The london rare books school is grateful to receive donations in support of its continuing mission to promote the study of all areas of bibliography and the history of the book. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles and. Allison goodsell books kingston, rhode island at kingston hill. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Classic antique collectable books include hardback copies of stories by popular authors. A book is much more than its cover and our rare books range is here to prove it. The bookstore contains a large selection of antiquarian books in a variety of subject areas with particular concentrations in rhode island history, new england history, maritime, gardening, natural history, hunting and fishing, art, cookbooks, literature, poetry and childrens books. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. We are a leading online antique map dealer of rare, historical and vintage maps to collectors, historians, educators and history buffs all over the world. His renowned history of england has a distinct place in the literature of england.
Decorative visual appeal can increase a books value. Without the able scanning and programming work of evan benoit, antique books would not have come to be. British history scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first. Gallery of authentic historic and rare maps of new england from the 17th to the 19th century. A badly damaged book with the great perspective of a history book looking back from 1830. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. To which is added, the present state of new england. Love antiques has brought a wide variety of antique books together for you, in one convenient location. A history of the english civil war, and its effect on seventeenthcentury england from laurence echard. We also thank evan benoit who was the first antique book bookmaster. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles.
Scarce antique books history of england 1st edition 1722. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. The history of new england containing an impartial account of the civil and ecclesiastical affairs of the country to the year of our lord, 1700. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Antique books and rare first edition books can be difficult to track down, until now. This collection features volumes one, four, and five of history of england by thomas babington macaulay. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book. Rare and antique books is a leading online book dealer specialising in highly collectable rare books, particularly classic, childrens and modern first editions.
The more i advance in my undertaking, the more am i convinced that the history of england has never yet been written, not only for style, which is notorious to all the world, but also for matter. We include open shops, and others who sell by appointment, mail, catalog, online or at book fairs. Antique books 1854 printing of the important history of england. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectable books. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the. And when it comes to vintage and antique titles, the everevolving narrative of world events, from the rise and fall of the. Antique 1820s handwritten poetry book poems amazing writing some original. The first edition of this latin work regarding the ecclesiastical history of england. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Identifying pearls used in antique and vintage jewelry.
Difference between a minaudiere and a necessaire evening bag. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. Carved book box battle of lake erie centennial on spine history of oh perry on cover. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Courtesy robert thibadeau of the universal library project at carnegie mellon university.
History of newengland first edition daniel neal bauman. Love antiques has brought a wide variety of antique books. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. Sep 10, 2017 antique book 1854 printing of the important history of england by david hume 17111776 first american edition full title. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Antique books, history, american history, early americana. The history of printing starts as early as 3500 bc, when the persian and mesopotamian civilizations used cylinder seals to certify documents written in clay. Other early forms include block seals, pottery imprints and cloth printing. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk, specialising in early printing, antique bibles and important books in all areas. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Little shops packed with treasures dot the new england landscape, but sometimes what youre looking for is a place with seemingly endless variety to its offerings.
Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. History scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Sell antique books antique books for sale book valuations. New arrivals added daily, were now actively producing videos of many our items for your browsing pleasure. The history of newengland, containing an impartial account.
Neals 1720 history of new england, first edition, with folding map new england neal, daniel. But history books are collected for more than their occasionally plagiarized contents. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed, inscribed. The second part of the book is all the technical aspects of these houses. Mar 29, 2015 an antique flemish crossbow gets a onceover from sean rich in this collection of scenes from crossing chum. Written in the seventeenth century, this is a very scarce work by the once vicar. Use these tips for collecting fine antique and vintage china. The history of england, from the earliest period to the end of the reign of george ii by dr. From the earliest times to the revolution in 1688 complete set of six 6 leather volumes each book bound in full leather published by little, brown and company, 1854 1st american edition. New listingrare antique illustrated book miniature history of england goode bros, london. Antique books 1854 printing of the important history of. London rare books school institute of english studies. Antique and vintage history books collectors weekly. New grade 91 gcse history edexcel topic guide early elizabethan england, 155888 cgp gcse history 91 revision by cgp books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles.
