Alex Johnson

A special summer bumper edition of our regular look at new books that have recently caught the eye of our print and online editors:
Highlights from The Center for the Study of Political Graphics and PBA Galleries' June 25 Political Posters auction includes:
A 1771 first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica complete with the controversial midwifery plates ordered removed from every copy by George III will be offered by
Highlights from Forum Auctions' The Private Library: Fine Printing & Private Press books, the collection of the late David Chambers on Ju
Items from the comprehensive Kenneth Grahame collection of rare book dealer David J.
John Steinbeck and James Fenimore Cooper handwritten manuscripts are going under the hammer alongside a major private holding of presidential material at Bonhams
The Strand Magazine features a rare and previously unpublished
Highlights of the Swann Galleries' Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books on June 11 include:
The bookplate’s history is almost as long as the printed book itself.
A selection from the personal wine cellar of bestselling Welsh writer Ken Follett is on offer in the Christie's online Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits s