What exactly makes something an antique, as opposed to a collectible? You'll often find things under both labels in the same stores, and the labels both trade heavily on a combination of nostalgia, ...

Ah, that old book smell, the fusted vanilla scent that evokes nostalgic memories of bedtime stories, baked cakes, and childhood dreams. Vintage books are time capsules, a journey into a forgotten past ...

An image of the Codex Sassoon, one of the most complete ancient bibles in existence that was sold at auction for $38 million in May. The record sale is one of many that are propelling the rare books ...

March marks the last month of Rare Books 101 at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Along with opportunities to view significant historic acclaimed works that are always on display, visitors to ...

Does a used Porsche seem like a fair trade for a rare 1555 book about medicine by Flemish physician Andreas Vesalius? No? Well, then, maybe you’re not as committed to tomes dedicated to medical ...

Raptis Rare Books, an esteemed antiquarian book firm specializing in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark works across all fields, has launched its Holiday 2024 Catalog. The ...

Author, educator and book restorer Sophia Bogle has nerves of steel: one slip of the hand and a century-old first edition book could be ruined. Come inside her workshop as she breaks down the amazing ...

In San Francisco last month a collection of rare books, valued at $200,000 and owned by John Henry Nash, wealthy California printer, was sold to the University of Oregon for $50,000 to be paid “as and ...

PROVO — I'm halfway through my interview with Reid Moon, collector of rare and cool artifacts, when he tells me about this game he likes to play when he's talking to groups about his collection of ...