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New York, NY, March 27, 2012—Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) is considered by many historians to be among the finest orators and writers of the twentieth century. His speeches galvanized Great Britain at its darkest hour during World War II, and his letters to President Franklin D. Roosevelt were…
New York—Swann Galleries’ annual spring auction of Fine Books will take place this year on April 12, which is also opening day of the New York Antiquarian Book Fair. The sale features the finest examples of incunabula and early printing, 19th & 20th century literature, press and illustrated…
NEW YORK - A rare and well-kept 1776 first edition of Adam Smith’s groundbreaking work of economics, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, described by Printing and the Mind of Man as “the first and greatest classic of modern economic thought,” the centerpiece of the very…
NEW YORK - A stunning first edition of John Gould’s monumental 1832-1837 The Birds of Europe, with Edward Lear’s exquisitely rendered plates of raptors, is expected to bring $75,000+ as one of the top b
New York, NY, March 23, 2012—The Morgan Library & Museum announced today the appointment of Joel Smith as the first curator of photography in the institution's history. Currently curator of photography at Princeton University Art Museum, Mr. Smith will begin his work at the Morgan in September…
The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) has launched an ILAB Mobile App which is now available in the Apple Store and the Android Market. Search for "ILAB rare books" or "International League of Antiquarian Booksellers" to find the free App ready to install on your phone. A…
New York—Timed to coincide with the release of his latest film, Mirror, Mirror, Hollywood actor Michael Lerner will be offering his book collection in the Fine Books & Manuscripts auction at Bonhams in New York on April 16. Highlights from the library of Michael Lerner include an…
(March 20, 2012 - Amherst, MA) The Carle is pleased to announce that the West Gallery will be home to an exhibition of art from Eric Carle’s beloved book, “Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,” said the Sloth, published in 2002. The exhibition, called The Birth of a Book and A Museum will open in Amherst…
[ITHACA, NY] National Book Auctions, located in Ithaca, NY, hosted a Sunday, March 18th auction featuring broad range of rare antique books, as well as pleasing ephemera, coins and currency, and artwork. Of particular note were rare first editions of early and modern titles, many of which…
The ABA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association), who organise the London International Antiquarian Book Fair is delighted to announce that 161 exhibitors have now signed up for this year’s fair. Now in its 55th year, the biggest and oldest fair in the UK will take place for the first time in the…
