Books & Manuscripts

Our Books, Manuscripts & Rare Editions department preserves the beauty of knowledge in its most tangible form. From early printed works and illuminated manuscripts to literary first editions, maps, and historical documents, each item offers insight into the intellectual and artistic achievements of its time. Collectors will find treasures that bridge literature, history, and fine art — from rare atlases and travel accounts to calligraphic texts and archival materials of cultural importance. This department appeals to both scholars and collectors who appreciate the enduring power of the written word as an object of art, history, and legacy.

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Previously Sold Lots

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Highlighted Lots

248 - 1970s decorative glass head

1970s decorative glass head
Sold for $40
Estimated at $200 - $400

9 - A 20th century Turkish silver bowl. Marked (800).

A 20th century Turkish silver bowl. Marked (800).
Sold for $200
Estimated at $400 - $500

28 - Iraqi niello silver Pair of napkin ring

Iraqi niello silver Pair of napkin ring
Sold for $140
Estimated at $200 - $300

284 - 1970s decorative glass head

1970s decorative glass head
Sold for $40
Estimated at $200 - $400

362 - Early 20th century Isfahan Ahmadi carpet wool on cotton. Circa 1900

Early 20th century Isfahan Ahmadi carpet wool on cotton. Circa 1900
Sold for $2,800
Estimated at $4,000 - $5,000

77 - French Louis XVI style headboard bed frame

French Louis XVI style headboard bed frame
Sold for $200
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

2 - A two-tier circular silver plated bonbonniere.

A two-tier circular silver plated bonbonniere.
Sold for $140
Estimated at $150 - $300

99 - An antique extending dining table, six chairs and two buffet ormolu mounted mirrored marble tops.

An antique extending dining table, six chairs and two buffet ormolu mounted mirrored marble tops.
Sold for $4,000
Estimated at $8,000 - $10,000

16 - Italian silver tray. Marked (800).

Italian silver tray. Marked (800).
Sold for $1,000
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000

75 - Modern Suzani textile. Uzbekistan

Modern Suzani textile. Uzbekistan
Sold for $300
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

15 - Indian sterling silver ewer.

Indian sterling silver ewer.
Sold for $200
Estimated at $600 - $800

A 20th century 18k gold Faberge necklace with...
Sold for $1,000
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,700

290 - A North Africa Quran leaf Arabic manuscript

A North Africa Quran leaf Arabic manuscript
Sold for $800
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

2 - Late 19th century Imari porcelain and bronze clock

Late 19th century Imari porcelain and bronze clock
Sold for $300
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

232 - 1970s decorative glass head

1970s decorative glass head
Sold for $40
Estimated at $200 - $400

79 - A pair of large vintage Murano wall lights by 'Venini'.

A pair of large vintage Murano wall lights by 'Venini'.
Sold for $2,700
Estimated at $6,000 - $8,000

4 - A very special limited edition crystal decanter.

A very special limited edition crystal decanter.
Sold for $220
Estimated at $500 - $1,000

57 - British silver column candle holders.

British silver column candle holders.
Sold for $550
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

56 - Early 20th Century Iraqi niello silver set of four napkin rings

Early 20th Century Iraqi niello silver set of four napkin rings
Sold for $200
Estimated at $220 - $250

241 - A set of 6 zarfs (coffee cup holders) (Syria)

A set of 6 zarfs (coffee cup holders) (Syria)
Sold for $300
Estimated at $500 - $1,000

66 - Geometrical design Kashan Joshagan design

Geometrical design Kashan Joshagan design
Sold for $850
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000

213 - Glass sculpture of a cat with base. Daum France

Glass sculpture of a cat with base. Daum France
Sold for $3,000
Estimated at $6,000 - $9,000

85 - Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts mirrored credenza

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts mirrored credenza
Sold for $1,000
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000

74 - Victorian late 19th century European 14k gold necklace

Victorian late 19th century European 14k gold necklace
Sold for $700
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000

126 - Bronze eagle on rock sculpture in Meiji period (1868-1912)

Bronze eagle on rock sculpture in Meiji period (1868-1912)
Sold for $400
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000

18 - Silk Isfahan carpet of floral designs

Silk Isfahan carpet of floral designs
Sold for $2,000
Estimated at $3,000 - $4,000

1 - Pair of late 19th century Imari porcelain oil lamps

Pair of late 19th century Imari porcelain oil lamps
Sold for $300
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

2 - A 20th century British crystal and silver decanter (hallmark of Birmingham 1975).

