The Books & Manuscripts department works throughout the year to match buyers and sellers who prefer to transact outside the auction calendar: our international team of specialists can both source on request and place printed books, maps, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and archives by Private Sale.

Bespoke and confidential, Private Sales offer flexibility and the assurance of a fixed price. Specialists based in London, New York and Paris with unrivalled expertise in their fields use Christie’s global network to help shape your collection and broker a sale discreetly at a pace that suits you.

We invite you to contact us for confidential discussions should you wish to buy or sell works by Private Sale.