October–December 2025 • Paris, London, New York

Book & Manuscripts

S otheby’s Book Week draws together numerous auctions in multiple countries, boasting many notable collections and works across a range of categories including important printed and manuscript Americana and other historical documents, exceptional examples of literature spanning continents and centuries, iconic illustrations, and much more. Through these sales, we are proud to bring to the market a remarkable array of material sure to appeal to seasoned collectors as well as those new to this category.

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Books & Manuscripts Available to Buy Now

Type: retail
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | First Edition, First Impression
280,000 USD
Type: retail
Karl Marx
Das Kapital
131,000 USD
Type: retail
Winston Churchill
The Second World War Signed First Edition
12,500 USD
Type: retail
John Tenniel, Lewis Carroll [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland First Edition
15,000 USD
Type: retail
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit (First Edition, First Printing)
49,000 USD
Type: retail
William Shakespeare
The Works of William Shakespeare
3,770 USD
Type: retail
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Signed Set of Four First Edition Works
45,000 USD
Type: retail
Book Of Hours, Use Of Saintes, In Latin, Illuminated Manuscript On Parchment
41,100 USD
Type: retail
John F. Kennedy
The Strategy of Peace Signed First Edition
8,645 USD
Type: retail
Andy Warhol, Julia Warhola
Holy Cats First Edition, Signed by Andy Warhol
30,000 USD
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Stories & Videos

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Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Five Most Valuable Harry Potter Books
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
Collecting Bond, James Bond: A Guide to Ian Fleming’s Novels
Type: video
Category: Expert Voices
From Pliny to the Periodic Table: The Books That Built the Foundations of Science
Type: video
Category: Auctions and Exhibitions
Why Jane Austen Is Still So Relevant | By A Lady
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Category: Books & Manuscripts
Rare Jane Austen Manuscripts Reveal the Legendary Author’s Personal Side
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Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Line Between Rarity and Value in the Book Market
Type: story
Category: Press Release
Sotheby's Maison Presents EROS/THANATOS alongside Works from Upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Art of Book Illustration

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