Swann Auction Galleries is an auction house specializing in rare books. Founded in 1941, the gallery has separate departments devoted to photographs, posters, prints and drawings, as well as maps, atlases and autographs. It offers an international clientele of buyers and sellers approximately 40 auctions each year. The gallery caters to a wide array of clients all over the world, including individuals, libraries, schools, museums and dealers. Swann Auction Galleries is located in New York, N.Y.