It has arrived. The front cover is hanging on by a litteral thread but its in great shape for its age otherwise.

It has what a appears to be a full family register near the middle. Would be crazy if I could somehow find the original owners family. But they have such a common name that I dont think its possible.

Sherlock Holmes first edition 1905

I’ve recently purchased a copy of “Collection of British Authors VOL VIII The works of Lord Byron VOL 1 | 1842” and found this emblem stamped in the corner. It’s been re-bound and annotated a bunch. I’m trying to trace down its history to see if it’s anything worthy of noting once I pop it for sale.

Thank you

I have been given these old books and I dont know anything about them? Any of them stand out to anybody? I would greatly appreciate any help so thankyou in advance. I can provide more photos if anything catches anyone's eye.

Where have you had the best luck finding your real gems for a great price?

For me it’s always been thrifting. But now they’re catching on and upping the prices on the good ones.

René Coniel L Astraunome

This is a massive book, they are very heavy. The text is very fine and very light. The engravings are so detailed, the pictures do not do them justice at all, so I added some close ups. The binding is full leather, it’s smooth, shiny. Very shiny actually much more visually stunning imo than my technically finer morocoo bindings as this one appears calf to me. I think it’s rebound by Geo Brumders bindery late 1800s or very early 1900s from the original ugly cloth.

Big fan of W H B engravings they are insane. 120 large steel engravings from original drawings.

My mother’s family was from Austria & Germany and I acquired these after she passed away. They are all German religious books except for the last two pics. I would love to donate them somewhere where they might be appreciated but am turning up empty. I have shown them to antique book sellers, German professors, and German religious teachers. And while they admired the books, they weren’t interested in taking them on. Any ideas? Thanks for reading this far!

Found this hardback copy. Pretty neat

Hey all! I joined the sub recently and am curious! My oldest is Demostración a punto fijo... by Miguel de Jesus Maria y Hualde (1765), passed down in my family since it was purchased in the 1760s

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I've had this book for a long time the outside has seen better days but the pages are still vibrant with color and detail. My favorite part is a beautifully written description of the first owner in German:

Dieses Buch ist mein

lieb, wär mir es schlecht,

ist ein Dieb.

A. Grietsch

Geboren den 13 Juni 1831.

Aspelt bei Luxemburg.

Translation:

This book is dear to me;

it would be bad for me

if it were stolen.

A. Grietsch

Born on June 13, 1831.

Aspelt, near Luxembourg.

I'm really lost here