Ankh Antiquarian Books
Member of ANZAAB - Australia
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Archeology
Classics
Egyptology
History
Middle East
Philosophy
Established in 1989 Ankh Antiquarian Books specialises in Ancient History, Egyptology, Greece, Rome and other ancient cultures. Ancient languages such as Latin, Ancient Greek, Egyptian Hieroglyphs. We also stock 16th - 20th Century books on subjects such as Latin, Ancient Greek, Philosophy, Theosophy, Photography and Art. We look forward to seeing you all at the 2026 Sydney Rare Book Fair.
Highlights
A Rare Miniature of Lord Nelson
$1500
A small, charming ivory painting of Lord Nelson, expertly painted, measuring 7 X 9 cms, showing Nelson in a classic pose, wearing his naval uniform with medals and orders. Since this "artistic" photo the piece has been beautifully framed with museum glass in a 19th century frame. Most likely made in the 19th century, possibly not long after Nelson’s death, for a wealthy admirer. I have sought provenance and dating with this piece through the Grimwade Institute along with some other pieces bought from the same previous owner. They all came up approx 1810. Very rare.
Samuel Stebbing A Genealogical History of the Kings and Queens of England and Monarchs of Great Britain.
$5000
A discourse of their several lives, Marriages and Issues, with the times of their births, deaths, places of burial and monumental inscriptions. Also their effigies, seals, tombs, cenotaphs, Devises, Arms, Quarterings, Crests and supporters. 1707. Folio in fine calf, original covers with lightly incised covers, a later re-backing with new spine in slightly lighter calf with raised band. Bookplate of Stephen Martin Leake (1702–1773), a prominent heraldist and another more modern bookplate with no name just an engraving of Englishmen and a slave!
Savary, Letters on Egypt
$5000
Letters on Egypt with a parallel between the Manners of its ancient and modern inhabitant. 1786 by Mr Savary, author of the Life of Mahomet, in two volumes. London GGJ and J Robinson. With numerous maps, foldouts, view and plans of the great pyramid at Gizeh. In very good - excellent condition. Very rare and highly desirable.