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A fragment of the original draft of Of Mice and Men eaten by Steinbeck's dog
John Steinbeck's Sword and First Draft Fragment of Of Mice and Men Eaten by his Dog to Auction
On October 25 in New York, Bonhams will offer a huge collection of letters, manuscripts, diaries,…
Washington's letter
George Washington’s Original Letter on God, Heaven & War for Sale for the First Time
The Raab Collection has announced that it has discovered, acquired, and is offering for sale for…
Auroura Morgan with her prizewinning collection
Honey & Wax Book Collecting Prize 2023 Winners Announced
News September 20, 2023
The 2023 Honey & Wax Book Collecting Prize has been won by Auroura Morgan, owner of Black Lantern Tattoo Co., Nashville, Tennessee, for Hybrid Botanicals: A Modern Tattoo Artist’s Reference Collection.
Ken Gloss outside the Brattle Book Shop
Rare Book Specialist Ken Gloss on 'Improbable Finds' at the Grolier Club
News September 20, 2023
Kenneth Gloss, who runs the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will speak at New York’s Grolier Club to talk about the 'improbable finds' of his decades-long career in an in-person and virtual presentation on October 5 which is open to the public. 
Lot #195, Ernest H. Shackleton's (1874-1922) The Heart of the Antarctic, Being the Story of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1907-1909 and The Antarctic Book. Winter Quarters 1907-1909, estimated at $20,000-30,000.
Antarctic Explorer Nobu Shirase's Personal Military Textbooks to Auction
News September 19, 2023
Potter & Potter Auctions’ 'Lieutenant Nobu Shirase and the Japanese Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1912: The Important Collection of Chet Ross Sale' will be held on October 12 featuring his historic collection of publications plus other materials related to exploration, travel, and the polar…
The never-before-displayed Grant of Arms
Early Women’s Writing on Show in Chawton House Anniversary Celebration
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of opening to the public, Chawton House is bringing together some of the most precious treasures in the collection for the first time. Covering the Knight and Austen family history, the women – including Jane Austen – who have shaped the estate and the remarkable…
Antiquarian Books
Rare Book Donations Sought For Auction to Help Ukraine Booksellers
News September 18, 2023
Helping Ukrainian Books and Booksellers (HUBB) is preparing an international rare book sale to support colleagues under fire. The online auction is scheduled for the middle of November and its organizers are actively seeking donations of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, artwork, and…
From Jack Kuster's autograph collection
Jack Kuster Hollywood Autograph Collection Sold For $165,406
News September 18, 2023
For nearly seven decades, Jack Kuster pursued his dream of amassing an extraordinary collection of autographs, spanning the golden era of Hollywood through to the modern age.
Shirley Williams' notebooks
British Library Acquires Baroness Shirley Williams’ Political Archive
News September 18, 2023
The British Library has announced that it has acquired the archive of politician and academic Shirley Williams (1930-2021), commonly regarded as one of the most influential figures in British social democracy in the latter half of the 20th century. 
Two first edition copies of the Greenwood London maps published in 1827
London Book Dealer Paul Bentley's Map Collection to Auction
Auctions September 15, 2023
Sworders’ upcoming Books and Maps sale will include the collection of London book dealer Paul Bentley (1931-2022). The 200 lots – including a copy of the most famous British atlas of the 17th century - come for sale from his niece. 
New York City
Empire State Rare Book & Print Fair Debuts in NYC
Book Fairs September 15, 2023
The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair, featuring more than 50 exhibitors from across the country, will take over St. Bartholomew’s Church (St. Bart’s) at 325 Park Avenue in New York City, beginning October 5 through October 7.
Introductory page of A pamflyt compiled of Cheese
Earliest Book on British Cheese Acquired by University of Leeds
News September 14, 2023
Special Collections at the University of Leeds Libraries has announced the acquisition of the earliest-known book about cheesemaking in Britain, A pamflyt compiled of Cheese, contayninge the differences, nature, qualities, and goodnes, of the same, which can be viewed in full via the institution’s…
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