A pair of antique library books have finally been returned exactly 50 years after they were due back - avoiding what could ...

UND’s oldest library book remains in excellent condition with original binding and illustrations, kept in a ...

On a chilly March evening while out for a walk with his dog Sparky on the North Side, Robert Miller came upon some books scattered on the sidewalk. Even in the dim light, Miller could see that these ...

NAHANT — Nahant Public Library Board of Trustees met on Tuesday and discussed upcoming programming, specifically the launch of their new eBay page, where they will be selling rare books and ...

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 ...

UW’s American Heritage Center houses the research journals of author Owen Wister, who wrote “The Virginian,” which is widely touted as the first recognized Western novel. This 1902 first edition is in ...

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, ...

You might be surprised how much value hides on your shelves; a worn spine or a yellowed dust jacket can sometimes equal serious money. Check for first editions, rare prints, author signatures, and ...

A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE. SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ALL THE WAY BACK TO ANCIENT TIMES, AND SOME OF THOSE FAMOUS TEXTS HAVE SURVIVED OVER THE CENTURIES. LINDA HALL LIBRARY AT UMKC IS NOW ...