Sold2023Čapek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, Prague, 1920.Čapek (Karel) R. U. R. Rossum's Universal Robots, first edition, faint marginal stain to last few leaves, modern crushed morocco, 8vo, Prague, 1920.⁂ The word "Robot" was invented by the auSee Sold Price
Sold2023Seung Hoon Park, Textis 137-1, Digital C Print, Prague Cathedral, Ed. 1/5Seung Hoon Park (South Korea, 20th-21st Century) Textus 137-1 Digital C Print titled "Prague Cathedral", first edition of five, depicting the abstract image of a cathedral interior rendered by threadiSee Sold Price
Sold2022Chess.- Lewis (William) Chess for Beginners, first edition, 1835; and others chess, many decorativeChess.- Lewis (William) Chess for Beginners, first edition, colour frontispiece and 23 diagrams, contemporary ink ownership inscription to head of title, modern cloth, with original upper cover laid dSee Sold Price
Sold2022Darwin (Charles) On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, first American edition,Darwin (Charles) On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, first American edition, half-title, bookplate, two small contemporary press-clippings laid down to front pastedown (2 others loSee Sold Price
Sold2022Locke, John Some Thoughts concerning EducationLocke, John Some Thoughts concerning Education London: for A. and J. Churchill, 1693. First edition, issue with 'patronage' spelt correctly on A3 verso, 8vo, [viii], 262. [2], contemporary panelled caSee Sold Price
Sold2023First Ed of Burgoyne’s Campaign from Canada 1780This is an important journal about the campaign of General Burgoyne, in a first edition state, and it provides you-are-there insights into the campaign which may have cost the British a chance to winSee Sold Price
Sold2022Abbott, Henry Antiquities of RomeAbbott, Henry Antiquities of Rome London: Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820. First edition, large folio (57.6 x 41.6cm), contemporary half calf (front board gilt-lettered 'Charleton' and with gilt calfSee Sold Price
Sold2023[Literature] Salinger, J.D. The Catcher in the RyeSalinger, J.D. The Catcher in the Rye Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1951. First edition. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth, stamped in gilt; foxing to endpapers; contemporary gift inscription at top oSee Sold Price
Sold2017Dickens (Charles) The Personal History of DavidDickens (Charles) The Personal History of David Copperfield, first edition in book form, additional etched title and 39 plates by H.K. Browne, some foxing, a few leaves stained, contemporary half calfSee Sold Price
Sold2022Einstein (Albert) Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie, first separate edition,Einstein (Albert) Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie, first separate edition, scattered foxing and ink ownership inscription to title, contemporary half-cloth, spine ends and corneSee Sold Price
Sold2022ROWLING (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION, INSCRI...ROWLING (J.K.) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR 'To Jenny and Lucy, with best wishes, J.K. Rowling' and dated 6-9-97 on front free enSee Sold Price
Sold2017Birds of Asia, Gould, First Edition, Rare BookBirds of Asia. John Gould (1804-1881). London: Taylor and Francis for the Author, 1850-83. Physical Description: 7 volumes. Folio (21 5/8 x 14 1/2 inches). 530 hand-colored lithographs after John GoulSee Sold Price
Sold2022Roupell Specimens of the Flora of South Africa by a Lady, First EditionROUPELL, Arabella Elizabeth (illust.); William Henry Harvey (text) Specimens of the Flora of South Africa by a Lady. London: Printed by W. Nicol, 1849. Comparables: Sotheby's, 1999 - $17,250; ChristieSee Sold Price
Sold2022Elliot's First Edition of New and Heretofore Unfigured SpeciesELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America. New York: Published for the Author, [1866]-1869. Comparable: Christie's, 2009 - $22,500. PROVSee Sold Price
Sold2022TOLKIEN (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSIONS, George Allen a...TOLKIEN (J.R.R.) The Lord of the Rings, 3 vol., FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSIONS, with 'sagging text' on p.49 of 'The Return', each with a folding map printed in red and black, publisher's red clothSee Sold Price
Sold2022LE CARRÉ (JOHN) Call for the Dead, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, SIGNED BY HIM ...LE CARRÉ (JOHN) Call for the Dead, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, SIGNED BY HIM on the title-page, half-title, publisher's brown cloth, dust-jacket (very faint light stain on rear covSee Sold Price
