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The Creation of the Sun and the Moon (detail) from the Historical Bible, about 1360 –70, Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350–70). Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment.
The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages at Getty
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Pynson’s fourth Missal for Sarum use
Einstein Relativity Manuscript Letters and Pynson Sarum Missal to Auction
The July 8 Valuable Books and Manuscripts sale at Christie's will feature a pair of 1912
The Old Peacock from the music manuscript of songs written shipboard by James Dwight
Manuscript of Songs Written During Charles Wilkes’ Antarctica Expedition Acquired by Library of Congress
A music manuscript of songs written on board ship during the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-42 captained by U.S. Navy Lt.
Utah artist Rob Buchert examines a freshly printed sheet of his recreation of the 1776 Declaration of Independence from the press. Every copy was printed one sheet at a time, by hand, on paper he made himself using 18th century methods
Letterpress Printer Rob Buchert Produces “Most Accurate” Dunlap Broadside Reproduction
Philadelphia printer John Dunlap set the Declaration of Independence in type and printed an estimated 200 copies on the night of July 4, 1776, which spread the news of independence. 
Jerry Pinkney, illustration for More Tales of Uncle Remus: Further Adventures of Brer Rabbit, His Friends, Enemies, and Others by Julius Lester (Dial Books)
Influence of Music on the Work of Jerry Pinkney Exhibition Opens
A new exhibition at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art showcases the impact of music on picture book artist
Shelf of old books
In defence of visibly used books Wins Bodleian Book Collecting Prize
This year’s Colin Franklin Prize for Book Collecting offered by the Bodleian Library’s Centre for the Study of the Book has been won by Hannah Wei.
Jean de la Fontaine, Fables choisies (Paris, 1755-1759), estimate: €60,000-€80,000
Voltaire and Fontaine Lead Château de Tournay Library Auction
A Christie's auction on June 18 will focus on the major library at the Château de Tournay which was once the home of
Jimi Hendrix handwritten working lyrics for Room Full of Mirrors
Jimi Hendrix Handwritten Lyrics Lead Marvels of Modern Music Sale
Handwritten lyrics, signed albums, and original artwork from Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan all feature in this month's Marvels of Modern Music online sale at
Items from the Living with Nature exhibition
Living with Nature Manuscripts Exhibition Opens
Living with Nature is the latest exhibition presented by Dr.
The North American Indian, Portfolios 1-20; and Volumes 1-20 by Edward S. Curtis
The North American Indian and Keats's Love Letters Lead Sotheby's Book Week
Sotheby’s Book Week this month includes a standalone auction on June 24 marking the most significant collection of Benjamin Franklin material to appear on