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The Huntington Library Announces Renovation/ Reinstallation Plans

SAN MARINO, Calif.—The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens announced today plans to... read more

Pres. Lincoln's Manuscript Proclamation at Bonhams in June

New York—Bonhams will be offering a rare autograph manuscript proclamation signed by President Abraham... read more

Maps, Globes, Natural History Coming up at Swann's

New York—On Thursday, June 7, Swann Galleries will hold an auction of Maps &... read more

Folger Shakespeare Library Presents Open City: London, 1500-1700

(Washington, DC)  In the two centuries between 1500 and 1700, London transformed from a... read more

Incunabula Exhibit at Shapero Rare Books

On the occasion of publication of their catalogue of incunables, Shapero Rare Books have... read more

Bouguereau's Fishing for Frogs Reached $1.76 million at Heritage

DALLAS - William Adolphe Bouguereau’s 1882 masterpiece Fishing For Frogs realized $1,762,500 (Including Buyer’s... read more

Library of Congress Commences “Celebration of the Book”

The Library of Congress - the world’s largest repository of knowledge and information -... read more

Space and Aviation Autograph and Artifact Auction

Amherst, N.H. -- RR Auction is pleased to announce its popular Space and Aviation... read more

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2010 Bookseller Resource Guide
Contents June 2011

SPECIAL REPORT

Collecting the Revolution

A budding collector’s search for early America’s people, places, and books
By Christopher Lancette
 

Departments

Fine Books Review

Eco’s Confessions

An exquisite collection of essays about writing and reading By Rebecca Rego Barry

Catalogues Received

Recently published catalogues from the world of collecting.

Calendar

Find book fairs and auctions in your area or around the world.

Featured Columns

Fine Maps

Comic Cartography

The witty world of cartoon maps By Jeffrey S. Murray

Sold@Auction

Spring Surprises

Fitzgerald's shocking letter, Vivien Leigh's inscribed photo, and Egyptian rarities By Ian McKay