Contents Spring 2018
Out of the Drawing Room
The Library of Congress celebrates female illustrators
Portrait of an Artist
On the trail of a forgotten photographer
Auction Guide
Sponsored Read Online
A preview of this season’s auctions
Rare Book Week
Read Online
Our guide to the book fairs, auctions & exhibitions in NYC, March 7-14
Sponsored Content
A ‘Most Gigantic Undertaking’
Read Online
A Republication of The North American Indian brings this iconic publication to new audiences.
Gently Mad
Priceless Books
An illuminating interview with Heribert Tenschert
Record-Breaker
Read Online
The Ripley Scroll
A cryptic manuscript unfurled
Beyond the Basics
Forget First Editions
In praise of reprinted reference books
Sold@Auction
Orwell’s First, Rackham’s Last
A roundup of first editions, manuscripts, and fine art
On the Block
Rare Judaica
Some silver bookbindings gleam
In the Library
Legal Eagles & Lady Justice
Law books with pictures
Fine Maps
Colonial Plats
George Washington, surveyor
In View
Haunting Images
William Mumler’s spirit photography
How I Got Started
Vintage Romance Novels
Collector Jessica Kahan