Missa in Agenda Defunctorum, 1733. An early 18th century Mass of the Dead, containing chants for a requiem Mass that the priest would use at the altar. Bound with a skull and crossbones to the covers. [1536x2048]

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At an antiquarian bookstore in Philadelphia, I came across this beautiful late 16th century edition of Reusner's Summorum Regum, with a beautiful blind-stamped hand painted portrait of August of Saxony to the front cover [1536x2048]

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A selection of some of the books and manuscripts I've acquired since the New Year. Dates range from the late 15th to very early 20th century, including an illuminated Book of Hours, an Aristotelian manuscript, and more. I'll make individual posts of some of the highlights eventually. [1536x2048]

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A large cutting from a Latin Bible, roughly dating from the late 10th to early 11th century. Thus far, the oldest manuscript fragment I have ever acquired in my career. [1536x2048]

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I've owned a fair number of interesting books and manuscripts, but this is the first I've ever acquired my own poisonous binding, using that good old Paris Green! One of the few times you'll ever see me wearing gloves. You can also handle the book without gloves and wash after [1536x2048]

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A late 16th century edition of Claude Paradin's Devises Heroiques, this edition from 1571. I have long wanted to hold one of these for years now. [900x1200]

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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. [1536x2048]

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New acquisition, an 18th century German manuscript prayer book with multiple hues of inks for the script, and some really fancy initial work. Picked it up on a whim, and immediately fell in love with it. You can still see a few spots where the green ink glistens. [1504x2015]

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A large cutting from a Latin Bible, roughly dating from the late 10th to early 11th century. Thus far, the oldest manuscript fragment I have ever acquired in my career.

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An early 17th century edition of the Malleus Maleficarum, or The Witches Hammer, dated 1620. The best-known treatise purporting about witchcraft, it condemns witches as demons and heretics, provides evidence of the actions of witches, outlines the structure for executing witches [1536 x 2048]

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Some 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. Favorites include a 1564 Dante, and a modern illuminated manuscript. [1536x2048]

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Book of Hours. Use of Rome, Circa 1470-1480. An illuminated manuscript with several miniatures and historiated initials, still in the original binding. [4032x3024]

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A medieval manuscript on parchment, dated 1378, written during the reign of Pope Urban VI. The oldest non-religious manuscript I've acquired so far. [1440x1800]

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Winnie the Pooh, 1926. First edition, first printing. I don't dabble in 20th century acquisitions that often, but I do make exceptions.

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A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers.

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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.

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Biblia cum concordantiis Veteris et Novi Testamenti, 1511. Up until recently, the oldest Bible in my possession, with over 100 woodcuts. [3024x4032]

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A Medieval manuscript on parchment, dated May 19th, 1286. It was only last month I thought I'd acquired my oldest non-religious manuscript piece from the 14th century, so this was a very exciting find. [4032x3024]

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A large cutting from a Latin Bible, roughly dating from the late 10th to early 11th century. Thus far, the oldest manuscript fragment I have ever acquired in my career.

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In the middle of unpacking most of my library for the new office setup. 1481 to 2005, and still lots to catalog. Thought I'd share a near finished view.

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I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here's a look at the 82 new arrivals to the shelves!

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A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers.

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I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here's a look at the 82 new arrivals to the shelves!

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[OC] Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, a Medieval illuminated Book of Hours produced in the mid 15th century, Southern France. The oldest book or manuscript I've ever owned thus far. Depicted to the right leaf is a miniature of the Miracle of Pentecost [2048 x 1536]

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A late 16th century edition of Hunnius’ Epistolae divi Pauli apostoli ad Romanos expositio plana et perspicua. This copy is bound in half blind tooled pigskin over wooden boards, the remainder having been painted with toxic green paint of the period, likely containing arsenic [720x960]

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A newly arrived medieval manuscript, dated 1481. It's easily the largest piece on parchment I've ever had come into the office, over a meter long fully unfurled! [2048x1536]

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A motley assortment of pigskin bound books from the 16th to 18th century. Just a few brand new acquistions. [3502x3024]

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Someone recommended I join this group, so here's a bookcase of recent arrivals I finished collating for Fall. Dates range from 1518-1714.

