Leslie Hindman Auctioneers’ Fine Books and Manuscripts department conducts regularly scheduled auctions of collections large and small consigned by individuals, estates and institutions. Our auctions feature a variety of rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts, with areas of interest including Natural History, Science, Exploration, Americana, Fine Bindings and Leather Bound Sets, Continental Books, Fine Printings, Artist’s Books, Literary First Editions, and significant Literary or Historical Autographs and Archives. The Fine Books and Manuscripts department also handles consignments of Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Atlases and Historical, Botanical and Ornithological Prints.

Our Fine Books and Manuscripts department is always accepting consignments for upcoming sales.  We would be pleased to review photographs of your items or schedule an in-person appointment to provide you with auction estimates for your property. If you would like to discuss the sale of your fine books and manuscripts, please call Mary Kohnke at 312.334.4236 or email her at marykohnke@lesliehindman.com.  If you are interested in buying or selling fine books and manuscripts in our Naples, Florida location, please call 239.643.4448 or email at naples@lesliehindman.com.