Books & Periodicals

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

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

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

Dating from March 1-October 13, 1748, a journal for sale at London maritime specialist Charles Miller’s auction on April 23 was written by Admiral John Byng (1704-57) during the final negotiations of the failed Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle and some eight years before his infamous actions off the coast of Minorca.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Memorabilia relating to the Victorian songwriter ‘Claribel’ returned home from Malta to be auctioned in Lincolnshire and were bought by the local museum.