Reeman Dansie Auctioneers @reemandansie
Homes & Interiors auction is scheduled for January 6, 2026, to January 7, 2026.
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
Freedom Auctions
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Durham Auction Rooms
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Duggleby Stephenson of York
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WITMAN AUCTIONEERS INC
Witman Auctioneers is hosting an online auction for vehicles, campers, and equipment, including a 2006 Montana 5th Wheel Camper and a 1999 Ford F-350 XL Diesel Truck, with bidding open until December 29, 2025. Another online auction featuring bronze statues, artwork, carnival glass, antiques, furniture, and collectibles is open for bidding until January 6, 2026. Additionally, an online auction for antiques, vintage items, guns, mounts, furniture, and tools is available for bidding until January 8, 2026.
GoNBid
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Jantzi Auctions
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Dreweatts
Louise Bradley's Top Picks: Art & Interiors will be auctioned on January 7, 2026.
Cheffins
Cheffins will host a Fine Art auction in Cambridge on January 8, 2026.
Tring Market Auctions Ltd
Tring Market Auctions will hold an auction on Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Brook Street, HP23 5ED. Viewing is available on Thursday, January 8, from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Friday, January 9, in the main room from 9 am to 5 pm.
Sell, Buy, Rent and Invest in Real Estate
Sell, Buy, Rent and Invest in Real Estate regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, business & industrial. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Call to Consign
Call to Consign regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
McHugh & Co @McHughCo
McHugh & Co regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in real estate, electronics & gadgets. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Doyle Auctions @doylenewyork
Doyle Auctions regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
The Newport Stylephile
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Freeman's | Hindman
Freeman's | Hindman regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in tools & workshop, art & collectibles. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.
Auction Ohio
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Estate agents Cheshire & Derbyshire
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Kuhlman Auction Service
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