It led to the development of movable type in the eleventh century and the spread of book. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. Niagarawe have met the enemy and they are ours circa 19 sold as depicted, the legend within raised border centering the niagara above scrolls, leafy decorative devices and name plaque. Sneab was born in 2014, as an expanded incarnation of massachusetts and rhode island antiquarian booksellers, which began in 1976.
A history of pennsylvania, 1905 a wonderful book on the history of pennsylvania from 1905 when this state was the powerhouse of the united states. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The bookshop specialises in fine bindings, both old and new, first and illustrated editions, with an emphasis on english literature, and familiar and unusual books. Antique history of the grand lodge of canada ontario freemason book 1855 1930 1 of 3 only 1 available antique history of the grand lodge of canada ontario freemason book 1855 1930 2 2 of 3 antique history of the grand lodge of canada ontario freemason book 1855 1930 3 3 of 3 see more. The history of england from the earliest accounts of time, to the death of the late queen anne. At pine brook antique maps, we believe that maps represent the past on paper. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. For antiques hunters, new england is an embarrassment of riches. Rapin, whom i had an esteem for, is totally despicable. This welldocumented collection teaches us about the variations of regional styles, the shift from craft to industrial production, and changing patterns of household. Southern new england booksellers encompasses connecticut, massachusetts and rhode island. Some include military notes and memoirs and are leatherbound.
History of england first edition bauman rare books. Antique books, history guizont, england, 5 volumes, 1876, 19th century 1800s, nice collection 5 volumes guizot history of england 1876wear and. People who engage in bookselling are called booksellers, bookpeople, bookmen, or. Antique books, history guizont, england, 5 volumes, 1876, 19th. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Antique, vintage and historical maps give us a sense of where weve been and how we got here. Its great for customers because it enables them to search 57,946 items totalling. Antique book 1854 printing of the important history of england by david hume 17111776 first american edition full title. Popular british history books goodreads share book. No more trawling secondhand stores for antique books. These onestop antiques shops have it all new england today.
Antique history of the grand lodge of canada ontario. Wood covers and leatherwritten in cyrillic old language. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Best antique towns and villages in england tripsavvy. The history of new england, containing an impartial account of the civil and ecclesiastical affairs of the country, to the year of our lord, 1700. And when it comes to vintage and antique titles, the everevolving narrative of world events, from the rise and fall of the roman empire to the settling of australia by westerners, can reveal how the biases. Dickenss history of england for children, intensely antiaristocratic and antimonarchical odnb, originally appeared anonymously in household words between january 1851 and december 1853, with the volumes published in book.
Pine brook antique maps antique maps vintage maps old maps. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. History, classics, politics and psychology are all well covered, and fiction takes up a room. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every country in the world. Bookselling is the commercial trading of books which is the retail and distribution end of the publishing process. Historical collectable books typically record facts and information about particular locations. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Antique books have become increasingly popular amongst collectors and those interested in history. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most.
If you really need a documented estimate of a book s value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Old 1884 hc book history of england thomas macaulay vol 1. Sneab southern new england antiquarian booksellers. The first part of the book is the history of the homes and styles found in new england. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful. From out of print books to antique and collectables, go digging beneath the dust covers and you may find a real gem. And when it comes to vintage and antique titles, the everevolving narrative of world events, from the rise and fall of the roman empire to the settling of australia by.
Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. Woodblock printing on paper originated in china around 200 ad. And an appendix containing their present charter, their ecclesiastical discipline, and their municipal. It was the first attempt at a comprehensive treatment of historic facts, the first to introduce the social and literary aspects of a. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. The author breaks down each part of the house and how to restorereplace and reconstruct. A beautifully leather bound book or one with a pictorial gold leaf cover can form the basis for a really eyecatching shelf. First published between 1754 and 1761, humes history of england was the first significant study to embrace all of english history and the first broad historical survey in english that properly rates as a work of literature hume was the first historian to consider such things as manners, commerce, finance. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
1464 698 111 91 495 287 246 1235 382 946 830 556 121 632 1237 56 965 907 1496 653 709 95 438 1455 1334 1383 1189 303 995 1104 298 836 536 406 434 436 148 1262 955