Books & Manuscripts

World class bookfair to come to Paris
For a quarter of a century, this event has been presenting rare and valuable books for Europe and beyond

17th century De Wit map leads online auction
The hand coloured manuscript looks to find its way to $9k at Old World Auctions

Harry Potter makes magic at Heritage
A signed first edition of the young wizard's original outing brings $24k

'The Greatest Work in the History of Science' sells for $191k
Isaac Newton's Principia defies gravity to rise to the top of Heritage's sale

Howzat?! A selection of Wisden Almanacks sit up to be caught
Bloomsbury will offer 44 volumes of the classic cricket guide at auction

Video of the Week
After a dispute between Iran and the British Museum, here's a look at the latter's Babylon exhibition

Iran 'severs its ties' with the British Museum
A London-Iran dispute has erupted over the lending of 'the world's earliest bill of rights' to Tehran

Two Great Gatsbys to sell at Bonhams
An $80k dust jacketed first edition will auction, with another copy owned by the book's inspiration

Online bidding to close at Heritage
Featuring Einstein, George Washington, Darwin and Shakespeare, this is an unmissable auction

The 'world's best book fair' hits Tokyo
Collectible art, science and history works will star at the region's International Antiquarian Bookfair

Peter Rabbit scampers ahead of Pooh and Harry Potter at Heritage
A first edition of Beatrix Potter's most famous work could bring $50k

Book dealers and collectors to descend on San Francisco
A huge range of rare books, manuscripts and autographs will be on offer this weekend