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Award season continued its forward march this week with the announcement of the American Library Association's (ALA) winners of the prestigious Newbery and Caldecott Awards on February 12. This year's Newbery winner was Hello, Universe (Greenwillow Books, 320 pages) by Erin Entrada Kelly, while…
Few collectors are as passionate or as dogged in the pursuit of their quarry as collectors of rare books.
Washington, DC—One of the most innovative Italian books of the early baroque period, the Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia, published in 1612, illustrates the experiences of Saint Francis and the buildings of the Franciscan community at La Verna.
Falls Church, VA - On Thursday, Feb. 22, Quinn’s Auction Galleries will pay tribute to Black History Month with a two-part auction that incorporates historical material, early photographs and memorabilia from its associated company, Waverly Rare Books.
New York—Swann Galleries will offer an auction of Early Printed, Medical, Scientific & Travel Books on Thursday, March 8, featuring an extensive selection of early Spanish books on a variety of subjects, as well as important Medi
Daniel Crouch Rare Books will exhibit at the 31st edition of TEFAF Maastricht, with a collection of maps, books and scientific instruments that emphasize the links between carto
Dallas, TX - Rare movie posters from classic American horror flicks, including the only-remaining Belgian poster for The Mummy (Universal
Few things beat the combination of a leisurely morning spent with a cup of hot coffee and the New York Times crossword puzzle. Crossword enthusiasts the world over have long enjoyed the challenge of the puzzle considered
Scout's honor--here's an exhibit to see: OK, I'll Do It Myself: Narratives of Intrepid Women in the American Wilderness, Selections from the Caroline F. Schimmel Collection. A long-time book collector (and native New Yorker), Schimmel has spent decades collecting women's wilderness experiences,…
