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A large cycle of lithographs created more than 100 years ago and then hidden away is seeing the light thanks to a collaboration between a London gallery and the Imperial War Museum

The first Treasure House Fair was launched last year after the demise of Masterpiece and was greeted by dealers and visitors eager for a summer event. The second is now coming up

Here we present a selection of 20 museum special exhibitions taking place over the summer

Sculpture trails are part of the attractions this summer along with dealer shows and auctions

The summer exhibition running at Sotheby’s this year focuses on works by artists who were born overseas but passed through or settled in the UK permanently.

A closer look at a west London road that can offer more than 40 dealers and galleries selling a wide range of art and antiques

The British Museum never stands still when it comes to acquiring works on paper, as a new exhibition showcasing purchases over the past 20 years demonstrates

What is the key combination for a successful valuation day? The right location, venue, welcoming atmosphere, format, frequency and recognisable hosts can all come into play, as the experts themselves tell ATG

The Memphis Miliano design movement was born on the evening of December 11, 1980, when architect-designer Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) invited young creators and architects to discuss the future of Italian ‘post-modern’ design.

Two classic 1970s record turntables have been consigned to the 20th Century Design sale at Olympia Auctions on September 20.

Designer Gaetano Pesce liked ‘beauty full of mistakes’, an approach reflected in his playful creations

Rupert Powell of Forum Auctions reflects on a busy year in the ‘stage-play’ of rare books

Designs promoting exhibitions can be a great way to collect on a tight budget

First editions are not always the be-all and end-all for collecting

Ladies and gentlemen of the Georgian period carried not only prayer books and bibles, but also books of poems and the annual miniature almanacs containing practical information on everything from the phases of the moon to the currency exchange rates of Europe.

The first ‘Thumb Bibles’, paraphrased or abridged versions of the good book, were published in the early 17th century – the London printer John Weever offering his 128- page An Agnus Dei, measuring just over 1in, in 1601.

ATG takes a whistlestop tour of the globe via the greatest recent collection of colour plate travel and costume books

Small books have long been objects of wonder. The history of tiny type can be traced back to the smallest cuneiform clay tablets of ancient Mesopotamia or the diminutive papyrus codices treasured by Christians in Roman Egypt.

Based on his own experiences and those of his clients, a seasoned rare books buyer offers advice on getting the most from the collecting journey

London dealership AntikBar brings a major collection of pieces relating to Intourist, the 20th century USSR travel company, to 'Firsts London' book fair.