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Famous Witchcraft texts sell for a tidy sum
This article was published in The Wild Hunt by Manny Moreno. YORK, England – Two of the most famous historical texts on witches and witchcraft were recently sold at a rare books auction in Yorkshire. The auction concluded on January 25, 2023, bringing top…
How a former rice trader became a collector and promoter of rare books
Apart from collecting old rare books and magazines from district towns and remote villages across the country, this Natore book collector promotes his collection on social media and connects with collectors from all over the country This article was published was published in The…
Lost Aztec manuscript that lay in Glasgow for 200 years could be city’s greatest treasure
It’s hidden deep within a city museum and prized worldwide – but we’re betting you’ve never even heard of it, let alone seen it. This article was published in Glasglow Live by Craig Williams. Glasgow is home to an incredible number of remarkable treasures,…
Trailblazing Texas bookseller Dorothy Sloan uncovered forgeries, fakes and stolen goods
This article was published in Austin American-Statesman by Michael Barnes. STORY HIGHLIGHTS: Dorothy Sloan identified forgeries, fabrications and stolen objects that sometimes upset owners and other dealers.The antiquarian book field has rarely seen such a rigorous researcher and authenticator.Although shy, the recently deceased Sloan…
Cracking the Case of London’s Elusive, Acrobatic Rare-Book Thieves
This article was published in Vanity Fair by Marc Wortman. How detectives from Scotland Yard, Romania, Germany, and Italy nabbed the so-called Mission: Impossible gang, which pulled off a string of daring warehouse heists. Impossible,” said David Ward. The London Metropolitan Police constable looked up. Some 50…
Dr. Seuss Books Are Pulled, and a ‘Cancel Culture’ Controversy Erupts
The beloved author’s most famous books, like “Green Eggs and Ham,” were untouched, but his estate’s decision nevertheless prompted a backlash and raised questions about what should be preserved as part of the cultural record. This article was published in The New York Times…
Three shops for the history books – The AJN surveys three local bookshops that bear intriguing links to the Jewish people.
The AJN surveys three local bookshops that bear intriguing links to the Jewish people. This article was published in The Australian Jewish News, by SOPHIE DEUTSCH. ‘A bookstore in the middle of a paddock’ BENEATH shelves of rare antique books, Leo Berkelouw sits at his…
Stolen books worth £2.5 million returned to rightful owners
This article was published online by South West Londoner by Will Durant. Victims of a Feltham book theft worth £2.5 million have described their joy after being reunited with the culturally significant artefacts. Two hundred and fifty books, which police described as “irreplaceable” were…
