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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, …
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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
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Library Company Seeks a New Director as Dr. John Van Horne Steps Down
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—May 23, 2013—Library Company Director John Van Horne has announced that he... read more
Bauman Rare Books, Las Vegas, to Exhibit Rare Bibles
Bauman Rare Books announces an exceptional exhibit featuring a collection of rare Bibles and... read more
Bonhams’ Matthew Haley to Speak at the Hay-on-Wye Festival
On Friday May 31st, Matthew Haley will be among speakers at the Hay-on-Wye Literary... read more
Skinner to Host Fine Books and Manuscripts Auction Featuring Presidential Documents
BOSTON, Mass. — May 22, 2013 — Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of... read more
ARLIS/NA Awards 2012 George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award
OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (May 21, 2013) — The 33rd Annual George Wittenborn Memorial Book... read more
Mutiny on the Bounty Court Martial First Edition at Bonhams
An exceptionally rare copy of the minutes of the 1792 court-martial of the Bounty... 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
Harry Potter Nabs £150,000 at Auction
A 1997 first edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, complete with personal... read more
Ode to John Keats
Earlier this spring Bonhams revealed the news that this unique portrait had turned up... 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
Library Company Seeks a New Director as Dr. John Van Horne Steps Down
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—May 23, 2013—Library Company Director John Van Horne has announced that he... read more
Bauman Rare Books, Las Vegas, to Exhibit Rare Bibles
Bauman Rare Books announces an exceptional exhibit featuring a collection of rare Bibles and... read more
Bonhams’ Matthew Haley to Speak at the Hay-on-Wye Festival
On Friday May 31st, Matthew Haley will be among speakers at the Hay-on-Wye Literary... read more
Skinner to Host Fine Books and Manuscripts Auction Featuring Presidential Documents
BOSTON, Mass. — May 22, 2013 — Skinner, Inc. will host an auction of... read more
ARLIS/NA Awards 2012 George Wittenborn Memorial Book Award
OAK CREEK, Wisconsin (May 21, 2013) — The 33rd Annual George Wittenborn Memorial Book... read more
Mutiny on the Bounty Court Martial First Edition at Bonhams
An exceptionally rare copy of the minutes of the 1792 court-martial of the Bounty... 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