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"I was terribly saddened to learn of the death of John Dunning," writes Nick Basbanes, "a consummate bookman in every respect.
The founding, organization, and expansion of a major American university library over more than three centuries is the focus of I Give These Books: The History of Yale University Library 1656 - 2022 by David Alan Richards, published by Oak Knoll Press.
University Archives' May 31 Rare Manuscripts, Books & Sports Memorabilia auction features autographed material from Ludwig van Beethoven, George Washington, and Houdini's widow.
On Monday, May 29, Vogt Auction sells 300 lots from the Estate of Larry McMurtry, including furniture and typewriters from his home in Archer City, TX, as well as his own copies of many the books he wrote.
Sotheby's' June 12 The World of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman sale features books from their own library, association copies, and move scripts, as well as the Brunswick 'Monarch' billiard table Newman had in his New York office and Woodward’s wedding dress.
Highlights include:
* Lalo Schifrin…
Bonhams ' Hollywood: Then and Now features scripts, screen-used props - including Draco Malfoy's Nimbus 2001 racing broom - and costumes from the biggest franchises of the last 50 years in addition to material from Hollywood's Golden Age.
Highlights from Richard C Ramer Old and Rare Books' latest Spanish & Portuguese Golden Age Literature catalogue including:
A spectacular illustrated letter by Edouard Manet with original watercolors of French fashion accessories, and an exceedingly rare Fyodor Dostoevsky signed photograph lead RR Auction's June Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale.
Stockholms Auktionsverk is bringing to auction Swedish economist Olle Wallin's botanical library featuring his impressive collection of botanical literature comprising many rare and important works in the field.
A total of 47 grants totaling $6,510,701 have been awarded to projects in 27 states and the District of Columbia to improve public access to historical records by the National Archives. The grants program is carried out through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)…
