![1644 EPIGRAMMATA by Valerii Martialis PIGSKIN BINDING w/ CLASPS antique: M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammata Amsterdam; 1644 Original hand tooled pigskin binding with intact clasps Size 3 by 5 1/4" 492 pages Very good condition Text in Latin Martial, Epigrams Martial was a 1s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
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![1644 EPIGRAMMATA by Valerii Martialis PIGSKIN BINDING w/ CLASPS antique: M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammata Amsterdam; 1644 Original hand tooled pigskin binding with intact clasps Size 3 by 5 1/4" 492 pages Very good condition Text in Latin Martial, Epigrams Martial was a 1s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![Black Americana Era Book Chicks' Own: Black Americana Era Book Chicks' Own Measures approx 7 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180014318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718352008)
![1848 FIRST GREEK LESSONS by THOMAS KERCHEVER ARNOLD Americana: Size 5 by 7.5" 232 pages plus advertising With dampstains. Foxing. Covers with damages, as visible on the photos Reserve: $42.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![1900 SECRET MEMOIRS of COURT of LOUIS XIV ANTIQUE LTD EDITION GROLIER SOCIETY: SECRET MEMOIRS of COURT of LOUIS XIV GROLIER SOCIETY, Not dated (c. 1900) EDITION DE GRAND LUXE LIMITED TO 1000 COPIES No. 157 Size 6 3/4 by 9 1/4" 3/4 red morocco over marbled boards Gilt upper edge,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![Vintage Book Club Edition Novels Set of 5: Title: Vintage Book Club Edition Novels Set of 5 Date/Period: 1960's Dimension: -- Materials: -- Additional Information: Book Club Edition Novels Mash Richard Hooker 1968 The Gang Who Couldn't Shoot S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332695/179465288_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717798128)
![The Septuagint Pentateuch, Greek and Latin, 1628: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: The Septuagint Pentateuch, Greek and Latin, 1628, folio, with title vignette, in modern quarter leather binding with cloth boar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395401_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![1774 ROMAN HISTORY in FRENCH antique Abrege de l'histoire Romaine by FLORUS: Lucius Annaeus Florus Abrégé de l'histoire Romaine. Paris, J. Barbou, 1774 432 pages Original calf with richly gilt spine with morocco label, marbled endpapers. Binding worn, internally perf](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251660_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![TORAH SCROLL FRAGMENT MANUSCRIPT on VELLUM ANTIQUE BIBLE 21.5 x 23": Size 21.5 x 23" Reserve: $70.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shippi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251547_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![1829 QUAKERS General Causes in Yearly Meeting of Friends antique AMERICANA: A Reviews of the General and Particular Causes Which Have Produced the Late Disorders and Divisions in the Yearly Meeting of Friends. By James Cockburn Philadelphia, 1829 Size 5 by 8.5" 281 pages peri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251899_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![THE ARMY OF TENESSEE, 1861-1862, 2 VOLUMES: Baton Rouge and London. 1986. Louisiana State University Press. A two-volume set written by Thomas Lawrence Connelly. Both in Near Fine condition with dust jackets. The following volumes are in this s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![1897-1898 REPORT of BUREAU of AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY by J.POWELL antique ILLUSTRATED: Printed in 1900 Size 8 by 11.5" Illustrated in color & b/w. Very good interior condition. Minor wear of binding with some repaired damage to the front cover, visible on the photo. Text in English Rese](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![1866 BIBLE in ENGLISH ANTIQUE OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS Americana WALLET STYLE: New York; 1866 Size 3 1/4 by 5" Original leather wallet style binding Gilt edges Good condition, some wear Reserve: $98.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching: Property from the Estate of William H. Rasch Description: William IV Letter Dated 1808 and Etching, autograph letter signed by King William IV (1765-1837), to 'Boyle', dated 1808, double-sided in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395365_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![PICTURESQUE AMERICA OR THE LAND WE LIVE IN, VOLUME IV: New York. D. Appleton and Company, 1874. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Quarto, viii, 568 pages; VG; bound in original brown hard-grain full Morocco, paneled spine with decorative blind-too](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145744_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![NYS 1st annual report Fisheries, Game and Forest Commission, HC: A very rare volume, the first annual report of the New York State Fisheries, Game and Forest commission, published by Wynkoop, Hallenbeck Crawford of Albany, NY. Good binding, gilt decorated cover, 37](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/178354476_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![1732 ANTI-PAPIST WORK by Magyrus antique VELLUM Almanachs heiligen: Rare and popular antipapist work, denouncing the cult of adoration of saints. Magyrus, A. Almanachs heiligen, of history der opkomst, voortgang, en viering, van alle de heyligen, die doorgaans met roo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251431_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![VOYAGE DU JEUNE ANACHARSIS EN GRECE PAR L'ABBE BARTHELEMY, 6 VOLUMES, 1825: Paris. 