This shop is in sydney s legendary kings cross area, which has provided alternatives to this countrys normalcy and suburbia for the last 80 years. Depending on the rarity and condition of books and volumes, these items are offered as part of our curated, specialist auctions, or within the thursday auction. You can search online secondhand booksellers to find up to date information on market values of books. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. Author and critic gerard windsor is a more silent partner in the business, responsible for research and collection development. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Discover the value of your rare books and manuscripts with sothebys. Within nsw, 10 books costs the same shipping as 1 book etc. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Included in our holdings are pre20 university of sydney higher degree theses and university of sydney.
With a team of directors boasting over 50 years of experience and an extensive knowledge base in the rare book trade, the auction house specializes in books. In all circumstances any reproductions must be credited to rare books and special collections, the university of sydney library. Mar 04, 2020 if, on the other hand, a book has not been found in the published records or booksellers catalogues, and it is suspected it is a desirable item, it would be worthwhile to contact a local antiquarian bookseller. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Carys new terrestrial globe, exhibiting the tracks and discoveries made by captain cook. Abbeys auctions professional team can provide valuations for commercial or private property contents including furniture, antiques, paintings, porcelain, silver and jewellery for the following purposes.
Louella kerr is an approved valuer under the australian governments cultural gifts program, and undertakes valuations for private, corporate, and institutional clients. 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. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books and manuscripts auctions, auction results, online catalogues, and specialists insights. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books. For instance, a rare first edition of charles darwins on the origin of species was auctioned. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. Your old books is an american internet site that answers frequently asked questions about rare books and book values. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible.
Collectors can often find interesting examples of rare books at auction. We specialize in quality, rare and collectible first editions. Simply submit photos online to receive a complimentary auction estimate. Somerset house books was established at bowenfels during the early 1990s and first had a presence as a mail order business and at rare book fairs in sydney. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Rowling to harper lee, we deliver the most desirable first editions and signed firsts at a fraction of their market value. If you have one of these rare books sitting on a shelf somewhere, get ready to cash in.
The overseas market is different from the australian one, and adelaide is different from sydney, but sometimes local markets are better than national or international ones for certain sorts of items. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Estate valuations pty ltd was established as a sole practice by kristian nguyen and has grown to the extent where we now have key specialist valuers who engage in the valuation of residential, commercial, industrial, special premises and development site assets. Welcome to the website of hordern house rare books. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Rare books are a notable investment, particularly for those who appreciate the significance of written language. We buy and sell many hard to find old quality books. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. The blue sheet is australias premier online coin valuation reference on australian coins and the first australian reference to value coins to the sheldon numerical standard for more precise valuations. A fee applies for valuations, and bookings are essential. Located in thriving new south wales, sydney rare book auctions was founded in 2011. Welcome to shop window and online catalogue is an internet shop window and online catalogue. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at.
For young collectors up to the age of 35 living in the greater brisbane region. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. If you have an item that you would like to have valued for sale at auction, we would be delighted to give you an initial opinion for free. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. Love vintage books is the trading name for somerset house books a retailer of quality rare and secondhand collectible books. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. Over the past 40 years, a number of books have been published every other year or so that list the value. Sotheby s books manuscript department presents its upcoming rare books. The blue sheet values australian coins from new south wales holey dollar and dump right up to our present circulating currency and provides a.
Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. This is particularly the case with australian exploration. You can visit the strands rare book room on the third floor, monday sunday 9. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. Interesting info rare and valuable books whats my book worth. These spring and autumn sales boast a diverse selection of books ranging in both subject and date, from early latin texts to traditional bindings, botanical, entemological, sporting subjects and first. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books. Find the value of your old books with the abebooks guide. In many cases buying 2 or 3 books costs around the same shipping as one, so do give it some thought. Business, finance and the law these collections will delight the collector and the financier alike, ranging the gamut of legal treatises to the history of economic thought.
