Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. This is why searching for rare books can be similar to seeking out the holy grail or finding the magic lamp in aladdins cave. There is also an equally active branch in melbourne. Coinworks is the place to go when you want to sell or buy rare coins. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. A new chapter for rare book collecting books the guardian. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. We offer over 40,000 books in over 90 categories which are all stocked in our own warehouse in brisbane, qld. The collection was founded in 1961 the year monash university opened when the library purchased a collection of early edition works by jonathan swift and some of.
Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Marlowes books rare, out of print, collectible and hard. Basic guide to book collecting abebooks shop for books. We are particularly proud of our marvellous selection of vintage, old, and rare books. Most collectible books of the decade 20002009 on abebooks. Book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and. While other dealers can read books about top australian rare coins, we have actually handled them. We are peter harrington, book collectors in uk and we are always interested in acquiring old books, rare books and first editions of comparable quality to the ones we list on our website. Books and collectibles online bookstore and search engine. Books and collectibles online out of print and antiquarian bookstore. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book.
The coinworks brand has been established by knowing where the. Included in our holdings are pre20 university of sydney higher degree theses and university of sydney publications. Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important.
The first australian to win a gold medal at swimming in the olympics was fred lane who won the 200 meters in. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. Find a local coin dealer or jump online if you think youve got some valuable loose change. Located in sydney, queensland and the southern highlands, berkelouw books is australias largest second hand and antiquarian bookseller. They are constantly on the lookout, and often the first in the race to secure a lucky hoard find. This is particularly the case with australian exploration.
Australian and south australian publications, even modestlooking items such as pamphlets, may be of value as collectors items. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. Committee of inquiry into rights of private practice in public hospitals. As the leading rare australian coin dealer, coinworks has a range of rare coins you simply wont find elsewhere. As the worlds leading auctioneer of australian books and manuscripts we now hold all of the top four prices achieved at auction for printed australiana, a feat achieved by no other auction house. We offer extremely competitive prices and pay promptly.
Valuation of books and other printed items the state library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Muir books established 1973 we are now located in a renovated heritage listed horse stable built in the late 1890s and located in northbridge 17 lindsay street, perth, western australia. We all have memories of those special books we read as children, and biblio is happy to present a large collection of rare and antique vintage childrens books in the biblio rare book room. We offer a free worldwide search service and secure online shopping and also provide a full and expert bookbinding and restoration service. Although rare, coins like the australian 1930 penny and, as we mentioned before, the 2000 mule are worth more than their weight in gold to serious coin collectors.
We will be offering three 5day courses and one 1day course. Our rare and antiquarian book department, which houses over 40,000 items, is located on bendooley estate, a property just north of berrima in the beautiful southern highlands of nsw. Australian book collectors, edited by charles stitz. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections.
Photocopies or photographs digital images or prints can be requested through our copies direct service. Featured books rare books and first editions bauman rare books. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Dorothy is 80 years old and started collecting these as a 12 year old. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is.
Many of the rare and antique vintage childrens books featured below have beautiful illustrations, and many of. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Rare australian coin dealers buy collectable coins online. The collection places particular emphasis on the history of the book, and includes many works that showcase the art and. Sep 16, 2019 although rare, coins like the australian 1930 penny and, as we mentioned before, the 2000 mule are worth more than their weight in gold to serious coin collectors. We specialize in books, maps, photographs and prints relating to. Make offer the imp and the fairyby leslie deanshardcoveraustralianrare 1947victory. If you are looking to buy rare coins online, downies can help. The book collectors society of australia bcsa has been a focus for australian book collectors to share their enthusiasm for books of all kinds. Because of the variety of books, it is easily possible to start a small collection for a few pounds or, at the other extreme, to spend millions on acquiring very rare and fine books.
We are always collecting and cataloguing books, prints, maps, and ephemera. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than half the value achieved of the same title in good condition. It was founded in sydney in 1944, and its journal biblionews has been published since 1947. Rare book collection australian institute of aboriginal and. The program will be presented by both regular and new mrbw partners. Rare books, items from many formed collections, or pre1901 material, cannot be photocopied by readers as copying cannot be permitted if there is a risk of physical damage to the book. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. We also collect highquality facsimiles, examples of fine printing and binding and modern limited editions. Check out these other inspirational ernest hemingway quotes. They attend auctions in the hope of nabbing something extraordinary. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers in australia. Once you know what books to collect and understand the terms and jargon used in the world of rare books you will be ready to begin building your library. Rare book collection australian institute of aboriginal.
