A book from Noel Memorial Library’s rare book collection current exhibition
Category: Antiquarian Book News
Dark secrets of stealing rare books
This article was recently published in ArtsHub. It was written by SABINE BRIX. Theft of books has occurred for centuries, but cultural institutions don’t always want to talk about it. We speak with collection managers who protect some of our most valuable artifacts. Although…
The “Holy Grail” of AA Big Book Collections Heads to Auction
This article was recently published in Fine Books & Collections Magazine. Los Angeles — Profiles in History is proud to announce a historic and rare collection of nineteen Alcoholics Anonymous books will be going up for auction on July 11th in Los Angeles. All…
Auction of rare New Zealand documents collected by Christopher Parr to be auctioned
This article was recently published in NZ Herald. It was written by Patrice Dougan. Hundreds of rare documents and books, marking major milestones in New Zealand’s history are set to go under the hammer next week. The collection – lovingly accumulated by Christopher Parr over…
Inside the quaint world of antiquarian book dealers
The internet has upended how rare books are valued, bought and sold. But these antiquarian booksellers say they remain as relevant as ever. This article was recently published in Hindustan Times. It was written by Manoj Sharma. Nothing excites them more than the musty smell…
By Her Own Hand showcases rare books and manuscripts by women
This article was recently published in The Los Angelos Times. It was written by Eva Recinos. Whitmore Rare Books in Pasadena feels almost like a library, there’s dark wood furniture, leather couches and Midcentury Modern accents throughout the space. But the real treasures are…
Two-and-a-Half Million Dollars Worth of Comics Donated to University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina acquires rare comics collection from single donor. U of SC recently acquired quite the historic “gift.” School representatives took two trips to an Ohio residence with two 26-ft. long moving trucks, to transport one of the largest comics collections ever…
Shakespeare’s First Folio goes on display at London book fair
A rare near-complete copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio is included in a loan display at Firsts: London’s Rare Book Fair. The following article was written by Frances Allitt. It was unveiled at a special event in Shakespeare’s Globe, the fair’s charity partner, this morning…
Remnant Trust, Inc. brings rare book exhibit to Ball State University, Indiana
There is a Rare Book exhibit currently on display at the Bertha C. Ball Center at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. What is great about this exhibit is that students and the general public are able to touch and hold the books. There…
New Mexico may step in to preserve trove of art
This article was recently published in the Sante Fe New Mexican. It was written by education reporter, Robert Nott. The fate of a treasured $4 million art collection may be one step closer to security — and perhaps, opportunity. The state Department of Cultural…
