Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Books, Unique
A Little Luxury: Early Miniature Antique Books and Their Uses Miniature antique books have been around for centuries. Initially published primarily for personal convenience, miniature books first came on the scene around the 15th century. The little volumes were often... 
Jul 20, 2015 | 19th Century, Antiques, Blog, Unique
Even though I specialize in selling antique books, I can’t help but love antiques in general. Recently I got hold of a collection of antique sulphide marbles, some of the most unique marbles I’d ever seen. First produced beginning in the mid 1800’s... 
May 13, 2015 | 17th Century, Blog, Books, Unique
Our recent auction for the rare 1630 dos-a-dos antique Bible appeared among the most-watched listings at Collectors Weekly online which profiles some of the best in antiques, vintage items and collectibles available on the Internet. The dos-a-dos binding, which looks... 
May 1, 2015 | 17th Century, Blog, Books, Unique
Past Auction Highlight Each month, we’ll be featuring an interesting antique item which appeared in one of our past auctions. This item has been sold. In bookbinding, a dos-à-dos binding (from the French term meaning “back-to-back”) is a binding... 
Nov 29, 2014 | 16th Century, Blog, Books, Unique
Past Auction Highlight Each month, we’ll be featuring an interesting antique item which appeared in one of our past auctions. This item has been sold. This very rare First Edition, dated to 1599 and published in Vellum is complete with all 87 woodcuts and its... 
May 21, 2014 | 19th Century, Blog, Books, Ephemera, Unique
Past Auction Highlight Each month, we’ll be featuring an interesting antique item which appeared in one of our past auctions. This item has been sold. This little gem was picked up in England and is an unusually personal piece tied to the works of famed authors...
