Books & Manuscripts
MoMA acquires Hebrew Bible in private sale
The Spanish Hebrew Bible was produced in the Castile region
Marquis de Sade’s 120 Days of Sodom saved
The French government labelled the book a national treasure
Books and manuscripts: 2017 auction review
The biggest sale of the year was a founding religious text
Charles Dickens train crash letter sold at Sotheby’s
Dickens suffered from PTSD in the aftermath of the crash
17th century alchemist’s scroll realises $786,000
The alchemist’s scroll features poetry by George Ripley
Quentin Blake’s Hunchback cover makes $18,500
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the House of Illustration
Two Ronnies Four Candles script to auction
Four Candles is perhaps the most popular British comedy sketch
17th century alchemist’s manuscript to sell
The manuscript contains instructions for achieving eternal life
Doris Lessing’s Nobel Prize valued at $335,000
Lessing was one of the 20th century’s most innovative writers
Handwritten Harry Potter book to beat estimate?
The one off booklet is valued at up to $161,000 at Dreweatts
