Kieselbach Galéria és Aukciósház
Kieselbach Galéria és Aukciósház regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
As the holiday season winds down, several auction houses are turning their attention to the world of books, offering collectors a chance to acquire rare literary gems. The earliest deadline comes from Auctioneum Ltd, which is wrapping up a Tolkien-themed book auction on December 30, 2025. Bidding on that sale includes first editions, signed copies, and limited‑edition prints that celebrate the enduring popularity of Middle‑Earth. Shortly after, Richard Winterton Auctioneers will open its Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale, scheduled for 2026. This online‑only event promises a curated selection of Baggott’s personal library, featuring out‑of‑print titles, annotated manuscripts, and a handful of historically significant volumes.
While these headline events dominate the calendar, they sit within a broader pattern of auction houses expanding their book offerings. East Wing Estate Sales, Deseret Book, Bachmann Auctioneers LLC, and Cavendish Philatelic Auctions Ltd all list books among their regular specialties, signaling a steady demand for printed media across both niche and mainstream markets. Many of these firms blend books with related media—movies, music, and collectibles—creating mixed‑category lots that appeal to a wider audience of cultural enthusiasts.
The trend toward themed collections, such as the Tolkien focus, reflects a growing appetite for narrative‑driven auctions that tell a story beyond the individual item. Meanwhile, estate sales like the Baggott collection highlight the value placed on personal libraries as cultural artifacts, offering scholars and collectors insight into the reading habits of notable figures. Both formats leverage online bidding platforms, making participation accessible to a global pool of buyers.
Overall, the current wave of book auctions underscores a resurgence in the market for physical literature, driven by nostalgia, investment potential, and the allure of owning a piece of literary history.
Based on 94 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025
Alaska Mining & Diving Supply
Alaska Mining & Diving Supply regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in electronics & gadgets, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Potteries Specialist Auctions
Potteries Specialist Auctions is hosting a Xmas Timed Auction featuring 20th Century Pottery & Collectables from December 21, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
Heritage Realty & Auction Co Inc
Heritage Realty & Auction Co Inc regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in business & industrial, books, movies & media. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Morris & Sons Auction House
Morris & Sons Auction House regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, vehicles & transportation. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Gardner Galleries Auctioneers
Gardner Galleries is hosting an auction featuring exceptional antique and vintage glass from the estate collection of Wayne "Bud" & Lola Moore, with bidding opening on December 26, 2025. Another auction starting the same day includes fine furnishings, decorative arts, and collectibles, showcasing MCM furnishings, antique and modern pieces, sterling silver, and more. The rare books from the Gary Prouk estate are currently available for bidding, featuring first editions and signed copies. The vast collections of Gary Prouk, including unique items and signed books, are also open for bidding. Additionally, a January art session will feature Canadian and international artworks, Inuit carvings, and art books. All auctions are held at 407 Hamilton Road, London, Ontario N5Z 1R8, with a 20% buyer's premium and applicable taxes.
ACME Auctions
ACME Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Lacy Scott & Knight Auction Centre
Lacy Scott & Knight Auction Centre is hosting a Home & Interiors auction on January 10, 2026, featuring a collection of antique bookmarks.
Venmore Auctions
Venmore Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, livestock & agriculture. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Phillips & Stubbs @phillipsstubbs
Phillips & Stubbs regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Pugh & Company Ltd
Pugh & Company Ltd regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Mark Jenkinson UK
Mark Jenkinson UK regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, gaming & consoles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
National Auction
National Auction regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in livestock & agriculture, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Auctioneers of Bristol & Bath @BristolAuctions
Auctioneers of Bristol & Bath are hosting several upcoming auctions. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed ends on December 28, 2025. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed ends on December 29, 2025. Christmas Collectables - Timed - Bristol ends on December 29, 2025. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live Auction takes place on December 30, 2025. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed - Bath ends on December 30, 2025. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed ends on December 30, 2025. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live takes place on January 5, 2026. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed Auction - Bristol ends on January 5, 2026. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live - Bristol takes place on January 6, 2026. Antiques & Collectables - Live - Bristol takes place on January 7, 2026.
Midway Auction House
Midway Auction House will be holding an auction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. This onsite, indoor event will feature items from multiple estates and consigners, including Gold & Silver Coins, Jewelry, Watches, Antiques, Signed Duck Decoys, Designer Purses, Electronics, Musical Instruments, Matchbox Cars, Hot Wheels, Fenton, Murano, Tools, Collectibles, General Household items, Vintage Toys, Records, Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, Comic Books, Fishing and Hunting gear, Bikes, Household Items, Coolers, Knives, Swords, Furniture, Glass, Pictures, and more. Preview days are scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase during the auction.
East Bristol Auctions @BristolAuctions
Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed auction ends December 28, 2025, at 20:00. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed auction ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables - Timed auction in Bristol ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed auction in Bath ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed auction ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live auction on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed auction in Bristol ends January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live auction in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables - Live auction in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Auctioneum Ltd @BristolAuctions
Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.
Burstow & Hewett @burstowhewett
The Granary Saleroom is hosting the Homes & Interiors auction on January 7, 2026, at 9:30 am for Day 1, and on January 8, 2026, at 9:30 am for Day 2.