Antique Books
11
Apr
Where to Buy Old Books Online: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding Rare and Antique Books
Whether you're a lifelong bibliophile or a new co...
23
Oct
How to get the musty smell out of books?
A short guide regarding various techniques of removing smells from books. The article talks about the most common practices as described by experts from major institutions and libraries.
19
Jan
The Mathematical Brilliance of Dmitry Tsitsianov
Early life and education
Dmitry Pavlovich Tsitsianov hailed from the ancient princely Tsitsishvili family, which once ruled a section ...
18
Dec
Paris Illustré: A Glimpse into 19th Century Paris
Paris Illustré: A Glimpse into 19th Century Paris
Paris Illustré was a weekly magazine published in Paris, France during the 19th cent...
20
Sep
The Legacy of Munster’s Cosmographia: Cartographer’s Masterpiece
The Cartographer's Masterpiece: The Legacy of Sebastian Munster's Cosmographia
Sebastian Münster's Cosmographia, first published i...
06
Jun
Collecting Cithara Sanctorum: A Journey through Editions
Cithara Sanctorum has seen various editions, which have become sought-after treasures for collectors. Thus, I wanted to consecrate this article to both colleague antiquarians and collectors who might want to put their own edition into context and help them evaluate their prized possession.
18
Mar
Sheet Music Books
The beginnings
The invention of the printing press made sheet music very popular across the globe. The Mainz Psalter, published in 1457...
11
Mar
The Quran – The book with handling instructions
The Quran - The book with Handling Instructions
The Quran is undoubtedly one of the most influential texts in history, but the book it...
29
Nov
The New Testament – Alba Iulia 1648
The New Testament of Alba Iulia
Main subject of this article is Romanian translation of the New Testament printed in Alba Iulia. It's ...
04
Nov
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – The Pillar of Orthodoxy
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery, founded in the mid-11th century. The monastery was...
20
Apr
Used and rare books – Collector’s guide
Used and rare books - Forming a collection
The first question that probably comes to your mind when thinking about book collecting is&n...
23
Mar
Rare Bibles – Short collecting guide
Rare Bibles - Collecting tips
As you may already know, the Bible was the most significant book in the Western world. It has greatly in...