Crawford Sterling, founded by Benjamin Crawford, specializes in the acquisition and management of the world’s most valuable rare books and manuscripts.
Our clients include national governments, museums, educational institutions, and private collectors from around the globe. Working in concert with the world’s leading scholars and industry professionals, we are uniquely qualified to assist those seeking to buy, sell or maintain individual works or complete collections.
In 2025, we are pleased to offer our clients exclusive access to “The Legacy Collection” - highlighted at the Palm Beach Show, Firsts London, and the International Rare Book Fair in Abu Dhabi. The Legacy Collection is available to select clients that demonstrate the ability to protect and preserve this extraordinary part of our global cultural heritage.
Please feel free to contact us and schedule an appointment to explore the possibilities that accompany this acquisition of a lifetime.
FEATURED HIGHLIGHT:
First Printed Bible in English
Among its many treasures, the collection contains a pristine copy of the Coverdale Bible, the first printed Bible in English - last appraised in excess of $1.5 million USD.
Published in 1535, it was dedicated to Anne Boleyn, wife of King Henry VIII. Less than twenty copies remain in private hands. This remarkable example is among the finest surviving copies.