Lifetime’s book collection in Yorkshire sale
A private archive of signed first editions, limited edition publications and material relating to the publishing trade is coming up
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Books
Shakespeare first Folio at Firsts – London’s Rare Book Fair
Shakespeare’s First Folio from 1623 will be on display to visitors at the forthcoming Firsts – London’s Rare Book Fair
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Stephen Fry to open Rare Book Fair
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association’s flagship event, Firsts – London’s Rare Book Fair, will be opened by the actor, writer and
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17th-century broadside sells for thousands
A rare broadside sheet from the 17th century, entitled The Beginning, Progress and End of Man, has sold for £9,500
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William Moorcroft books in Dorset sale
A small group of books that once belonged to one of the country’s leading 20th-century potters, William Moorcroft, is to
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Beatrix Potter First Editions could Fly
A near-complete first edition run of Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of The Faithful Dove will go under the hammer in
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Undiscovered Elgar music stirs interest
An undiscovered and unheard piece of music by the celebrated composer Sir Edward Elgar has been found tucked inside an
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Rare medical book in Bonhams sale
A first edition of one of the most influential books in Western medicine, De humani corporis fabrica (On the fabric
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Success for Polar Exploration Sale
A private library of polar exploration sold for a total hammer of £220,000 at a recent North Yorkshire sale, attracting
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Herbal book in Gloucestershire sale
A country house sale held by a Gloucestershire auction house at the end of this month will feature antiques from
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