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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 181, Recent Acquisitions. 1999, 4to, 110 pgs. Paper covers. Clean with very light tone at spine edges. Tight. A broad eclectic offering of new works acquired by the HP Kraus Company. Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare, valuable and important. He prided himself in being "the only bookseller in history...to have owned a Gutenberg Bible and the Psalters of 1457 and 1459 simultaneously," stressing that "'own' here is the correct word,…
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Catalog 181, Recent Acquisitions
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Catalog 186: Science; including Medicine and the Occult
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalog 186: Science; including Medicine and the Occult. 1991, 8vo, 115 pgs. Includes description of John Locke's copy of Christian Huyghens; Traite de la Lumiere, published by Pierre vander Aa in Leiden, 1690. A fine reference of H. P. Kraus a premier collector and seller of rare books and ephemera. Some light wear to spine at the edges, otherwise fine.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare, valuable and important. He prided himself in being… Read More
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Catalog 190: Catalogus Catalogorum (Predominately Post-1900) Part III of the Private Library of Hans P. Kraus (With a Supplement to Parts I and II).
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 190: Catalogus Catalogorum (Predominately Post-1900) Part III of the Private Library of Hans P. Kraus (With a Supplement to Parts I and II). 1992, Small 4to, 141pp, 647 items described. Fine, tight and bright interior.
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Catalog of Books and Pamphlets Principally Relating to America: 1870
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Boon, Edward P. Catalog of books and pamphlets principally relating to America. New York 1870. Sold May 16th, 1870, by Leavitt, Strebeigh & co. 597 pp, 8vo, 24 cm. Edward P. Boon was a bookseller with an address of 86 Nassau St. New York. McKay 1554. This publication is 597 pages stuffed with information. Reprints are available but this is an original copy in rebound buckram. There is some damage what looks like wet ink staining ~20 pages and the last ~30 pages but does not affect printing. Binding is tight. A great reference work of the original publication. A rare book.
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Catalogue 209: Incunabula, Books from One Hundred and Fourteen Presses in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Spain, and England, Arranged in Proctor Order, and a Selection of Incunabular Bibliography
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 209: Incunabula, Books from One Hundred and Fourteen Presses in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, Belgium, Austria, Spain, and England, Arranged in Proctor Order, and a Selection of Incunabular Bibliography. 2003, 4to over, 200 pp, 185 listing with price sheet present. Publication by Stinehour Press. Wonderful embossed printer logos on cream colored paper with toned embellishment; design by Jerry Kelly and Kit Currie
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Catalogue 213. Illustrated Books. From the sixteenth to the twentieth century and in a variety of different fields.
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 213. Illustrated Books. From the sixteenth to the twentieth century and in a variety of different fields. Printer: ND; Publisher HP Kraus, 1996, First Edition; B&W Illustrations with some Color Plates; SMALL 4to ; 121 pages; 237 items listed including Martin Luther's classic edition.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare, valuable and important. He prided himself in being "the only bookseller in history...to have owned a Gutenberg… Read More
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Catalogue 207: Eleven Subjects
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 207. 1997; Eleven Subjects. Illustrated printed wrappers, large 8vo, 142 pp, ills. 258 items. Contents: Almanachs, Calendars, & Prognostications: Nos. 1-29; Balneology, Climatology & Oceanography: Nos. 30-41; the British Isles: Nos. 42-82; Children's Books & Paedagogy: Nos. 83-99; Gardening & Husbandry Nos. 100-120; Geography & Travel Nos. 121-143; Illustrated Books Nos. 144-169; Incunabula Nos. 170-194; North America Nos. 195-217; Science: Natural History & Medicine Nos. 218-233; Typography Nos. 234-258. Fine.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and… Read More
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Catalogue 198: The Low Countries. Books and Manuscripts relating to or originating in Holland and Belgium.
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 198: The Low Countries. Books and Manuscripts relating to or originating in Holland and Belgium. 1995, large 8vo, 89pp, with black and white and color plates.168 books, manuscripts, and other works from the 15th - 19th centuries are described, covering a myriad of categories: bibliography, classics, emblem books, humanism, illustrated books, science, theology, and others. Nice near fine copy.
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Catalogue 197: New Arrivals: in a wide varieties of fields including Archaeology, Bibliography, Classics, English History & Literature, Illustrated Books, Numismatics, Italian History & Literature, Medicine, Stenography, Natural History, Reformation, Women
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 197: New Arrivals: in a wide varieties of fields including Archaeology, Bibliography, Classics, English History & Literature, Illustrated Books, Numismatics, Italian History & Literature, Medicine, Stenography, Natural History, Reformation, Women. 4to, 114pp, 204 items described. Fine condition. Tight and bright throughout.
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Catalogue 171: The History of Science including Navigation; Another Selection of Books from the Library of Harrison D. Horblit.
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Kraus, Hans Peter; The History of Science Including Navigation: Another Selection of Books From the Library of Harrison D. Horblit Catalogue 171, 1985, 4to, 108pp, 303 well detailed items listed. Fine First Edition. Very light sun on edge, otherwise fine.
