The upcoming literary auction Aviation, Easton, Atlases, 17th Century by National Book Auctions offers a selection of rare, antique, and decorative books. With 167 lots that include authors’ signatures and first editions, each would be an important addition to any library. Featured is a collection of volumes on early aviation from the library of a pioneering female aviator, selections from the library of a retired Eastern Orthodox Church priest, and several antique atlases and sets of decorative literature. Highlights include a very rare 1683 first edition by Bartholomaeo Corsetto with gilt hand toolinga, a signed first edition copy of “A Visit to Egypt” by scientist and baron William George Armstrong, and a 1712 foilo of “Alle de Wercken van den Heere Jacob Cats.” For the complete catalogue and bidding registration, go to Live Auctioneers.
Lot Categories:
Books, Manuscripts, Atlases (167)# of Lots:
167Price Range:
$10 - $1000Interesting lots include:
Item Image | Item Name | Estimate |
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Bartholomaeo Corsetto LODRONII LEONIS VETUSTATIS AC | Estimate: | |
Egypt Signed 1874 ‐ William George Armstrong | Estimate: | |
5V Decorative Classic Literature EASTON PRESS | Estimate: | |
Cervantes and Dore THE HISTORY OF DON QUIXOTE c1880 | Estimate: | |
Carl Maria Seyppel MEIN BUCH c1884 Rare Antique | Estimate: | |
Jacob Cats ALLE DE WERCKEN VAN DEN HEERE JACOB CATS | Estimate: |
Contact Info
National Book Auction
- 2085 Dryden Road (Route 13), Freeville, New York 13068
- 607-269-0101
- [email protected]
- https://www.nationalbookauctions.com/
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