My grandfather's collection. Lots of German books dating from ~1550-1800, mostly medical or religious texts. No idea what any of these are worth, but really interesting to look through as they're all still very intact.1yr ⋅ yunopat ⋅ r/OldBooks
A velvet bound Missale Romanum, dated 1709, and bearing some truly beautiful silver fittings. I've been trying to acquire a binding like this for a few years now. Thought it would be nice to finally put a face to my posts as well.10mo ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Started cleaning up my office this week, and realized that I still have a literal archive worth of French documents and manuscripts kicking about from the 16th to early 20th century. At least my drawers are all empty now.3yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Busy month this year, but not too busy to share a bookcase of recent arrivals I finished collating for Fall. Dates range from 1518-1714.3yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
A selection of some of the books and manuscripts I've acquired the last few months. Illuminated manuscripts, embroidered bindings, illustrated works and more, it's a varying collection of materials from 1450 to the mid 19th century.1yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
1897 Dracula I found for 10$ this morning. Poor condition but a cool piece.10mo ⋅ RaggedDawn ⋅ r/OldBooks
Just found this sub and I thought that you all might like to see this. My shelf of books, photos, and trinkets made before the year 19002yr ⋅ SmaugTheGreat110 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Cartonnage bindings. They're flashy, they scream Romantic Era, and they're one of my favorite bindings of the 19th century. Thought I'd showcase a few of the nicer examples I have.3yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
1820s Divine comedy has uncut pages. Anyone know why (printing error? Binding error?) or why no one has fixed it in the last 200 years? 1wk ⋅ SnooGuavas7911 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Some of the new books I acquired in the last couple months, all neatly placed on one bookcase. Early printed books, manuscripts, pigskin or fine bindings, illuminated works, and more. The dates range between 1493 to 1936. Personal favorites include a 1564 Dante, and a modern illuminated manuscript.2yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found this in the attic, I believe it's some bible, but I don't speak German and I can't comprehend the writing3yr ⋅ AOD_Eternallife ⋅ r/OldBooks
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, printed 1930. What’s everyone’s oldest book? And what do you enjoy most about it?2yr ⋅ srsly_organic ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found this creepy old book while clearing out some old stuff, it’s dated 1915, does anyone have any insight on what it is?1yr ⋅ Britzandpieces1 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Pulled some of my Grandfather's books from storage. Most prints pictured from late 50's early 60's. It smells like heaven, thank you Grandpa!2yr ⋅ attackontintin ⋅ r/OldBooks
My grandmother was an Austrian Jew during the Holocaust and this was the story book she brought with her into the basement.4yr ⋅ Koheitamura ⋅ r/OldBooks
Antiphonal works from the 16th to 17th century. Some written on vellum. Others, on paper. Illuminated Qur'ans. Miniature illuminated Qur'ans. And an 18th century book of prayer on vellum, with enough info to point which monastery it came from. It's been a fun few weeks of cataloging.3yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
We found this at a yard sale, over 100 years old! Does anyone have any information on it?4yr ⋅ AnEsteemedCactus ⋅ r/OldBooks
How would I separate these pages that have been stuck together? There is handwriting I'd like to read, but it's a page stuck to the inside front cover, so I can't hold the page to the light. I'm not sure what sort of glue it might be. The book is from 1826.3yr ⋅ RiffRaffMama ⋅ r/OldBooks
