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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
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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
The British Library Presents “Propaganda: Power and Persuasion”
The British Library is delighted to present a major new exhibition examining state propaganda,... read more
Death Mask of Napoleon For Sale at Bonhams
An extraordinary cast of the death mask of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, made... read more
“Grangerized” Books Take Center Stage at Upcoming Huntington Exhibition, Illuminated Palaces
SAN MARINO, Calif.—The eccentric art of customizing printed books by adding illustrations is the... read more
Limited Edition Montegrappa Pen at Bonhams in June
San Francisco—Bonhams looks forward to offering a strong selection of pens, sure to appeal... read more
Lyon & Turnbull Sold Gatsby First Edition for Three Times Estimate
Auctioneers at Lyon & Turnbull sold a first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great... 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 Spring (and Summer) of Audrey Niffenegger
For artist and bestselling novelist Audrey Niffenegger--and her legion of fans and collectors (myself... read more
Harper Lee Sues Former Agent
Harper Lee, the notoriously reclusive author of To Kill a Mockingbird, made headlines this... 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
The British Library Presents “Propaganda: Power and Persuasion”
The British Library is delighted to present a major new exhibition examining state propaganda,... read more
Death Mask of Napoleon For Sale at Bonhams
An extraordinary cast of the death mask of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, made... read more
“Grangerized” Books Take Center Stage at Upcoming Huntington Exhibition, Illuminated Palaces
SAN MARINO, Calif.—The eccentric art of customizing printed books by adding illustrations is the... read more
Limited Edition Montegrappa Pen at Bonhams in June
San Francisco—Bonhams looks forward to offering a strong selection of pens, sure to appeal... read more
Lyon & Turnbull Sold Gatsby First Edition for Three Times Estimate
Auctioneers at Lyon & Turnbull sold a first edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great... read more