Sell Classic literature, first-editions, famous authors, collectible books
Achieve Remarkable Results like these at an RR Classic Literature auction
Arthur conan Doyle Handwritten Manuscript Page from the Sherlock Holmes Story The Crooked Man
Sold Price: $40,150
J. R. R. Tolkien Signed Copy of The Hobbit for a Distinguished Book Seller
Sold Price: $31,818
RR is where to sell classic literature from the world's greatest authors
Looking to sell classic literature – a set of classic literature books, first-editions or autographs from famous authors? RR Auction seeks any items relating to American heavyweight authors like Hemingway, Melville, Poe and Thoreau; internationally renowned authors like Dickens and Orwell, Goethe and Wilde; and noted philosophic writers like Camus, Sartre and Voltaire. We have also had auction lots highlighting modern authors like J.K. Rowling, as well as many recipients of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Bibliophiles, historians and rarities collectors alike have shown high interest in the category at past auctions.
Some noteworthy sales in the Literature category have included:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald Handwritten Letter Referencing The Great Gatsby – $44,488
- Never-Before-Published Personal Correspondence by Lord Byron – $36,093
- Signed Sketch of the “Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery – $15,496
- Louisa May Alcott Autograph Letter Signed on Little Women – $24,995
- Signed First Edition of Dr. Seuss’ Final Book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go – $25,174
- Charles Dickens Letter on the Origin of A Christmas Carol (March 1843) – $40,000
- H. P. Lovecraft Original Handwritten Poem – ‘Expectancy’ – Sonnet 28 from Fungi from Yuggoth – $19,899
- Rare Presentation First Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – $21,048
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Whether you have a set of classic literature books, first-editions, antique books, author correspondences or other literary-related vintage items – Contact RR!
