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The Mystique of the Bay Psalm Book
It’s not a beautiful book, except to those who recognize it and understand its importance. It’s been called “The Gutenberg Bible of America,” but its small size and drab appearance bear little physical resemblance to the rubricated and decorated …
Fine Books Blog
Leopold Bloom Comes to Letterpress
A crowdfunding campaign is currently underway to create a limited edition letterpress book of quotes from Leopold Bloom, protagonist of Ulysses. Entitled The Works of Master Poldy, Yes, the book will be a collaborative, trans-Atlantic effort …
In the News
The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector
Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, is proud to announce the auction of The Property of a Distinguished American Private Collector Part II on May 30th. …
In the News
Outstanding Graphic Design and Typography
On Thursday, May 9 Swann Galleries will conduct an auction devoted to Art, Press & Illustrated Books, which includes the first installment of material from the inventory of the late Irving Oaklander, whose eponymous shop specialized in books on printing, graphic design and typography, …
Fine Books Store
Coming EventsApril 4
Freemans
April 10
Leslie Hindman
April 10
Heritage
April 11
Swann
April 11 – 14
NY ABAA Book Fair
April 12 – 13
Manhattan Book Fair
April 14
PADA NY Show
April 23
Doyle
Find More Events in the FB&C Calendar
The Morgan Library Joins the Google Art Project
New York, NY, May 21, 2013—The Morgan Library & Museum announced today that it... read more
New Appointments in The Met’s Department of Medieval Art
(New York, May 20, 2013)—Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum... read more
Fine Drawings and Paintings at Swann Galleries June 13
New York—On Thursday, June 13, Swann Galleries will offer more than 150 unique works of art in... read more
Sarah Thomas of the University of Oxford Appointed Vice President of the Harvard Library
May 20, 2013—Harvard University Provost Alan M. Garber announced today that Sarah Thomas of... read more
J.K. Rowling’s Annotated First Edition of Harry Potter at Auction
May 18 2013 — English PEN and Sotheby’s are delighted to release additional details... read more
Library of Congress and Mid-Atlantic Public Libraries Announce Summer Essay Contest
The Library of Congress today announced a summer essay contest in conjunction with public... read more
Sotheby’s to Offer Joseph Conrad Collection
The late Stanley J. Seeger (1930-2011) was one of the 20th century’s greatest collectors—a... read more
Rembrandt Peale Portrait of George Washington Achieves $662,500 at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS — Rembrandt Peale’s iconic portrait of U.S. President George Washington — created in... read more
Bright Young Things: David Anthem
Our series profiling the next generation of antiquarian booksellers continues today with David Anthem... read more
Historic Collection of Rare Books Slated for Auction Despite Criticisms
Almost a year ago, scholars at Canterbury Cathedral and the University of Kent became... read more
I is for Imagination in Appalachia
Northwestern Returns Bonaparte Letter to France
Today, Northwestern University will be repatriating about 250 documents to France including a letter... read more
Intellectual Property Prints
Daniel Rolnik and Ryan McIntosh of Intellectual Property Prints in Los Angeles are launching a run of... read more
Man Copies Entire King James Bible by Hand
Following in the footsteps of medieval scribes centuries before him, Phillip Patterson of upstate... read more
Auction Report: April & May
Recent and upcoming auction doings: - 10 April was a pretty amazing day... read more
1922 - Gatsby, Newbery and Melcher
The release of a new film adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic novel has reignited... read more
OED Editor John Simpson Announces Retirement
A standard reference work found on the shelves of special collections libraries and rare... read more
The Morgan Library Joins the Google Art Project
New York, NY, May 21, 2013—The Morgan Library & Museum announced today that it... read more
New Appointments in The Met’s Department of Medieval Art
(New York, May 20, 2013)—Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum... read more
Fine Drawings and Paintings at Swann Galleries June 13
New York—On Thursday, June 13, Swann Galleries will offer more than 150 unique works of art in... read more
Sarah Thomas of the University of Oxford Appointed Vice President of the Harvard Library
May 20, 2013—Harvard University Provost Alan M. Garber announced today that Sarah Thomas of... read more
J.K. Rowling’s Annotated First Edition of Harry Potter at Auction
May 18 2013 — English PEN and Sotheby’s are delighted to release additional details... read more
Library of Congress and Mid-Atlantic Public Libraries Announce Summer Essay Contest
The Library of Congress today announced a summer essay contest in conjunction with public... read more
Sotheby’s to Offer Joseph Conrad Collection
The late Stanley J. Seeger (1930-2011) was one of the 20th century’s greatest collectors—a... read more
Rembrandt Peale Portrait of George Washington Achieves $662,500 at Heritage Auctions
DALLAS — Rembrandt Peale’s iconic portrait of U.S. President George Washington — created in... read more