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Books & Manuscripts

Centuries of rare printed books, manuscripts, maps, and historic autographs from around the world.
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This is your sign to "carpe" your weekend. Ed Ruscha's signed copy of his limited edition 2009 MOCA publication, Make New History, is coming to auction on Invaluable in The Book Merchant Jenkins sale of Occult Books & Other Antiquarian Artefacts on July 15. The Book Of Lies, Emerald Tablets Of Thoth, The Secret Doctrine, Occult Books, Enochian, Autograph Books, Moca, July 15, Ageless Beauty
The Book Of Lies
Emerald Tablets Of Thoth
The Secret Doctrine
Occult Books
Enochian
Autograph Books
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July 15
Ageless Beauty
Make New History, Ed Ruscha
This is your sign to "carpe" your weekend. Ed Ruscha's signed copy of his limited edition 2009 MOCA publication, Make New History, is coming to auction on Invaluable in The Book Merchant Jenkins sale of Occult Books & Other Antiquarian Artefacts on July 15.
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The work of Marc Chagall never fails to enchant. This original lithograph by Chagall from Chagall's Drawings for the Bible will be brought to auction on Invaluable in the Beowulf Art and Books sale on 9 June. Original Drawing, Original Oil Painting, Marc Chagall, Art Academy, Impressionist Paintings, Visual Artwork, Woven Paper, Museum Of Fine Arts, Unframed Art
Original Drawing
Original Oil Painting
Marc Chagall
Art Academy
Impressionist Paintings
Visual Artwork
Woven Paper
Museum Of Fine Arts
Unframed Art
Original Lithograph from Chagall's Drawings for the Bible
The work of Marc Chagall never fails to enchant. This original lithograph by Chagall from Chagall's Drawings for the Bible will be brought to auction on Invaluable in the Beowulf Art and Books sale on 9 June.
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The 63rd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair starts tomorrow. It's widely referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair. If you're a keen collector of rare books and you can't make it to the Big Apple this week, why not browse the upcoming sales on Invaluable? Among them, Cheffins' Library Sale will take place on 27 April. Library Sale, Password Strength, Book Fair, Credit Card Numbers, Antiquarian Books, Big Apple, Rare Books, Online Auctions, Rare Antique
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Password Strength
Book Fair
Credit Card Numbers
Antiquarian Books
Big Apple
Rare Books
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Rare Antique
Rare Books Coming to Auction
The 63rd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair starts tomorrow. It's widely referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair. If you're a keen collector of rare books and you can't make it to the Big Apple this week, why not browse the upcoming sales on Invaluable? Among them, Cheffins' Library Sale will take place on 27 April.
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The week may be hurtling to a close, but we're heading into the week with the determination of these children who've just got their hands on some comic books in 1948. The photo, taken by celebrated Ruth Orkin, whose centenary was last year, will be brought to auction on Invaluable tomorrow, December 6, via Hindman. Click the image to find it, explore the sale, and register to bid. #ruthorkin William Christenberry, Penny Picture, Aaron Siskind, Willy Ronis, Garry Winogrand, Harry Callahan, Philippe Halsman, Orkin, Weegee
William Christenberry
Penny Picture
Aaron Siskind
Willy Ronis
Garry Winogrand
Harry Callahan
Philippe Halsman
Orkin
Weegee
Comic Book Readers, Ruth Orkin, 1948
The week may be hurtling to a close, but we're heading into the week with the determination of these children who've just got their hands on some comic books in 1948. The photo, taken by celebrated Ruth Orkin, whose centenary was last year, will be brought to auction on Invaluable tomorrow, December 6, via Hindman. Click the image to find it, explore the sale, and register to bid. #ruthorkin
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The inimitable Joan Didion, whose writing captured a generation, passed away last year. Next week, on 16 November, her estate will be brought to auction. Explore the catalog and register to bid and secure a highly personal piece of literature history for yourself. #joandidion #joandidionestate #artistestates #estatesale #writersestate Vija Celmins, Charleston Beaches, Brigitte Lacombe, Sacramento City, Mary Ellen Mark, Sam Francis, Hollywood Scenes, Richard Serra, Robert Rauschenberg
Vija Celmins
Charleston Beaches
Brigitte Lacombe
Sacramento City
Mary Ellen Mark
Sam Francis
Hollywood Scenes
Richard Serra
Robert Rauschenberg
Joan Didion's Estate - Coming to Auction
The inimitable Joan Didion, whose writing captured a generation, passed away last year. Next week, on 16 November, her estate will be brought to auction. Explore the catalog and register to bid and secure a highly personal piece of literature history for yourself. #joandidion #joandidionestate #artistestates #estatesale #writersestate
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John James Audubon was a jack of all trades. Part artist, part naturalist, and part ornithologist, he's is well-known for his prolific work documenting and illustrating American birds. These long-billed curlews are among his prints coming to auction on Invaluable. New Poster, Poster Wall Art, Animal Painter, Audubon Prints, Birds Of America, John James Audubon, Two Birds, Bird Drawings, Photo Posters
New Poster
Poster Wall Art
Animal Painter
Audubon Prints
Birds Of America
John James Audubon
Two Birds
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Photo Posters
Long-billed curlews, John James Audubon
John James Audubon was a jack of all trades. Part artist, part naturalist, and part ornithologist, he's is well-known for his prolific work documenting and illustrating American birds. These long-billed curlews are among his prints coming to auction on Invaluable.