1825. Chez Etienne Ledoux, Publisher. Complete in 7 volumes, missing Volume 1. All volumes in Very Good+ to Very Good condition. All bound in full orange cloth hard cover, embossed on the spine](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![MEMOIRS OF THE COURTS OF EUROPE, 14 VOLUMES, 1910: 1910. New York. P.F. Collier & Son. This edition consists of three sets, for a total of 14 volumes. They are bound in blue, orange and/or green cloth with paper spine labels, some showing a little wea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![R.E. LEE BY DOUGLAS SOUTHALL FREEMAN, HUDSON RIVER EDITIONS, 4 VOLUMES, 1962: 1962. New York. Charles Scribner and Sons. Complete 4 volume set, Hudson River Editions. In Near Fine to Very Good++ condition. Dust jackets for each are in Very Good condition. Pages for each volume](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145730_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![1734 VELLUM BOUND ANTIQUE FOLIO R.P. ALEXANDRI HISTORIA ECCLESIASTICA Vol. 5: Size 13 3/4" X 9 1/2" Tight binding. Very good condition. Some wear of the covers (551) . Reserve: $210.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $25.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251433_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![1649 POETRY LATIN & GREEK by Daniel Heinsius antique Poemata Latina et Graeca: Poemata Latina et Graeca by Daniel Heinsius. Amsterdam, 1649 Size 3 by 5" With additional engraved title and errata leaf at rear. Bound in early full calf, intact, spine with chips, contents clean A n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251606_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![ERNEST HEMINGWAY COLLECTION, 4 VOLUMES, 3 BOOK CLUB FIRST EDITIONS: 1952 and 1970. New York. Charles Scribner and Sons. All volumes are in Near Fine condition. Three of the books are Book Club, first editions. No owners markings or bookplates., , LOT REF #24-539](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8737/332070/179145734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717289604)
![1879 ALFRED DE MUSSET WORKS antique 10 VOLUMES in FRENCH POETRY & PROSE: ALFRED DE MUSSET WORKS in FRENCH 10 volumes Paris; 1879 Size 4.5 by 7" Original uniformed half leather over marbled boards binding Very good interior, minor wear of the bindings One of the corners is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251583_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
![1797 BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER in ENGLISH ANTIQUE presentation binding: The whole Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments..., together with the Psalter or Psalms of David... Oxford; 1797 Original dark green morocco, decorated in gilt, with presentation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332364/179251481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142848)
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Two influential European botanical plate books featured at Jeschke Jadi April 27
BERLIN — First editions of two influential European botanical plate books lead the offering of Rare Books, Prints and Art at Jeschke Jadi Auctions on Saturday, April 27. Copies of Christoph Jacob Trew’s Plantae Selectae and Frederick Sander’s Reichenbachia are estimated at €24,000-€30,000 ($26,000-$32,000) and €6,000-€7,500 ($6,000-$8,000), respectively. Published between 1750 and 1773, Plantae selectae […]
![Antique books from the 15th to 19th century are the focus at Jasper52 March 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/173054792_1_x.jpeg)
Antique books from the 15th to 19th century are the focus at Jasper52 March 19
NEW YORK — Historic books from the 15th through the 19th century come to Jasper52 with Ink of Ages, an unparalleled journey through the written wonders of centuries past taking place on Tuesday, March 19. The 506-lot sale is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the sale is an early 19th-century illuminated Koran, the […]
![Antiquarian books on early America, Arts & Crafts and Einstein featured at PBA Feb. 8](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169990750_1_x.webp)
Antiquarian books on early America, Arts & Crafts and Einstein featured at PBA Feb. 8
BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries kicks off its first Rare Books & Manuscripts sale of 2024 on Thursday, February 8 with a 97-lot collection of items ranging from early Albert Einstein publications to probably the finest illustrated collection of mid-19th century Mississippi River views ever created. The complete catalog is now available for bidding at […]
![Thomas Jefferson’s set of Aeschylus tragedies leads Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale Feb. 6](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/169664734_1_x.webp)
Thomas Jefferson’s set of Aeschylus tragedies leads Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale Feb. 6
PHILADELPHIA — A seven-volume set of Aeschylus tragedies specially made for President Thomas Jefferson is the highest-estimated lot at Freeman’s Books and Manuscripts sale scheduled for Tuesday, February 6. The complete sale catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Jefferson wasn’t just a book collector; he enjoyed creating unique volumes from original editions that […]