First World War diary found in barn
A battered diary written by a soldier during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War has been
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Books
Spetchley Park treasures make thousands
Treasures from one of Britain’s oldest and grandest estates have realised more than half a million pounds in a recent
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Rare Mary Shelley book in Chorley’s Sale
A rare first edition of a forgotten story by Mary Shelley, the celebrated author of Frankenstein, unearthed from the attic
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Victorian brothel guide creating a stir
An ancient ‘Man of Pleasure’s’ pocket guide to London’s prostitutes – disguised as a wallet – has been uncovered by
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First Edition Harry Potter makes Magic
A rare first edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has sold for over £50,000 in a Staffordshire saleroom, following
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Anniversary Sale of Laurie Lee Library
In the 60th-anniversary year of the publication of Cider with Rosie, the personal library of the book’s author Laurie Lee
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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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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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