An image of the Codex Sassoon, one of the most complete ancient bibles in existence that was sold at auction for $38 million in May. The record sale is one of many that are propelling the rare books ...
A book collection speaks volumes about its collector. Much like the unfolding of a story in a book, these collections reveal twists, turns and truths as the collection and its collector grow. This is ...
In 1939, Ernest Hemingway left a large collection of his belongings—the manuscript of his earliest short story, childhood trinkets, memorabilia from his time at war, intimate letters, books, and ...
CORRECTION: A photo caption in an earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about Barbara Heritage’s job. She is the director of collections, exhibitions and scholarly initiatives at ...
A growing cohort of young enthusiasts is helping to shape the future of an antique trade. Kendall Spencer, an apprentice at DeWolfe & Wood Rare Books, at the New York International Antiquarian Book ...
Rose McCandless isn’t on TikTok much. The 26-year-old’s nose is more likely to be in a book about medieval handwriting. The Paleography of Gothic Manuscript Books: from the Twelfth to the Early ...
Summer is the season for book lovers: reading lists full of promising debuts, time for breezy page-turners on the beach, fresh resolve to finish a doorstopper classic like War and Peace. Whatever ...