early printed books

New York – Christie’s is honored to present one the most important collections of illuminated manuscripts and early printed books to have appeared at auctio

Paris – On March 23rd, Christie’s France, in association with booksellers Jacques Quentin (Geneva) and Benoît Forgeot (Paris), is honored to offer the first part of the renowned poetic

Last week, the Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds in the UK announced its acquisition of a very special book.

Basel, Switzerland — Beginning the new year with an exciting event, the Stuttgart Antiquariatsmesse is going online from 29th January to

New York — On Tuesday, October 27, Swann Galleries brings back its standalone offering of

Basel, Switzerland — Dr.

Dallas, TX – “The most spectacular contribution of the book-maker's art to sixteenth-century science was without doubt the 

Amsterdam — The first book was printed in Italy in 1465, only ten years after the Gutenberg Bible. It is natural then, that there are many fine, early volumes available from Italy.

A first edition of John Locke’s most famous work is just one of the tantalizing items at this varied auction.

Amsterdam — Nearly every book collector loves an early text.  This early French text, which explains the meaning and symbolism of the clothing a priest wears, is particularly fascinating to all tho