
Bonhams
London — One of the fascinating aspects of collecting rare books is coming across an association copy – a work by a famous author given to an, often, equally famous contemporary.
Los Angeles — On Tuesday, June 8, Bonhams Los Angeles saw active and spirited participation in the 274-lot Entertainment Memorabilia auction: TCM P
London — Isaac Newton’s early years at Trinity College Cambridge were marred by a falling out with his chamber-fellow (or roommate).
Quite a busy week coming up in the auction rooms: here's what I'll be keeping an eye on.
New York — The must-read novel of 1726 was an unsparing satirical work that ridiculed its author’s many bêtes noires and dealt a sideswipe at the contemporary fashion for travel writing.
London — A collection of unseen letters, drawings, work permits and photos relating to The Beatles time in Hamburg in 1962 and their relationship with Astrid Kirchherr achieved spectacular results
New York — One of Andy Warhol’s most important early artist books 25 Cats Name[d] Sam and One Blue Pussy printed in New York in 1954 by Seymour Berlin, sold for US$106,562 at
London — Like many classics of world literature, Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales has appeared in many guises over the centuries.