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Early English plays provided the principal attraction in a US saleroom

The County Durham-born cartographer John Arrowsmith (1790-1873) was responsible for one of the first ‘modern’ atlases of the 19th century.

Our selection of 14 upcoming lots at UK auctions.

Potter & Potter’s second books auction of the year includes Charles Dickens’ (1812-70) Great Expectations estimated at $8000-12,000.

The theft of an Elizabethan silver chalice in Dorset has sparked fears it could be the latest in a spate targeting churches across the country.

Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.

Australian dealer coming to the UK for Firsts describes the attractions of the Chelsea event

The London Map Fair, which bills itself as the world’s oldest and largest event of its kind, is widening its scope.

Amy Scanlon, head of Modern and Contemporary art at Sworders of Stansted Mountfitchet, discusses her affection for Bawden prints

A section of period costume and textiles that featured in a general sale at Thierry de Maigret (24% buyer’s premium) on March 24 produced some notable results for several well-preserved examples of 18th century costume.

A 13th century Mamluk (Egyptian or Syrian) manuscript on astronomy sold for a surprise £140,000 (plus 25% buyer’s premium) in south London on April 28.

West Sussex sale highlights – including a work detailing author’s obsession with bricklaying as a hobby

Our selection of eight lots from upcoming UK and Irish auctions.

I am very sorry to report the death of Chinese and Japanese ceramics dealer and expert Richard Barker at the age of 72.

Two moulds for making buttons, given by studio potter Lucie Rie (1902-95) to her cleaning lady, were sold at a London auction on March 29.

TEFAF New York returns this year to the Park Avenue Armory from May 12-16.

The picturesque spa town of Buxton in the Peak District will once again host its long-running annual fair.

The PBFA’s London International Antiquarian Book Fair takes place on May 20-21. Book dealer and PBFA publicity manager Jeremy Carson explains to ATG what to expect this year