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The Library of Congress on Oct. 14 will open "Mapping a New Nation: Abel Buell’s Map of the United States, 1784," an exhibition featuring the first map of the newly independent United States that was compiled, printed and published in America by an American.
London — Christie's is pleased to announce the first London sale of European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries which will take place 2 October 2013. The sale includes various properties from continental Royal and Noble collections, each displaying characteristics that…
New York, NY, September 16, 2013—The genius of Leonardo da Vinci—draftsman, painter, scientist, inventor—continues to captivate us almost five hundred years after his death. This fall, the Morgan Library & Museum will present a unique opportunity to encounter this great Renaissance master.
London, UK, September 2013 — The Folio Society (www.foliosociety.com), publisher of beautiful illustrated books, today announces the publication of a new anthology of Thomas Jefferson’s writings, An Expression of the American Mind. Editors at The Folio Society collaborated with Jefferson biographer…
In 1609, when Galileo Galilei fashioned a telescope and looked to the heavens, he was the first to see that the surface of our moon is filled with craters, mountains and other imperfections. He also saw countless stars filling every inch of the sky and noticed moons circling Jupiter—all previously…
New York, NY, September 2013—As part of the Bicentenary celebrations of the Royal Philharmonic Society, the Morgan will display two historic manuscript copies of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the Society’s most famous commission and undoubtedly one of the greatest works of classical music.
Following the success of last year, Shapero Rare Books are returning to Fine Art Asia fair, which takes place on 3 - 7 October in Hong Kong. This year Shapero Rare Books intend to show through their display how Europe and China interacted and introduced each other to their culture and traditions.…
Colorado Springs, CO—September 2013—The Five Star, Five Diamond Colorado Springs resort, The Broadmoor, is pleased to announce the arrival of a new, one-of-a-kind retail shop, The Great Republic.
Amherst, MA (September 11, 2013)—The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce that Eric Carle will be signing books at the Museum on September 21 at 10:00 am (members 9:00 am). The Carle Bookshop is proud to offer guests the one-day only opportunity to purchase Eric Carle’s new…
Cincinnati, OH — September 12, 2013: The Lloyd Library and Museum is pleased to announce the occasion of its first major scientific symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 12, 2013. “Bridging the Gap between Alternative and Conventional Medicine” will explore the complicated issue of using…
