Rare Book & Print Auctions

  • Bookshelf with a variety of books, two large art books titled 'Dali' and 'François Halard,' and a row of ornate, vintage hardcover books.

    July Shelf Lot Auction

    Quinn's Auction Galleries is pleased to present our latest book auction on Thursday, July 10th, at 12:05 PM EST. In person open preview beginning July 7th and ending July 9th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

    If you would like to make an appointment or have questions please contact ekin@Quinnsauction.com. SHIPPING FOR BOOK AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list. Please note 27% buyers premium for our book auction.

    Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting on July 14th through July 16th, 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


    For a third party shipping list and other shipping inquiries please contact shipping@quinnsauction.com

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  • A vintage pop art magazine cover of Bobby Kennedy, a framed collection of black and white portraits of American historical figures, and a greeting card with a drawing of the White House and a handwritten note.

    Kennedy and Political Memorabilia Auction

    CLOSED

    Online only auction.
    Quinn's Auction Galleries is pleased to present our latest auction on Tuesday, May 6th, at 12:05 PM EST.

    In person open preview Monday, May 5th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.


    If you would like to make an appointment or have questions please contact diana@Quinnsauction.com. SHIPPING FOR AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list.
    Please note 27% buyers premium for specialty auctions. Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting on May 8th and May 9th, 10:30 AM - 5:30 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, maps, handwritten letters, framed artwork, and a book titled 'Teaching with Calvin and Hobbes' arranged on a white surface.

    Summer Maps, Books and Manuscripts

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    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). This exceedingly rare piece of officially licensed Calvin and Hobbes merchandise? generally accepted as the only example of Watterson licensing his characters? is highly sought after and an essential acquisition for serious collectors. 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). The auction also features a significant selection of John F. Kennedy and Kennedy family memorabilia from the Melody J. Miller estate, anchored by a 1960 typed letter signed by then-Senator John F. Kennedy, and a autograph letter signed by Jacqueline Kennedy concerning the wedding of her daughter, Caroline. Americana and the literature that has shaped the country is a primary focus, 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. 
    They are in the left hand bar of the sale page.


    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


    For a third party shipping list and other shipping inquiries please contact shipping@quinnsauction.com

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  • May Book Shelf Lot Auction

    CLOSED

    Please note: 27% Buyer’s Premium. Credit card charges are subject to approval for high value invoices. Invoices over $4000.00 require Bank wire, check or money order payment.
    Quinn's Auction Galleries is pleased to present our latest shelf lot auction on Wednesday, May 28, at 12:05 PM EST. In person open preview will be held Friday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 27, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST. If you would like to make an appointment or have questions please contact diana@quinnsauction.com. SHIPPING FOR BOOK AUCTIONS: Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list. Please note 27% buyers premium for our book auction.

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  • A comic book cover featuring a stylized portrait of Bobby Kennedy in pop art style, a framed collage of black-and-white presidential portraits, and a card with a sketch of the White House and a handwritten message wishing best wishes to Jacqueline Kennedy.

    Kennedy and Political Memorabilia Auction

    CLOSED
    Quinn's Auction Galleries is pleased to present our latest auction on Tuesday, May 6th, at 12:05 PM EST.

    In person open preview Monday, May 5th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.


    If you would like to make an appointment or have questions please contact diana@Quinnsauction.com. SHIPPING FOR AUCTIONS Contact shipping@quinnsauction.com for our shipping partner list.
    Please note 27% buyers premium for specialty auctions. Pick up will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY starting on May 8th and May 9th, 10:30 AM - 5:30 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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