Books and Works on Paper

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

Famous Kelmscott edition and copies of unpublished letters both attract strong bidding at Bonhams' books sale

A New and Correct Plan of the Cities of London, Westminster and Borough of Southwark sold at Reeman Dansie (20% buyer’s premium) of Colchester was offered on behalf of an un-named charity.

Bentley owners and fanciers had the opportunity to acquire some scarce memorabilia in a spring sale at Bourne End Auctions (17.5% buyer’s premium).

Sold for £3000 as part of a four-day sale held by Bellmans (22% buyer’s premium) of Wisborough Green was what was billed as a gold mounted rectangular book binding, probably European and 19th century but in the 18th century taste.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

Early Declaration of Independence leads a line-up celebrating key historical events stateside

Albert Einstein letter on Communism is one of the stand-out performers in a Chicago auction

Copy of the 1931 Golden Cockerel edition of The Four Gospels illustrated with woodcuts by Eric Gill stars in Bath auction.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

Bid to £2000 at Dominic Winter (20% buyer’s premium) was a 1712 first of Francis Bragge’s 'Witchcraft Farther Display’d', a rare work that opens with an account of the case of Jane Wenham – the last woman to be condemned for witchcraft in England.

A couple of Winston Churchill letters were among the more successful lots in a second selection from a History in Manuscript collection* formed over the last 20 years and offered at Sotheby’s (26/20/13.9% buyer’s premium).

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

ATG interviews the new Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association president Pom Harrington

A list of upcoming international books auctions.

A brief history of maps designed to communicate ideas over geographical accuracy

This is a selection of specialist auctions. Dates are subject to change as are the conditions under which the auction may be held. Readers should check with the auction house for further details.

Organiser tells ATG why the south-coast city is a great place for a new PBFA event

Modern prints can offer the chance to own interesting and eye-catching works, including those by well-known artists, without needing to invest large sums of money. This makes prints a viable option for collectors on a smaller budget as well as those just starting out.

The return of fairs as lockdown restrictions have eased has been a welcome boost for dealers, event organisers and buyers.