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Clansmen by Ethel Boileau - Full Length Autograph Manuscript of Scottish Novel
By Ethel Boileau
Located in Ilkley, GB
Autograph manuscript of best-selling novelist Ethel Boileau’s most successful novel which tells the
Category
Early 20th Century British Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century American Stationary with Manuscript Letter, Signed 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
folded leaf, with 3-page manuscript letter in pen and ink in German signed by "F. Rosenthal", dated "New
Category
Antique 1850s American Prints
Materials
Paper
$374 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are truly miniatur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Unique 18th c. German Manuscript Broadside – Virgin Mary Devotional Poem, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Unique German Manuscript Broadside with Printed Border – Virgin Mary, 18th c.
An exceptionally
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts,
written in Bali
Category
Antique 1890s Scholar s Objects
Materials
Paper
Pl. 52 Antique Print of Middle Ages Manuscripts Decoration by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Middle Ages - Moyen Age - Mittel Alter'. Chromolithograph of manuscripts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Pl. 51 Antique Print of Middle Ages Manuscripts Decoration by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Middle Ages - Moyen Age - Mittel Alter'. Chromolithograph of manuscripts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
19th Century, Mandalay, a Set of Antique Complete Burmese Manuscript
Kammavaca
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Pila and the Lizard, " Important Unpublished Manuscript, 12 Art Deco Watercolors
By Robert Lee Eskridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable find, this original manuscript for an unpublished book, "Pila and the Lizard," along
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Turkish Miniature Paintings and Manuscripts from the Collection of Edwin Binney,
Binney, Edwin
Category
20th Century Turkish Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
Early 20th century 10-pieces set of Japanese Practitioner’s Hand-Sign Manuscript
Located in Chiba, JP
MUDRA OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM
A set of 10 handwritten practitioner’s charts depicting various mudras (symbolic hand gestures) used in Mikkyo — Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. These gesture...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century, A Set of Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Manuscript Bookmark with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Lanna Thai wooden manuscript bookmark with stand.
Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pl. 68 Antique Print of Russian Motifs from Metalwork and Manuscripts by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
manuscripts ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet. Published circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
Pl. 66 Antique Print of Russian Motifs from Metalwork and Manuscripts by Racinet
Located in Langweer, NL
manuscripts 12th-15th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$142 Sale Price
20% Off
19th century Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Originating from a temple in Burma, probably used for the preservation of Buddhist manuscripts, this wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
René and Gilbert Schmitt cabinet “Les Riches Heures du Duc de Berry” 1940s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
duc de Berry” (The Illuminated Manuscripts of the Duke of Berry), framed by a twisted gold border to
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18c French Antique Tall Book Stand from Alsace
Located in New Orleans, LA
), allowing books or manuscripts to be comfortably displayed at standing height. The restrained lines and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Blackbuck Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Indian manuscript, a glimpse of the Blackbuck signifies an excellent omen, a harbinger of positivity, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
The Travels of Cosmo the Third, Translated in English 1821
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Travels of Cosmo the Third, Translated in English from the Italian Manuscript in the Laurentian
Category
Antique 19th Century English Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
Tree Full of Parrots Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
of success in aspirations and future endeavours. According to the 17th century Indian manuscript
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian School St. Jerome "Remissionem Peccatorum"
Located in Bradenton, FL
ascetic with flowing beard, Jerome leans over an open manuscript, absorbed in study.
St. Jerome was
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Scholar s Objects
Materials
Paper
George MEREDITH. Modern Love. FIRST EDITION - PRESENTATION COPY - 1862
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Collection, Manuscripts and Printed Books, Part I. Tuesday, 25 April 1995.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Meredith
Category
Antique 1860s English Books
Materials
Fabric
Gajasimha Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
this mythical guardian from the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book of Dreams”, attracts not just
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Tall sinuous ceramic vase by Gilles Caffier, limited edition 2016 n°13/40
By Gilles Caffier
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Manuscript signature
Category
2010s French Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wooden Folding Easel, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
as a portable stand—possibly for manuscripts, religious texts, or artwork. The craftsmanship speaks
Category
Early 20th Century Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut English Fireside Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Essex, MA
, giving it a medieval manuscript aesthetic
This upholstery appears to be a more recent addition, as the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Persian Kilim in Rich Sanguine Red and Black Stripes - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
medallions, and repeating arrowheads. It is a visual manuscript, whispering tribal symbols across generations
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tree Full of Parrots Hand Embroidered Black
Gold Placemat
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
success in aspirations and future endeavours. According to the 17th century Indian manuscript, “The Book
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tableware
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Life-Size Ceramic Siamese Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted, circa 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
they originated in Thailand around the 14th century, when they first appeared in a Thai manuscript
Category
1990s European Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Wooden Book Stand With Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
, manuscripts, or sheet music, reflecting its likely use in a church or study setting. Its rich, untouched
Category
Antique 19th Century French Music Stands
Materials
Wood
French Hand Carved Walnut Panel - Playwright Jean Racine (1639–1699) dated 1889
Located in TEYJAT, FR
beautifully hand-carved work shows the celebrated 17th-century playwright holding a manuscript of Phèdre
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Carved French walnut panel - Playwright Pierre Corneille (1606–1684), dated 1887
Located in TEYJAT, FR
manuscript. The border is richly carved with flowers, foliage, and scrollwork, typical of late 19th-century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
(2) Indian miniature portraits of noble figures, 18th c.
