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photograph of artist John Costin with a depiction of a bird
The Science & Beauty of John Costin’s Bird Art
Throughout history, many cultures have depicted birds in art, from the elaborate mosaics of ancient Rome to the elegant drawings of the Renaissance.
Boston's New Bromer Gallery Opens
Many in the rare book world will recognize the name Bromer Booksellers.
Results of Freeman's Books, Maps & Manuscripts Auction
Philadelphia—Freeman’s September 27 Books, Maps & Manuscripts auction, brought close to 500 lots of rare and important books, historical documents
Freeman's Books, Maps & Manuscripts Auction Debuts New Department Head
Philadelphia, PA - Freeman’s autumn Books, Maps & Manuscri
Bird's Eye View: Maps & Natural History Soar at Swann
New York—Swann Galleries’ auction of Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books on June 7 brought to market landmarks from the history of cartography and ornithology.
The Duke of Portland Set of Audubon's "Birds of America" to be Auctioned at Christie's on June 14
Beautiful Bird Books on the Block
We spy some beautiful birds headed to auction in New York on June 15.
The Ornithological Library of Gerald Dorros at Christie's NY
Audubon and Gould Among Sales at Worth Auctions
A diverse range of fine art and antiques was featured at Worth Auctions' February 12, 2017 sale in Freeville, New York.
Holiday Time at the Houghton
Harvard University's Houghton Library usually buzzes with scholars engaged in research, but on the day before Christmas Eve the space exuded