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A medieval Book of Hours, circa 1440, from the Low Countries/Southern Netherlands. A substantial fragment of slightly over 100 leaves, with 12 miniatures by at least two artists. An exciting arrival to the office.

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A giant 15th century initial from an antiphonary, having been cut from the manuscript in prior centuries past. The amount of detail by the scribe who produced it is superb. [1536x2048]

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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.

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A newly arrived medieval manuscript, dated 1481. It's easily the largest piece on parchment I've ever had come into the office, over a meter long fully unfurled!

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An illuminated manuscript patent of nobility for the de Fontaine Family, dated April 2 1665. The manuscript has also been signed by the Kings Herald-At-Arms, Jean Bouhelier. [1536x2048]

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There's something about a jet black cartonnage binding lit up with golden gilt and highlighted with flowering designs. Something great. The book is Le Manuscrit Bleu, 1848.

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A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers.

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In the middle of unpacking most of my library for the new office setup. 1481 to 2005, and still lots to catalog. Thought I'd share a near finished view.

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It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books. Time to see how fast of a speedrun I can do photographing all of these today.

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It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books. Time to see how fast of a speedrun I can do photographing all of these today.

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A selection of some of the books and manuscripts I've acquired since the New Year. Dates range from the late 15th to very early 20th century, including an illuminated Book of Hours, an Aristotelian manuscript, and more. I'll make individual posts of some of the highlights eventually.

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It's been nearly a year since setting up this new lil office. Nearly a year since I left these bookshelves horribly disorganized. From 1481 to 2003, it's time to finally sort these books. We'll go with century and binding type, and maybe genre if I really have the patience for it.

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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.

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A small collection of primarily 16th century books, newly arrived from Italy. 4 Aldine imprints. Vellum bindings. Literature, history, religion, and more. [2048x1536]

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A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers. [1536x2048]

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An early 14th century gathering of leaves from the Codex Justinianus. The Code of Justinian. A foundational text of the legal system for so many countries in Europe and the Western world. Issued the year 529 by the Byzantine Emperor. One of my most historically significant acquisitions [4032 x 3024]

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It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books. Time to see how fast of a speedrun I can do photographing all of these today.

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Biblia cum concordantiis Veteris et Novi Testamenti, 1511. Up until recently, the oldest Bible in my possession, with over 100 woodcuts.

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It's been nearly a year since setting up this new lil office. Nearly a year since I left these bookshelves horribly disorganized. From 1481 to 2003, it's time to finally sort these books. We'll go with century and binding type, and maybe genre if I really have the patience for it.

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At an antiquarian bookstore in Philadelphia, I came across this beautiful late 16th century edition of Reusner's Summorum Regum, with a beautiful blind-stamped hand painted portrait of August of Saxony to the front cover

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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.

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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.

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Medieval manuscript waste bindings are among my favorites to collect. This particular binding houses a 17th century edition of Matthias Fabers' collection of Funeral and Wedding sermons. [1536x2048]

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I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here's a look at the 82 new arrivals to the shelves!

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A row of some new 19th century French cartonnage bindings I acquired. I will never tire of seeing these in the office.

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Biblia Latina, 1497. A late 15th century Latin Bible, printed by Hieronymus de Paganinis, being a later issue of his second octavo Latin Bible in 1492. Though the record won't be held very long, it is currently the oldest Bible in my office. [3024x4032]

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A row of some new 19th century French cartonnage bindings I acquired. I will never tire of seeing these in the office.

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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.

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Was recommended to post here, recently acquired an 18th century German manuscript prayer book with multiple hues of inks for the script, and some really wonderful initial work. Picked it up on a whim, and immediately fell in love with it. You can still see a few spots where the green ink glistens.

