Fine Books

Swann Auction Galleries Sale #2717: The Fine Books sale will prominently feature a selection of books from the collection of late Harvard University astronomy professor and book world legend, Dr. Owen Gingerich. Expect household names in the field of early astronomy, along with great rarities, exciting sammelbands, and exceptional copies in original bindings, many with early marginalia. Be on the lookout for John Dee's copy of Sebastian Munster's Hebrew Grammar.

Modern firsts and nineteenth-century literature, along with a mix of important twentieth-century art books, will include a signed first edition copy of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, presented to the California newspaper editor who gave him his first job; a hard-to-find suite of Picasso's etching for artist; and a rare jeweled Roycroft binding done in green morocco with sterling silver and hardstone accents.

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Tue, Oct 14th 12pm – 5pm
Wed, Oct 15th 12pm – 5pm
Thu, Oct 16th 12pm – 5pm
Fri, Oct 17th 12pm – 5pm
Sat, Oct 18th 12pm – 5pm
Sun, Oct 19th CLOSED
Mon, Oct 20th 12pm – 5pm
Tue, Oct 21st 12pm – 5pm
Wed, Oct 22nd 12pm – 5pm