A rare incunable edition of Petrus Lombardus's Sententiarum libri IV, 1500. The fourth book of four. Happily now the second oldest book on my shelf, at least until it finds a new owner.4yr ⋅ Meepers100 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found this old book, not sure what language it's in and the title page is ripped out. Any help on what this book is would be appreciated. Thank you3yr ⋅ Rolando21897 ⋅ r/OldBooks
I genuinely don’t think this is the right subreddit to ask this but I didn’t know where else to ask, but I was just wondering what these yellow/browning spots were on the back of these books? Is it just random yellowing from age or?9mo ⋅ Terrible_Ad4071 ⋅ r/OldBooks
My collection thus far. Ranging from ~1870 to 1969. All from charity shops in Scotland.4yr ⋅ SFXcess ⋅ r/OldBooks
I don’t know if this goes here but picked this up today. Some water damage but still basically in like new condition.4yr ⋅ explor1812 ⋅ r/OldBooks
I'm hoping someone can help me. My wife owns this and knows nothing about it. It's a collection of four childrens books copyrighted 1929.3yr ⋅ M1ndS0uP ⋅ r/OldBooks
I don’t know if I should get this fixed or just keep it in the same1yr ⋅ Cultural-Check-2345 ⋅ r/OldBooks
my grandpa passed away and the book was given to me. wondering what its worth.anybuyers?4yr ⋅ PracticalResult2 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Does anyone know anything about this print? All I can find is a green hard cover nothing about red4yr ⋅ KalybB ⋅ r/OldBooks
Can anyone help me find the publishing date of this edition of Milton's Paradise Lost? Inherited a box full of very old books.4yr ⋅ fourfataldiseases ⋅ r/OldBooks
I found an old handwritten book/journal in my grandma's house. It's dated 1719.5yr ⋅ Tintenloescher ⋅ r/OldBooks
Confused by 'I' on copyright page of 1930 Reminisences of a Stock Operator4yr ⋅ markbobick ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found this school spelling textbook/workbook from 1874 at a local flea market here in Niagara5yr ⋅ SSparkatron98 ⋅ r/OldBooks
1610, Giovanni Cisano - Tesoro di concetti poetici. Any ideas on a fair price to buy it?5yr ⋅ vipmoney ⋅ r/OldBooks
Any information on these Dickins books? Can’t find any online with the same spine. Been sat on this shelf forever! (house built in the late 1800s)4yr ⋅ danwatson35 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found these when we moved into our house.. the old owners were a couples around 90 years old .5yr ⋅ NEPASM4SH ⋅ r/OldBooks
Was given this copy of the Tempest (think it's from 1908.) How do I keep it nice?5yr ⋅ probably_llamas ⋅ r/OldBooks
Found this in the basement of a bookstore a couple of years ago, I can't find much info on it other than a name, and no other copies I have found online look like this one.5yr ⋅ tsaxshep98 ⋅ r/OldBooks
German bible from 1902, 360,000 printed. I can't locate any information about it.5yr ⋅ stelofti ⋅ r/OldBooks
My mom found this second edition at a yard sale. Does anybody have any idea what it’s worth?4yr ⋅ heycarla ⋅ r/OldBooks
£2 charity shop find - 11th edition Pilgrims Progress, I guess from 1800ish anyone got any ideas? 11th edition?5yr ⋅ Tommadds ⋅ r/OldBooks
Just got my hands on a (c)1938 copy of alone by Richard E Byrd!6yr ⋅ capatalistic-marfan ⋅ r/OldBooks
All of Grace - C.H. Spurgeon. Publisher is Fleming H. Revell Company. Worth anything??5yr ⋅ Houston_Black ⋅ r/OldBooks
Can anyone give me any information about this book? My sister found it in some of the things my grandma left her. It belonged to an ancestor of mine named Alexander Dow.6yr ⋅ dean2010 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Para Handy by Neil Munro Illustrations & Graphics by: Donald Ward This edition 19865yr ⋅ Dhorlin ⋅ r/OldBooks
How much would these be worth in this condition? From 1894, 7 out of an 8 book set, presumably 1st edition (I've done my research)6yr ⋅ zachary1zachary2 ⋅ r/OldBooks
Hi there I have this book 'Wives and daughters' by Elizabeth Gaskell and I cant seem to find this exact one anywhere. Does anybody know whether its an original, what year it's from or it's value?6yr ⋅ gknights ⋅ r/OldBooks
hi guys I found this strange piece of paper on the sidewalk!!! Does anyone know what it is?6yr ⋅ Mish309 ⋅ r/OldBooks
