The Golden Age of Illustration: Celebrating Classic Book Illustrators
January 22, 2025
Driven by technological advances and cultural shifts, this period elevated the craft of illustration into an art form that would leave a lasting legacy.
Books Maps & Manuscripts
Illuminated Manuscripts: The Art of Medieval Christmas Stories
December 18, 2024
European medieval artists carried the tradition of illustrated text to new heights as the art of the book came into its own.
How to Tell if a Book is a First Edition? Here Are 7 Clues
March 12, 2024
Explore this starter's reference guide to help weave through the determining variables and track down modern first edition books.
Book Collecting: Tips On How to Start a Book Collection
January 24, 2024
In the world of book collecting, one trend seems to recur: each generation’s literary favorites will someday become the collectibles on our bookshelves.
Collecting Illuminated Manuscripts: From Vellum to Velvet
January 22, 2024
Few things are more captivating than a book’s words coming to life through imagery, and few images been more dazzling than those in illuminated manuscripts.
The Most Wanted Rare Books: Finding Gold in the Pages
September 11, 2023
Whether for nostalgia or preservation purposes, book-collectors keep an eye out for valuable books. Here's a guide to the most valuable books in the world.
The 63rd New York International Antiquarian Book Fair
April 24, 2023
Bibliophiles, mark your calendars! The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) is returning to the Park Avenue Armory this week.
The Artwork Hidden in Libraries, Museums, and Gardens
September 28, 2021
Exploring some of the fantastic hidden art found off the beaten path in this top five tour of global libraries, museums, and gardens.
The Fifteen Most Expensive Books & Manuscripts Ever Sold
February 5, 2021
In this article, we explore some of the rare books and manuscripts that broke records and astonished auction goers with their striking sales prices.
How to Store, Preserve, and Care for Rare Books
November 5, 2019
Learn what constitutes as a rare book, factors that determine its value, and expert tips for the proper cleaning and storage of antique and vintage books.
