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The Legal History and Rare
Books Section (LH&RB) of the American Association of Law Libraries, in
cooperation with Gale Cengage Learning, announces the second annual Morris L.
Cohen Student Essay Competition. The competition is named in honor of Morris L.
Cohen, Professor Emeritus of Law at…
A core of exceedingly rare and valuable math and natural science tomes - taken
together they create much of the basis for modern study of the subjects - anchor
the deep and highly diverse lineup at Heritage Auctions Beverly Hills' Feb.
11 Signature Rare Books event.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 American Antiquarian Society
Summer Seminar in the History of the Book in American Culture, whose topic will
be "The Global American South and Early American Print Culture."
Martayan Lan offers new online catalogue with nearly every atlas in their inventory. On offer in this online catalogue is nearly every atlas in our inventory, a number of which have been newly added to our web site. There are sterling examples of two of the great Dutch atlases—a late edition…
Massachusetts & Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers had a busy & productive finish to 2009:In September, we held our quarterly meeting at the Phillips Library
of the Peabody Essex Museum. Ann C. Pingree Director Sidney E. Berger
offered a lively show & tell of some library treasures.…
LOS ANGELES - An emotional and pointed farewell given by controversial Civil War Colonel John S. Mosby,
believed to be one of only two contemporary copies known to be written
by him, will be auctioned off as part of Heritage Auctions Los Angeles
Signature® Historical Manuscripts & Autographs…
Yale University Library is pleased to announce the publication of the
first volume of Yale Library Studies, a new annual series that succeeds
the Yale University Library Gazette, which was published from 1926 to
2008. Taking Library Architecture at Yale as its theme and subtitle,
the first volume…
Museum-quality works from notable collections to be offered at Swann
Galleries’ February 23 auction of African-American Fine Art.New
York—On February 23, Swann Galleries will offer an exceptional auction
of African-American Fine Art that ranges from rare early 20th century
paintings and sculptures…
Exceptional Frank Lloyd Wright archive to highlight Valentine's Day auction. Included
within the 400-lot Bonhams & Butterfields Fine Books &
Manuscripts auction on February 14, 2010 is a massive archive of
photographs, correspondence and select building plans related to
groundbreaking…
On February 23, Swann Galleries will offer an exceptional auction
of African-American Fine Art that ranges from rare early 20th century
paintings and sculptures through desirable contemporary works. The sale
contains approximately 160 lots from many notable collections and
estates, and includes…