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It's been nearly a year since setting up this new lil office. Nearly a year since I left these bookshelves horribly disorganized. From 1481 to 2003, it's time to finally sort these books. We'll go with century and binding type, and maybe genre if I really have the patience for it.

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A Latin Missal with a likely English origin, produced in the second half of the 12th century. Written in a beautiful Caroline script, with large decorated initials. My most historically important acquisition to date. [4032 x 3024]

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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.

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An 1814 printing of the Almanac of the Court, with Napoleon Bonaparte's monogram on the covers, and the French Imperial Eagle on the spine. Bit of an unexpected find.

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Going through a neat little souvenir book from 19th century Middelburg when I happen across this wonderfully preserved bunch of leaves and flowers. It's just oh-so-very well done.

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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.

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A large cutting from a Latin Bible, roughly dating from the late 10th to early 11th century. Thus far, the oldest manuscript fragment I have ever acquired in my career.

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In the middle of unpacking my library, and I thought I'd show an in-progress view of part of a bookcase. Mainly 17th century, some 16th and 18th century stuff. Still not sure how to organize all the books quite yet. Any suggestions?

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I've owned a fair number of interesting books and manuscripts, but this is the first time I've ever acquired my own poisonous binding, using that good old Paris Green! One of the few times you'll ever see me wearing gloves. You can also handle the book without gloves and vigorously wash after.

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Some new cartonnage romantique acquisitions, with a pair of exceptionally flowery 19th century examples.

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A few months ago I acquired my first Japanese fabric sample books for the shop. I didn't expect to buy any more of them for a good long while. This is a scenario where I'm very glad to have been proven wrong. Move over Showa era! Hello to you, Meiji era fabric sample books.

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A medieval manuscript on parchment, dated 1378, written during the reign of Pope Urban VI. The oldest non-religious manuscript I've acquired so far.

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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.

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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 put a face to my posts as well.

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It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books. Time to see how fast of a speedrun I can do photographing all of these today.

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A medieval Book of Hours, circa 1440, from the Low Countries/Southern Netherlands. A substantial fragment of slightly over 100 leaves, with 12 miniatures by at least two artists. A stellar example of illumination and late Gothic Script. [1440x1440]

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Pontificale Romanum, 1572. Illustrated with over 100 woodcuts, and bound in a blind-stamped contemporary binding. An exciting new acquisition.

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Homer's Odyssey, with an engraved date of 1584, and a tooled pigskin binding featuring Martin Luther on the cover. Always wanted a copy from the 16th century

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The Tailor of Gloucester, 1903. First trade edition. I doubt I'll be working towards obtaining a full first edition set, but still, nice to have one work by Beatrix Potter.

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A few of my favorite cartonnage bindings in the office. These 19th century French bindings always shine brightly wherever I find them.

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I've seen quite a few cartonnage bindings over the years, but this is the first I've seen one with a felt binding. Biechy's Cross On the Baltic, 1846.

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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.

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The years go by, centuries pass, and yet this 16th century binding is looking pretty nifty despite some wear and rubbing to it. If I could ever own a collection of contemporary tooled bindings for myself, I'd be so very happy right about now 🥺

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Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, a Medieval illuminated Book of Hours produced in the second quarter of the 15th century from Southern France, resplendent with 7 miniatures and illuminations throughout. One of the oldest printed books or manuscripts I've owned thus far.

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A selection of waste bindings and other book bindings I was recently studying and cataloging. Books bound in manuscript fragments are always a welcome sight in the office. [2048x1536]

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Kurt Seligmann's The Mirror of Magic, being the 1948 first edition.

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Tiny books, meet pigskin bindings. A near-miniature 16th century pigskin bound book I came across recently. Small enough to fit in my coat pocket, and the tooled icons are still fairly legible! [720x960]

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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.

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I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here are some new ones I've picked up in the last lil bit!

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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.

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With a front panel engraving of the Salvator Mundi, and a back panel engraving of the martyred saints Fides and Spes, this pair of books from 1593 are by far the most detailed pigskin bindings I've ever owned in my life.