The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. Since we are committed to marginalised and innovative social and cultural practices, we are more likely to have books on women artists or dissident life than coffeetable books on iconic figures. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than half the value achieved of the same title in good condition. Sydney rare book auctions ultimo, au bid online at invaluable.
Now, he has over 19,000 books from his rare book room online, including first editions by american and british writers such as hemingway, dickens, sinclair lewis, etc signed presidential material, large michigan history, science and booksaboutbooks sections, and of course, being in the motor city a huge collection of books on the. 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. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Some of the greatest treasures and collections of english literature and history from. The demand for a book is created by a combination of factors, often including status as a first edition, signed book, or written by a. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. If you are not sure whether a book is rare or valuable, we will happily provide a free basic verbal assessment of any book brought in for us to view. Mumford books free valuations, uk book valuations, second. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. These auctions take place in london in june and december. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. To book in your free valuation, simply contact gabrieles philatelic service to make an appointment today. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than half the value. Photo by tom woodward youve come to the right place if you are trying to figure out if your book.
Mumford books free valuations, uk book valuations, second hand books, hard to find books, old quality books, old and rare books, valuations worldwide welcome to shop window and online catalogue. 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. For instance, a rare first edition of charles darwins. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and special. That old book in your attic may not be worth much to you, but it might be worth a lot to a potential buyer. Subjects include military, rail, aboriginal, medical, politics, sydney harbour. Multiple signed and rare editions available for special appraisal. How to sell rare books with sothebys rare book consignment sothebys began as an auctioneer of books. Unfortunately we cannot value books by email or over the telephone. Regardless of how large or small, expensive or cheap a property is, the only way to produce an accurate valuation, is by carrying out research on current and historic market values, based on the attributes of the subject property then comparing it to similar properties and recent sales in the immediate geographical area. Somerset house books was established at bowenfels during the early 1990s and first had a presence as a mail order business and at rare book fairs in sydney, canberra, uralla, bowral and melbourne.
Starting in the late 1970s, the easiest way to find out about vinyl records value was to consult a price guide. The state library has a significant collection of rare books and. Rare books and special collections includes early printed books from europe, australia, america, and asia. First editions of wellloved books can become the most prized in literature. Rare aviation books is an antiquarian bookshop in sydney, australia. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. With a team of directors boasting over 50 years of experience and an extensive knowledge base in the rare book trade, the auction house specializes in books and manuscripts, maps, prints, photography, and art. 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. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. We also collect highquality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding and modern limited editions. It has one illustration in the very front of the book, sydney cartons selfsacrifice. At the sydney rare book fair we launch our new premium business name orchard bookshop replacing the popup bookshop moniker for select events and our online shop. Winner of the 2015 abcclio library publishing award. If you wish to reproduce any images of rare books and special collections material in publications or on the internet please contact rare books and special collections for permission.
Pair of librarysized terrestrial and celestial globes. The question of how rare a book is, andor how many copies there are, say, in australia, is always of interest. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties.
Sydney rare book auctions is a sydney based auction house that specialises in rare, antiquarian and collectible books, maps, manuscripts, ephemera and posters. This can often be done immediately, though it will depend on staff availability and workload. A number of wonderful new reference books have appeared recently. We sell aviation books, magazines, and ephemera from all eras. Please complete the form below to send an email to us, including the following information. Mumford books free valuations, uk book valuations, second hand books, hard to find books, old quality books, old and rare books, valuations worldwide. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Established in 1999 and dedicated to the sale of rare books and historical properties.
Another way to develop a collection of rare books is to simply keep the books you love, or seek out modern landmark books that shake up the world and wait for their values. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Property valuers independent property valuations sydney. Sydney philatelics grahame fudge browse our comprehensive lists and almost complete quality stocks of australia available online. From cuneiform, coins, and codices to prints, drawings, photographs, and maps, departments of rare books and special collections are the premier.
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