First edition book auctions

Browse through classics such as the polar express, pinocchio, goldilocks and the three bears and so much more. Sell rare first edition books john atkinson harrogate. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in book form, printed with the original. High spots will also include fine prints by joan miro and keith haring, and a limitededition elephant folio of rubaiyat of omar khayyam by elihu vedder.

These auctions offer unusual material from the eighteenth century and earlier, and often include medical, scientific and travel books extending into the modern period. The 1997 edition is the holy grail for collectors, a spokesman for the auction house said. Raptis rare books maintains an extensive collection of rare and firstedition books from a variety of authors and publishers. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Heritage auctions in dallas sold one on september 14 for. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. 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. Finding and possessing a rare first edition book is often a goal of both the novice and expert book collector. 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. This is almost certainly the last great private collection of russian. Bibliographic database for the collector, library, and dealer plus a book auction search and book collecting magazine. If youre looking for first edition or rare childrens books online, youve come to the right place. What our customers say ive worked in used bookstores for many years, and i want to tell you what every used bookseller in chicago already knows. Get the best deals on virginia woolf 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at.

That is why sothebys is getting excited at the prospect of auctioning 3,000 books from a secret collector in the. Swann was founded as a book auction house and continues to hold general and singleowner book sales in a variety of fields. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. Navigate through our full selection of first editions below to find a particular item youre looking for, ask a question, or order online today. Larson specializes in modern first editions and fine bindings, handling such luminaries as ernest hemingway, james joyce, harper lee, john steinbeck and mark. Apr 01, 2020 this sale features a fine collection of rare, first edition books, including some of the most popular titles of the 19th and 20th centuries. Wemyss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Or, a book of drawing, limning, washing, or colouring of maps and prints. We serve collectors of all ages, means and taste, and supply books to institutional rare book collections including the british library, the bodleian library. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for the bibliophile in your life.

There are many benefits to collecting first editions, but value and historical relevance, particularly of important or impactful new books, top the list for many buyers. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. To us, first edition sounds like diamond ring, something inherently valuable. Volume 65 covers the auction season from september 1967 to august 1968, and contains approximately 28,000. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed.

Jun 01, 2010 the book, of course, helped invent the modern idea of christmas and is one of the most sought after of all novels by first edition collectors. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Arthur rackham 18671939 is considered the leading illustrator of the gift book market prior to the first world war. The general guide to rare americana, with auction records and prices. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. For some blockbuster titles, this can be as many as 50,000 copies or more. Literature rare books and first editions bauman rare books. If you are unfamiliar with the grading scale for book conditions you can find it on our used books page.

A signed first edition of the order of the phoenix by harry potter author j. Book is in good condition with wear on bottom of spine. But for older books, or books originally published by small imprints, the first run may have been as few as 100 copies. For many vintage books or books published by a small imprint, only 100 or so copies were run for the first edition, so they are both highly sought after and hard to find.

Collecting first editions is a kind of madness telegraph. The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. The crown jewel in many a collectors library is a signed first edition. Raptis rare books is a trusted antiquarian book dealer, and we maintain a wide variety of collectible and antique books.

Our first book auction of 2020 is set to highlight several strong sections that will include an array of sherlockiana, fine bindings, modern first editions, and illustrated works. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. Remember when collecting first editions that condition and scarcity are the main contributing factors to the price of a book. Before the first edition of the tale of peter rabbit was released, its author beatrix potter commissioned a private publishing of the now iconic childrens book a year earlier in 1901. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. First edition archives raptis rare books fine rare and. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs catalogues. 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. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. In collecting terms, a general definition of 1st edition book would be a works first commercially available appearance in book form, printed with the original setting of type.

Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book. Modern first editions is an area of book collecting which has a character all of its own. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the book s title to see first edition identification points for a particular book. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed, inscribed. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

The story of timmy and goody tiptoes is the only beatrix potter story apparently set in north america although this is implicit rather than stated anywhere in the book. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. There is a large chunk of dust jacket missing on the bottom back cover corner. Harris brothers auctions auction catalog huge ephemera. Browse through our inventory below or contact us to discuss your rare books. If you are among the few who happen to have a first printing first edition of the uk edition of the first book, which was called, harry potter and the philosophers stone, you really have a treasure. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every country in the world. For a lot of books first editions are not hugely collectable, as the book does not achieve bestseller status, however for some books first editions make up a large proportion of high end book auction sales. Scarce first edition of rands first novel, one of only 3000 copies printed, a wonderful presentation association copy, inscribed by the author to architect ely jacques kahn, for whom rand worked as an unpaid assistant in 1937, while researching the profession for the book that was to become the fountainhead. His work began in the 1890s and began to flourish with the onset of improved printing methods allowing him to perfect the details, lines and silhouettes in his images. Each book thats published, of course, has a first edition. Buy first edition books for sale at auction invaluable. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman.

