Bookauction records archives the online books page. Bloomsbury is a district in the west end of london. The business was founded as bloomsbury book auctions in 1983 by lord john kerr, frank herrmann and david stagg who ran the firm independently for 17 years. Bloomsbury book auctions catalogue tom stoppard john steinbeck jrr tolkien. Mayfair book auctions is a new rare books and works on paper auction house, located in the heart of londons mayfair, part of the scholium group plc, an aim listed public company specialising in rare books, works on paper, stamps and other collectables, based in a splendid georgianstyle town house in mayfair, london. The bloomsbury book fair, is one of two fairs organised by etc fairs and is held in the london s holiday inn in the bloomsbury area. Manuscripts autograph letters literature history and modern. Bloomsbury book auctions catalogue esoterica and occult ebay. For nearly forty years the name bloomsbury auctions has commanded respect in the book auctionworld, from its foundation by lord john kerr, frank hermann and david stagg in 1983 and throughout the numerous successful sales that followed. Bloomsbury auctions, 24 maddox street, london auctioneers. Bloomsbury book auctions this page summarises records created by this business the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.
Purchase bloomsbury book auctions catalogue at extraordinary costs. As part of noble investments uk plc we are the only uk stockexchange listed firm of. Bloomsbury book fair etc fairs bloomsbury book fair. Browse unique items for sale online from bloomsbury auctions. The packedout maddox street saleroom saw competitive bidders pushing prices to new record heights, with 98% of the lots selling for a total of. Occasionally, 16thcentury editions similar to caxtons books appear among antiquarian book dealers and auctions, often fetching very high prices. Since then, the auction house has grown beyond the book department and a lot more attention is placed on the visual arts, modern and twentieth century contemporary prints, urban art, posters, modern photography as well as fine and rare wines. Clicking the confirm button is legally binding obligation to buy and pay for the lot should your bid be successful. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Shop on invaluable to search by category, price and more to find what you love. Bloomsbury publishing is a leading independent publishing house established in 1986. Sign up to hear about the latest news, events and forthcoming auctions.
London, maddox streetnapoleonic and georgian satire was in high demand and making top prices in bloomsbury auctions sale on thursday 25th june. Bloomsbury auctions is delighted to offer the renowned richard harris collection of american and british colour plate books on natural history. At bloomsbury, we offer a wealth of brilliant and bestselling books to meet every need. Bloomsbury book auctions sells valuable books arts. Since its inception in 1983 we now have auction houses in london, rome and new york. The bloomsbury book fair, is one of two fairs organised by etc fairs and is held in the londons holiday inn in the bloomsbury area. All fairs have a range of antiquarian books, second hand books, out of print books, maps, prints, postcards, manuscripts and ephemera on sale, the bloomsbury book fair also has auctioneers and bookbinders. Bloomsbury auctions bloomsbury auctions is a specialist saleroom for antiquarian books, prints and maps. The top 10 competitors in bloomsbury auctions competitive set are scholium, stanley gibbons, christies, sothebys, luxify, doyle new york, shapero rare book, peterharrington, lofty and bonhams. The last shakespeare first folio of 1623 first edition of the collected works of william shakespeare garnered a recordbreaking 5. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts british and european ceramics and glass british and european sculpture and works of art clocks, barometers and scientific instruments coins and medals decorative arts since 1860 fine art furniture, rugs and carpets house sales and private collections islamic and near eastern books and manuscripts jewellery. Bloomsbury book auctions are a specialist auction house who deal in a range of antiquarian items including medieval manuscripts, modern first editions, auction prints, water colour paintings, historic documents, hand colour engravings, etchings, sporting prints, atlases, rare, second hand and vintage books. Arrangements for bloomsbury book auctions catalogue right now here from ebay. Bloomsbury auctions books and manuscripts for nearly forty years the name bloomsbury auctions has commanded respect in the book auctionworld, from its foundation by lord john kerr, frank hermann and david stagg in 1983 and throughout the numerous successful sales that followed.
Bid live at bloomsbury auctionss beatrix potter auction. Alice fordsmith will reveal some of the links between londons past and present book collections and the tales of enterprise, transformation, obsession and destruction that are often behind them. Bloomsbury auctions news antiques trade gazette page 2. Book auction records was a priced and annotated annual record of book auctions in london and various other british and american cities, founded and originally edited by frank karslake. We hold over 60 sales per year spread over our three offices and regularly achieve world record prices for our lots. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. Bloomsbury auctions is the worlds largest auction house for books, works on paper and visual arts. Bloomsbury to auction richard harris collection fine books. The enchanted interior london events exhibitions dates. Bloomsbury book auctions started out with books and manuscripts and business flourished. These auctions take place in london in june and december.
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