Latest News Articles by Ian McKay
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Lost a sheep? I can help ewe
09 May 2022First published 1817, Joseph Walker’s 'The Shepherd’s Guide' has been updated many times and is still in use today, noted Bill Nelson of 1818 Auctions.
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By Riccardi for Medici
09 May 2022A small group of Riccardi Press limited editions, each title produced in runs of 500 copies for the Medici Society, were offered in an April 7 sale held by Thomson Roddick (18% buyer’s premium) of Carlisle.
British and Irish book auctions: May 10-24, 2022
09 May 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.
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Elizabeth I displays her lion heart in letter sold at Sotheby's
09 May 2022Letter to adviser in 1592 underlines her frustration at the French king’s policies
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Description almost a book itself
02 May 2022Sammelband of 16th century scientific works deserved an extensive write-up as best-seller
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Acropolis comes into the fold
02 May 2022The view of the Acropolis shown here is part of a three-section, folding litho panorama found in Selina Bracebridge’s Notes Descriptive of a Panoramic Sketch of Athens…
UK and Irish book auctions: May 3-27, 2022
02 May 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.
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Books and works on paper: Mitchell estate opens Forum sale
25 April 2022Extensive group of lots from well-known book dealer and his wife led London auction
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Traveller finds a new angle at auction
25 April 2022Bearing a very modest estimate of just £20-30, this copy of The Angler in Ireland: or An Englishman’s Ramble through Connaught and Munster, during the Summer of 1833 was bid to £700 in a March 12 sale held by Rowley’s (22.5% buyer’s premium) of Ely.
British and Irish book auctions: April 26-May 5, 2022
25 April 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.
British and Irish book auctions: April 19-May 5, 2022
18 April 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.
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Kendall’s skill was a revelation
18 April 2022The master wood carver and furniture maker copied out missing Bible pages when aged just 13.
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Shelley’s inscription to Clara who made his heart quiver
18 April 2022The inscription “To dearest Clare from her affectionate P.B.S….” proved key to the price achieved by an 1812, two-volume Venetian edition of the Poesie toscane of the lyric poet Vincenzo da Filicaja (1642-1707).
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Fry note produces a choc shock result for 1549 Bible
18 April 2022As this illustration of the title-page shows, a 1549 London edition of the Bible offered in a timed online sale ending on March 13 held by East Bristol Auctions (19% buyer’s premium) had its shortcomings where condition was concerned.
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The joy of six – a selection of highlights from Dominic Winter
11 April 2022Pictured and described here are six very different lots that formed part of a March 2 sale held by Dominic Winter (20% buyer’s premium).
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Mystery journal ready for a private investigation
11 April 2022Bound in blue cloth with a large embossed design to the upper cover and bearing a gilt-framed and lettered title, ‘Private Journal’, to the spine, a volume offered by Cadmore Auctions (20% buyer’s premium) was estimated at just £10-30.
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Kensington mapped out and Le Carré in a designer jacket
11 April 2022Bid to £2800 in a recent Norfolk sale was a detailed and now rare Map of the Parish of St Mary Abbotts, Kensington… dating from 1879.
British and Irish book auctions: April 12-30, 2022
11 April 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.
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‘Agatha Miller’ mystery solved
04 April 2022Dictionary inscription is that of the crime novelist’s maiden name, adding to value.
British and Irish book auctions: April 5-28, 2022
04 April 2022Our regular listing of UK and Irish book auctions.