Books & Manuscripts

Extremely rare Alice in Wonderland estimated at $15k
One of 25 specially illustrated copies of Lewis Carroll's classic is on offer to coincide with the new film

Fanny Burney's letters bring $7k
The correspondence of a writer who inspired Jane Austen and impressed royalty excited bidders

'Royal & Ancient' golf book swings to $10k
Alongside an antique ceramic plate, this sought-after text was the top lot at PBA's auction

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962) signed magazine photograph (PF19)
A scarce 1950s magazine page signed by a young Marilyn Monroe...

Treaty of France's 'foremost 15th century engineer' for sale
A book possibly written by Vauban, the pre-eminent military designer, will auction in Paris

Deluxe first edition from Winnie the Pooh's creators for sale
The exceptional text also offers a rare Milne and Shepard double-signing

First Superman comic soars to a World Record $1m
The Man of Steel defeats the Caped Crusader in quest to be the first million dollar comic

Darwin's tales of the Beagle fetch $36.6k
The great scientist's first work was a key lot at Bonhams' San Francisco auction

African Americana to auction at Swann
Unique and historic manuscripts, photographs and other memorabilia are for sale in New York

T S Eliot's masterpiece leads the way in New York
A first edition of the poet's most famous work, The Wasteland, will be offered at auction

Royal & Ancient Game of Golf comes to San Francisco
'One of the most magnificent books in the entire library of golf' is to sell for up to $15k

How to... Protect your rare maps and manuscripts
You're the temporary custodian of your collection - so here's some advice on how to best look after it