October–December 2025 • New York, Paris, London

Book Week

S otheby’s is pleased to announce its Book Week sales drawing together our Paris, London, and New York locations. The lots—offered over numerous auctions in three countries—boast many notable collections and works across a range of categories including important printed and manuscript Americana and other historical documents, exceptional examples of literature spanning continents and centuries, iconic illustrations, and much more. Through these sales, we are proud to bring to the market a remarkable array of material sure to appeal to seasoned collectors as well as those new to this category.

Calendar

On View

  • Oct17 Oct23

    Artist Books

  • Dec5 Dec9

    Fine Books and Manuscripts

  • Hours

    Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PMSaturday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PMSunday | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Location

    83, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Books & Manuscripts Available to Buy Now

Type: retail
Karl Marx
Das Kapital
131,000 USD
Type: retail
Adam Smith
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Second Edition
40,500 USD
Type: retail
William Shakespeare
The Temple Shakespeare | Housed in Custom Bookcase
6,365 USD
Type: retail
Oscar Wilde
A Woman of No Importance First Edition
12,730 USD
Type: retail
Captain James Cook
A Second Voyage Round The World
65,500 USD
Type: retail
Ian Fleming
James Bond First Edition Collection
110,700 USD
Type: retail
Andy Warhol
From A to B And Back Again: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol | Signed First Edition
6,850 USD
Type: retail
David Hockney, TASCHEN
A Bigger Book
5,500 USD
Type: retail
TASCHEN, David Bailey
David Bailey | SUMO Edition
3,000 USD
Type: retail
Ian Fleming
The Centenary Edition of the Works of Ian Fleming
9,250 USD
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Stories & Videos

Type: video
Category: Auctions and Exhibitions
Why Jane Austen Is Still So Relevant | By A Lady
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Line Between Rarity and Value in the Book Market
Type: story
Category: Press Release
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Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Art of Book Illustration
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
How Private Presses and Fine Printing Elevate Literary Classics
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
When It’s Okay to Judge a Book by Its Cover
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
The Importance of a Book’s Provenance: How Libraries Shed Light on Influential People
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
How Condition Affects a Rare Book’s Value
Type: featured
Category: Books & Manuscripts
Why Book Collectors Crave Complete Sets

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