewing with drinks and nibbles will take place on thursday 22nd august from 5pm. 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 internet book dealers, shop owners, museums and individual collectors from across new york and new england. Christies books and manuscripts department offers for sale the best of the worlds printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives. At the sydney book fair bridget mcdonnell gallery will be featuring a terrific, early watercolour of a corroboree by george lacy painted around the 1850s. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. Welcome to the next sydney rare book auctions event.
These auctions offer unusual material from the eighteenth century and earlier, and often include medical, scientific and travel books extending into the modern period. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and. New england book auction of sunderland, massachusetts find.
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. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. The srba plans to collect rare books and conduct public auctions for fellow bibliophiles. Sydney rare book auctions srba is a specialist antiquarian and collectible auction house specialising in australian literature and art. The work is very important and contains views of sydney, newcastle and hawkesbury river, as well as an aboriginal corrobborree. 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. 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. Sell your books to berkelouw we buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. Sydney rare book week will be held at venues across sydney from sunday, 27 october to saturday, 2 november 2019. 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. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Audubons the original watercolor paintings for the birds of america, 1966. The company was formed and run by three collectors with a collective fifty years of experience in the trade.
Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. Shop on invaluable to search by category, price and more to find what you love. Our research library is one of the largest of most book auction houses and unlike others we stand behind our catalogue descriptions and customers can bid. Please note, this auction will be open exclusively for online bidding and absenteephone bidding directly with our gallery. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. 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. Paul feain established the cornstalk bookshop in 1980 and is now one of sydney s leading antiquarian booksellers. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from. 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. Started in 1970 by richard oinonen, new england book auctions has specialized in fine and rare books, prints, art and ephemera.
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. 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. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. 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. Rare books and special collections includes early printed books from europe, australia, america, and asia. Sydney rare book auctions is pleased to announce that the next sale will take place in our rooms at c172428 wattle street, ultimo on saturday october 19th from 1pm. Included in our holdings are pre20 university of sydney higher degree theses and university of sydney publications. Po box 470, sunderland, ma 075, usa 4 6653253 4 6658790. Sydney rare book auctions is pleased to announce that the next sale will take place online, ending sunday april 19th at 6pm.
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