Fine Books News: Recent
This week's rare book of the week is the pocket book of Captain Henry D’Esterre Darby of HMS…
Indigenous picture book art, fiber books, and the influence of German art on illustrator Eric Carle…
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In 2024, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) commemorates its 75th anniversary, reflecting on its rich history and the transformative changes that have shaped the trade. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the ABAA emerged as a beacon of international cooperation…
Through photographs from a 1946 survey, the National Archives is highlighting the diverse lives of coal miners and their families in Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey, a new exhibit opening on March 16 which shares more than 200 photographs of renowned documentary photographer…
The Bodleian Libraries' new Write, Cut, Rewrite exhibition will shed light on the creative importance of revision in literature. Often referred to as ‘killing your darlings’, Write, Cut, Rewrite delves into the editing, cutting and creative undoing of some of the world's most celebrated authors,…
Our regular look at new books that have recently caught the eye of our print and online editors this month.The Economics of the Manuscript and Rare Book Trade, ca. 1890–1939, edited by Federico Botana and Laura Cleaver
The Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair is back for one day only - April 6 - inviting booksellers and bibliophiles from around the world to share their love of antiquarian books, fine press, ephemera, and historic photography. It will be held in the auditorium of the Church of St. Vincent…
One of the standout items in RR Auction's February Remarkable Rarities sale is a historic 'Little Red Book' signed by Mao Zedong during a momentous 1966 visit by Pakistan's Foreign Minister.
The only known letter between poet Lord Byron and the ‘Father of Reform’ politician Major John Cartwright found in a country house in England, and a letter brought in for a routine valuation from Jean Jacques Rousseau will go under the hammer at Chorley’s this spring.The letter by 18th century…
Highlights from James Cummins bookseller's Valentine's Day catalogue include:Wuthering Heights by Emily Brönte
A scarce edition of the Quotations of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung, the famous 'Little Red Book', comes for sale in London this month. The even smaller little red book forms part of a one of the world’s largest and best private collections of Cultural Revolution artefacts that will be sold by Chiswick…
Emery Walker's House in London is to put on Mudlarking: Unearthing London's Past, running March 2 through April 28.
