Book Seller Collection

Wilfrid Michael Voynich
WILFRID MICHAEL VOYNICH Lithuanian bookseller who 1912 discovered a coded manuscript, still undeciphered, supposed by some to contain information of great occult significance

Ancient Greek Bookseller
An ancient Greek travelling bookseller holds up a scroll and has more scrolls in the basket at his feet

BEARDSLEY: POSTER DESIGN. A fashionably dressed young woman approaching a book store. Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for an advertising poster for a London book publisher, c1895

Robert Dodsley
ROBERT DODSLEY London bookseller, publisher and author in his own right

Notre-Dame, seen from the Left Bank, in snowy weather (oil on canvas)
XIR379760 Notre-Dame, seen from the Left Bank, in snowy weather (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book
945565 Empress Auguste Viktoria, Pearl Necklace, Book by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Andreas Paul Beer, bookseller in Nuremberg, 1672, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, book seller, book sellers, contemporary, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitalization, digitally, digitizing

Victoria Station, London, 1916 (colour litho)
443383 Victoria Station, London, 1916 (colour litho) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Paris, the Quai St Michel, c. 1888 (oil on canvas)
712209 Paris, the Quai St Michel, c.1888 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 55x71 cm; Private Collection

Travelling book seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
976129 Travelling book seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling book seller, 15th Century)

A Bookseller Burnt at Avignon in France for Selling Bibles in the French Tongue with
XJF173675 A Bookseller Burnt at Avignon in France for Selling Bibles in the French Tongue with Some of Them Tied round his Neck

Book Seller Book Stall Book Stalls Street Speaks With
A New York book seller working from a street stall speaks with a customer in the late 19th century. After a work by Edwin Austin Abbey

Bookstalls in Paris in the early 20th century
Browsers at the Odeon bookstalls on the Left Bank, Paris, circa 1910. Printed color reproduction of a 20th-century illustration

Bookstall on a city street, 1800s
Browsers at a sidewalk bookstall, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century E.A. Abbey illustration

The Pont Neuf, Paris, 1665-69 (oil on canvas)
XIR360280 The Pont Neuf, Paris, 1665-69 (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

American newspaper publisher and American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving after Gilbert Stuart
JAMES RIVINGTON (1724-1802). American newspaper publisher and American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving after Gilbert Stuart

ROWLANDSON: BOOKSELLER. Bookseller and Author. Watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson and Henry Wigstead, 1784

AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811. The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Washington Allston

OXFORD: HIGH STREET, 1834. View of the upper part of High Street in Oxford, England, with St. Martins (or Carfax) Church at left. Wood engraving, English, 1834

BOOKSELLER, 19th CENTURY. An itinerant bookseller. 19th century engraving

CHINA: BOOKSELLER. Chinese itinerant bookseller. Engraving, English, 19th century

GERMANY: BOOKSHOP, c1750. Interior of a German bookshop. Copper engraving, German, mid-18th century

BOOK AUCTIONEER, 1861. Auctioneer hawking books in a London street. Wood engraving, 1861

BOOKSTORE, 19TH CENTURY. Publishers, Booksellers and Stationers. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

BOOK STALL, 19th CENTURY. A Treasure at the Book-Stall. Wood engraving, 19th century

Russian officer talking to a Chinese or Korean bookseller. Date 1904

Christopher Brown
CHRISTOPHER BROWN Bookseller, and secretary of the society of Counsellors under the Cauliflower. About which we know nothing... Date: ? - 1807

Foyles book shop, Charing Cross Road
The famous Foyles book shop on Charing Cross Road in London, established in 1903. c.1948

Secondhand bookstore, 1800s
Young woman at the counter of a bookstore, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Book Shop
Two girls (one hardly older than a toddler!) look through a variety of volumes in a Bookshop

Christina Foyle (1911-1999) English bookseller and owner of Foyles bookshop, she set up and ran the Foyles literary luncheons

Reading Outside Shop
A bookseller stands in his shop doorway while customers leaf through his volumes of quality books outside the shop

B Franklin / Bookshop
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Bookshop, next to Christ Church, Philadelphia, of the American statesman, scientist and philosopher

Bookseller 1827
A bookseller visits a bookshop and haggles with the owner in an attempt to obtain the best price for his books

William Henry Smith
William Henry SMITH bookseller and statesman

Selling Books, 16th Cent
In a western European town, a travelling bookseller offers treasures from his donkey cart to scholarly customers

Koln Bookseller Jubilee
Leonard Schwann, bookseller of Cologne, announces his jubilee in an appropriately jubilant style

Bookseller / Dr Syntax
A scene inside a rather chaotic bookshop - a gentleman on a stepladder knocks lots of the books off the shelves

Jacob Tonson
JACOB TONSON bookseller and bibliophile

EDWARD TOBY KING Character who took copy to the printers for his renowned bookseller uncle Abel Roper. He was easily recognised by his squint & warts

John Dunton
JOHN DUNTON Bookseller; published his Life and Errors 1705 Date: 1659 - 1733

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"Exploring the Rich History of Book Sellers: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of book sellers throughout history. In ancient times, Wilfrid Michael Voynich was a renowned figure, known for his passion for collecting and selling rare books. His legacy lives on as he introduced countless individuals to the wonders of literature. Traveling further back, we encounter an Ancient Greek bookseller who played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating knowledge during that era. Their dedication ensured that valuable texts were accessible to scholars and readers alike. Fast forward to the late 19th century, where Aubrey Beardsley's captivating poster design enticed fashionably dressed women towards London's bustling bookstores. This artistic representation beautifully captures the allure of literary havens during this period. Robert Dodsley emerges as another influential figure in the world of bookselling. As a publisher himself, he nurtured aspiring authors while also curating an extensive collection of works that shaped literary landscapes. Venturing into Germany's past, Andreas Paul Beer stands out as a prominent Nuremberg-based bookseller from 1672. Through digitally restored reproductions today, we can appreciate his historical contributions to spreading knowledge across generations. Transporting ourselves to Victoria Station in London during World War I brings forth images of vibrant bookstalls amidst chaos—a testament to people's unwavering love for reading even amid tumultuous times. Paris holds its own charm when it comes to bookshops; Quai St Michel serves as a picturesque backdrop for bibliophiles seeking their next great read since at least 1888—an oil painting capturing timeless beauty through artistry. Journeying even further into history reveals traveling book sellers from the 15th century—colored engravings depict these wandering souls bringing stories directly to communities hungry for knowledge before widespread literacy took hold. However, not all tales are filled with joy.