Rare Books

Charlotte's Web kickstarter project cover
Thornwillow Press Launch Kickstarter for Fine Press Charlotte's Web Limited Edition
Thornwillow Press is setting out to make the ultimate collector's edition of
The oldest known book fragment in the world to date was recognized by conservators at the University of Graz by a thread remnant, sewing holes, the centerfold and the text arranged in columns.
Is This the Oldest Book in the World?
During routine work on papyrus fragments in the Special Collections at Graz University Library, conservator Theresa Zammit Lupi came across an Egyptian
1618 Bible
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Fore-edge painting
Highlights from Jeff Weber Rare Books' latest catalogue,
Engraved pattern book of cast brass furniture fittings and other hardware
Five Rare Books for Collectors: House and Home
Highlights from James Cummins Bookseller's latest catalogue
Cromwell's book of hours
Thomas Cromwell’s Holbein Portrait Book of Hours Discovered
Historians at Hever Castle believe that Anne Boleyn, Catherine of Aragon, and Thomas Cromwell all owned a copy of the same prayer book.
Part of the Heege manuscript
Unique Record of Medieval Live Comedy Performance Identified in a 15th Century Manuscript
Raucous texts – mocking kings, priests and peasants; encouraging audiences to get drunk; and shocking them with slapstick – shed new light on Britain’s famous sense of humour, and the role played b
Manuscripts about Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the globe
UNESCO Status for First Voyage Around the Globe, Hikayat Aceh, and Augustine Gospels
UNESCO has recognized an international set of 15 manuscripts about Ferdinand
Relacion de la real tragicomedia con que los Padres de la Compania de Jesus
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Spanish & Portuguese Golden Age Literature
Highlights from Richard C Ramer Old and Rare Books' latest Spanish & Portuguese Golden Age Literature&nbsp
American Notes
Charles Dickens Signed Presentation First Impression of American Notes to Auction
An extremely rare Charles Dickens signed presentation first edition, first impression of his travelogue American N
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Win #42 of Folio Society’s New The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Folio Society is publishing a limited anniversary edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and is offering buyers the chance to receive set number 42 of 750.