First picture book in Greenlandic

When the online book auction rolls over the screens on Sunday, collectors and other literary buffs with an interest in Greenland will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the charming little picture book “Aksillisæt innuin nunejnnit. Billeder fra Grönland” (‘Pictures from Greenland’) from 1852. The book is illustrated by doctor and Colonial Manager Christian Rudolph (1811-1892). The illustrations of this copy are coloured. Furthermore, other sought-after works on Greenland will also be available at auction, such as Graah’s “Undersøgelses-Reise til Östkysten af Grönland” (‘Exploration of the East Coast of Greenland’) from 1832.

Early international photographs

Another of the auction’s highlights is an interesting collection of more than 180 original photographs and ferrotypes from the 1860s-1900s. When photography appeared in 1839, it became the main method of recording history and especially the nobility fell in love with photography, it became a way to substantiate oneself. The ferrotypes and a great deal of the photographs in this collection come from Russian and French noble families including the Shuvalov family, the Skariatine family, the Guébhard family and the Dennis family.

The modern section

The more modern section features a noteworthy copy of the art periodical “Spur im Exil, No. 6. Drakabygget”, August 1961, signed by, among others, Asger Jorn, and the book “Arkitekten Arne Jacobsen”, (‘The Architect Arne Jacobsen’), which is signed by the world-famous Dane himself.

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April book auction

In early April, everyone with an interest in books can follow a new book auction at www.bruun-rasmussen.dk. The auction will close on 18 April and the preview will, as always, take place at No. 10 Baltikavej in Copenhagen from 15 April.

Please note that we are always interested in consignment of books, maps and manuscripts for our auctions.

Reduced buyer’s premium

We kindly advise you that as of 1 January 2010 we have reduced the buyer’s premium on all online auctions to 25% (20% + VAT) based on auction prices.