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Philadelphia — At a time when Americans are constantly bombarded with graphics, some with hidden meanings, our ability to interpret visuals has taken on new urgency. Imperfect History: Curating the Graphics Arts Collection at Benjamin Franklin’s Public Library is a new exhibit designed to help us…
London – Known as one of the greatest Chinese leaders, Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty in 1911 and the ensuing power struggles between rival factions. In the process he experienced years of constant struggle both in and out of China, from which he…
New York – Prepare to be amazed by the most important collection of objects spanning the history of magic illusionism, popular entertainments, and other curiosities to ever appear at auction: Sotheby’s today announces that property from the collection of Ricky Jay – one of the world’s greatest…
New York — Swann Galleries is set to open the fall 2021 season with the sale of the Virginia Zabriskie Collection on Tuesday, September 21. The special single-owner sale is comprised of Zabriskie’s personal collection, built during a pioneering career spanning more than five decades, marked by…
Paris — Christie's is delighted to welcome Aguttes* to its Exceptional Sale on 23rd November, which will offer collectors an exceptional document : a 54-page autograph manuscript written by Albert Einstein and Michele Besso between June 1913 and early 1914.
New York -- As Jewish communities around the world are set to observe the two holiest holidays on the Jewish calendar – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – Sotheby’s is pleased to announce that it will offer the earliest illustrated Hebrew Prayerbook to ever appear at auction.
Chicago — Potter and Potter's spectacular 600+ lot Fine Books and Manuscripts Sale was the company's highest grossing auction to date. After a day of spirited bidding, 107 lots realized between $1,000-4,999; 22 lots realized between $5,000-9,999; and 16 lots broke the five digit mark. Prices noted…
New York – Christie’s is pleased to announce The Exceptional Literature Collection of Theodore B. Baum, to be sold in two parts, live and online, this September. Mr. Baum’s library of literary first editions is among the finest ever assembled, built over the course of decades as he worked closely…
New York –- This fall, the New-York Historical Society presents Close Encounters in the Colonies: Treasures from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection, a special installation that traces the origins and development of central themes of early American life—colonization, natural history,…
Connecticut — In addition to rare books, manuscript material, photographs, fine art and ephemera, the sale also features over 100 lots of book-binding tools from the Studio of Master Bookbinder (and Antiquarian Bookdealer) Denis Gouey, of Connecticut via France and New York.
Amongst the manuscript…
