On Tuesday 31 March, Sworders presented a Books & Maps sale, which included some works by some of the finest writers from the 20th Century. Among them was a set of three editions of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
On Tuesday 31 March, Sworders presented a Books & Maps sale, which included some works by some of the finest writers from the 20th Century. Among them was a set of three editions of 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' With dust jackets, they were rare first American, first English and first book club editions.
It was an unique opportunity to purchase one of the most iconic books of the 20th Century by an author who continues to make headlines today. Harper Lee was born in 1926 and grew up in Monroeville, Alabama - at the heart of America's Deep South - leaving her well placed to tackle the heavy subject of racial inequality. It took two and a half frustrating years for Lee to finish 'Mockingbird' and the book became famous the world over for somehow taking on the serious issues with a high degree of warmth and even humour, while never losing grip on the tough situations the characters face. The undoubted star appeal drew bidders from all over the world, eventually selling for £2,900.
We are proud to feature some excellent plywood furniture in our 27 January Design auction, by designers including Alvar Aalto, Gerald Summers and Saburo Inui.
11 December 2025
We are delighted to be partnering with The Georgian Group for a special fundraising auction to be held in January 2026. Together, we are helping to safeguard Britain's Georgian treasures for generations to come.
11 December 2025
A signed Churchill letter to R.A. Butler and a photograph taken the day before his resignation as prime minister headline a group of historically rich political lots in Sworders’ Open House sale from 9–15 December.
9 December 2025