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Judge Dredd makes his comic debut

22 April 2024

When 2000AD made its debut the year itself was still 23 years away.

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Kidder the cookery school pioneer comes up at auction

22 April 2024

Sought-after book of recipes including a puff-pastry print first was intended for the use of his pupils

Books and works on paper auction calendar, April 23-May 20, 2024

22 April 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book and works on paper sales

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Lakes picture book comes with links to Liverpool worthies

22 April 2024

Daniel Daulby of Liverpool, a brewer and collector of prints and drawings, was also a compiler of a catalogue of Rembrandt etchings.

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Barrett Browning sale bonanza as family collection comes to auction

15 April 2024

Varied group of items related to the poet appeared for sale in Somerset

British and Irish book auctions, April 17-May 8, 2024

15 April 2024

Our regular listing of books and works on paper sales

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Comic featuring Superman debut soars to record sum

15 April 2024

Priced 10 cents when it appeared in 1938, a copy of Action Comics No 1 which introduced Superman has become the world’s most valuable comic book.

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More from the Bobins collection: Danube danger overcome by the intrepid Ludwig

15 April 2024

Leading Forum’s (30/24/14.4% buyer’s premium inc VAT) March 27 auction of more books from the remarkable library of Norman Bobins was a complete copy of a German work following the course of the Danube from its source to the Black Sea.

Books and works on paper auction calendar, April 10-29, 2024

08 April 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper auctions

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Lofty prices from attic comics find

08 April 2024

A collection of vintage comics has sold at auction in Lichfield for a total hammer price of £13,150.

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Original comic artwork in demand

08 April 2024

“Our selection of Charley’s War artwork continues to attract new winning bidders”, says Malcolm Phillips.

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Ephemera provides treasure trove for a private press fan

08 April 2024

Archive offers glimpse into the golden age of small-scale publishing when tiny print runs were the norm

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Mersey Beat newspapers sold at auction unveil an up and coming band - the Beatles

02 April 2024

By the start of 1962 the Beatles were on the cusp of stardom but challenges remained.

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Chronicle of a Canadian way of life soon to disappear

01 April 2024

Irish-born William W Armstrong (1822-1914) emigrated to Canada in 1851 and initially found success as a civil engineer on the early railways and pioneering photography for industrial purposes.

Books and works on paper calendar, April 3-20, 2024

01 April 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish books and works on paper auctions

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Thanks for keeping my Scottish regalia safe, Charles

01 April 2024

This letter signed by Charles II was written in September 1660, mere months after the restoration of the monarchy.

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Early map provides wall to wall coverage of London south of the Thames

01 April 2024

Seventeenth century map of Bermondsey area reveals garden suburb character in a pre-industrial age

British and Irish book auctions, March 26 to April 16, 2024

25 March 2024

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions

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BAFTA awards accepted for American fair

25 March 2024

Norfolk dealer Voewood Rare Books will offer two prototype BAFTA awards at a US book fair where the UK is well represented this year.

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Record-breaking medical book returns home

25 March 2024

Second edition of Vesalius landmark anatomical work sets a new high as part of science and medicine library

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