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The Alchemical QuestJuly 2012-December 2012 An exhibit featuring rare alchemical books of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries drawn exclusively from the collections of the Othmer Library of Chemical History, The Alchemical Quest challenges alchemy’s occult reputation by illustrating its…
BEVERLY HILLS - A 1947 Academy Special Award©®??, presented to film pioneer Thomas Armat (estimate: $60,000+), who patented the first American film projector, and the last check that Marilyn Monroe signed (estimate: $10,000+) - and possibly the last signature that she gave - are the top…
[ITHACA, NY] National Book Auctions, located in Ithaca, NY, will host a Sunday, July 8th auction featuring a large quantity of rare and decorative antique books as well as select additions of ephemera and artwork. Featured is a sizeable collection of antique works from many fields. We…
The Library of Congress has acquired the personal papers of American astronomer, astrobiologist and science communicator Carl Sagan (1934-1996). A celebrated scientist, educator, television personality and prolific author, Sagan was a consummate communicator who bridged the gap between academe and…
[ITHACA, NY] National Book Auctions, located in Ithaca, NY hosted a Sunday, June 24th auction that featured a broad range of rare antique books as well as groups of collectible ephemera. Featured was a large collection of primarily antique works from the fields of geology and paleontology. Also…
New York - On June 22, at Christie’s New York, George Washington’s annotated copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights (1789) sold for $9,826,500, setting a new world auction record for an American book or historical document. After 223 years, it remains in near-pristine condition, with…
A rare 15th century manuscript of Werner Rolewinck’s world history, Fasciculus temporum, sold for $102,000 at PBA Galleries’ June 21, 2012, auction of Rare Books & Manuscripts, within the range of the $100,000/150,000 presale estimate. The strong price demonstrates the vigor of the antiquarian…
New York, NY, June 22, 2012—Just in time for Independence Day, The Morgan Library & Museum is exhibiting several objects from its noted holdings of important Americana. The items were chosen to reflect the country’s achievements and struggles as it marks the Fourth of July holiday. The works…
New York, NY, June 2012—Josef Albers (1888-1976) is best known for his series of paintings Homage to the Square, in which he repeatedly explored color relationships within a similar format of concentric squares. Much less familiar, however, are the painted studies on paper that Albers made for his…
Los Angeles - Bonhams will be conducting tours of the famed Serendipity Warehouse in Berkeley, CA, and accepting bids on the contents through July 16th. To make an appointment to view the warehouse, please contact Adam Stackhouse at 415- 503-3266. Additional property from Serendipity…
