Books
Mystery fiction drives rare book auction to $1.6M
Led by The Otto Penzler Collection of Mystery Fiction, Heritage Auctions’ March 6 Rare Books Auction realized $1,684,038.
Ten Things You Didn't Know About Charles Addams
In this most recent installment of Antique Trader's "Ten Things You Didn't Know" feature, we dig up 10 fun facts about author/illustrator Charles Addams.
Rare copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales auctioned for $315,000
An attic discovery of the rare 1845 first edition of Poe’s Tales in paper wrappers surpassed all expectations to sell for $315,000 in a Skinner, Inc. sale.
Six records set during illustration art auction
Swann Galleries’ auction of Illustration Art on December 6, 2018 saw a bustling auction room as well as live bidding from the firm's newly launched app.
Auction of rare books offers copy of 'Federalist Papers'
An important piece of American history will be offered when a rare copy of The Federalist comes up for bids in a rare books auction March 6.
Robert Indiana ‘B’ may fetch $90,000
One of just three acrylic on canvas paintings of the letter ‘B’ by Pop Artist Robert Indiana (American, 1928-2018), plus several lithographs signed by the artist, will be part of Weiss Auctions’ Jan. 23-24 sale.
Confessions of a Nancy Drew collector
Jennifer Fisher of Queen Creek, Arizona spent the halcyon days of her childhood absorbed in the Nancy Drew books of the 1970s and ’80s. She's turned her passion for the plucky sleuth into a full-time career.
Civil War manuscript crosses the block April 14
The harrowing experience of Civil War Union soldier Capt. H.L. Estabrooks, the inspiration behind “Adrift in Dixie," as explained in a rough manuscript is coming to auction.
Evaluation turns up unexpected treasures
You never know what you'll find when people open the doors to their homes for an antiques appraisal. In this feature article, Antique Trader contributor Dr. Anthony J. Cavo shares the story of unexpected finds, including an 1863 blueprint of a Civil War fort, during an assessment.
New ‘Warman’s’ celebrates the ties that bind
Finding meaning and emotion in an appreciation for antique and collectible objects is easy and important, according to the editor of Warman's Antiques & Collectibles price guide.
6 captivating lots from a unique book collection
Hundreds of signed, first edition literary works are coming to auction Jan. 24 through Everything But the House. It's the book collection of a late publisher, philanthropist.