William Shakespeare

London — A first collected edition of Shakespeare's poems (1640) with an illustrious provenance – containing all but eight of the sonnets and other shorter, non-dramatic poetry – has returned to th

Last week, the Brotherton Library at the University of Leeds in the UK announced its acquisition of a very special book.

It’s that time of year, and sure, buying a book for a bibliophile is generally a good idea, but it can be tricky to pick just the right thing.

Yesterday, a copy of Shak

For many of us, the past three months of lockdown has meant extra time for reading. With no social or cultural events to attend, the books have beckoned.

New York – Christie’s is delighted to announce the auction of William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, often referred to as the “First Fo

New York — Away from the silver screen, Hollywood legend Charlton Heston – best remembered as the embodiment of the strong silent hero in films such as Ben Hur and El Cid – was an avid collector of

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., recently announced a major expansion project, adding a 12,000-square-foot