RARE BOOKS

& WORKS ON PAPER

Our Rare Books & Works on Paper Department offers a variety of material from early printed works, to medieval and early modern manuscripts, to modern first editions of fiction. The department also handles rare maps, ephemera, prints and works on paper. Hosting multiple sales throughout the year, the department holds additional sales of private collections such as the Collection of the late Hans Fellner (1925-96); the Henry Blofeld sale and books from the Library of Giancarlo Beltrame (1925-2011).

For more information on both buying and selling with Chiswick Auctions:

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^{MEET THE SPECIALISTS}

“As a specialist in Fine Books and Works on Paper with over 40 years' experience, I understand your needs as a collector and seller. You can be confident that we will diligently research and catalogue all aspects of the written and illustrated word, enabling us to return the best results – when either buying or selling through our Salerooms.”

Clive Moss, Head of Books & Works on Paper

_{UPCOMING AUCTIONS}

^{THURSDAY 28 APRIL 2022}

Explore latest Rare Books & Works on Paper auction including the Galley Proof of Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling.

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_{EXPERT EYE}

^{PHILOSOPHER’S STONE: A CONVERSATION WITH FIONA WATERS}

The story of how the first book in the Harry Potter series - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – came to be published

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^{AUCTION RESULTS}

^{Sold for £17,500 incl. Buyer's Premium}

^{The Byble, English. Nicolas Hyll, 1551.}

^{Sold for £7,500 incl. Buyer's Premium}

^{Matisse (Henri). Odalisque au coffret rouge, signed, 1926.}

^{Sold for £8,125 incl. Buyer's Premium}

^{Emerson (P.H.). Pictures of East Anglian Life Illustrated, 1888.}

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Our Books & Works on Paper Department, consisting of three dedicated specialists, are on hand to provide their expert knowledge and advice. The department is available for free and no obligation valuations and are happy to guide you through the auction process.

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