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Austin, TX — A digital collection of manuscripts and photographs related to the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas held at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin is now online thanks to an international collaboration just in time for International Dylan Thomas Day on May 14.
Philadelphia — On Thursday, May 20, Freeman’s presents a Books and Manuscripts auction beginning at 12pm, featuring an impressive array of carefully selected material. The 131-lot auction will showcase a number of historically and culturally significant books, posters, prints, and letters,…
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Wilton, CT – An autograph album from 1862 containing the signature of Abraham Lincoln and 226 members of his administration and Congress, a manuscript penned by Sir Isaac Newton with mathematical notes and calculations relating to Book III of his iconic scientific work Principia, and a one-…
Boston — RR Auction is proud to present the Einstein Archives of Ludwik Silberstein—a remarkable collection of correspondence focused on the theory of relativity.
The sale is highlighted by a rare letter in which Einstein writes his famous equation, "E = mc2," the only known example in…
Earlier this week, Alexandra Nelson, the chief marketing officer at Swann Galleries, hosted the latest edition of the Swann Salon Series, “Owning It: A Roundtable for Young Collectors.” Swann specialists Devon Eastland and Christine von der Linn, Heather O'Donnell of Honey & Wax…
Dallas, TX – A Columbia Law School textbook once owned and full of notes by one of the unquestioned giants of the U.S. legal system will occupy a new shelf after it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Manuscripts Auction May 19.
The English author/illustrator responsible for two of the most iconic modern images of Christmas enjoys a celebration of his work in a new exhibition opening this month. Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective is, remarkably, the first retrospective for the eighty-seven-year-old artist, twice winner of the…
Back in March, Alex Johnson reported on the Sir Walter Scott celebrations getting underway in honor of the author’s 250th anniversary this year. It officially kicked off with a spectacular light show at Smailholm Tower, created by artist and director Andy McGregor and organized by Scott’s house…
London – Leonardo da Vinci’s "Head of a Bear" will be offered for sale at Christie’s in London as a highlight lot in the Exceptional Sale, taking place live on 8 July.