Located in Long Island City, NY
, possibly from a manuscript or poetic context.
Largest: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm.) Smallest: 8 1/4 x 6 in
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
THOMSON. Satires Profanities. JOHN ADDINGTON SYMONDS COPY WITH ASTONISHING NOTES
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
blind.
PROVENANCE: Christie’s Printed Books & Manuscripts including Americana from the Collection of
Category
Antique 1880s British Books
Materials
Fabric
COTTON. Answers by certain Military Men to Prince Henry. 1675 - SECOND EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cotton assembled one of the finest collections of manuscripts and printed books which
Category
Antique 1670s British Books
Materials
Leather
Some old French and English Ballads – ERAGNY PRESS
Located in Middletown, NY
paper, and moss green spine, with gilt lettering; manuscript title and "Eragny Press" on backstrip
Category
Early 20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
Indo-Persian miniature on paper – erotic scene – 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Painted manuscript sheet, inks and opaque gouache enhanced with gold on paper, text in nasta‘līq in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Late 18th Century Tibetan Hand-painted Altar Cabinet
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
manuscripts, ritual garments, and clarified yak butter for prayer lamps.
Decorated with classic Tibetan motifs
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Cabinets
Materials
Elm
The Andean Citadel: A Vintage Peruvian Tapestry of Modernist Symbolic Order
Located in Dallas, TX
are distilled into bold, intentional form. More than decorative, it reads like a woven manuscript
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Aesthetic Movement North and South American Rugs
Materials
Wool
Framed Miniature Painting Royal Camp Scene Qajar Style Hand-Painted Illustration
Located in Wembley, GB
manuscript illumination.
The painting showcases vibrant tones of lapis blue, emerald, rose, and gold, with
Category
Vintage 1930s West Asian Arts and Crafts Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Foam, Fruitwood, Paint, Paper
$1,429 Sale Price
20% Off
The Guardian Menagerie: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
authority. Set against a neutral beige field, the composition reads like an ancient manuscript, where every
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Wooden Book Stand
Located in High Point, NC
manuscripts. Crafted from solid wood with an authentic timeworn finish, this piece embodies both utility and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
TIME (8) – Plant-Dyed Botanical Art on Cotton Canvas with Iron Sulphate
Located in Spring Valley, NY
manuscripts, weathered walls, or archival documents exposed to the elements.
For collectors who appreciate
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Fine Kufic Quranic Page On Velum, Abbasid, 9TH Century
Located in London, GB
A fine Abbasid Qur’anic manuscript leaf on vellum, 9th century, featuring bold Kufic script in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Antiquities
Materials
Animal Skin
Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869
Located in Langweer, NL
the illuminated manuscripts and architectural decorations of the Gothic Middle Ages. These fantastical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Extremely Rare Large 13th Century Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding
Located in Doha, QA
original paste-downs and manuscript fragments, including Latin script and musical notation from the 13th
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Books
Materials
Iron
The Courtly Garden: A Vintage Persian Ardabil Masterpiece of Ceremonial Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
central design with architectural gravitas. These flourishes echo the ornamentation found in manuscript
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Burmese Kammavaca Script in Lacquer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional 19th-century Burmese Kammavaca manuscript, composed of 14 lacquered palm-leaf-style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Lacquer
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
The Scarlet Passage: An Antique Persian Karabakh Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
runner into a flowing textile manuscript that rewards slow looking and thoughtful placement.
Framing the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Rare Minai Pottery Bowl Depicting Bahram Gur And Azada, Late 12TH Century
Located in London, GB
stories from the Shahnamah, such as the present lot, predate its earliest surviving illustrated manuscript
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
The Desert Sigil: A Late 19th Century Persian Turkoman Masterwork of Tribal Lore
Located in Dallas, TX
connoisseurs of meaning and restraint.
The exclusive composition unfolds like a ritual manuscript. Rosettes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Caucasian textile art — more narrative manuscript than mere furnishing. Measuring 5' × 5'9", the rug
Category
Antique 1890s Russian Tribal Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Verve, An Artistic and Literary Quarterly: Vol. 1, No. 1, 2, 3, 4 bound together
Located in Middletown, NY
reproductions of paintings from manuscripts in the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris. Texts in English. This first
Category
Early 20th Century French Books
Materials
Paper
Mozambique Bay – French Naval Sea Chart by Bellin, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
1760–1770.
Compiled from multiple manuscript sources, as stated directly in the cartouche (“Dressée
Category
Antique 1760s French Maps
Materials
Paper
The Aureate Aviary: A Persian Lilihan Masterpiece of Timeless Botanical Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
manuscript margin—ornate yet impeccably balanced. Inner and outer running-water guard bands create a subtle
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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