Books and Works on Paper

The Lawes Resolutions of Women’s Rights: or the Lawes Provision for Women, attributed to the English lawyer Thomas Edgar and printed in 1632 by John More, is recognised as the earliest book in the English language to compile laws relating to women.

Calendars listing details of prisoners in a 17th century gaol prove popular in North Yorkshire saleroom

Peter Green’s lyrics for 'Man Of The World' sell at regional auction house

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An unexpected assist from the Richard Strauss Institute helped Clarke Auction Gallery (25% buyer’s premium) to hammer down a musical manuscript page for $9500 (£6970) against a guide of $800-1200.

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Two markedly different publications prompted contests from quite different groups of bidders at Millea Bros (25% buyer’s premium) in Boonton, New Jersey, the second day of a three-day auction at the house.

Second printing of Robert Hooke’s most famous work offered from Ohio collection boasts an impressive provenance

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary music concerts ever held: Live Aid.

Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944) inherited enormous wealth derived from his father’s coalmines.

Occult group listed by specialist bookseller in the 19th century reappears at a 21st century auction

A late 15th century French illuminated manuscript vellum leaf achieved the stand-out result in a collection of illuminated manuscripts offered at Batemans (25% buyer’s premium).

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Etymologist buys a glossary which provides a rich seam when it comes to English language changes

A signed postcard of Oscar Wilde from an image by Alfred Ellis of Baker Street impressed in a timed online sale at Cheffins (25% buyer’s premium).

The books section at a recent Toovey’s (24.5% buyer’s premium) auction included a volume containing more than a dozen early 19th century political pamphlets concerning the issue of reform.

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