Antique 19th Century Book Grabber by J.L.Ward Company

19th Century Regency mahogany book stand with brass gallery sides with scrolled lifting handles, raised on four flat bun feet.

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roq...

Antique book printing / engraving plate - featuring stems of Geranium and Currant plants with titles - unsigned - walnut frame - country of origin unknown - 19th century. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - oxidation of the metal plate in areas - signs of age and use. Printing plate...

This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, sealed with red wax from the 19th century scattered around two antique books. The open book on the left, was written during the time of the 30 Year War, 1618-1648 in France, when the Treaty of Westphalia changed the map of Europe. During this period, the church attempted to begin marriage registrations and within this written relic, there are numerous marriage entries with names and dates. The book is bound by animal hide from the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded ink handwriting in mysterious Old French. The closed book on the right is from Louis XIII - XVI era and is bound in antique animal hide parchment from the 12th-13th century. When the animal hide is unfurled, the inside is adorned in faded handwritten ink in peculiar Old French. Inside the journal is elegante handwriting in ink but it is difficult to identify the cryptic content. This journal was possibly written by an unknown noble figure or bishop. Settled below the journals, is an antique, intricate silver feather ink...

A Victorian display case with taxidermy turaco birds, labelled for and by George F. Butt for Rowland Ward Late 19th-early 20th century The...

Antique book collection of French photos and portraits 19th century

Le mobiler anglais du 19 eme siecle. 19th century English furniture By Alessandra Ponte Larousse. Text in French. Editor Larousse Publication date 1986 Collection Arts and style...

This is a rare example of a "Shima-cho", which is a Japanese kimono textile fabric swatch book dating from the late 19th century. The book has fifte...

Antique 19th C. Cast Iron Classical Figural Dolphin Victorian Book Press. Item features Intricate supports with dolphins and fluted columns, acanthus accented base, substantial and h...

Handmade German silver book binding, circa 1804. Both covers pierced and chased with foliate scrollwork with ribboned flower, spine chased to match...