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Indigenous picture book art, fiber books, and the influence of German art on illustrator Eric Carle…
An original “I Am A Man” protest placard from the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike sold for $…
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Ludwig Bemelmans' working prototype for Madeline and a series of his letters and drawings come up at Sotheby's Fine Books and Manuscripts auctions this week.
Sir Roger Moore (1927-2017) was a popular incarnation of James Bond on the big screen, playing the spy created by Ian Fleming in seven films including Live and Let Die (1973), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), and A View to a Kill (1985).
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Queens Public Library (QPL) have each released a limited edition library card that celebrates the genre and New York City’s central role in its rise as a global cultural movement that endures to this day. The…
The second tranche of a remarkable postal history collection, assembled by a former British journalist and presumed diplomat who gained access to some of the world’s most secretive countries during the Cold War era, comes up for sale at Chiswick Auctions this week.
A dozen original watercolour sketches by Beatrix Potter will be offered at Sotheby's on July 20 during Sotheby's Book Week in New York. Unseen for over 30 years, the twelve ink drawings on silk depict the tale of Potter's fourth children's book, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1904),…
Through the use of new imaging technology, the British Library has been able to uncover hidden text in William Camden’s Annals, the first official account of Elizabeth’s reign, providing new perspectives on the Queen’s life.
One of the finest collections of rare The Three Stooges memorabilia will go under the hammer in Heritage Auctions' Entertainment sale running July 27-29.
The Raab Collection has announced the discovery and sale of a previously unknown, early 19th-century autograph or 'friendship' album bearing marriage advice from former president and founding father John Adams to a young woman. In 1824, John Adams’ advice was simple: Remember where you…
This piece of scientific history sold by RR Auction in its Fine Autograph and Artifacts auction consists of one page, written on both sides and undated. The manuscript showcases numerous scientific formulae meticulously penned by Einstein, accompanied by a handful of German words written in his own…
The Bodleian Libraries opens its new Alphabets Alive! exhibition next week focusing on the meeting point of art, alphabets and the book. From 15th century horn-books and colourful children’s ABC books to the artist’s book, the exhibition looks at what happens when letters and the book become the…
