The Fred Bennett Collection of the Book Club of California if featured in PBA Galleries’ Rare Books and Manuscripts sale on September 7th. The collection includes virtually all of the Club’s publications, with many special copies, from copy no. 1 of the very first book, specially bound, onward. Many of the leaf books have additional … Nearly Complete Collection of BCC Publications Offered Sept. 7th
By Sharon Gee With the world sailing aficionados turning their attention to our hometown of San Francisco for the America’s cup, we are pleased to offer a collection of Clipper Ship Sailing cards in Sale 515. In the mid-19th century, it was the three-masted Clipper Ships that were the record setting sailing speedsters. They … Clipper Ship Sailing Cards
Spencer Tunick’s works might seem shocking to the uninitiated (especially in somewhat puritanical societies such as our own), but closer inspection belies a more subtle approach to the human form that transcends such notions. His works take familiar settings such as city streets, shopping centers and public squares and transform them into seas of humanity. … Contemporary Master: Spencer Tunick
On Thursday, August 10th, PBA Galleries will host an Americana – Travel & Exploration – World History – Cartography sale of over 450 lots of historical materials relating to the Americas and the world at large, including books, manuscripts, ephemera, photographs, maps, and more. There are letters and booklets relating to slavery and the African-American … Clipper Ship Sailing Cards, Peter Parley and Propaganda
A first edition of Jean-François Champollion’s seminal work on deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs highlights PBA Galleries’ Fine Literature & Fine Books sale on July 27th, 2017. This copy of Lettre… relative à l’alphabet des hiéroglyphiqes phonétiques… in the original wrappers, includes the four folding lithographed plates depicting hieroglyphic cartouches and demotic inscriptions, and a table of … First Account of Decoding Hieroglyphs in July 27th Auction
The first outstanding American color plate book is featured in PBA Galleries’ July 13th Art, Illustration, and Fine Children’s Literature auction. Also in the sale are over 350 lots of captivating illustrative and decorative materials, rare graphics, literature for children and your, uncommon photographs, and more. The items range from important early American ornithological works … 1st American Color Plate Book Featured in Art & Illustration – Children’s Literature Sale July 13th
Over 600 lots of rare, unusual, and valuable material, including books, manuscripts, maps, directories, photographs, graphic items, ephemera, and more will be offered by PBA Galleries in their Americana, Travel & Exploration, World History, and Cartography auction on Thursday, June 29th. The items range from original letters of the California Gold Rush to a rare … Mining the Gold Rush – Archive of Letters Highlight June 29th Sale
by Sharon Gee One of the reasons I want my daughters to continue with the Girl Scouts (BTW it is cookie time) is that the Girl Scouts encourage people to contribute to the improvement of society, otherwise known as Community Service. As I grow older, I see the importance of giving back is not … Paying It Forward
On Thursday, June 15th, PBA Galleries will offer Rare Books & Manuscripts, a select gathering of 240 lots of rare, interesting, unusual, and valuable materials in a variety of fields, ranging from early religious and philosophical works to landmark scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century. Included are high spots of literary and artistic achievement, beautiful … Rare Books & Manuscripts on June 15th