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The Chelsea Rare Book Fair returns to the Chelsea Old Town Hall on the Kings Road in London on…
More than 70 Bibles and devotional works from from the Estate of Robert Funk will go under the…
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Doyle New York held a successful auction of Old Master, Modern and Contemporary Prints on October 27, 2014.
London—A collection of rare Edward Gordon Craig works from the property of an American gentleman will be offered in Bloomsbury Auctions’ Important Books and Works on Paper sale on Thursday 13th November at their Mayfair saleroom. The 253 lot collection spanning inscribed books, letters, proofs and…
To mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the great English charter of rights and liberties that received King John’s seal in 1215, the Library of Congress in association with Thomson Reuters will publish "Magna Carta: Muse & Mentor," the companion book to the Library’s exhibition of the…
Philadelphia, PA—Freeman’s Books, Maps & Manuscripts auction brought an impressive $580,000, with 90% of the 712 lots sold on October 16. U.S. historical documents, rare first editions, and autograph materials representing notable persons, were of interest to buyers.
A charming portrait of the lovely Bessie Florence 'Floss' Scarlett née Gibson (1851-1934), by Reginald Easton (British, 1807-1893), does not give any sense of the many tragedies th
London—The established Book Department at Bloomsbury Auctions is expanding into the Middle Eastern bibliophile market with a collection of works ranging from a 15th century manuscript on alchemy, through to a beautifully decorated 19th century example of the Di
A contrite note written in 1987 from painter Lucien Freud to his downstairs neighbour, apologising for the loss of television reception in the building, is to be sold at Bonhams
Washington, DC—Explore the hidden side of Shakespeare’s world with a new exhibition at the Folger that considers early works on codes, ciphers, and concealed messages, as well as the ways in which they influenced the story of two preeminent twentieth-century code breakers, William and Elizebeth…
New York—On November 18, Swann Galleries will offer a diverse auction of 19th & 20th Century Literature that includes first and limited editions, signed and inscribed copies, children’s literature and works by Charles Dickens, Jame
New York—On December 11, Christie’s is honored to offer an American cultural icon, ‘The Ricketts’ Apple-1 Personal Computer, as part of the auction house’s inaugural Exceptional Sale in New York, taking place December 11 at Rockefeller Center. Named after its first owner Charles Ricketts,…
