October 7, 2019Lauren KristinAuctions 101 The History of Books & Manuscripts at Swann Galleries Read more about The History of Books & Manuscripts at Swann Galleries Bibliophiles of every denomination—Americana, autographs, art books, archives, atlases, ephemera, literature, maps—can find their niche at Swann Galleries. Originally founded in New York as a book auction house, we hold regular specialized sales devoted to books, printed material and manuscripts. Share Facebook Twitter
Read more about How to Consign to an Auction December 14, 2018 Auctions 101 How to Consign to an Auction Thinking about selling at auction? Allow us to be of assistance. Swann is a third-generation family business and the oldest specialty auction house in New York City, known for our… Share Facebook Twitter
Read more about A Look Inside the Catalogue: 19th & 20th Century Literature October 3, 2018 Books & Manuscripts A Look Inside the Catalogue: 19th & 20th Century Literature At Auction November 13 Complete Catalogue Highlights A first edition of Jack London’s The Sea-Wolf, 1904, debuts at auction in its exceedingly rare dust jacket (known by rumor,… Share Facebook Twitter
May 3, 2013 Art Press & Illustrated Books Christine von der Linn on Irving Oaklander Thursday, May 9th, our sale of Art, Press & Illustrated Books will feature the inventory of the late Irving Oaklander, known to all who sought rare books about graphic design,… Share Facebook Twitter
April 16, 2013 Early Printed Books Top Lots: Fine Books, Including Incunabula & Writing Manuals Swann’s April 11, 2013 auction of Fine Books saw a stunning collection of early printed books–including incunabula, as well as examples of illustrated books, literature and writing manuals. The day… Share Facebook Twitter
March 15, 2010 19th & 20th Century Literature The Otto Penzler Collection of British Espionage and Thriller Fiction Ian Fleming, The Man with the Golden Gun, Advance Uncorrected Proof and First Edition, London 1965. Estimate: $600 to 900. AND Ian Fleming, Diamonds are Forever, First Edition, London, 1956.… Share Facebook Twitter
March 17, 2009 Books & Manuscripts Spotlight on Judaica Occurring just a week before the Jewish holiday of Passover, Swann Galleries’ April 2 auction of Fine Books offers significant Judaica works, including desirable early and modern haggadot. Among the… Share Facebook Twitter