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Catalogue 191: Part I Middle Ages; Part II Reformation and Counter-Reformation; Part III 16th and 17th and 18th Centuries
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Kraus, Hans Peter, Catalogue 191: Part I Middle Ages; Part II Reformation and Counter-Reformation; Part III 16th and 17th and 18th Centuries. Includes a Useful Index of Authors, Editors, Commentators and Anonyma. 197 Well detailed and described offerings. 1990 4to 122pp. First Edition.
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Catalogue 125: One Hundred and Eighty Rare Books & Manuscripts; Including Many Fine Bindings
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Kraus, Hans Peter, Catalogue 125: One Hundred and Eighty Rare Books & Manuscripts, Including Many Fine Bindings. Small 4to, 151pp, Illustrations, paper wraps. 1970 but World Cat shows 196-?. No date. Nice publication, Near fine with some finger staining on cover, but light. Otherwise tight, clean and bright.
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Catalogue 208: Performing Arts, Books on Music, Dance, Theatre, & Festivities.
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 208: Performing Arts: Books on Music, Dance, Theatre, & Festivities; 1995, 94 pp, large 8vo. 130 books, manuscripts, and letters from the 15th - 19th centuries are described. Indexed. Fine copy.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare, valuable and important. He prided himself in being "the only bookseller in history...to have owned a Gutenberg Bible and the Psalters of 1457 and 1459 simultaneously," stressing that "'own' here is the… Read More
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Catalogue 204: Italy. A Selection of Books, Manuscripts, and Documents from six centuries comprising works by Italian authors and printers in any language
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 204: Italy. A Selection of Books, Manuscripts, and Documents from six centuries comprising works by Italian authors and printers in any language, Italian Art and Architecture, Fête books, history of Medicine and Science, Humanism, Literature, etc. Listed in alphabetical order with subject index at end. 1997, 4to, 135pp, 227 items, indexed. 225 books, manuscripts, and other works from the 15th - 18th centuries are described, covering a wide variety of subjects, comprising works by Italian authors and printers in any language, Italian art and architecture, fete books, medicine and science, humanism, literature, and more. Indexed.Very fine condition
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Catalogue 212: Holiday Miscellany
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalog 212: Holiday Miscellany; B&W Illustrations; SMALL 4to; 116 pp. (1995) Catalogue has detailed descriptions for 208 items and includes thirty-one black-and-white illustrations, most full-page, and an index. Topics covered are Art, Architecture & Archaeology, Bibles & Prayer-books, Children's Books, Gastronomy, Geography & Travel, Illustrated Books, Incunabula, Medicine, Music, Natural History, and Press Books.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that… Read More
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Catalogue 178: Voyages, Travels & Ancillary Sciences. Including Geography, Cartography, Navigation, etc.
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 178. (1980); Voyages, Travels & Ancillary Sciences. Including Geography, Cartography, Navigation, etc. 100 pp. Sm. 4to. Paper wrappers. Illus. 205 items.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare, valuable and important. He prided himself in being "the only bookseller in history...to have owned a Gutenberg Bible and the Psalters of 1457 and 1459 simultaneously," stressing that "'own' here is the correct word, as they were bought not for a… Read More
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Catalogue 206: The Greek Book
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalog 206: The Greek Book. llustrated. 4to. 84 pp. (1997) A catalogue from the exhibition of Greek printing and the book arts from the 15th to the 20th centuries from the collection of H.P. Kraus. It includes 52 entries, an index of authors, editors, and anonymous works. Illustrated in black and white. Front cover in Red and Black. Some slight smudging at the edge of the spine, otherwise a fine copy.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came his way that was rare,… Read More
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Catalogue 141: English Books Principally in the Fields of Literature and History
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 141. English Books principally in the fields of Literature and History. 1975, 8vo; 48pp, 2pp errata. 174 items listed and priced.
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Catalogue 168: The History of Science including Navigation: A First Selection of Books from the Library of Harrison D. Horblit
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Kraus, Hans. Peter (October 12, 1907 – November 1, 1988). Catalogue 168. The History of Science Including Navigation A further selection of Books, 1641-1700 (Wing Period) from the Library of Harrison D. Horblit. (1984) New York, publisher: HP Kraus; Small 4to, stiff Yello wrappers; 112 p., illus., 205 listed items. Apparently Horbilt tried to auction his collection off but it failed and he turned to Kraus. A follow on volume to an earlier publication of Horbilt's collection by Kraus.Hans Peter Kraus, also known as H. P. Kraus or HPK, was an Austrian-born book dealer described as "without doubt the most successful and dominant rare book dealer in the world in the second half of the 20th century" and in a league with other rare book dealers such as Bernard Quaritch, Guillaume de Bure and A.S.W. Rosenbach. Kraus specialized in medieval illuminated manuscripts, incunables (books printed before 1501), and rare books of the 16th and 17th centuries, but would purchase and sell almost any book that came… Read More
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Catalogue 175: Bibliography, Part 1: Antiquarian Bibliography before 1850. Part II: Catalogues: Private Libraries, Auctions, Booksellers. Part III: General Bibliography.
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Kraus, Hans Peter; Catalogue 175: Bibliography, Part 1: Antiquarian Bibliography before 1850. Part II: Catalogues: Private Libraries, Auctions, Booksellers. Part III: General Bibliography. 1980, 4to, 58pp, 983 reference descriptions. Fine copy, First Edition. Tight and bright throughout.
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