Books, Maps & Manuscripts

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Department Specialists

Coralie Thomson

Auctioneer & Specialist Valuer


Sell Books, Maps & Manuscripts at Auction


Our Books, Maps & Manuscripts department is a distinguished destination for collectors, bibliophiles, and scholars interested in acquiring or consigning antiquarian pieces. 

Specialising in rare and historical items, this department values and offers an expertly curated selection of materials that span centuries of printing and publishing history. From early printed works to manuscript leaves, fine bindings to illustrated atlases, and everything in between, our collections reflect a deep appreciation for the artistry, craftsmanship, and intellectual heritage encapsulated in these items.

We’re renowned for our expertise in identifying, valuing, and presenting antiquarian pieces to a global audience of collectors and institutions. We take pride in our ability to showcase the significance of each item, whether it's a rare first edition, a hand-drawn map that reveals the worldviews of bygone eras, or manuscripts that offer a direct link to the past. Our specialists possess an in-depth knowledge of the historical, cultural, and material aspects of these works, ensuring that each piece is accurately described, authenticated, and valued.

Consigning with Dugglebys offers sellers an unparalleled opportunity to reach an engaged and discerning audience. We understand the importance of each item entrusted to us and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our consignors. The process is designed to be transparent, professional, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. From initial valuation to strategic marketing and final sale, our team works diligently to ensure that your items are presented in the best light and to the right audience.

Whether you are looking to consign a single item or an entire collection, our Books, Maps & Manuscripts department is here to provide guidance and support throughout the entire process. If you possess items that you believe may fit within our Books, Maps & Manuscripts department, we invite you to contact us for a complimentary valuation. With Dugglebys, your treasured antiquarian pieces are in expert hands, poised to find new homes where they will be appreciated and preserved for generations to come.

To find out more about our forthcoming sales or to discuss potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our specialist team, or you can request a books, maps or manuscripts valuation below.

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There may be a fee for this professional service. Probate valuations start from just £99 + VAT.

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The Vine Street Salerooms
Scarborough
YO11 1XN

Open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

14 Wednesday Market
Beverley
HU17 0DH

Open for valuations Monday - Wednesday, 10am - 4pm

Tuesday - Specialist Jewellery Valuation Day

5 Raglan Street
Harrogate
HG1 1LE

Open for valuations every weekday except Wednesday, 9am-4pm (closed between 12-1pm for lunch)

Available to book appointments from Monday 2nd October

The Saleroom
Murton
York
YO19 5GF

Open for valuations Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

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Recent Sale Highlights

Twenty one first edition Herge, 'The Adventures of Tin Tin' books published by Casterman B...

SOLD: £800.00

Houdini Harry (1874-1926): The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin, First Edition pub. The Publishe...

SOLD: £700.00

Eight Ian Fleming James Bond first editions - For Your Eyes Only. 1960; The Spy Who Loved ...

SOLD: £550.00

Quantity of trade cards, housed in ring binder albums and loose, including Barratt & Co Lt...

SOLD: £550.00

Atkinson, G.F. The Campaign in India, 1857-1858, folio with tinted lithographed plates

SOLD: £550.00

Shakespeare (William), Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, 364/1000 signed by S...

SOLD: £425.00

George IV Coronation ephemera, comprising a hand written description of the Coronation Pro...

SOLD: £420.00

Burma and North East India - twenty books including The Burmese Empire by Father Sangerman...

SOLD: £400.00

Sixteen James Bond books, including Live and Let Die, The Spy who Loved Me, Four Your Eyes...

SOLD: £360.00

Quantity of trade cards, housed in ring binder albums and loose, including Twinnings, Lyon...

SOLD: £340.00

W.G. Grace - Cricket. 1891. Signed limited edition No.78/652. Re-bound in half leather wit...

SOLD: £300.00

James Duffield Harding (British 1798 – 1863): 'The Park and The Forest' London, published ...

SOLD: £300.00

Audsley,George A. and James Lord Bowes; Keramic Art of Japan, of foliate form with plates ...

SOLD: £300.00

Frank Oates; Matabele Land and the Victoria Falls: A Naturalist`s Wanderings in the Interi...

SOLD: £300.00

Thomas Sidney Cooper (British 1803-1902): 'Cooper's Designs for Cattle Pictures, Thirty Fo...

SOLD: £260.00

Collection of twenty-three hardback Terry Pratchett books, comprising approximately eighte...

SOLD: £240.00

20th century illuminated hymn books, titled Hull Ballads, two volumes, hand coloured Illus...

SOLD: £220.00

Collection of books

SOLD: £200.00

Belcher & Macartney: 'Later Renaissance Architecture in England', london Batsford, in six ...

SOLD: £200.00

Fourteen books on violins and violin makers including Henley William: Universal Dictionary...

SOLD: £200.00

After Graham Leach (British 20th century): 'Lore & Legends, Facts & Figures, Coast & Count...

SOLD: £220.00

Philips Series of Comparative Wall Atlases c1950s being a collection of over sixty folding...

SOLD: £200.00

John Speed (British 1552-1629): 'Surrey Described and Divided into Hundreds', 18th century...

SOLD: £170.00

John Ogilby (British 1600-1676): 'The Roads from York to Whitby and Scarborough', engraved...

SOLD: £120.00

Robert Morden (British c.1650-1703): 'The Kingdom of Ireland', 18th century engraved map w...

SOLD: £120.00

Robert Morden (British c.1650-1703): 'The North Riding of Yorkshire', early 18th century e...

SOLD: £100.00

Gerard Mercator (Flemish 1512-1594) and Jodocus Hondius (Flemish 1563-1612): 'Northumbria,...

SOLD: £95.00

William Hole (British ?-1624) after Christopher Saxton (British c.1540-c.1610): 'Flint' an...

SOLD: £85.00

Robert Morden (British c.1650-1703): 'The North Riding of Yorkshire', 18th/19th century en...

SOLD: £65.00

William Hole (British ?-1624) after Christopher Saxton (British c.1540-c.1610): 'Caernarvo...

SOLD: £60.00

Hull ephemera - Amy Johnson sheet music for the song 'Amy' composed for the Home-coming of...

SOLD: £55.00

George Cole and John Roper (British 1771-1810): 'Durham', engraved map with hand colour pu...

SOLD: £55.00

After Johannes (Joan) Blaeu (Dutch 1596-1673): 'Ducatus Eboracensis Pars Orientalis' - The...

SOLD: £50.00

Large Philip's Map of the World educational world map, W183cm

SOLD: £50.00

John Cary (British 1754-1835): 'Yorkshire' and a 'New Map of Yorkshire Divided into Riding...

SOLD: £50.00

Symons Alderman John: Kingstoniana. 1889 Hull. Folding map; other books and booklets of Hu...

SOLD: £50.00

Gerardus Mercator (Flemish 1512-1594): 'Asia Minor', engraved map c.1650 with later hand c...

SOLD: £50.00

Richard Holmes Laurie (British 1777-1858): ‘A New Chart of the East Coast of England from ...

SOLD: £45.00

Emanuel Bowen (British 1694-1767): 'An Accurate Map of the County of York Divided into its...

SOLD: £40.00

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (French 1703-1772): 'Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale' - Map of Wes...

SOLD: £40.00

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