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Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Bruce macmakin discusses 1960s concert posters and a complete run of the san francisco oracle from the collection of psychedelic shop owner jay thelin to be offered in sale 556 on thursday, march. Antiquerare book restoration leonards book restoration. Also up for auction is an 11panel panorama of san francisco from 1851. An auction catalogue, with 209 lots, illustrated mostly in black and white, with about twenty color plates, and including an index to artists. In 2020, we are excited to feature womens suffrage in the united states with special exhibits and panels. Sales are held twice each year in london to coincide with our sales of. The uk and us book departments at bonhams offer only the finest printed and manuscript material, ranging from early illuminated manuscripts and incunabula through natural history, literature, art, music, americana, fine bindings and private press, and vernacular photography.
European literature, fine and designer bindings, americana particularly california and hawaii, travel, music, etc. Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. Catalogue from the auction of june 8, 1991, featuring chingwah lees collection of paintings, bronzes, ceramics, textiles, ivories, jades and more works from japan, korea, china, tibet, nepal, and other asian areas. We offer a full range of auction and appraisal services with 58 specialists based in. Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Bruce macmakin discusses 1960s concert posters and a complete run of the san francisco oracle from the collection of psychedelic shop owner jay thelin to be offered in sale 556 on thursday, march 19th, 2015. Apr 10, 2012 the model for that store, the argonaut book shop of san francisco, was a favorite haunt of hitchcocks, and hitch was a friend of its owner, robert haines. Book sales results from around 150 worldwide auction houses are added shortly after the auctions take place. Auction catalogue butterfield butterfield abebooks. Color illustrated softcover, in good condition, with minimal edgewear and clean contents. Pba galleries is the premier san francisco auction house for rare books and. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair.
Christies san francisco works closely with local cultural. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. We work directly with collectors, family members, trustees, attorneys, banks and estates. Kagins specializing in early and rare us copper, pioneer. At the heart of our success is a team of specialists with unrivalled expertise in their fields, including medieval and renaissance manuscripts. Pba galleries is a san francisco auction house specializing in rare books, manuscripts, maps and atlases, photographs, golf books, americana, modern. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. John windle antiquarian bookseller john windle antiquarian bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and man john windle antiquarian bookseller san francisco united states bookstore specializing in english literature, fine binding, fine printing, illuminated manuscripts, illustrated books, mary wollstonecraft godwin, thomas frognall dibdin, william blake. Sothebys san francisco, led by jennifer biederbeck, is here to assist with your auction and private sale needs across all categories of fine and decorative art, as well as jewelry, wine, books. Bonhams fine and rare book, map and manuscript auctions department specialises in auctions, valuations valuations of antiquarian books. Sell your stamps, coins and collectibles today us stamp co. John windle antiquarian bookseller san francisco, california.
Classes meet for four 90minute sessions daily with a 1hour lunch break and two 30minute breaks. We use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. California rare book school students receive intensive instruction over five consecutive days in specialized topics with experts in the field. Our specialists are experts not only on books and manuscripts, but also on current market conditions, an essential combination. We appreciate your continued support through shopping our websitestay. Lot of rare california books showing gold rush life up for. Telephone bidding the day of the auction can be scheduled. Established in 1982 by current deputy chairman ellanor notides, the office actively advises clients on the buying and selling of artwork, jewellery, watches, furniture, and more. You may reach the 24x365 city and county of san francisco impound facility at 450 7th street, san francisco, ca 94103 or call 4158658200. Sticking to its usual thursday auction schedule but changing venue.
We had a full auction room and a lot of online activity, making for a lively and fast moving sale. Antiquarian bookstore was favorite hitchcock haunt sfgate. A specialist in detective fiction, especially victorian and edwardian, we live in hope that persons of similar taste still exist. Heritage auctions worlds largest collectibles auctioneer.
Sothebys has been a valued cultural resource in northern california for over 40 years. Gambling memorabilia auction features rare relics from. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Hindmans may 5 fine books and manuscripts auction will feature books, manuscripts, americana, prints and maps from a variety of collecting categories including. Were also hosting a celebration of the science fiction and fantasy writer ray bradbury and continuing our support for the california young book. The late chingwah lee collection, san francisco sale 308a.
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