Gallery Auctions Collections Series
Single Owner Rare & Collectible Books
ONLINE ONLY
Gallery Auctions is excited to continue our new series of special auction events: Gallery Auctions Collections.
Gallery Auctions is pleased to present this exceptional single-owner collection of more than 600 collectible books assembled over many years by a dedicated private collector.
The auction features an outstanding selection of signed and first edition works by Larry McMurtry, Anne Rice, and James A. Michener, along with limited editions, modern literature, Western classics, history, fantasy, and gothic fiction.
Whether you’re searching for a scarce first printing, an autographed edition, or a favorite title to add to your library, this carefully curated collection offers exceptional opportunities for collectors and readers alike.
All lots will be offered without reserve and are available for in-person preview at Gallery Auctions’ Houston warehouse prior to the sale.
Link to view lots & place bids at liveauctioneers.com coming EARLY OCTOBER!
Live online bidding starts on Sunday October 25th at 2pm, lots will be sold one at a time in numerical order.
BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
—ABSENTEE & LIVE ONLIINE BIDDING @ LiveAuctioneers.com ONLY
THERE WILL BE NO LIVE IN PERSON BIDDING, IN HOUSE ABSENTEE BIDS OR IN HOUSE PHONE BIDS FOR THIS AUCTION.
YOU MAY COME IN PERSON TO PREVIEW DURING OUR REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION BUT ALL BIDS MUST GO THRU YOUR LIVEAUCTIONEERS ACCOUNT.
Items are available for preview in person Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm
WE WILL NOT BE OPEN SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH FOR PREVIEW & WE WILL NOT BE OPEN ON AUCTION DAY (OCTOBER 25TH) FOR PREVIEW.
— Please call 281-931-0100 to schedule your pick up time, 24 hours notice is preferred so we can have all your items ready when you arrive.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR THIS AUCTION:
All items in this auction are being offered from a single private collection.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition report. Any condition notes included in the lot description are provided as a courtesy and are not intended to be a complete assessment.
Gallery Auctions has not authenticated signatures or inscriptions, nor have we conducted a page-by-page inspection for completeness, missing pages, repairs, restorations, or other defects. Unless specifically stated, no guarantee is made regarding signatures, edition, printing, completeness, condition, provenance, or authenticity.
Books may display typical signs of age and use, including shelf wear, foxing, toning, stains, writing, loose bindings, tears, or other imperfections.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the collection in person at our Houston warehouse prior to bidding or contact us with any questions or requests for additional photographs.