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The Bodleian Libraries’ exhibition Treasured which opens today features a range of the most…
A green leather portfolio, believed to have housed the documents relating to the Louisiana Purchase…
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The British Library has acquired five exceptional medieval manuscripts from the private library at Longleat House, providing fresh insight into Jewish-Christian relations, the administration of a medieval town, theological debates, and medieval devotional art.
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Going on show during Art Basel later this month is Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books' new exhibition Timeless Couture: The Art of Dress in Medieval Manuscripts.
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RR Auction’s Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring World War II and Military sale focuses on the closing chapter of World War II with documents chronicling the surrender of Nazi Germany and the formal end of the conflict.
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A 1994 Fleer Marvel Masterpieces No. 115 Spider-Man original trading card artwork, preliminary sketch, and PSA 10 card by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt topped Heritage Auctions’ Deadcode’s Debut Release Trading Cards and Original Art auction when it sold for $81,250.
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The Morgan Library & Museum exhibition schedules for 2026 includes displays featuring artworks from its collections that explores how stories shape our world, drawings by the poet John Ashbery, a look at photographer Peter Hujar through his contact sheets, and an exploration of the origins of…
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MCBA's new McKnight Book Artist Fellows are Ellen Mueller, an interdisciplinary artist who examines how capitalist systems affect everyday life with a particular focus on environmental issues, and Sarah Evenson, a gay, transgender artist whose work highlights themes of resistance and…
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Spineless Wonders: The Power of Print Unbound will explore the history of unconventional publishing dating from the early 17th century to the present day at the Senate House Library in London.
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James Bond is back in the spotlight with the publication of a rarely seen short story by his creator Ian Fleming and an auction focusing on Bondiana including novels, posters, and other related film items.
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One of the most comprehensive Napoleonic private collections to come to market including Napoleon Bonaparte's personal documents, bicorne hat, and campaign bed will go under the hammer at Sotheby's on June 25.The handwritten and ceremonially ornate marriage certificate of Napoleon and Joséphine…
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Scientific papers by mathematician and leading World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing discovered in an English attic and nearly shredded will go under the hammer on June 17 at Rare Book Auctions.