Books & Manuscripts

Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882), Presentation Copy to Family, <em>Essays</em> Auctioned for $49,770

Audubon, John James, (1785-1851),<em> Carolina Parrot</em> Auctioned for $38,513

Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826), <em> Notes on the State of Virginia</em> Auctioned for $21,330

Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (1832-1898), Two titles uniformly bound <em> Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</em> and <em> Through the Looking-glass, and What Alice Found There</em> Auctioned for $5,925

Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Autograph endorsement signed, February 27, 1865, as President Auctioned for $5,333

Gould, John (1804-1881), <em>The Birds of Great Britain</em> Auctioned for $56,288

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Skinner’s annual auction of Fine Books and Manuscripts, held every autumn, features a wide array of rare books, first editions, decorative bindings, fine prints, botanical illustrations, signed photographs and letters, presidential memorabilia, early maps and important historical documents. Held in conjunction with Boston's annual Book Fair, Skinner's Books & Manuscripts auction is a boon for both novice and seasoned bibliophiles, looking for rare finds you can only discover at auction. For information on buying or consigning books or manuscripts with Skinner, contact our books department at 508-970-3293 or books@skinnerinc.com.