Identify and date english bindings on historic books of the handpress period. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. Rare books collection the rare books collection comprises materials considered rare because of age, uniqueness or physical beauty. Marlowes books rare, out of print, collectible and hard to. Alia rare books and special collections australian library and. Here are a few tips for determining the fair market value for various books as well as caring for your newest treasures. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Books and collectibles online bookstore and search engine for rare. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting.
Sep 22, 2019 the old labeling convention of australian edition while at least breaking them out distinctly on census, had improperly conflated these books with the actual australian editions that exist out there i. Sell your books to berkelouw we buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. We buy and sell rare, old, and collectible books as well as fine, used and quality second hand books. The amazing collection of books, mostly juvenile, from dorothy randall will be sold gradually over the next year or so. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector. The collection places particular emphasis on the history of the book, and includes many works that showcase the art and design of book illustration and production techniques. The state library has a significant collection of rare books and manuscripts from all over the world. Our stock we specialize in rare, out of print, collectible and hard to find books. Offer applied automatically at checkout add class to your collection with vintage books. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile book collecting can be easy and inexpensive. Marlowes books is one of australias largest online marketplaces for books. The 49th anzaab australian antiquarian book fair thursday 9 july to sunday 12 july 2020 is presented by the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab has been cancelled due to impact of the coronavirus as part of melbourne rare book week. We are australias only specialist auctioneers of books, manuscripts, maps. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and.
Five rare australian coins that are worth money the. An independent cognate society also exists in adelaide. Rare book collector mike treloar seeking more exotic. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books, and this remains at the heart of the berkelouw operation. For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing of ferdinand also by leaf. Isbn 9780644036832 9780644036832 softcover, australian govt. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Sell your rare, old, and collectible books we buy quality. Michael treloar antiquarian booksellers, established in adelaide, south australia, in march 1976, is a longstanding member of the australian and new zealand association of antiquarian booksellers anzaab and the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. Australian banknotes australias notes are worldfamous, so its little wonder that collecting australian banknotes is such a popular pastime. A rare book is not simply an old book, its not a now out of print book and its not a book that has simply been passed down because of its sentimental value. The rare books collection also houses the libraries of prominent book collectors such as ken pound, jk moir, john emmerson qc and vic spitzer.
Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. In 2020, the state library of new south wales is hosting the 14th australasian rare books summer school. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile. Books and collectibles online bookstore and search engine for. Finding rare booksrecords for much of the rare books collection are in our catalogue, but if you do not find the item you are looking for, please ask for help. Make offer the imp and the fairyby leslie deanshardcover australian rare 1947victory. Australasian rare book summer school state library of nsw. The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. Rob and janet muir owners along with tara surry manager warmly welcome you to come in and browse our stock of over 50,000 fine, rare, secondhand and. Our focus is on the collection, description, preservation, interpretation, promotion and use of these materials. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the friends of the state library of south australia. Other notable items sold included a set of beans official history of australia. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and special.
We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. This website is dedicated to first edition australian literature. Stitz drew on previously published material, reprinting articles from sources where the history of australian bibliophiles is sometimes addressed. Rare books and special collections includes early printed books from europe, australia, america, and asia. Caring for the collection taking care of the worlds largest collection dedicated to australian aboriginal and torres strait islander cultures and histories has its challenges. He paused, and took an abstemious sip of the indifferent local white wine. An antique bookshop, established by peter tinslay in sydney for 35 years and. Our orders are dispatched daily throughout australia and around the globe.
Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. Rare book collector mike treloar seeking more exotic investments michael treloar has been selling antiquarian books in adelaide for 40 years. A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker. We can pay in pounds, us dollars or euro, and, for higher. Rare book collector mike treloar seeking more exotic investments. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will. About the collection preserving over 6 million feet of film, 700,000 photographs, 35,000 hours of sound, rare books, manuscripts and more dating back to 1818. Rare and valuable books find rare books online at the best. 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. Our numismatic experts are the ultimate collectors. From the private bank notes of the late 1800s to the internment camp notes from wwii, and the pioneering polymer issues of recent years, australian banknote collecting has something for everyone. They have been donated or purchased over many years, often with the assistance of the. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a.
520 873 914 1548 1140 1013 1165 72 411 746 511 1310 1293 417 1117 1506 328 57 64 758 1444 531 198 111 1465 1230 336 987 383 1130 400 113