Books, Manuscripts & Archives

There is always something appealing about vintage books, regardless of their age. There are many people who are fascinated by beautiful or rare books, from readers to collectors to those who simply admire their aesthetic value. Books like these have an aura and history that modern publications are unable to match. There are several factors that contribute to the value of vintage books, including their edition, quality of printing, year of publication, illustrations, binding, or provenance. A wide range of medieval manuscripts, books, autograph letters, maps, and archival items are offered at Bidquare’s vintage books for sale. Providing only the finest and most desirable vintage books is how we make things easier for book hunters at Bidsquare’s online auction. 

An amazing variety of books is offered at our vintage book auctions, including first editions, children's books, cooking books, modern classics, comics, etc. You will surely find that unique book of your dreams at our book auctions, regardless of whether you are a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer. The Bidsquare’s book auctions online offer titles, manuscripts, and archives spanning a variety of topics, including illuminated manuscripts and incunabula, along with natural history, art, music, medicine, literature, Americana, private press, and fine bindings as well as vernacular photography. James Joyce and J.K. Rowling, Shakespeare, and Jane Austen are just some of the writers available, as is everything between early printed works, medieval manuscripts, and first editions of modern English, American, and European literature. 

Bidsquare features both general and single-owner sales of books, manuscripts, and archives in a wide range of fields. These include scientific, medical, and travel rare book auctions from the eighteenth century and beyond. Also available are artist's books, rare books of fine press printing, and illustrated books from the early to the modern periods in art history as well as the literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Aside from these categories, the books, manuscripts, and archives offer printed and manuscript Americana, printed and manuscript African Americana, autographs, illustration art, and maps and atlases. A beautiful old book is a treasure to be cherished. In addition to owning a piece of history, you can enhance your home or business with style and interest. Explore our inventory if you are seeking rare books, leather-bound antiquarian books, quirky vintage cookbooks, or something in between.