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Books and Manuscripts Department
Fine Printed Book and Manuscript Auctions |
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The Fine Books and Manuscripts Department, with specialists on both the East and West coasts, are leaders in the auctions of collectible printed and manuscript material. We hold four general auctions a year - two simulcast between Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as two in our New York offices.
Our auctions feature early printed material, maps & travel literature, natural history, art & illustration, fine bindings & fine press, literature, Americana, world history, and the 20th century. We also hold specialty or single-owner auctions when appropriate.
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Printed Book, Map and Manuscript valuations for auction
To arrange a confidential auction appraisal with a view to
selling, contact:
Dr. Catherine Williamson
books.us@bonhams.com
+1 (323) 436 5442
 UK Book Department
A Collector's Guide to Manuscripts
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Personal Gift to Hollywood Legend Headlines Fall Auction of Fine Books & Manuscripts
Highlighting the sale was a highly sought after first edition copy of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath (1939) inscribed to legendary producer, director and studio executive Darryl Zanuck. Estimated to bring $20,000-30,000, the volume sold for $45,750.
Press Release
Rare First Edition of The Great Gatsby
Breaks World Record at June Books & Manuscripts Auction
The star of Goldstone's collection was a 1925 first edition, first issue copy of The Great Gatsby in excellent condition, ultimately fetching $180,000 – a world record price for any Gatsby.
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Hawaiian Library Yields Many Record Prices at Bonhams New York
The auction of an unusually large collection of rare books, maps, and manuscripts on the topic of early exploration of the South Pacific did not disappoint.
Press Release
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Forthcoming Featured Auction Sales |
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
February 14, 2010
San Francisco
Auction details
STEINBECK, JOHN.
First edition in first edition jacket, signed and inscribed by Steinbeck to San Francisco bookseller Charlotte Newbegin
Sold for $45,750
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