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A bibliophilic gem
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A 15th-century matrix for the Bibliothèque Nationale de France
This rare example of a printing plate aroused a positive salvo of bids
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A library's hour of glory
The one belonging to Robert Beauvillain contained precious illuminated manuscripts that decidedly lit up the bidding.
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From the Serenissima to Thirties Paris
A collection of period bindings provided a recurrent theme through centuries of bibliophilia.
Cultural Heritage
Discover the world’s largest architectural library: Columbia University’s Avery Library
The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University is the world’s largest architectural library, a collection that continues to grow…
Cultural Heritage
The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale’s Treasure Chest
Established in 1963, the Beinecke is one of the world’s largest libraries devoted to rare books and manuscripts. As a major force on the international…
Analyses
Plundered Books: the "Shocking Dispersion"
Furniture and artworks were not the only items plundered during the Second World War. Books were also targeted and on a much larger scale.
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The Beauty of Late Gothic Sculpture from Champagne
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