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Books Born to Run at Auction
If you get a kick out of discussing horsepower, you now have the chance to become the owner of one of the world's largest motor book collections, Koster’s Motor Bookstore, which is up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers on 7 September.
If you have engine oil running through your veins, you get a kick out of cubic centimeters, and you get a natural high from seeing a new shiny coating in strong colours – then you now have the chance to become the owner of one of the world's largest collections of motor literature. "The unique and comprehensive collection, representing more than 100 years of history, contains over 130,000 volumes of all kinds of motor literature, ranging from instruction and workshop manuals to spare parts directories. In short, you can find literature on everything with an engine: cars, boats, mopeds, scooters, tractors, trucks, stationary engines etc.", says Lærke Bøgh, head of the book department at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers.
Historic Bookstore with International Customers
Koster’s Motor Bookstore, which today has customers all over the world, was founded in 1962 by the Danish bookseller and car enthusiast Jens Olesen. The collection is today considered one of the world's five largest and is currently owned by Tom Frandsen, who for health reasons has chosen to sell this highly cherished possession. The store (the premises of which can be leased by the buyer) consists of the front-end store and a warehouse where most of the books are located on shelves divided into categories.
Rare Original Car Manuals
The interest in both newer and older cars is as great as it ever has been, and this is also reflected in the interest in literature about cars. While a lot of information is available in digital format today, the group of collectors continues to grow and among these are people who appreciate holding the original instruction manuals in their hands. The collection here includes Aston Martin, Cadillac, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Singer and many, many others. "With its impressive and very comprehensive book inventory, Koster’s Motor Bookstore is an important and unique source of knowledge about engine use and maintenance. It is also a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to continue the bookstore or simply wants to become the owner of a world-class library of motor literature", concludes Lærke Bøgh.
Preview and Auction
Koster’s Motor Bookstore is estimated at DKK 1-1.5 million (€ 135,000-202,000) and will be sold Friday 7 September at noon at an online auction, but you can place your bid right now.
For a tour around the premises of Koster’s Motor Bookstore, located in Risskov near Aarhus, or if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Lærke Bøgh on telephone +45 8818 1217 or via email lb@bruun-rasmussen.dk.
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Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers is one of Scandinavia’s leading international auction houses, and one of Denmark’s oldest. It all started on 6 October 1948, when Arne Bruun Rasmussen conducted the first traditional auction in the saleroom at Bredgade 33 in Copenhagen. Today, Jesper Bruun Rasmussen stands at the helm of the family-run business together with the third generation of the family, his son Frederik and daughter Alexa, and the company’s CEO Jakob Dupont.
In 2004, the first online auction was launched, and today the auction house has expanded to include departments in Copenhagen and Aarhus and representations in Sweden, Germany, England, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Spain, Italy, Thailand and the US. About 100,000 lots are put up for auction each year at the traditional auctions and daily online auctions. Here you can bid on everything from art, antiques, modern design and jewellery to books, coins, stamps, wine and weaponry.