The book is only described as a second edition if significant changes are made to the copy. Intended for beginners and students of this delightful art. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Contact editions used and rare book store, toronto, ontario. The earliest printed book in the list is a southern song annotated woodblock edition of the book of tang printed c. Jul 31, 2019 media caption one pound harry potter book sells for. The first edition refers to a book s first printing run. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. A priced and annotated annual record of london, new york, montreal, edinburgh, and glasgow book auctions. Signed first edition childrens book auction explore this wide collection of caldecott winner, first edition, signed childrens books. Abebooks offers an immense collection of first edition books for sale, including some of the most famous books ever published.

Our books are historically important and allow the reader to own a piece of history. These auctions take place in london in june and december. Bookworks is the best possible place to sell your books. However, for a first edition to have value, there must be a. The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. Included is all instore merchandise, including popular paperbacks, rare first editions, music and postcards. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. It retains its original first issue dust jacket and is housed in a. I highly recommend this store to anyone who appreciates the tangible history of an older book. 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.

Ernest hemingway first edition book, ernest hemingway 1st edition book, ernest hemingway first edition book auction, ernest hemingway 1st. 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. New york, ny, united states feedback directory price results news help consign classic site. We purchase any good quality fleming james bond first uk edition books and pay high prices for fine to mint copies with or without wrappers. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original. Sothebys to auction knockout collection of firstedition books. Rare books, modern first editions modernfirsteditions buys and sells distinguished rare books and manuscripts in the finest condition, and with the most interesting literary associations. In publishing terms, a first edition book is all copies that were printed from the same setting of type as when first published. The book, published with two errors, was sold at hansons auctioneers.

The record for the most expensive printed book sold at auction is a complete first edition of the birds of america by john james audubon right, which was sold at sothebys in. The first edition offers collectors the finest notable rare books. Dust jacket is in good condition with small tear on top of front and top and bottom of spine and corners. Auction prices for this book have been rising dramatically over recent months. 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. Modern firsts first edition of a book published after 1900. First edition books are the first prints of a book from the printers.

Only 250 copies were printed for friends and family, as one of these rare copies sold at auction for. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. For some blockbuster titles, this can be as many as. Huge selection of vintage disney books and memorabilia, mickey mouse, donald duck, snow white and more. First edition, english issue simultaneous with the american issue of this beloved childrens classic, one of the first modern picture books, a perfect combination of story and pictures mahony, 234, with seven beautiful color chromolithographs three doublepage by william nicholson, this copy blindstamped presentation copy on the. First edition, first impression, in the rare publishers glassine dust jacket. Bid online on 581 first edition auction lots for sale at. Shop our selection of first edition books from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. Harry potter and the philosophers stone, first edition.

Research past prices of first edition books to buy or bid confidently. Jasper52 signed first edition childrens book auction. Remarkable russian literary first editions and manuscripts. Owning a 1st edition book collection can be a rewarding and a financially clever pastime. They have tons of vintage paperbacks, first editions, and an excellent selection of older childrens books. 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. Or, contact a local auction house if you believe your books may be very valuable. Music sales feature autographed music manuscripts by bach, mozart, beethoven and wagner, among others as well as first editions of music, books on music. Identifying, and valuing first edition dr seuss books.

The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. Skinner is one of the leading auctions houses in the world, known for its expertise in the sale of rare and first edition books, decorative bindings, important historical documents, early maps, manuscripts, letters, signed material, early prints, and audubon illustrations. Online book auctions vintage book auctions rare book. Ernest hemingway first edition books sold at auction at. 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. Federalist papers, mormon texts boost heritage auctions rare. Eden martins collection of russian literary first editions and manuscripts in london on 28 november is, says christies specialist sven becker, the most important to take place outside of russia since the diaghilevlifar auction more than 30 years ago.