The Fine Books Blog

Gutenberg Bible Leaf, Kennedy Christmas Card, and Poe Letter: Auction Preview

jeremy — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:33:11 +0000

Gutenberg Bible Leaf, Kennedy Christmas Card, and Poe Letter: Auction Preview

Here are the auctions I'll be keeping an eye on this week:

jeremy Mon, 01/30/2023 - 10:33

What's On Around California Antiquarian Book Fair Week

alex — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:35:25 +0000

What's On Around California Antiquarian Book Fair Week

A quick look at what's happening in and around California International Antiquarian Book Fair week. We'll be providing more details of these events in coming days.

Fairs and auctions

alex Fri, 01/27/2023 - 06:35

Five Rare Books for Collectors: Gardening and Botany

alex — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:55:06 +0000

Five Rare Books for Collectors: Gardening and Botany

Highlights from Ken Spelman Books' latest catalogue of recently acquired rare books and manuscripts in gardening and botany

alex Fri, 01/27/2023 - 05:55

Unseen Beatles Photos by Paul McCartney Lead National Portrait Gallery Reopening

alex — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:19:34 +0000

Unseen Beatles Photos by Paul McCartney Lead National Portrait Gallery Reopening

After the largest redevelopment in its history, The National Portrait Gallery in London will reopen again on June 22, 2023, with a programme of major exhibitions featuring intimate, never-before-seen portraits of

alex Thu, 01/26/2023 - 04:19

First Edition of the Translated Bhagavad Gita to Auction

alex — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:11:08 +0000

First Edition of the Translated Bhagavad Gita to Auction

A rare, handwritten and signed letter Edgar Allan Poe letter, a Paris Commune Photograph Album, and a first edition of the English translation by Charles Wilkins of the Bhagavad Gita from 1785 are among highlights from

alex Wed, 01/25/2023 - 07:11

Sold: Rare Isaac Newton Book Recently Rediscovered in Colorado

rebecca — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:57:16 +0000

Sold: Rare Isaac Newton Book Recently Rediscovered in Colorado

Last spring, Fine Books & Collections broke the news that Colorado book collector David L.

rebecca Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:57

Soulard Manuscript Map, Kepler and Copernicus, and Audubon's notes on the Turkey: Auction Preview

jeremy — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:42:36 +0000

Soulard Manuscript Map, Kepler and Copernicus, and Audubon's notes on the Turkey: Auction Preview

Here are the auctions I'll be keeping an eye on this week:

jeremy Mon, 01/23/2023 - 07:42

Five Rare Books for Collectors: Jan Morris

alex — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:52:02 +0000

Five Rare Books for Collectors: Jan Morris

Highlights from Sotheran's' latest catalogue of first edition books by Jan Morris including:

alex Fri, 01/20/2023 - 05:52

The First Ever Travel Guide Goes on Display

alex — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:58:58 +0000

The First Ever Travel Guide Goes on Display

Shifting Borders: A Journey to the Centre of our World(s) at the Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery in Leeds, England, focuses on the world of travel, guidebooks, and historic maps as well as contemporary artists' books.

alex Thu, 01/19/2023 - 05:58

Bright Young Librarians: Jolie Braun

nate — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:56:34 +0000

Bright Young Librarians: Jolie Braun

Our Bright Young Librarians series continues today with Jolie Braun, Curator of Modern Literature and Manuscripts at Ohio State University in Columbus:

nate Wed, 01/18/2023 - 09:56