History

ALDE, the leading French auction house specializing in books, autographs and coins. It was founded by Jérôme Delcamp, auctioneer.

To do this, ALDE works in close collaboration with the greatest experts in the French market who bring their technical experience, essential for the proper valuation of a book, an autograph or a coin.

This activity in these highly specialised areas have a long and lively tradition in France. Consequently we have a very extensive network of international contacts, buyers and sellers alike.

ALDE has the particularity of offering quality, regular and specialized sales around the various themes close to the heart of bibliophiles, each of which has its audience.

Thus, each year, the following are organized: four sales of antiquarian and 19th century books, two sales of original literary 19th and 20th century editions, two sales of original bindings and modern illustrated books, two autographs sales and one rare coins sale. In addition to these recurring sales, there are collections or important sets of books assembled by amateurs which require an individual catalogue.

ALDE is therefore at your disposal for any advice, expertise, inventory or sale you may need, while ensuring the most absolute confidentiality.