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Living with Nature is the latest exhibition presented by Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books in Basel and…
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Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow: Poetry Attributed to the Folk Hero Outlaws will feature in Heritage Auctions' April 24-25 online Americana & Political auction.
Three sales of the printer David Godine's printed book collection including early printed books, notable Venetian and Florentine imprints, and fine bindings will be held by Bonhams in spring and autumn this year.
Previously unseen preliminary drawings by E. H. Shepard have emerged from the Shepard family and are being offered for sale for the first time by Peter Harrington.The two undeveloped pencil sketches for Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) depict scenes from the book that were ultimately never completed to…
The precise location of William Shakespeare’s only London property in a quiet street in Blackfriars has been confirmed after the discovery of a previously unknown floorplan.In addition to identifying the property Shakespeare bought in 1613, Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature at…
The Bodleian Libraries' forthcoming exhibition Wonder of Birds will feature rare 10th century manuscripts, a unique birdwatcher's prison diary, and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten annotations for To a Skylark.
Bonhams' 50 Years Of Punk dedicated auction next week will focus on artefacts from bands such as the Sex Pistols, The Clash, the Ramones, The Damned, and Blondie.Running April 20-30 online, the sale will feature items from the collections of Brian James, Julian Temple, Andrew Czezowski, Susan…
Highlights of the Potter & Potter Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia auction on April 18 include:* Houdini's Paper Magic by Harry Houdini (New York, E.P. Dutton & Company, 1922)
Highlights from the collection of rare book dealer, publisher, and collector David Aronovitz will go under the hammer at the Heritage Auctions May 13 An Important Science Fiction & Fantasy Collection sale.
Christie’s will offer Collection Roger Therond, Une passion française in Paris later this year.The longstanding editor of Paris Match, Therond (1924-2001) had an instinct for selecting striking photographs for the magazine but was also a collector of them; his collection caused a sensation in 1999…
Muslim Books in Christian Hands: From Iberian Moriscos to Early Modern Europe is the theme for Professor Mercedes García-Arenal's Lyell Lectures 2026.Held on April 28 and 30, and May 5, 7, and 11, at the Bodleian Library in Oxford and online via zoom, the lectures are free but booking is required.…
