July 10 Book Auction Highlights
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July 9 Update: Please note that Lot 312 only contains Part 1, not Parts 1 & 2. The pagination ends at 450, not 840.
The July 10, 2026 Rare & Used Book Auction appeals to those interested in history, genealogy, biblical study, and music. The highlights for this auction include: Two rare opportunities for T. J. van Braght’s book of martyrs: Het Bloedig Tooneel, of Martelaers Spiegel der Doops-Gesinde of Weereloose Christenen, from Amsterdam, 1685, bound in vellum (#312). And T Merg van de Historien dr Martelaren from Amsterdam, 1769, with gilt tooling on the boards (#313). There is also Unpartheyisches Gesang-Buch, published 1820 by Johann Bär, copy of David C. Detweiler (#135). The options include pages from a 1747 Nürnberg Bible (#141). The Holy Bible, 1839, contains the family record of Abraham Miller (1815-1889) (#271). Another Bible from the same era includes the family record of Samuel Z. Meyer (1818-1884) and of Abraham Fisher (1794-1845) (#247). Those interested in geography will enjoy the Illustrated Historical Atlas of Lancaster County (#30, #371), and the 1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (#248). A unique item in this auction is a handwritten ledger, likely used for a general store, 1907 to 1916 (#166). Other special features include: The Wenger Book with index (#1, #335) and the Stauffer Geneaology (#3). The offerings include biblical commentaries and a wide variety of hymn books and music books from Dr. Karl Moyer. This auction also offers books related to Judaism and Jewish history, including The Works of Flavius Josephus (#97) and The Essential Philo (#100). And more!
The next auction is November 13, 2026.
Please contact Used Book Manager for more information:
717.393.9745 ext. 106
Auction information
Books are displayed at Mennonite Life several weeks before each sale.
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