The only known set of unbound gathered sheets for Ha
Gutenberg Bible leaf
Is a rare book always greater than the sum of its parts? Is it a desecration to break up a copy of the world’s greatest book?
A leaf from the Gutenberg Bible has been found in an attic in Bromsgrove, UK and is expected to sell for £20,000 - £30,000 later this month.
"This is undoubtedly the rarest item I have encountered thus far," said Oliver Bayliss. "Only 49 complete bibles are known to exist and these are with museums and institutions. In the 1920s rare…
Freeman’s November 16 Books and Manuscripts auction is led by a leaf from the
The Epistola de insulis nuper inventis, the earliest obtainable edition of Christopher Columbus’s letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella announcing his “discovery” of the American con
Freeman’s first Books and Manuscripts auction of 2023 brings nearly 150 lots to market that will delight co
Headed to auction this week: rare science books, a Gutenberg Bible leaf, works on paper, photography, and more.
Quite an exciting week coming up in the sale rooms: rare maps, a First Folio, Bob Dylan lyrics, and more!
Dallas — "The correct pronunciation is therefore Tolkeen, with the accent on the 'o' (as in doll). Yours sincerely, J. R. R. Tolkien."
