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 ...

Hidden literary treasures could be sitting on your shelf right now. Discover 11 types of old books worth serious money and ...

Join the curators of our exhibition “Magnificent Obsessions: Why We Collect” for a discussion of the fascinating book collectors that helped build our library collections. Erin Rushing Exhibition ...

CORRECTION: A photo caption in an earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about Barbara Heritage’s job. She is the director of collections, exhibitions and scholarly initiatives at ...

A book collection speaks volumes about its collector. Much like the unfolding of a story in a book, these collections reveal twists, turns and truths as the collection and its collector grow. This is ...

A growing cohort of young enthusiasts is helping to shape the future of an antique trade. Kendall Spencer, an apprentice at DeWolfe & Wood Rare Books, at the New York International Antiquarian Book ...

Behind every collection is a story. How did the collector begin amassing the items? When did they begin collecting? Why do they collect those particular items? While every collection is unique, one ...

Summer is the season for book lovers: reading lists full of promising debuts, time for breezy page-turners on the beach, fresh resolve to finish a doorstopper classic like War and Peace. Whatever ...