Finally...An auction!

In light of the recent Sotheby’s auction on natural history, The Library of Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven, the Bibliomaniacs decided to have a little bit of a challenge, reminiscent of the older days. The Bibliomaniacs were split into 2 groups, each with the objective of answering three questions: the 3 ‘best’ books, in any criteria (i.e its ‘wow’ factor, or how it looks); the 3 books that each group thought sold for the highest % over the lowest estimate (i.e if the lowest estimate is £1000, and it sells for £1500, the percentage over is 50%); and finally 1 book that each group thought they could buy and then sell for a higher price. All in all, a great, enjoyable session!

And for those of you who would like to see the auction, it’s linked here.