Rare Book & Print Auctions

  • August Shelf Lot Auction

    CLOSED

    Thursday, August 19th at 12:05 PM EST.
    No in person floor bidding.
    Online-only auction held on our website.

    Open Preview:
    Tuesday, August 12th - Thursday, August 15th
    11am to 5pm

    If you would like to request a condition report or have questions, please contact ekin@Quinnsauction.com.

    SHIPPING FOR BOOK AUCTIONS Shipping Partner: Zander@mokhapackingshipping.com Please note 27% buyers premium for our book auction. Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting on August 20th through August 22th, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No WEEKEND PICKUP 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. You will be able to schedule an appointment upon receipt of your invoice.

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  • A collection of vintage books, a large map, framed pictures, handwritten letters, a chalkboard book titled 'Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes,' and several other books including 'East of Eden' and a set of medical books.

    Summer Maps, Books and Manuscripts

    CLOSED

    Thursday June 19, 2025


    Online-only auction. No in person floor bidding.
    First lot closing at 12:00PM on LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable.

    Preview:
    Thursday, June 12th and Friday,13th and the 16th through the 18th.
    11am to 4pm.

    Quinn's Auction Galleries proudly presents our Summer Rare Book, Map, & Manuscript Auction including a unique and highly sought-after copy of 'Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes’ (Playground Publishing, 1993). Further highlights of this sale include a true first edition, two-volume set of Noah Webster's 'An American Dictionary of the English Language' (1828); a significant selection of John F. Kennedy and Kennedy family memorabilia from the Melody J. Miller estate; Americana and literature, with political and presidential autograph albums, historic ships' letters, and a curated selection of modern first editions of literary classics, such as a near fine copy of John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden.' The auction concludes with an array of fascinating maps, prints, and diverse manuscripts spanning various historical periods.

    SALE INFO:
    June 19, 2025
    First lot closing at 12:00PM on LiveAuctioneers and Invaluable
    27% Buyers Premium
    Terms & Conditions can be found by following the link. 

    PICKUP INFO:
    June 23rd-June 27th 10:30am-5:30pm
    Please bring appropriate assistance for removal.
    We will not be able to offer assistance.

    If you would like to request a condition report or have any questions please contact diana@quinnsauction.com


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