Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Tips for buying bible antiquarian collectible books on ebay. Doyle life of christ given to my father in 1976 at that time it was over 165 years old now being approx 200 years old. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need.
The book is is in good condition with some wear at the top and bottom of the spine. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. I am trying to find the origination of the book possible ireland. Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks. Here are some of the mysterious freemasonry titles i have sold over the years. Book, millennial church or united society of believers commonly called shakers albany, 1848 sold. Whether you are looking for information, enjoy the decorative covers, or love the detailed illustrations many old books contain, collecting rare christian books is a satisfying hobby. I am always interested in buying and selling old books about freemasons and masonic rituals, the knights templar, etc. Antique book hand holding a christian book closeup golden christian cross on. Use antique paper to draw out an antiqued family tree, family coat of arms, or a realistic treasure map. Antique book hand holding a christian book closeup golden christian cross on an old book. Book, heroism of hannah duston in indian wars 1874 sold. Bible pages used are from bibles that would otherwise be thrown away or recycled. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Whether you recently acquired an antique bible or it has been passed down in your family from generation to. Antique christian book, pastors companion for weddings and funerals, black with gold stamped lettering, inspirational. New listing mit hitler im westen or with hitler in the west by heinrich hoffmann 1940 1st ed. We can also put the digitizing, framing, and hosting services together for a contact us for any aspect of what we do. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. This selection is reserved for some of the oldest offerings in the rare book room. From the late 19th century through the early part of the 20th century, sheet music was widely distributed. We rescue beautiful antique bibles and make sure the pages that are salvageable are used forever.
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By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. If the book is very rare or very old it is a good idea to wear gloves when handling it to keep natural body oils off the papers. Some of the most wellknown texts about the bible from this time period include christianity in the united states by daniel dorchester and the parables of our lord. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
They specialize in english and american literature, early travel and voyages, early printed books, and medical books. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles. New listing the old rhinebeck aerodrome by bainbridge. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Rescued antique bible pages glass globe hanging ornament. In order to be considered an antique, your bible must at least 160 years old. Antique holy bible christian religious book study old sepia antique retro vintage book bible scriptures christian beliefs faith old book on black background. Rare christian books rare, used, and outofprint books. The history of books is as old as the history of thought. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. This is a special guest article by adam weinberger of, a book dealer with over 30 years of experience. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. New listing printing in the americas john clyde oswald two volume set history hc.
A first edition, first printing copy of harry potter and the philosophers stone, for example, sold. If an antique book is torn or damaged, then do not use glue or tape on the pages and bindings, as this can devalue it. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles and. Thats because no way to record music had yet been invented. Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson. Like any item, a book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Antique books, history, american history, early americana. Book, report of the andersonville monument commission 1911 sold. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. Other antique christian bible related books and commentaries. Carefully prepared, these pages are hand cut and curled and placed inside a glass globe and finished off with a unique hanger and silver tone cross. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most.
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Apr 17, 2020 i like to sell antique freemasonry books whenever i can, particularly those published in the nineteenth century. Vintage versions of these texts are also available on ebay. New listing antique the parallel holy bible illustrated pictorial 1880s. Rare religious books and price history rare books digest. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the.
How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. In general, antiques are considered to be 100 years or older. Due to covid19 precautions and the recent stay at home order issued by the state of ohio, any items won can be shipped directly to your home or ebth can hold until the order is lifted. In addition to the antique bible texts, many books were written and published about the bible in the late 1800s. Audubons the original watercolor paintings for the birds of america, 1966. You dont have to be a musician to enjoy collecting vintage sheet music. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. The archives and rare books library at the university of cincinnati believes the standards used today are more or less the same as the standards literary historian and bibliophile johann vogt recorded over 250 years ago. Its surprising, then, that it can be difficult to find versions of the book that are as collectible as they are functional. Antique h vintage antique religious allegorical drawing or engraving of christian virgin mary of loreto with baby jesus. Use these antique parchment style craft papers to help illustrate poems and short stories using medieval lettersets and scripts. Many factors are considered before defining a book as rare. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. A memoir and dvd i love lucci sampler pickup available.
Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, vintage children and childrens books. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. How to find the value of an antique bible our pastimes. Ideally, you should keep old books and manuscripts in protective boxes or sleeves made from acidfree materials. The complete field guide for finding and identifying antique bottles. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. For book collectors, however, age is not the primary consideration.