1847 color-printed ‘Elements of Euclid’ featured at PBA’s Galleries, Feb. 10

The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid, with diagrams in color, est. $20,000-$30,000
The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid, with diagrams in color, est. $20,000-$30,000
The First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid, with diagrams in color, est. $20,000-$30,000

BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries announced a PBA Platinum Sale to take place on Thursday, February 10. The sale consists of 113 lots of printed books dating from the 16th to 21st centuries representing landmarks of science, literature, and history; stunning maps of the various regions of the world; original artwork; photographic views; and manuscripts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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PBA Galleries offers strong books & manuscripts lineup Dec. 2

Complete set of William Pickering’s ‘Book of Common Prayer,’ est. $3,000-$5,000
Complete set of William Pickering’s ‘Book of Common Prayer,’ est. $3,000-$5,000
Complete set of William Pickering’s ‘Book of Common Prayer,’ est. $3,000-$5,000

BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries announced it will hold an auction of Antiquarian Books on December 2. The sale comprises nearly 250 lots featuring children’s books, works from the golden age of illustration, posters, decorative and graphic arts, and antiquarian books. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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