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A truly once-in-a-lifetime piece of history is coming up for sale on 1st July. The US Declaration of Independence will be brought to auction on Invaluable via Freeman's. Click through to Invaluable to read more about the lot and register to bid! John Mac, American Catholic, John Quincy Adams, John Hancock, Broadside, Bill Of Rights, American Revolution
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American Catholic
John Quincy Adams
John Hancock
Broadside
Bill Of Rights
American Revolution
Price Results: This Important State Paper: Signer Charles Carroll's Copy of the Declaration of Independence - July 1, 4:00 PM UTC - Freeman's
A truly once-in-a-lifetime piece of history is coming up for sale on 1st July. The US Declaration of Independence will be brought to auction on Invaluable via Freeman's. Click through to Invaluable to read more about the lot and register to bid!
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Up on the blog: As we have officially entered the spooky season, we explore 10 Scary Medieval Drawings that will keep you up at night!⁠ David Lynch Movies, Medieval Drawings, European Music, Religious Text, Getty Museum, Medieval Manuscript, Dark Ages, Wacky, Middle Ages
David Lynch Movies
Medieval Drawings
European Music
Religious Text
Getty Museum
Medieval Manuscript
Dark Ages
Wacky
Middle Ages
Scary Medieval Drawings
Up on the blog: As we have officially entered the spooky season, we explore 10 Scary Medieval Drawings that will keep you up at night!⁠
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"Away with you, vile insect!" said a Lion angrily to a Gnat that was buzzing around his head. But the Gnat was not in the least disturbed. Royal Academician, Edward Bawden, depicts the Aesop's Fable, The Gnat and the Lion, in this print. The tale has two morals: that pride often comes before a fall, and that it is the least of our enemies who is often the most to be feared. This work will be sold on Invaluable on 20 October by Sworders. Needlepoint Kits, Needlepoint Canvases, Gnats, The Saleroom, Aesop, Linocut Prints, Community Art
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The Lion & The Gnat, Aesop's Fables, by Edward Bawden RA
"Away with you, vile insect!" said a Lion angrily to a Gnat that was buzzing around his head. But the Gnat was not in the least disturbed. Royal Academician, Edward Bawden, depicts the Aesop's Fable, The Gnat and the Lion, in this print. The tale has two morals: that pride often comes before a fall, and that it is the least of our enemies who is often the most to be feared. This work will be sold on Invaluable on 20 October by Sworders.
