Event Calendar
| Date(s) Sort descending | Event | Event Type | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2023 | Sotheby's - New York
Fine Manuscript and Printed Americana In what has become a tradition, Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts is thrilled to be joining our colleagues across other departments in celebrating Americana Week. Our sale is rich in significant and intriguing materials, both printed and manuscript. The sale is headlined by Antoine Soulard’s “Ydea Topografica de los altos del Missisipi y del Missouri,” a celebrated source for Lewis & Clark, and one of the most significant maps in United States history. Additional highlights include A True Relation of such occurences and accidents of noate as hath hapned in Virginia since the first planting of that Collony (1608), the exceedingly rare work by Captain John Smith; a first edition of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay’s landmark The Federalist. A Collection of Essays, Written in Favour of the New Constitution, as Agreed upon by the Federal Convention… (1788); "The President's Answer. To the Hebrew Congregation, in Newport, Rhode Island," a first printing of George Washington's most explicit pronouncement on religious tolerance, and one of the great pillars of American religious liberty (1780); Alexander Gardner’s sweeping Photographic Sketchbook of the War (1863); and a variety of other works certain to represent the high spot in any Americana collection. 10am EXHIBITIONS: Fri, Jan 13th 10am - 5pm Sotheby's - New York New York, NY More info |
Auctions | Mid-Atlantic |
| February 2, 2023 | Heritage Auctions
The Gary Munson Collection Bidding Begins Approx. Jan 12th Preview items may not have yet been properly described or vetted, and items are posted as soon as they have a description or a picture. We are continuing to add and correct information as we approach the auction posting date, so check back often. Heritage Auctions Dallas, TX More info |
Auctions | Southwest |
| February 2, 2023 | Freeman's Auctions
Books and Manuscripts On February 2, Freeman’s presents our first Books and Manuscripts auction of 2023, led by two extraordinary pieces of literature and printing history: a presentation copy of Ernest Hemingway’s short story collection in our time inscribed to his future editor Maxwell Perkins, and a rare leaf from the most famous book printed in the West, Johannes Gutenberg’s Bible, from a collection assembled by paper guru Dard Hunter. The sale boasts an array of Martin Luther King, Jr. material from a family close to the Kings, including an inscribed copy of the monumental activist’s memoir Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. In addition to foundational presidential material, Americana, and a broad selection of literary first editions, Books and Manuscripts presents unexpected delights, such as an official NBA basketball signed by the 26 players and coaches of the 1996 All-Star game, including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Charles Barkley. Collectors of American countercultural material will be pleased to find an extensive selection in the February 2 sale, with first editions and documents from such notable figures as Charles Bukowski, Timothy Leary, and William S. Burroughs, among others. 11am VIEWINGS: Freeman's Auctions Philadelphia, PA More info |
Auctions | Mid-Atlantic |
| February 3, 2023 - February 5, 2023 | Rare Books San Francisco
For the first time in more than a decade, antiquarian book fairs return to the Golden Gate City with Rare Books San Francisco! Presenting the finest antiquarian booksellers, ephemera, and map dealers from all over the world, this exciting event takes place February 3-5, 2023, at The Hibernia, a recently restored, historic former bank building. Directly across the street is The Proper, the official hotel partner of Rare Books San Francisco, which was recently named one of the best hotels in the city by Forbes magazine. Fri, Feb 3rd 4pm – 7pm Special Opening Night: Fri, Feb 3rd The Hibernia San Francisco, CA More info |
Book Fairs | West |
| February 8, 2023 | Lyon & Turnbull Auction - Live & Online
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs Highlights include a superb copy of the Kelmscott Chaucer, the masterpiece of the private press movement, a unique association copy of the Cranwell edition of T. E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a first-edition set of The Lord of the Rings complete with the dust jackets, a remarkable naval document signed by Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton, a dedicated section of books and manuscripts relating to India and South Asia including autograph letters by Mahatma Gandhi, and more. 10am VIEWING TIMES: Lyon & Turnbull Edinburgh, UK More info |
Auctions | International |