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Pontificale Romanum, 1572. Illustrated with over 100 woodcuts, and bound in a blind-stamped contemporary binding. An exciting new acquisition.

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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.

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Horae, Use of Rome. Hore beate Marie virginis secundum usum Romanum, after 1513. A very colorful acquisition. Books of Hours continue to astound me.

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Lo and behold, the most grim and macabre of illustrated title pages I've flipped open to all year. I came across this image in a 17th century religious work I recently acquired, which is profusely illustrated by Christoffel van Sichem II throughout.

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A partial first edition set of Gichtel's Theosophia Practica, printed 1722. A scarce enough text, and one critical to the establishment of Theosophy in the 19th centiry.

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An early 17th century edition of the Malleus Maleficarum, or The Witches Hammer, dated 1620. The best-known treatise purporting to be about witchcraft, it condemns witches as demons and heretics, provides evidence of the actions of witches, and outlines the legal structure for executing witches.

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A selection of some of the books and manuscripts I've acquired since the New Year. Dates range from the late 15th to very early 20th century, including an illuminated Book of Hours, an Aristotelian manuscript, and more. I'll make individual posts of some of the highlights eventually.

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There are some books I like purely from the perspective of a collector, some books I like to sell, and some books which are the best of both worlds. Cartonnage bindings fall into that last category where I do a precarious coin flip on which to keep for myself. In this case it's none of them.

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Recently picked up a fragment of antiphonal music bound in a medieval manuscript, likely late 14th/early 15th century. Always a huge fan of manuscript bindings. There'll be a more thorough post with extra photos eventually.

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When I was younger, I used to love flashy decorative bindings, and it seems even today, that adoration really hasn't abated. Here's an example of a mid 19th century French decorative binding, with an illustrated central panel.

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A selection of 19th century French cartonnage bindings I've recently put together. They've often been referred to as candy boxes for their extremely decorative covers.

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At an antiquarian bookstore in Philadelphia, I came across this beautiful late 16th century edition of Reusner's Summorum Regum, with a beautiful blind-stamped hand painted portrait of August of Saxony to the front cover

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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.

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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.

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Thought I'd share my latest book mail day. A fun assortment of some new arrivals, from the 16th to 18th century. A neat row of vellum bindings, and a couple popular works, including Gellius' Attic Nights. The copy of Pharsalia is much tinier than I expected.

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The True Prophecies or Prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, Physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, and one of the Best Astronomers that ever were, 1685. The scarce second English edition. Bit of a surprise find.

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An 1814 printing of the Almanac of the Court, with Napoleon Bonaparte's monogram on the covers, and the French Imperial Eagle on the spine. Bit of an unexpected find.

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Winnie the Pooh, 1926. First edition, first printing. I don't dabble in 20th century acquisitions that often, but I do make exceptions.

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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.

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An early 16th century lawsuit on parchment, dated September 11, 1509, between trustees of the community of Villeneuve-de-Marc, in Dauphine, and Jean et Benoit Lempereur. The trustees have made their claim stating the right to enter the meadow of Lempereur with their herds for grazing. [1440x1800]

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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.

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Winnie the Pooh, 1926. First edition, first printing. I don't dabble in 20th century acquisitions that often, but I do make exceptions.

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Ovid's Metamorphoses, 1582. From the Creation to the Apotheosis of Caesar, this is an edition that took me a year to find. It's been a great 2019 for the store in new acquisitions.

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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.

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A pair of Ian Fleming first editions of the popular James Bond series I picked up for the store. Always loved the cover art on these.

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At an antiquarian bookstore in Philadelphia, I came across this beautiful late 16th century edition of Reusner's Summorum Regum, with a beautiful blind-stamped hand painted portrait of August of Saxony to the front cover

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A large cutting from a Latin Bible, roughly dating from the 10th to 11th century. Thus far, the oldest manuscript fragment I have ever acquired in my career.

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Gave up on collecting a first edition set of the Andrew Lang Fairy Books, but hey, 5/12 and some extras ain't bad. The Book and Paper Show just got a bit more exciting.

