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.
early printed books
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).
