Books & Manuscripts

October 4, 2023

Autographs The spirits of conflict and exploration are intertwined in the autographs on offer. Among the most respected explorers of the unknown are scientists, each of whom must…

October 4, 2023

One of the best-known modern Romanian historians, Nicolae Iorga, has the distinction of being one of the few scholars of his day or before to document the lives of educated…

October 3, 2023

One of the best-known modern Romanian historians, Nicolae Iorga, has the distinction of being one of the few scholars of his day or before to document the lives of educated…

September 13, 2023

The fall Early Printed Books auction on October 12, 2023, will feature lots from three important collectors, including more from Ken Rapaport, as well as works on the history of…

September 6, 2023

The September 28, 2023, Americana auction is rich in material from the American Revolution and the Civil War. Highlights include early printed journals of the Continental Congress…

July 6, 2023

Winter/Spring 2023 Brings a Record-Breaking Season for the Books & Manuscripts Department Books and manuscripts had a standout winter/spring season at Swann. “As a company…

June 13, 2023

A standout offering of original illustration art features in the June 15 sale of Fine Books & Autographs. Below is a selection of highlights from the auction. Charles Schulz…

June 6, 2023

The house’s third iteration of Focus on Women on June 1, 2023, an auction dedicated to the contributions of women to art, life, and society, brought $361,090, a total more…

Thomas McKenney & James Hall, History of the Indian Tribes of North America, Philadelphia, 1842-44. Estimate $15,000 to $25,000.
May 31, 2023

Our spring Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books sale will offer an arrangement of varied material for collectors of virtually any interest and level.…

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, first American editions, finely bound by The Chelsea Bindery, Boston, 1954-56. Estimate $9,000 to $12,000. 
May 24, 2023

Our June Fine Books & Autographs sale features remarkable items signed by U.S. Presidents, musicians, and entertainers, as well as a special selection of autographs by…