Swann spotlights early printed books Oct. 14

‘Costumes et Plantes de L’Hindousta’ pre-1842, est. $3,000-$5,000
‘Costumes et Plantes de L’Hindousta’ pre-1842, est. $3,000-$5,000
‘Costumes et Plantes de L’Hindousta’ pre-1842, est. $3,000-$5,000

NEW YORK — The Thursday, October 14 sale of Early Printed Books at Swann Galleries features travel, medicine, and science publications, and offers a chance for rare book buyers to travel through time and around the world to shop for historically and culturally significant works and objects. The auction presents a curated selection of Renaissance and early modern printing, including scholarly editions of Greek and Latin classics; manuscripts and early printing; a curated selection of medical works; and books that document global contributions to our shared culture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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