19th & 20th Century Literature
Fine Books, Autographs & Illustration Art: June 15, 2023 Auction Highlights
Our June Fine Books & Autographs sale features remarkable items signed by U.S. Presidents, musicians, and entert…
John Larson’s Specialist Picks: Five to Watch in the March 2, 2023 Sale
John Larson, Swann’s nineteenth and twentieth century literature specialist, shares five exciting lots from th…
2022: Year in Review
2022 was a historic year for Swann in more ways than one. The house celebrated its 80th year of auctions, bringing w…
This Season’s Successes: Winter-Spring 2022 Auctions in Review
The winter-spring auction season at Swann is a masterclass in marathon training, and the 2022 iteration proved no di…
John Larson’s Specialist Picks: 5 Books to Watch in the June 16 Auction
John Larson, Swann’s nineteenth and twentieth century literature specialist, shares five lots that are sure to…
Letters from Us: Epistolary Novels by Women
In this year’s Focus on Women sale, we are pleased to offer several interesting epistolary novels written by women. …
2021: Year in Review
As we close out another successful year at Swann we look back at our record-filled sales.
The Value of First Edition Dust Jackets
Trolling ne plus ultra Gatsby in the Original Jacket Even those with but a passing familiarity with the rare book tr…
Upcoming Highlights: Fine Books & Autographs—At Auction October 28, 2021
Including autographs by Kurt Cobain, Pancho Villa, Mark Twain, as well as pristine first editions featuring Virginia…
LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History Auction Bests Itself for the Third Year in a Row
Auction Brings $1.3M and Records Abound New Record for Tom of Finland, Shattering Top Price Set by Swann Last Year &…
First Sale Dedicated to the Accomplishments of Women at Swann Exceeds High Estimate
Early Printed Book, Archives, Vernacular and Fine Art Photography, Among other Material, Draws Interest Among Collec…
Upcoming Highlights: Focus on Women — At Auction July 15, 2021
What You Need to Know on Auction Day This auction will be held live and conducted remotely. There will not be biddin…