Gemonimo Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 In my late father's possessions I have come across a 1755 edition of Volume 1 of Stackhouse's History of the Bible. Does anyone know of a specialist shop or auction house where I could have it valued and perhaps sell it? It's in pretty good shape with hand written inscriptions dating from 1822 but if I keep it in my damp french house its condition is likely to deteriorate which would be a shame. One way or another I guess it has to go back to the UK as I can't imagine it being of any interest to a french bibliophile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Should be 2 volumeshttp://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8555517 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Another set on ebayhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/1733-Stackhouse-History-Holy-Bible-Maps-Engravings-/310316396149?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item48404c6e75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Try Hugh Hardinge. I know him and he bought my sister's books when she died. Honest and good to deal with. You may mention me if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 You might try Dominic Winter - it looks as if they had an auction of that sort of thing in November : http://www.dominic-winter.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Wow! That was a quick response! It's a pity I only have volume one but someone out there might have volume two just waiting for a friend. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 You might look at http://www.abebooks.com/books/RareBooks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here's a few, in order of the best perhaps, though the best thing is to visit with the book because it's all about condition, they will give you an honest assessment and valuation even if they may not necessarily buy.http://www.maggs.com/contact/http://www.heywoodhill.com/ http://www.abebooks.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 http://www.david-dickinson.net/[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araucaria Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I see that an abebooks seller has just Volume II of the 1788 version for sale. Maybe it's sufficiently similar to your 1755 edition to make it worth your while investing the £125 required and you'd then have a complete set to sell.Mind you, I think religious works like this don't make very high prices unless they are in good condition and in very nice bindings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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