Books & Manuscripts
The Original Beaver Map & Its Legacy
Tucked into the top left corner of an eighteenth-century map in our June 7 auction of Maps & Atlases, Natural Hi…
Records & Results: 19th & 20th Century Literature
Science fiction ruled on May 15 at our auction of 19th & 20th Century Literature. Selections from the Estate of …
The Sci-Fi Collection of Stanley Simon
Stanley Simon of New York City was a passionate life-long collector of sci-fi, thriller and fantasy first editions. …
Records & Results: Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics
Our auction of Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics on April 26 featured highlights by artists of the twentieth cen…
Have You Met Breuer? An Architectural Archive
An archive of illuminating material from the office of the great modernist architect and designer Marcel Breuer lead…
A Look Inside the Catalogue: The Collection of William Wheeler III
Revolutionary & Presidential Americana from the Collection of William Wheeler III At Auction June 21 Comp…
Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript Americana
Our auction of Printed & Manuscript Americana on April 12 was the department’s highest-grossing sale in four yea…
A Look Inside the Catalogue: 19th & 20th Century Literature
At Auction May 15 Cornerstones of science fiction from the Estate of Stanley Simon form the backbone of our May 15 a…
Dream vs. Reality in the Civil War
Personal correspondence and manuscript material are always a highlight in our auctions of Printed & Manuscript A…
Records & Results: Printed & Manuscript African Americana
Institutional purchases dominated the buying field at our auction of Printed & Manuscript African Americana on M…
A Look Inside the Catalogue: Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics
At Auction April 26 Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics is a multifaceted auction that spans media and disciplines…
#5WomenArtists: Christine von der Linn’s List
As part of Women’s History Month, we’re offering a week of #5WomenArtists, inspired by the National Museum of …