Books and Works on Paper

Varied group of items related to the poet appeared for sale in Somerset

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Priced 10 cents when it appeared in 1938, a copy of Action Comics No 1 which introduced Superman has become the world’s most valuable comic book.

Leading Forum’s (30/24/14.4% buyer’s premium inc VAT) March 27 auction of more books from the remarkable library of Norman Bobins was a complete copy of a German work following the course of the Danube from its source to the Black Sea.

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A collection of vintage comics has sold at auction in Lichfield for a total hammer price of £13,150.

“Our selection of Charley’s War artwork continues to attract new winning bidders”, says Malcolm Phillips.

Archive offers glimpse into the golden age of small-scale publishing when tiny print runs were the norm

Irish-born William W Armstrong (1822-1914) emigrated to Canada in 1851 and initially found success as a civil engineer on the early railways and pioneering photography for industrial purposes.

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This letter signed by Charles II was written in September 1660, mere months after the restoration of the monarchy.

Seventeenth century map of Bermondsey area reveals garden suburb character in a pre-industrial age

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Norfolk dealer Voewood Rare Books will offer two prototype BAFTA awards at a US book fair where the UK is well represented this year.

Second edition of Vesalius landmark anatomical work sets a new high as part of science and medicine library

Memorabilia relating to the Victorian songwriter ‘Claribel’ returned home from Malta to be auctioned in Lincolnshire and were bought by the local museum.

A trio of lots relating to Charles Dickens offered at Chichester saleroom Stride & Son (18% buyer’s premium) included a presentation pocket watch.

Sketches and journal by Emily Eden relate to her life in the UK then journey to the subcontinent

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