Rare Books

A rare author's presentation copy of Charles Darwin’s On the origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Estimate: £150,000- 200,000. 
Rare Darwin On the Origin of Species Presentation Copy Leads Fine Books & Manuscripts Sale
A very rare first edition and author’s presentation copy of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species from 1859 leads Bonhams' Knights
Book of Hours (Use of Sarum), Southern Netherlands, likely Bruges, circa 1430-1440. In Latin, with an added prayer in Middle English, illuminated manuscript on parchment. 15 full-page miniatures by the Masters of Otto van Moerdrecht
Book of Hours Exhibition Plus Precious Manuscripts and Rare Books at TEFAF Maastricht
Highlights from the latest edition of TEFAF Maastricht running March 9 - 14 include a special exhibition of Books of Hours from
220 items including editions, translations, commentary, ephemera, and reference works related to Edward Fitzgerald and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Available from Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books & Manuscripts
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Firsts Online
Highlights from Firsts Online, the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association's virtual book fair running through March 3:
Henry David Thoreau manuscript leaf from Walden
Rare Thoreau Walden Manuscript Leads Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction
A rare handwritten manuscript leaf from Henry David Thoreau's Walden
The copy of Das Kapital before conservation work
Charles Darwin's Unsolicited Das Kapital from Karl Marx Goes on Display
An intriguing copy of Karl Marx's work Das Kapital is returning to Down
A presentation copy of Alice Rahon’s poetry book Sablier couché illustrated by Joan Miró, inscribed by the author to Peggy Guggenheim. The frontispiece is signed in pencil by Miró.
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Poetry
Highlights from Peter Harrington’s new Poetry catalogue include: 
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Getman’s Virtual Now Included in viaLibri Rare Book Search Engine
Getman’s Virtual Book Fairs has joined with viaLibri, the world’s largest marketplace for old, rare and, second-han
Hocus Pocus Junior. The Anatomy of Legerdemain. Or, The Art of Juggling set forth in proper Colours. London: Printed by G. Dawson, 1663. The sixth edition, “with many additions.” One-third smooth calf over marbled boards, spine banded in gilt with date at foot and gilt-stamped title label. 32 leaves, unnumbered. Woodcut frontispiece, woodcuts in text. Dawes and Findlay bookplates. One of two known examples of this edition.
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Magic
Highlights from Potter & Potter's auction The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
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Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair Returns to the Upper East Side
The Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair is back for one day only - April 6 - inviting booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their lo
The Little Red Book signed by Mao
Mao Zedong Signed 'Little Red Book' and Rare George Washington Check Lead Sale 

One of the standout items in RR Auction's February Remarkable Rarities sale is a historic 'Little Red Book' signed by Mao Zedong during a momentous 1966 vis