Get ahead, get the Fountainhead: signed by Ayn Rand
The Fountainhead won’t make many literary critics lists of great books, but it’s got a case to be the most influential political novel of all time. This copy is really special.
2025-11-19
“Finest” Austen first editions, Columbus book lead major documents sale
“One of the finest complete collections of first editions by Jane Austen to ever come to auction” will be sold in New York next month. The Austen works lead Christie’s […]
2025-09-17
House-clearance Hobbit first edition triples estimate at UK auction
An “astonishingly rare” copy of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit has sold for £43,000 at an auction in Bath, UK. The book was found in a Bristol house clearance. Caitlin Riley, […]
2025-08-14
Galileo book makes £1.1 million at London auction
Galileo ended up in hot water for his scientific studies. They started with this book, which has made over £1 million at auction.
2025-07-18
$1.5-million William Blake books lead Maurice Sendak collection sale
Books by his great inspiration William Blake are the top-valued items in an auction of the collection of children’s book illustrator Maurice Sendak. A copy of Blake’s Songs of Innocence, […]
2025-05-21
First-edition Winnie-the-Pooh for sale is super-rare copy
A British collectibles dealer is selling a copy of Winnie-the-Pooh that it says is the rarest and most desirable first edition of the book. Paul Fraser Collectibles is offering a […]
2025-03-20
Napoleon’s own law book sells for well over estimate
Napoleon Bonaparte’s own copy of the French Civil Code he created has been sold for around £330,000 in Paris. The book was auctioned by Tajan auction house, who put an […]
2025-03-07
Harry Potter first edition goes from bin to £21,000 sale
Harry Potter mania never ends and a copy of his first appearance in print was rescued to star at auction in Devon this week.
2025-02-12
James Joyce Ulysses 1st edition tipped for $150,000 sale
It’s a hard read, but one of the most important works of literature and to book collectors. Find out why this copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses carries a $150,000 price tag.
