Books, Maps and Manuscripts

The Bonhams Printed Book, Maps and Manuscripts department value and auction a wide range of antiquarian and rare books, from early printed books to modern first editions, including incunabula and other early printing, atlases and maps, travel, natural history, historic photography, fine bindings, private press, literature and Americana. In addition the sales contain important autograph letters, historical documents and illuminated manuscripts. All are offered in the most appropriate salerooms, with bespoke marketing to potential buyers worldwide.

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Highlights from past auctions

Sold for £337,250 inc. premium
FRITH (FRANCIS) Egypt, Sinai, and Jerusalem: a series of Twenty Photographic Views...With descriptions by Mrs. Poole and Reginald Stuart ...
Sold for £216,000 inc. premium
GREAT EXHIBITION and W.H. FOX TALBOT Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, 1851. Reports by the ...
Sold for £187,250 inc. premium
BLACKER (WILLIAM) Catechism of Fly Making, Angling and Dyeing, Comprising Most Essential Information, WITH OVER 70 SPECIMENS, 1843
Sold for £181,250 inc. premium
KEATS, JOHN (1795-1821) AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT FROM THE DRAFT OF HIS POEM 'I STOOD TIPTOE UPON A LITTLE HILL', [1816]

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