early printed books
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 al
Christophe Plantin, born 500 years ago this May, was one of the most important printer-publishers of his time.
Rolling off the same printing press as Johannes Gutenberg’s celebrated production of 1455, this 1462 two-volume Biblia latina, published in Mainz by Gutenberg’s direct successors (and former associ
London — While autumn is the time to go back to school, Dr.
Basel, Switzerland — Complementing Art Basel 2019,
Los Angeles – The cosmos—full of shining stars and orbiting planets—inspired works of art and literature throughout the Middle Ages (about 500-1500).
