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Some of the differences between rare and common stamps are subtle. The auction will take place without an auctioneer calling the sale. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. Sydney rare book auctions has no upcoming auctions. Our team of specialists has exceptional experience of the rare book world and the changing trends for different types of books in the auction market.
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. National book auctions is the product of an evolution. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated to rare books and historical properties. Books are made rare when there is a high demand from buyers but few known copies in existence. If, on the other hand, a book has not been found in the published records or booksellers catalogues, and it is suspected it is a desirable item, it would be worthwhile to contact a local antiquarian bookseller. The key areas of interest were exploration, maps, australian ephemera and rare first editions.
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We are looking for single consignments or advanced collections for our collectibles auctions from the following fields. The two directors are paul feain and david byrne who have between them over 50 years experience in the rare book trade. Below are some of the rare items which have been sold in past cherrystone sales. The journal is occasionally on display at various museums. Auction catalogue 30th april 2020 timed online the collector.
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