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The Creation of the Sun and the Moon (detail) from the Historical Bible, about 1360 –70, Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350–70). Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment.
The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages at Getty
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The Annals of Inisfallen detail
The Annals of Inisfallen Manuscript Goes On Display
One of Ireland's most significant medieval manuscripts is now available for the public to view in a major new free exhibition in University College Cork.
The constitution draft on display
George Washington’s Secret Annotated Draft of the U.S. Constitution Goes on Display
All seven pages of George Washington’s annotated copy of a draft of the U.S.
Part of the Cubitt Archive
Books From Painter John Singer Sargent's Collection to Auction
John Singer Sargent’s family collection including a Laurie Lee archive will go under the hammer at Chorley's on Septem
Items from the Magnificent Judaica sale at Sotheby's.
$5m Joel ben Simeon Mahzor Leads Major Judaica Auction
An illustrated mahzor created in Italy circa 1475 by Joel ben Simeon
The original Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, and Tigger on permanent display at The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures
New 'Winnie-the-Pooh at 100' Exhibition Opens at NYPL
A new exhibition at the New York Public Library opens today celebrating the 100th anniversary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh. 
Kitao Masanobu's 'Yoshiwara Courtesans'
Rare Japanese Illustrated Books in New Art of Japanese Publishing Exhibition
Princeton University Library focuses on the art and evolution of Japanese publishing in its The Art of Japanese Publishing exhibition opening t
The James Bond first editions coming to auction
James Bond First Editions to Auction
A collection of James Bond first editions spanning the spy's career from Casino Royale through to the posthumously published Octopussy and The Living Daylights comes up for sale
a George Washington letter signed, dated May 22, 1779 from military headquarters at Middlebrook, New Jersey, to Brigadier General James Clinton regarding logistical preparations essential to the success of the imminent Sullivan Expedition
Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, and Winston Churchill Feature in Rare Autographs Auction
Ernest Hemingway’s driver’s license, a Marilyn Monroe photographic model release, and a monumental World War II map signed by Winston Churchill are among the items coming to
Harold Bloom
Harold Bloom Archive Acquired by The Harry Ransom Center
The Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin has acquired the papers of literary scholar and cultural critic Harold Bloom who taught for six decades in the English Department at Yal