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95 Hand-Colored Plates: The peoples of Russia, or description of the customs and costumes of the various nations of the Russian Empire. 2 Volume Folio Set.
1348 First edition. Fine condition filled with absolutely stunning hand colored plates (95/96), richly colored and providing a rich view of the different people of the Russian Empire at that time- a true work of art. Printed in Paris 1813, 2 Folio Volumes.
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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. Sixth Edition, 1878.
The sixth edition of The Origin of Species is the final and most extensively revised version of Darwin’s magnum opus. It marks the first appearance of the word “evolution” and reflects Darwin’s refinement of his theory.
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Ian Fleming, Casino Royale | 1953, an excellent first edition, first impression with the first state dustjacket.
The all-too rare first edition of Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale is key to many a collection and as the first book in the James Bond series, it is one of most in demand books on the market. Interestingly the dustjacket was designed by Ian Fleming himself. To have a first edition, first impression of the text with a first issue of said dustjacket is a notorious rarity and a serious investment piece.
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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition 1st Issue
First edition, first issue of Ayn Rand’s *Atlas Shrugged*, featuring the iconic Salter-designed dust jacket in vibrant, rich hues and housed in a custom TBCL clamshell case. A near fine copy with minor conservation, this rare literary and design masterpiece is a cornerstone for collectors.
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To Have And Have Not by Ernest Hemingway First Printing
First-issue of Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not” in good condition with original dust jacket unclipped, owned by Robert F. Taylor.
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The Raven Folio by Edgar Allen Poe First Edition 1883.
First edition folio richly illustrated by Gustave Doré.
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1716. Palaestina, ex Monumentis Veteribus Illustrata. First Edition. – Mapping the Ancient Holy Land
This work is a milestone in biblical archaeology and comparative Semitic toponymy, laying the groundwork for 18th- and 19th-century studies.
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The Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie (First Edition Association Copy)
Inscribed by Carnegie to “The trusted custodian of all my wealth Robert Franks.” Robert Franks was Andrew Carnegie’s close friend and financial agent, responsible for distributing Carnegie’s money for pensions and philanthropic activities, serving as the president and director of the Carnegie Home Trust Company.
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PRODUCTION OF THE HOBBIT | JAN 4TH 1968, ORIGINAL TOLKIEN LETTER, HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED.
A fine handwritten and signed letter to Ken Jackson, technical director of Humphrey Carpenter’s musical adaptation of The Hobbit. 1 ½ pages.