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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 1806. Gibbon's Classic Work

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In the middle of unpacking my library, and I thought I'd show an in-progress view of part of a bookcase. Mainly 17th century, some 16th and 18th century stuff. Still not sure how to organize all the books quite yet.

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It is March 5, 2021. I am 26 years of age. I've achieved my New Years Resolution, and I am finally the owner of a 15th century illuminated Book of Hours. Pictured is a miniature of The Annunciation.

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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.

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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.

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Found the time to organize some of my Hellenic literature, from 1548 to 1900. Happy Shelfie Sunday!

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Found the neatest fragment of medieval manuscript while collating a 16th century copy of Usuardi martyrologium. Based on comparison and discussion, it's likely no later than 14th century.

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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.

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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.

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Found the time to organize some of my Hellenic literature, from 1548 to 1900. Happy Shelfie Sunday!

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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.

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A little sneak peek at my shelves. Plenty of Homer to share, with a bit of Plato sprinkled in.

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A 1566 copy of Celsus' de Medicina, originally published around 30 A.D., being the oldest medical text after the Hippocratic writings, and bearing the printer device for Lugduni Press. Finally added to the shop!

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In the middle of unpacking my library, and I thought I'd show an in-progress view of part of a bookcase. Mainly 17th century, some 16th and 18th century stuff. Still not sure how to organize all the books quite yet.

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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.

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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.

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An early 17th century edition of the Malleus Maleficarum, or The Witches Hammer, dated 1620. The best-known treatise purporting to be about witchcraft, it condemns witches as demons and heretics, provides evidence of the actions of witches, and outlines the legal structure for executing witches.

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Lo and behold, the most grim and macabre of illustrated title pages I've flipped open to all year. I came across this image in a 17th century religious work I recently acquired, which is profusely illustrated by Christoffel van Sichem II throughout.

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The Grimoire of Pope Honorius, circa 1840 (The publishing date of 1760 is a false imprint). The work is decorated with hand colored plates of sigils and other icons and symbols.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recently started opening up an archive I acquired a while ago. One of my favorites is going to be this 17th century vellum manuscript so far. Once I get the chance I'll share more highlights along the way.

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Ahhhh Manuscript Monday, it's a good day to share the fantastic acquisition of this 17th century collection of Sunday Sermons, wrapped in a lovely antiphonal binding.

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Scheible's Die Sage vom Faust, 1847. Complete with all illustrations, sigils, and containing Faust's Hollenzwang as well. An interesting compilations of texts and grimoires.

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An illuminated manuscript patent of nobility for the de Fontaine Family, dated April 2 1665. The manuscript has also been signed by the Kings Herald-At-Arms, Jean Bouhelier.

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Didn't think too much could surprise me from this finely bound early 19th century work of French poetry when it arrived, but what I wasn't told was that it was chock full of watercolor illustrations added by hand, throughout the book, and overlapping text as well!

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New book haul of the week! Fine bindings, classical lit, history, and some other stuff that caught my interest. The Cosway-stylized binding was kinda neat.

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I've spent the past few months gathering up 19th century French cartonnage romantique bindings, as they're a personal favorite of mine. Here's a look at the 82 new arrivals to the shelves!

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With a front panel engraving of the Salvator Mundi, and a back panel engraving of the martyred saints Fides and Spes, this pair of books from 1593 are by far the most detailed bindings I've ever owned in my life.

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Sebastian Brant's Ship of Fools, 1498. It's been a dream of mine to own an incunable edition someday, and now, less than two years into the bookselling career, it's been done. These woodcuts are phenomenal.

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It's been nearly a year since setting up this new lil office. Nearly a year since I left these bookshelves horribly disorganized. From 1481 to 2003, it's time to finally sort these books. Gonna go with century and binding type, and maybe genre if I really have the patience for it.

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Summa totius theologiae, 1604. Thomas Aquinus's unfinished magnum opus, in a pigskin binding.

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