Browsing Tag Auctions 101

January 21, 2025

How do you assess your rare book collection and know if it’s right for sale at auction? At Swann Galleries, we receive many inquiries from folks wondering what to do with…

December 6, 2022

We asked Swann maps specialist Caleb Kiffer a few questions about what to consider when purchasing an antique map. How important is the map maker when considering a…

October 17, 2022

Swann Autographs specialist Marco Tomaschett shares the ins and outs of starting your own rare autograph collection If you’re new to autograph collecting, bearing in mind a few…

September 19, 2022

Stattler explains the detective work that sometimes goes into researching an item’s history and provenance Auction houses keep one foot in the past, and one foot in the…

November 9, 2018

A Swann Client Account enables you to Track Lots, create Keyword Alerts and place order bids. Use this guide to get the most out of these features. Don’t have a Client…

September 26, 2018

Guidelines for Packing & Shipping   You’ve spoken to a specialist, received preliminary estimates, and are ready to send your material to Swann for placement in an…