Manuscripts
Medieval and illuminated manuscripts, literary manuscripts and historical documents on vellum and paper.
Sales & lotsExpertise
Fields of specialism
These five fields — manuscripts, rare books, autographs, photography and works on paper — are the fields VALÉORINE catalogues itself. We keep no permanent departments: every object submitted is examined individually, and an independent specialist is consulted where the subject requires it. Admitted professional auction houses conduct their own catalogues through the platform and may offer wider categories, which are listed separately.
Rare Books
First editions, incunabula, continental printing and fine bindings of every period.
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Autographs
Autograph letters, signed manuscripts and the papers of historical and literary figures.
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Photography
Daguerreotypes, albumen prints, gelatin silver prints, portfolios and photographic archives.
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Works on Paper
Drawings, watercolours, engravings, etchings, lithographs, maps and atlases.
Sales & lotsCategories beyond these five fields are offered by admitted professional auction houses, which catalogue and conduct those sales themselves.
Wider categories
Valuations
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