first edition

A previously unpublished self-portrait by John Lennon is among lots in Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions sale of Important Books and Manuscripts, Thursday 28th November.
NEW YORK—Bonhams Fine Books & Manuscripts sale on December 11 will feature a superb first edition copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, one of only two known copies signed and inscribed by bo
Today’s medical professionals face the same problems as 18th Century physician Robert Pitt: should apothecaries be allowed to prescribe medicine?  Pitt’s book ‘The Antidote: or, the Preservati
BOSTON, MA—Skinner, Inc. will feature an exceptional selection of important rare books, including a section of children’s books, historic documents,
DALLAS — A Boston woman’s rare first edition copy of The Great Gatsby, retaining its coveted first printing dus
The good folks at Peter Harrington have produced a short video to help book collectors identify modern first editions. Take a look:
In the 'too-good-not-to-share' department, read this story from late last week about how soap opera star-rock musician Rick Springfield lost--and then found for $600 on Ebay--his inscribed first editi