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August 27, 2019|Lauren Kristin|Art Press & Illustrated Books

Art, Press & Illustrated Books: Blake, Cocteau & Rackham—Fall 2019

Fall 2019 promises a strong collection of exquisite artist’s books, and illustrated volumes, some unique and some from fine presses, including works by Arthur Rackham, William Blake and Jean Cocteau.

April 30, 2018 | Books

Records & Results: Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics

Our auction of Fine Illustrated Books & Graphics on April 26 featured highlights by artists of the twentieth century and scarce volumes from fine presses. Leading the sale…

March 29, 2018 | Books

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. Early twentieth-century graphic design and the fine arts include a never-before-offered trade catalogue…

September 28, 2016 | Illustration art

Aubrey Beardsley & Le Morte d’Arthur

On September 29, five rare pen-and-ink illustrations for Aubrey Beardsley’s first published work, Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur, 1893-94, are coming to auction. The two-year publishing project was an…

January 26, 2012 | Art Press & Illustrated Books

The Most Famous Private Press Book

The Kelmscott Chaucer is considered the finest Arts and Crafts era publication, and the pinnacle of private press publishing Perhaps the most famous of the private presses, the Kelmscott Press at Hammersmith…