Where are the rare book auctions held in the UK?
These auctions are held in New York and Paris in June and December. Offerings of Continental, Russian & Science books range from blockbooks and incunabula to the Russian avant-garde. Sales are held twice each year in London to coincide with our sales of Important Russian Art in June and December.
What do you need to know about Bonhams auction estimates?
For the purpose of the auction estimate given, Bonhams assumes that the item is authentic and can be freely sold. Auction estimates are provided only for the owner of the property and may not be used by any other person or for any other purpose nor disclosed to any third party, reproduced or published in any form.
Can you find the value of a book on AbeBooks?
AbeBooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but don’t use that value for insurance purposes. If you really need a documented estimate of a book’s value (for probate or insurance purposes) then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal.
What is the value of an old book?
A beaten-up old book that is falling apart will have little value. First editions are sought-after by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. Scarcity influences value.
These auctions are held in New York and Paris in June and December. Offerings of Continental, Russian & Science books range from blockbooks and incunabula to the Russian avant-garde. Sales are held twice each year in London to coincide with our sales of Important Russian Art in June and December.
Which is the most valuable book at auction?
In 2007 a rare first edition of this classic novel, originally published in 1847, sold at auction for a whopping £114,000. 2. Ian Fleming, Casino Royale Her Majesty’s ultimate secret agent is still as popular as ever, and earlier this year, a first edition copy of this 1953 classic Bond novel sold for £22,500. 3. Graham Greene, Brighton Rock
Are there any books that are worth money?
Everyday items you might be tempted to bin could actually be worth a small fortune. According to Barnebys, the world’s leading search aggregator for auctions, many books which would have been purchased originally for a few pounds, are now worth a small fortune, fetching high prices at auction.
What kind of books do Bonhams auctions sell?
In addition to our general Books & Manuscripts auctions, we hold regularly scheduled themed sales in Exploration and Travel Literature, History of Science, Space History, and the 20th Century.