Roger collicott peruses some of the 17th century and 18th century manuscripts that form part of the upcoming antiquarian book auction and manuscript sale, which will be held at honiton in devon on wednesday, 20th february 20. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Book is a hardbound compendium of godeys ladys book magazine, collecting various exerpts from the magazine in bound form. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. Edinburgh 01 440 2448 the auction centre, 118 carnethie street, rosewell, edinburgh, eh24 9al. Situated in the heart of edinburgh s historic old town on the characterful victoria street, the shop comprises a 16th century medieval granary store originally used to supply edinburgh castle and is a stones throw away from. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Edinburghs finest bookish institutions have arranged talks, exhibitions, and workshops for collectors, bibliophiles, and booklovers, the majority of them free to all. Philip mould launches daily livestream based on personal.
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By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. Lumsden, james edinburgh poems and songs x19cm 1st edition. Philip mould is putting his own spin on working from home as he welcomes the public to his oxfordshire estate. First edition, first printed book of esther leaf from 1560 geneva bible current bid. The abaa antiquarian booksellers association of america. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on. Our edinburgh office is located in the heart of the citys new town and holds a number of fine and decorative art auctions throughout the year. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to. Lesley weller and the travel and exploration collection of the late michael gilkes. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. Granite state book and ephemera fair now known as the northern. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Whether you will find yourself in london or edinburgh, chicago or portland this summer, there are many antiquarian book fairs and book festivals to keep in mind, including.
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Latest updates updates shop closure due to covid19 for public health reasons, mcnaughtans bookshop is closing to the public from thursday 19th march. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. For any questions or queries about buying or selling, please do not hesitate to contact us. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Antiquarian science books are original historical works e.
Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Scotlands largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fair, the edinburgh book fair is a major event in the calendars of collectors, librarians, specialists, and bookdealers around the uk. This allows buyers to bid with confidence and ensures that lots are accurately described. T he old town bookshop has been a specialist booksellers of antiquarian maps, prints, scottish material, fine art monographs and original artworks for over thirty years. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for free and confidential valuations, advice on buying at auction and estate services. With salerooms in edinburgh, dumfries, carlisle, and offices in fife and merseyside and regional representatives we provide an unrivalled service covering everything from a single item. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure these details are correct, we recommend that you contact the event organisers before travelling any distance. We are full time booksellers dealing in english literature, modern first editions and illustratedchildrens books. Welcome to thomson roddick thomson roddick auctioneers.
The author was a war correspondent for the daily mail and sphere and he wrote this book about his personal adventures in south africa. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Some booksellers specialise in different kinds of books e. He provides valuations and catalogues the regular book and antiquarian volumes sections in our weekly and twoday antique book auctions. About antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Rare books edinburgh is a festival dedicated to rare, collectable, and important books and the history of the book. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. Established in 1957, mcnaughtans is the oldest secondhand and antiquarian bookshop in scotland. These are often supplemented by singleowner collections, such as the library collection of the late w. 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.
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Aba and pbfa call off edinburgh antiquarian book fair. Antiquarian collectable books that date from pre1700 to modern times are perfect for reading enjoyment, and also for displaying in a bookcase. If you have a large number of books to sell, you might consider sending them to auction, although you should still seek valuations first. The edinburgh book fair has been cancelled due to the corona cov19 crisis. Antiquarian golf books featuring the golf courses of the. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books.
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