Press Releases

George Washington’s Secret Annotated Draft of the U.S. Constitution Goes on Display

alex — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:01:05 +0000

George Washington’s Secret Annotated Draft of the U.S. Constitution Goes on Display

All seven pages of George Washington’s annotated copy of a draft of the U.S. Constitution go on display for the first time today at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC.

alex Mon, 09/14/2026 - 05:01

Books From Painter John Singer Sargent's Collection to Auction

alex — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000

Books From Painter John Singer Sargent's Collection to Auction

John Singer Sargent’s family collection including a Laurie Lee archive will go under the hammer at Chorley's on September 15.

alex Sat, 09/12/2026 - 02:30

Enola Gay’s Hiroshima Logbook and Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ Lyrics Lead RR Auction Sale

alex — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:50:00 +0000

Enola Gay’s Hiroshima Logbook and Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ Lyrics Lead RR Auction Sale

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alex Fri, 09/11/2026 - 05:50

$5m Joel ben Simeon Mahzor Leads Major Judaica Auction

alex — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:45:45 +0000

$5m Joel ben Simeon Mahzor Leads Major Judaica Auction

An illustrated mahzor created in Italy circa 1475 by Joel ben Simeon and estimated at $3m–$5m is among the highlights of the upcoming Magnificent Judaica sale at

alex Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:45

New 'Winnie-the-Pooh at 100' Exhibition Opens at NYPL

alex — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:02:12 +0000

New 'Winnie-the-Pooh at 100' Exhibition Opens at NYPL

A new exhibition at the New York Public Library opens today celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh.

alex Thu, 09/10/2026 - 05:02

Rare Japanese Illustrated Books in New Art of Japanese Publishing Exhibition

alex — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:57:25 +0000

Rare Japanese Illustrated Books in New Art of Japanese Publishing Exhibition

Princeton University Library focuses on the art and evolution of Japanese publishing in its The Art of Japanese Publishing exhibition opening today.

alex Wed, 09/09/2026 - 05:57

James Bond First Editions to Auction

alex — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:49:41 +0000

James Bond First Editions to Auction

A collection of James Bond first editions spanning the spy's career from Casino Royale through to the posthumously published Octopussy and The Living Daylights comes up for sale at Gorringe's' Books and Manuscripts sale on September 2

alex Tue, 09/08/2026 - 05:49

Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill Feature in Rare Autographs Auction

alex — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:17:31 +0000

Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill Feature in Rare Autographs Auction

Ernest Hemingway’s driver’s license, a Marilyn Monroe photographic model release, and a monumental World War II map signed by Winston Churchill are among the items coming to University Archives’ online Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Pho

alex Tue, 09/08/2026 - 05:17

Harold Bloom Archive Acquired by The Harry Ransom Center

alex — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:58:14 +0000

Harold Bloom Archive Acquired by The Harry Ransom Center

The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin has acquired the papers of literary scholar and cultural critic Harold Bloom who taught for six decades in the English Department at Yale University.

alex Mon, 09/07/2026 - 04:58

12th Century St. Francis Missal Goes On View in Baltimore

alex — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:15:42 +0000

12th Century St. Francis Missal Goes On View in Baltimore

Divine Inspiration: The Legacy of the St. Francis Missal is now on view at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore focusing on a 12th-century missal believed by Franciscans to be a relic of touch of St. Francis of Assisi.

alex Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:15