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Established in 1883 and considered the trade’s leading business in Austria ever since, we have been dealing in rare books, manuscripts and autographs for more than a century, serving private collectors and institutional customers all over the world.

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What’s new: recent acquisitions

Britten, Benjamin, English composer, conductor, and pianist (1913-1976). Autograph signature, co-signed by Sir Peter Pears (1910-1986).N. p. o. d.

Camões, Luis de. The Lusiad, or, Portugals historicall Poem.London, 1655.

Pechstein, Max, German expressionist painter and printmaker (1881-1955). 2 autograph letters signed ("HMPechstein" and "Max Pechstein").Berlin, 31 March 1948 and 15 March 1952.

Coull, Adam / Martin, Elsie. [Photo Album - RAF presence in Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt].Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, 1933-1934.

What’s gone: some recent sales

Hoffmann, E. T. A., writer (1776-1822). Autograph letter signed ("Hoffmann").Berlin, 21 Jul 1816.

[Herbarius]. Herbolario volgare, nelquale se dimostra a conoscer le herbe [...].Venice, June 1536.

Wodehouse, P[elham] G[renville], English writer (1881-1975). Autograph letter signed.Le Touquet, 12 Feb 1936.

[Qur'an Juz' - China]. An illuminated Qur'an, Juz' XX, written in Beijing by a Muslim woman.Khanbaliq Cambaluc, Beijing, 10 Nov. 1623 CE = 17 Muharram 1033 H.

Free shipping worldwide extended to all registered customers

Serving the great universities, museums, and national libraries worldwide

Gift Ideas

Unconditional guarantee of authenticity

All shipments fully insured and trackable door-to-door

Exhibiting at fairs internationally

An international team of experts to answer your questions

What’s new: recent acquisitions

Britten, Benjamin, English composer, conductor, and pianist (1913-1976). Autograph signature, co-signed by Sir Peter Pears (1910-1986).N. p. o. d.

Camões, Luis de. The Lusiad, or, Portugals historicall Poem.London, 1655.

Pechstein, Max, German expressionist painter and printmaker (1881-1955). 2 autograph letters signed ("HMPechstein" and "Max Pechstein").Berlin, 31 March 1948 and 15 March 1952.

Coull, Adam / Martin, Elsie. [Photo Album - RAF presence in Palestine, Jordan, and Egypt].Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, 1933-1934.

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What’s gone: some recent sales

Hoffmann, E. T. A., writer (1776-1822). Autograph letter signed ("Hoffmann").Berlin, 21 Jul 1816.

[Herbarius]. Herbolario volgare, nelquale se dimostra a conoscer le herbe [...].Venice, June 1536.

Wodehouse, P[elham] G[renville], English writer (1881-1975). Autograph letter signed.Le Touquet, 12 Feb 1936.

[Qur'an Juz' - China]. An illuminated Qur'an, Juz' XX, written in Beijing by a Muslim woman.Khanbaliq Cambaluc, Beijing, 10 Nov. 1623 CE = 17 Muharram 1033 H.