New York, Paris, London | 12 June–11 July 2024

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Sotheby’s is pleased to announce its Fine Books & Manuscripts sales, taking place 12 June through 11 July 2024. Following the successful launch of Book Week in 2023, we are delighted to once again present this global auction series that draws together our Paris, London, and New York locations.

The lots—offered over numerous auctions in three countries—boast 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collections and works across a range of categories including important printed and manuscript Americana and other historical documents, exceptional examples of literature spanning continents and centuries, iconic illustrations, and much more.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.

Results

Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Americana
12–28 June 2024 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
The Library of Dr. Rodney P. Swantko
26 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Three Poets: William Blake, A. E. Housman, Robert Frost
26 June 2024 | 11:30 AM EDT | New York
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Founding Documents of the United States
26 June 2024 | 12:00 PM EDT | New York
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Livres et Manuscrits
10–27 June 2024 | 2:00 PM CEST | Paris
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Type: auction
Category: Past Auction
Important Judaica
20–27 June 2024 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: video
Category: The Luxury Sales
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Type: featured
Category: Luxury Week
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Type: story
Category: Press Release
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: video
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: video
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: video
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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