Antique and rare books are numerous in this catalog. Sydney rare book auctions aviation, erotica, antiquarian. If youre a buyer or seller of rare and vintage texts who enjoys the smell of a book and the thrill of an auction, take note of this new sydney business. Sydney rare book auctions 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, date. Anatomy for book collectors the importance collectors attach to condition and completeness and to acquiring the most desirable copy of a book inevitably involves the new collector in the technicalities of book. Sothebys books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Welcome to the next sydney rare book auctions event.
We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. 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 srba plans to collect rare books and conduct public auctions for fellow bibliophiles. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at. Last month we proudly held our first auction and we are thrilled with the results. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. 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. 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. Sydney rare book auctions an extraordinary collection of norman lindsay books assembled by the artist of the iconic australian comic strip ginger meggs will feature in the first auction of sydney rare books auctions, a new auction house specializing in rare and fine books, photographs and memorabilia. Guide to fine and rare australasian books 19861995 by brian howes. Mar 04, 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. 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. Sydney rare book auctions boasts a strong clearance rate and stout interest in their unique fare. Wemyss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Being held on september 25th 2011 at the sebel in surry hills, we have an amazing collection going under the hammer. A slightly revised version of chapter two from jonathan wantrup, australian rare books 1788 1900, sydney, hordern house, 1986. We cover a broad range of subjects, but our first love is literature. This catalog presents a select arrangement of rare, antique and decorative books. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language. 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. Sydney rare book auctions norman lindsay, art and australian. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. Overview of our very first auction for sydney rare book auctions on the 18th of may 2011. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important.
Sydney rare book auctions is a newly formed company whose charter is to conduct rare book auctions in sydney. 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. 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 srba is a specialist antiquarian and collectible auction house specialising in australian literature and art. Bruce macmakin discusses highlihts in the celestial mechanics section from the richard bateman colletion in sale 630 on thursday, november 30th, 2017. 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.
Ultimo, australia feedback directory price results news help. The general guide to rare americana, with auction records and prices. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of the top four prices achieved at auction for printed. Ultimo, australia feedback directory price results news help consign classic site.
The directors have between them over 50 years experience in the rare. 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. 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. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book, or written by a. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. 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. 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. Featured is an important original 17th century manuscript concerning the turkish wars. Swann was founded as a book auction house and continues to hold general and singleowner book sales in a variety of fields. 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. Sydney rare book auctions, ultimo, new south wales. 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. We had an outstanding number of bidders both in house and online.
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. Paul established the cornstalk bookshop in 1980 and is now one of sydney s leading antiquarian booksellers. Sydney rare book auctions 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Sydney rare book auctions is one of puccs newest members. Agent srba sells by auction, private treaty and auction by private treaty for the vendor and. We also collect highquality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding and modern limited editions. Da vinci s journal focusing on water is one of his more organized manuscripts, although the notes are still the chaotic reflection of brainstorming by a genius.
The company was formed and run by three collectors with a collective fifty years of experience in the trade. The directors have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade and are passionate collectors themselves. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. The richard bateman collection on celestial mechanics. We chatted with coowner paul feain about the business of old books. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties. Ellie aroney is a graduate of the colorado rare book school and has worked in the book trade in sydney for over 10 years. 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. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. Printed books christie s has achieved record results for works by significant contributors to the printed word. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011.
Rare book consignment sothebys began as an auctioneer of books in 1744. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. The sale opens for bidding on monday, april 20th at 11am pacific time and lots are scheduled to begin closing on thursday, april 30th at 11am pacific time. Rare books and special collections includes early printed books from europe, australia, america, and asia. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. We had a full auction room and a lot of online activity, making for a lively and fast moving sale. His auctions offer unusual material from the eighteenth century and earlier, and often include medical. Sydney rare book auctions, 372428 wattle street, ultimo. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. And for those lucky enough to be in the room we excitedly.
These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to. We are australias only specialist auctioneers of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, prints and historical artworks. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Sydney rare book auctions conducts rare book auctions in sydney.
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. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from. Paul and his two fellow directors of sydney rare book auctions, ellie aroney and emily ingleton have between them over 50 years of experience in the rare book trade. Our stock can be viewed online, and purchased using our secure ordering service. Leonardo da vinci s codex leicester is one of the most rare books in the world. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. National book auctions books ephemera art currency. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality.
Paul is a member of anzaab and general secretary of ilab. Included in our holdings are pre20 university of sydney higher degree theses and university of sydney publications. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. 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. These auctions take place in london in june and december. Tobias abeloff is swann galleries longestserving specialist. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. The question of how rare a book is, andor how many copies there are, say, in australia, is always of interest. Sydney rare book auctions sydney rare book auctions. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Our august 24 th sale featured our usual eclectic mix of material, ranging from highly collectible autographs and rare australiana, to maps and ephemera. Trust sothebys to inspect and evaluate your firstedition novel, antique manuscript or letter, or rare book collection.
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. Since 2002, he has been an english, communications, and gslis graduate school of library and information science professor at simmons college in boston, where he teaches editing copy and proof, history of the book, and rare books and special collections librarianship. 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. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. There are many people in australia who buy old and rare books. We will also present our next session from an interesting private estate library belonging to an eastern orthodox priest. The three directors are paul feain, ellie aroney and emily ingleton who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. 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. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. Sydney rare book auctions a huge collection of books, posters and photos ranging from signed maurice sendak pictures and first edition juvenile books, to aviation titles from the collection of hudson fysh, fine bindings, law books, erotica, art, voyages, history and more. In this document sydney rare book auctions will be referred to as srba.
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