Rare Books & Prints
Quinn’s Books, Prints and Maps division specializes in fine & rare books, maps, autographs & manuscripts & other ephemera.
Religious Rare Book Auction
Quinn’s Auction Galleries is pleased to present an auction of religious works from the 16th-20th century, including 2 incunables from 1492 and 1500, closing August 31st, 2023 at 12:00PM EST. The sale features over 220 lots of rare books and sets on religious commentaries, religious fathers, including some volumes on French History.
This collection features several opera omnia of church doctors and leaders such as the Saints Augustine, Leo, Gregory, Francis De Sales, Basil, and others. Also for auction is a collection of early French Revolutionary pamphlets and publications regarding the plight of the French Catholic Church during 1791-1793, and the effects of the Civil Constitution on the Clergy.
Additionally we are proud to present two incunable volumes: An early publication of Thomas A Kempis’s Imitation of Christ from 1492, and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux’s Opus Preclarum Melliflui Doctoris, from 1500.
Open Preview: August 23rd, 2023 to August 30th from 11 AM-5 PM, Monday through Friday.
There is no preview available on the weekend.
We so not offer in house shipping for this auction, please contact us at shipping@quinnsauction.com for a list of third party shippers.
Live Online Bidding, beginning at 12:00 PM EST the date of the sale, August 31st, available via Liveauctioneers.com & Invaluable.com.
Absentee Bidding ONLY via HiBid, concluding at 11:40am the date of the sale.
August Curated Print Sale | August 8th
Quinn’s Auction Galleries is pleased to present an auction of fine Prints and Posters. Included are a fine selection of etchings, serigraphs, lithographs, fine art and exhibition posters, and more.
We will be hosting in person preview BY APPOINTMENT ONLY beginning Wednesday August 2nd through August 7th (M-F, 10:30 – 5:00). Space is limited, this will be a closed preview, If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to enter the gallery to preview. Requests for preview with specific lots noted are preferred. If you would like to make an appointment, request a condition report/additional photos, or have questions please contact maddy.nave@QuinnsAuction.com.
NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING FOR PRINT AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list. Please note 27% buyers premium for this auction. Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY August 9th, 10th, and 11th (M-F 10:30-5:00). No weekend pick up available. Must bring your own packing materials to pack your items yourself. Pick Up Appointments will be able to be scheduled through sent invoices upon conclusion of the sale.
This is a timed sale hosted on Rasmus.com. Register, place a bid, or view the catalog at the link below.
July Shelf Lot Auction | July 18th
This Sale has Concluded
This auction features a wide range of genres as wells as Fine Bindings [Easton Press and Franklin Library], Signed Books, Books on Eclectic topics and more. The auction will be online only, and will begin at 2:05 pm EST July 18th. You will NOT be able to leave bids with Quinn’s staff.
We will be hosting in person preview BY APPOINTMENT ONLY beginning on Monday July 10th at 10:30 – 5:00 EST and concluding on Monday July 17th at 10:30 – 5:00 EST
If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to enter the gallery to preview. If you would like to make an appointment, request a condition report/additional photos, or have questions please contact Andrew@quinnsauction.com. NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING FOR BOOK AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list. Please note 27% buyers premium for our book auction. This is a timed sale hosted on Rasmus.com. Register, place a bid, or view the catalog at the link below.
Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Wednesday July 19th through Friday July 21st from 10:30AM – 5:00PM If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to pick up your items. We cannot schedule pickup appointments prior to the auction, and no weekend pick up is available. Please bring your own packing materials and, if needed, extra manpower. We will not have staff available to assist with packing or moving. NO IN-HOUSE SHIPPING! Please contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for a list of our third party shippers. You will need to register in order to bid: please go to the auction page, hosted on the auction website Rasmus, ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the platform! This auction will have a 27% buyer’s premium. Payment by credit card will be mandatory; there will be no credit card fee. We have been working tirelessly to be able to continue to provide quality auctions. While we have tried to anticipate every inquiry, we are happy to answer any additional questions. We hope you will enjoy this new format!
May Curated Prints and Works on Paper Sale | May 25th
This Sale has Concluded
Quinn’s Auction Galleries is pleased to present our latest Prints and Works on Paper sale, taking place on Thursday May 25th at 12:00 PM EST.
We will be hosting in person preview BY APPOINTMENT ONLY beginning Thursday, May 18th and ending May 24th.Space is limited and this will be a closed preview, If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to enter the gallery to preview. Requests for preview with specific lots noted are preferred. If you would like to make an appointment, request a condition report/additional photos, or have questions please contact maddy.nave@QuinnsAuction.com. NO IN HOUSE SHIPPING FOR PRINT AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list. Please note 27% buyers premium for this auction.
Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting on May 30th to June 1st from 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM. WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ON MONDAY MAY 29TH FOR MEMORIAL DAY. No weekend pick up available. If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to pick up your items. Please bring your own packing materials to pack your items yourself. Pick Up Appointments will be able to be scheduled through sent invoices upon conclusion of the sale.
This is a timed sale hosted on Rasmus.com. Register, place a bid, or view the catalog at the link below.
April Rare Book and Autograph Auction | April 27th
This Sale has Concluded Quinn’s Auction Galleries is pleased to present an auction of rare books and autographs, memorabilia, manuscripts, maps, and ephemera. The sale features over 250 rare books, maps, and autographs.
These include items such as Limited Editions of Illustrated and Signed Easton Press Books, a signed appointment by Woodrow Wilson, as well as the remaining collection of the estate of Doctor Thomas Lovejoy III. Also featured is a rare stamp sheet signed by Albert Einstein. This sheet was originally offered by Gimbels and issued in 1935 in collaboration with the Duchy of Luxembourg during the period when Einstein was waiting for his immigration papers to the United States to be completed.
Additionally we have an original invitation to Beethoven’s funeral from 1827 for offer, as well as two framed and signed portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip dated 1957. Also up for auction is a large collection of fine editions from Easton Press and the Folio Society.
The auction will have live bidding and will begin at
12:00 pm EST April 27th. Absentee Bidding is accepted as well as Phone Bids
We will be hosting in person preview BY APPOINTMENT ONLY beginning on Wednesday, April 19th Open preview available beginning April 19th, from 10:30-5 PM through to Wednesday the 26th. If you would like to make an appointment, request a condition report/additional photos, or have questions please contact Andrew@quinnsauction.com
Pick up will start beginning May 1st
If you do not have an appointment you will not be allowed to pick up your items. We cannot schedule pickup appointments prior to the auction, and no weekend pick up is available.
Please bring your own packing materials and, if needed, extra manpower. We will not have staff available to assist with packing or moving.
You will need to register in order to bid: please go to the auction page, hosted on the auction website Rasmus, ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the platform!
This auction will have a 27% buyer’s premium. Payment by credit card, check, cash or wire transfer. Credit card fee applies.
Our shipping partner for this auction is Mokha Packing & Shipping https://www.mokhapackingshipping.com -Phone 929-810-8125. Zander@mokhapackingshipping.com. Please contact them for further information or shipping@quinnsauction.com.