Rare books are for your eyes only

THE saleroom in Plymouth may be closed but you can still have your items valued. The auctioneers has developed a comprehensive virtual valuation service which allows you to send details of your items in several easy ways.

Auctioneer Paul Keen said: “It’s so easy to find out what your items are worth by using our virtual valuation service. Whether you prefer to use email, WhatsApp, web or even Facebook we can appraise all items in the safest way possible, and best of all it’s free.”

The auctioneers are delighted to been handling part two of an extensive private collection of James Bond rare books. Following the successful collection of part one raising an impressive £2800 in December there are now a further 15 books coming up for auction in March. Of particular interest is the very rare first edition and first impression of Diamonds are Forever, published in 1956 with original dust jacket. It’s possible that this could sell for as much as £1,000.

From 1965 is a first edition of Ian Fleming’s ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’, this also has its dust jacket and is estimated of £300 to £400. More affordable and a good place to start a collection is ‘From Russia with Love’, a 1962 first at just £150 guide price.

For further details on buying and selling at Plymouth Auctin Rooms, email info@plymouthauctions.co.uk.