Sold2018First edition of Gulliver's Travels, 1726Heading: Author: Swift, Jonathan Title: Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships Author: Swift, JonaSee Sold Price
Sold2022Seguy (E.A.) Insectes, first edition, Paris, 20 superb pochoir plates, Editions Duchartre et VanSeguy (E.A.) Insectes, first edition, 20 superb pochoir coloured phototype plates, loose as issued with 4pp. letterpress in original cloth-backed pictorial board portfolio with ties, folio, Paris, EdiSee Sold Price
Sold2024Keats (John) Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St. Agnes, and other Poems, first edition, Printed forKeats (John) Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St. Agnes, and other Poems, first edition, half-title, 4 advertisement leaves at end, beautiful copy in red morocco, gilt, by Riviere, inner gilt dentelles, t.See Sold Price
Sold2022Mackenzie's First Edition Voyage From MontrealMACKENZIE, Alexander (1763-1820). Voyages From Montreal, On the River St. Laurence, Through the Continent of North America, to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans London: T. Cadell, Jun., W. Davies; CobbettSee Sold Price
Sold2023Greece.- Dodwell (Edward) Views in Greece, from Drawings, first edition, Rodwell and Martin, 1821.Greece.- Dodwell (Edward) Views in Greece, from Drawings, first edition, deluxe issue, title with aquatint vignette, 30 superb hand-coloured aquatint plates by R. Havell, T. Fielding, F.C. Lewis and oSee Sold Price
Sold2022First edition in English of HomerHeading: Author: Homer Title: The Whole Works of Homer; Prince of Poetts. In his Iliads and Odysses. Translated according to the Greeke, by Geo. Chapman. [bound with] Batrachomyomachia Place PublisheSee Sold Price
Sold2022Shelley (Percy Bysshe) The Cenci. A tragedy, in five acts, first edition, one of 250 copies, 4Shelley (Percy Bysshe) The Cenci. A tragedy, in five acts, first edition, one of 250 copies, 4 autograph corrections by Shelley on four pages, slightly browned, ALs from Neville Rogers loosely inserteSee Sold Price
Sold2022LE CARRÉ (JOHN) Call for the Dead, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, SIGNED BY HIM ...LE CARRÉ (JOHN) Call for the Dead, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, SIGNED BY HIM on the title-page, half-title, light toning, a few old marks to front free endpaper, publisher's red clSee Sold Price
Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanMILTON, John. Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books. 1688. LARGE PAPER COPY OF THE FIRST ILLUSTRATED$2,250(1 bid)
Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanMILTON, John. The Works. 1697. FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF MILTON'S PROSE WORKS.$250
Jun 02Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1832 Thomas Jefferson 1st ed Rayner Letters Correspondence Monticello Portrait$155(7 bids)
Jun 13TheRedFinch AuctionsMunch, Schiefler. Graphic Work 1907. With 2 original drypoints by Munch. One of 30 copies.$5,000
Jun 23Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1847 Don Quixote Jarvis ed Cervantes de la Mancha EARLY 2v American Philadelphia$40(2 bids)
4 days LeftForum AuctionsMoore (Sir Jonas) A New Systeme of the Mathematicks, vol.1 (only, of 2), first edition, 1681.£1,800
Jun 02Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1740 Occult Pagan 1ed Astrology Cosmogony Egyptian Mythology Illustrated Pluche$160(14 bids)
Jun 23Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1890 CUSTER 1ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars Little Big Horn Army$26(3 bids)
Jun 02Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1855 The Republican Court 1ed Americana George Washington Portraits Social Feminism$1(1 bid)
Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanSHAKESPEARE, William. The Works of Shakespear. [1723]-1725. FIRST QUARTO EDITION of Shakespeare's$300(1 bid)
Jun 07Freeman's | HindmanBOCK, Hieronymus. Kreutterbuch. 1595. Enlarged edition of Bock's first great herbal work.$1,000
Jun 23Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1751 1ed Gentlemans Magazine Centaur Crusaders Science Electricity Illustrated$1(1 bid)
2 days LeftRobinhood AuctionsMarvel Comics, "The Incredible Hulk #343" Numbered Limited Edition Canvas by Todd MacFarlane with$130
7 days LeftRobinhood AuctionsMarvel Comics "Fear Itself #7" Numbered Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas by Stuart Immonen with COA.$160