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The Hispanic Society Museum & Library has announced the launch of The Hispanic Society Poetry…
A collection of rare books, fine writing implements, and library furniture belonging to Australian…
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A rare document signed by Augustinian friar Gregor Mendel whose work laid the foundation for modern genetics has sold for $24,079 at RR Auction in its latest Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale.
This weekly auction result is provided by Spencer W Stuart, an independent collections advisor specializing in rare books and manuscripts as well as fine photography and prints.
Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow: Poetry Attributed to the Folk Hero Outlaws will feature in Heritage Auctions' April 24-25 online Americana & Political auction.
Three sales of the printer David Godine's printed book collection including early printed books, notable Venetian and Florentine imprints, and fine bindings will be held by Bonhams in spring and autumn this year.
Previously unseen preliminary drawings by E. H. Shepard have emerged from the Shepard family and are being offered for sale for the first time by Peter Harrington.The two undeveloped pencil sketches for Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) depict scenes from the book that were ultimately never completed to…
The precise location of William Shakespeare’s only London property in a quiet street in Blackfriars has been confirmed after the discovery of a previously unknown floorplan.In addition to identifying the property Shakespeare bought in 1613, Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature at…
The Bodleian Libraries' forthcoming exhibition Wonder of Birds will feature rare 10th century manuscripts, a unique birdwatcher's prison diary, and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten annotations for To a Skylark.
Bonhams' 50 Years Of Punk dedicated auction next week will focus on artefacts from bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Clash, the Ramones, The Damned, and Blondie.Running April 20-30 online, the sale will feature items from the collections of Brian James, Julian Temple, Andrew Czezowski, Susan…
Highlights of the Potter & Potter Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia auction on April 18 include:* Houdini's Paper Magic by Harry Houdini (New York, E.P. Dutton & Company, 1922)
Highlights from the collection of rare book dealer, publisher, and collector David Aronovitz will go under the hammer at the Heritage Auctions May 13 An Important Science Fiction & Fantasy Collection sale.