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🍺 “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” ⁠ Abraham Lincoln 🍻⁠ ⁠ Image: A manuscript recording payments to the clerks of the markets from the beer and ale brewers of the English city of Oxford from 1688. This will come to auction as part of Forum Auctions' 13 August Books and Works on Paper sale. ⁠ Abraham Lincoln Images, Online Bidding, Clerks, Real Facts, Lots For Sale, Old Recipes, Brewers, Manuscript, In Writing
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The Beer Brewers and Ale Brewers within ye City; Suburbs Precincts of the City of Oxon
🍺 “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” ⁠ Abraham Lincoln 🍻⁠ ⁠ Image: A manuscript recording payments to the clerks of the markets from the beer and ale brewers of the English city of Oxford from 1688. This will come to auction as part of Forum Auctions' 13 August Books and Works on Paper sale. ⁠
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From a rural town in Massachusetts, the setting for 'Little Women,' to the French Revolution era streets of Paris where 'Les Misérables' is set, explore the most prolific literary settings of classic literature and see how these iconic locations around the globe set the scene for the best-loved books of all time. American Literature, Classic Literature, Life Quotes Pictures, Picture Quotes, Salinas River, Mountains Of Madness, Tropic Of Capricorn, Picnic At Hanging Rock
American Literature
Classic Literature
Life Quotes Pictures
Picture Quotes
Salinas River
Mountains Of Madness
Tropic Of Capricorn
Picnic At Hanging Rock
The Best Literary Settings in Classic Literature
From a rural town in Massachusetts, the setting for 'Little Women,' to the French Revolution era streets of Paris where 'Les Misérables' is set, explore the most prolific literary settings of classic literature and see how these iconic locations around the globe set the scene for the best-loved books of all time.
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Elements of Gothic literature are characterized by ominous settings, wicked characters, and the supernatural. Learn about the anatomy of the 18th century genre and explore titles like 'Frankenstein' and 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' What Is Gothic Literature, Elements Of Gothic Literature, Gothic Writing, Gothic Elements, Writing Fantasy, Southern Gothic Literature, Victorian Literature, English Literature Notes, Literature Books
What Is Gothic Literature
Elements Of Gothic Literature
Gothic Writing
Gothic Elements
Writing Fantasy
Southern Gothic Literature
Victorian Literature
English Literature Notes
Literature Books
Top 10 Elements of Gothic Literature
Elements of Gothic literature are characterized by ominous settings, wicked characters, and the supernatural. Learn about the anatomy of the 18th century genre and explore titles like 'Frankenstein' and 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'
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Put your knowledge to the test: Uncover the meaning and little-known origins of the most popular English idioms that you may use in your daily vocabulary, from "The Apple of My Eye" to "Turn a Blind Eye." Confusing Words, Vocabulary Quiz, Word Origins, Advanced English Vocabulary, English Idioms, English Grammar, Teaching Skills, Learning Languages, Foreign Languages
Confusing Words
Vocabulary Quiz
Word Origins
Advanced English Vocabulary
English Idioms
English Grammar
Teaching Skills
Learning Languages
Foreign Languages
Popular English Idioms and Their Curious Origins
Put your knowledge to the test: Uncover the meaning and little-known origins of the most popular English idioms that you may use in your daily vocabulary, from "The Apple of My Eye" to "Turn a Blind Eye."
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We discuss the history behind the strong-willed, female characters of William Shakespeare’s famous works. From Desdemona of 'Othello,' to Ophelia from 'Hamlet,' discover how the prolific playwright determined the leading ladies' names, many riddled with hidden meaning telling of their identities. Shakespeare Names, Shakespeare Characters, William Shakespeare, Female Character Names, Female Names, Literature Humor, English Literature, Troilus And Cressida, Political Status
Shakespeare Names
Shakespeare Characters
William Shakespeare
Female Character Names
Female Names
Literature Humor
English Literature
Troilus And Cressida
Political Status
How Shakespeare’s Leading Ladies Got Their Names
We discuss the history behind the strong-willed, female characters of William Shakespeare’s famous works. From Desdemona of 'Othello,' to Ophelia from 'Hamlet,' discover how the prolific playwright determined the leading ladies' names, many riddled with hidden meaning telling of their identities.
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Dadaism was an anti-war movement that emerged in Zürich in 1916 and permeated art, literature, and a variety of other media during its brief, yet impactful existence. See how its norm-challenging principles translate today and try some Dadaist thought-inspired prompts. Dada Artists, Dada Movement, Free Association, Contemporary Poetry, Sound Words, Writers And Poets, Man Ray, Materialism, Writing Tools
Dada Artists
Dada Movement
Free Association
Contemporary Poetry
Sound Words
Writers And Poets
Man Ray
Materialism
Writing Tools
Dada Literary Principles and How to Apply Them Today
Dadaism was an anti-war movement that emerged in Zürich in 1916 and permeated art, literature, and a variety of other media during its brief, yet impactful existence. See how its norm-challenging principles translate today and try some Dadaist thought-inspired prompts.
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