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Antiquarian and Collectors’ Books
Toovey’s conduct three specialist auctions of Antiquarian & Collectors’ Books a year. These are often supplemented by single-owner collections, such as the Library Collection of the late W. Lesley Weller and the Travel and Exploration Collection of the late Michael Gilkes. These sales encompass everything from early manuscript books to modern first editions. They regularly include leather-bound volumes, works of natural history, topographical and reference interest, illustrated works and children’s books.
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Forthcoming Auctions
Wed, 22nd July 2026 – commencing 12:00
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Mon, 20th July 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Tue, 21st July 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Wed, 22nd July 2026
10:00 to 12:00
Wed, 12th August 2026 – commencing 12:00
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Mon, 10th August 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Tue, 11th August 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Wed, 12th August 2026
09:00 to 12:00
Wed, 25th November 2026 – commencing 13:00
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Mon, 23rd November 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Tue, 24th November 2026
10:00 to 16:00
Wed, 25th November 2026
09:00 to 13:00
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