A 20th century British crystal and silver decanter (hallmark of Birmingham 1975).
Sold for $300
Estimated at $400 - $600

14 - Hamadan rug, classic repeating pattern on blue base 20th Century

Hamadan rug, classic repeating pattern on blue base 20th Century
Sold for $400
Estimated at $600 - $1,200

67 - A 1970s pair of "Metric" table lamps with Murano glass, by Gaetano Sciolari.

A 1970s pair of "Metric" table lamps with Murano glass, by Gaetano Sciolari.
Sold for $600
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

291 - A Quran leaf, Mamluk period Arabic Manuscript

A Quran leaf, Mamluk period Arabic Manuscript
Sold for $1,200
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500

13 - Tabriz niello silver oval dish with handle.

Tabriz niello silver oval dish with handle.
Sold for $130
Estimated at $200 - $400

11 - Group of 4 European glass perfume bottles

Group of 4 European glass perfume bottles
Sold for $60
Estimated at $200 - $400

29 - Isfahan silver bottle case.

Isfahan silver bottle case.
Sold for $600
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

44 - Baluch rug. Wool on Wool

Baluch rug. Wool on Wool
Sold for $550
Estimated at $800 - $1,600

85 - Mid 20th Century, Iraqi niello silver eighteen pieces cutlery set

Mid 20th Century, Iraqi niello silver eighteen pieces cutlery set
Sold for $2,000
Estimated at $2,200 - $2,600

14 - Signed silk Qum carpet of saffron colors

Signed silk Qum carpet of saffron colors
Sold for $800
Estimated at $3,000 - $5,000

540 - A late 19th century French opaline blue glass vase

A late 19th century French opaline blue glass vase
Sold for $100
Estimated at $200 - $300

1 - Early 20th Century wool Qashqai carpet

Early 20th Century wool Qashqai carpet
Sold for $900
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500

12 - A pair of gold plated mid 20th century crystal jugs by Moser Czechoslovakia.

A pair of gold plated mid 20th century crystal jugs by Moser Czechoslovakia.
Sold for $500
Estimated at $600 - $800

575 - Nain (Persia) Carpet

Nain (Persia) Carpet
Sold for $550
Estimated at $600 - $700

212 - 1960s chandelier with leaves, by Venini

1960s chandelier with leaves, by Venini
Sold for $1,300
Estimated at $10,000 - $12,000

9 - 19th century Japanese Imari porcelain vase

19th century Japanese Imari porcelain vase
Sold for $200
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000

6 - Early 20th Century Zenjan runner (Persia)

Early 20th Century Zenjan runner (Persia)
Sold for $1,000
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500

87 - pair of armchairs in the Louis XIII style.

pair of armchairs in the Louis XIII style.
Sold for $700
Estimated at $1,000 - $2,000

69 - Pair of Victorian electrified lamps.

Pair of Victorian electrified lamps.
Sold for $200
Estimated at $500 - $1,000

38 - French gilt and patinated bronze and marble figural mantel clock

French gilt and patinated bronze and marble figural mantel clock
Sold for $800
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000

44 - A Tirmis Mustofi design rug with high grade wool. Circa 1930.

A Tirmis Mustofi design rug with high grade wool. Circa 1930.
Sold for $1,905
Estimated at $4,360 - $8,719

9 - Mid 20th Century double signed wool Mashad Carpet

Mid 20th Century double signed wool Mashad Carpet
Sold for $700
Estimated at $1,500 - $3,000

48 - Early 20th Century wool on cotton pair of Thousand Flowers Kerman carpet

Early 20th Century wool on cotton pair of Thousand Flowers Kerman carpet
Sold for $2,400
Estimated at $5,000 - $7,000