Winter 2024, Modern Art + Design
Winter Modern Art + Design December 14, 2024 Los Angeles, CA 10am Pacific BILLINGS info@billingsauction.com
Price | Bid Increment |
---|---|
$0 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$2,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
EUROPEAN
Collection of five antique hymn books, 1702-1902
Including three tooled leather-bound Martin Luther bibles in German, dated 1712, 1718 and 1837; a German hymn book dated 1702 with tortoiseshell cover with silver clasps (from the collection of the Library of the Carnegie Museum, PA); and a Hungarian prayer and hymn book with tooled leather cover, dated 1902.
Largest (Hungarian hymn book): 10" H x 8" W x 2" D
All are in good antique condition with heavy wear throughout. All clasps are broken or missing elements except for the tortoiseshell example. Tortoiseshell cover has a stable crack running horizontally in the lower half and silver with heavy tarnish.
Available payment options
Buyers are responsible for arranging their own shipping. Local pick up is also available. A list of shippers our clients use regularly can be found on our website.