Antiquarian books auctions australia

Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. Jonathan conducted a very successful series of book auctions as founding director of the book department of sothebys australia 198991. Sydney rare book auctions, mining, antiquarian, exploration books, date. Other notable items sold included a set of beans official history of australia in. Both sell on abebooks and were thrilled that they partner with us. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Sally runs asia bookroom in canberra, australia, a business that specializes in asian books, art, and ephemera. May 12, 2020 in addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts. Meticulously itemized catalogues for each auction are compiled by leading specialists with great expertise in rare and antiquarian books. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes.

They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Antiquarian books sold strongly, however books on books proved to be less desirable than past auctions. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Many more collectible books of less interest have not appreciated or have declined in value. 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. Some of the books listed in our catalogues may already have been sold by the time the catalogue is viewed as an archive on the website. Online rare books auction antiquarian auctions catalog ends apr 23, 2015 5. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Catalogues michael treloar antiquarian booksellers.

Australian book auctions rare book hub rare books, book. Established in the early 1980s, we are members of the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers, affilliated with the international league of antiquarian booksellers. We have extensive experience in buying and selling choice antiquarian books. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer.

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 372428 wattle street, ultimo, ultimo, new south wales 2007 rated 4. Tangible assets, such as rare books, are by nature, illiquid. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris.

These catalogues show some of the range of our stock. Our auction consignment service is especially helpful for bibliophiles interested in consolidating or liquidating. Lawsons, australias premier auctioneers since 1884. The key areas of interest were exploration, maps, australian ephemera and rare first editions. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. 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. Rare book consignment how to sell collectible books at auction. Member anzaab and ilab our premises are open tuesday to saturday, 10am to 5pm. The selection features a spectrum of themes including, but not limited to, the british raj and the indian subcontinent. Oxfam is a registered charity in england and wales no 202918 and scotland sc039042.

These auctions are held in new york and paris in june and december. Lawsons, australia s premier auctioneers since 1884. 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. We offer competitive consignment rates to help you sell your antique books at auction. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Antiquarian books sold strongly, however books on books. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Collectible books of interest have shown value appreciation over the years. To search all past auctions please use the advanced search. 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. Anzaab is the professional body which represents the members of the antiquarian book business in australia and new zealand.

Kenneth hince books, suppliers of secondhand, old, rare and fine books, melbourne, australia, used, out of print, rare and antiquarian books, first editions, private press, fine bindings. Berkelouw books is australia s largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. 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. Sally is also president of ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers, so these are two booksellers with much to talk about.

Or, click on any venue name to drill down to more information about the whens and wheres of their sales. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Our selections of rare 1930s australian political ephemera and vintage trade catalogues. The anzaab code of ethics may be seen by clicking on the preceding link. It aims to promote antiquarian bookselling and collecting. Browse unique items for sale online from sydney rare book auctions.

Valuation of australian books australian and south australian publications, even modestlooking items such as pamphlets, may be of value as collectors items. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of. Advanced search michael treloar antiquarian booksellers. The february auction was full of interesting books and ephemera but not many. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books. 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. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential.

Introducing our first ever auction of antiquarian books, this spectacular sale includes rare books from the 1700s to the early 20th century. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australia s largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Online rare book auction antiquarian auctions catalogue 05 sep 20 16. Home ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers. Australian book auctions was founded in 1999 as australias first and only specialist auction house for books and related material. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. In addition to books, americana encompasses pamphlets, letters, documents and manuscripts. We issue catalogues on a variety of subjects, and attend. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties.

Jonathan wantrup, owner of new century antiquarian books, is author of the standard collectors reference australian rare books 17881900. Supply outstrips demand for all but the rarest books. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. Fine antiquarian books are our specialty along with modern first editions, fine bindings and rare books. Bid now, and become the next owner of a masterpiece. Mining, antiquarian, exploration books liveauctioneers.

Click on the magnifying glass below to jump to an auction house on this page. Sydney rare book auctions offers presale viewings prior to each auction, and also encourages interested individuals to book an appointment for a private walkthrough. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the beginning of the print era to the present. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. 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. The books and ephemera department holds a regular sale and offers a. Sydney rare book auctions has no upcoming auctions. Auction houses that specialize in the things we love are rare, indeed. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality.