Ending Sep 12, 2024 11:54 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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A 17th century Spanish bookbinding for an antiphonal
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An empty bookbinding, likely Spanish, 17th century. Heavy blind-stamped leather over wooden boards, covers with brass filigree cornerpieces, four ornamental circular bosses at corners and ornamental roundels in center, the one on the lower cover surrounded by two rows of studs, painted scrollwork in colors and gold (probably a later addition); the pastedown with vellum musical manuscript leaves. The binding now serves as a folder for five manuscript antiphonal leaves and a bifolium, various places, dates and sizes, some quite elaborate. Sold not subject to return.
Sold for $256
Estimated at $300 - $500
Includes Buyer's Premium
[BOOKBINDING]
An empty bookbinding, likely Spanish, 17th century. Heavy blind-stamped leather over wooden boards, covers with brass filigree cornerpieces, four ornamental circular bosses at corners and ornamental roundels in center, the one on the lower cover surrounded by two rows of studs, painted scrollwork in colors and gold (probably a later addition); the pastedown with vellum musical manuscript leaves. The binding now serves as a folder for five manuscript antiphonal leaves and a bifolium, various places, dates and sizes, some quite elaborate. Sold not subject to return.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
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Auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on September 12, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!
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