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The Castle of Knowledge
Robert Recorde's First English Astronomy Book Sold for £10,000
November 2, 2023
A scarce astronomy treatise, written by a Welshman before Galileo was born, has been sold to a private international buyer after an intense bidding war.
Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
McBride Rare Books
Dealers in Americana, focusing on unique and eclectic materials such as archives and
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Presses: Fine & Private
Peyton Wilson
(570) 474-5091
Sometimes obscure books, often oriented towards the book publishing/producing
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Topper Stamps & Postal History
13100 Wortham Center Drive, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77065-5631
(832) 518-6558
Book Dealer: Antiquarian & Rare
Jett W Whitehead Rare Books
1412 Center Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-0719
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