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Books, Maps & Prints 2024Miniature books: Small is indeed beautiful

Small books have long been objects of wonder. The history of tiny type can be traced back to the smallest cuneiform clay tablets of ancient Mesopotamia or the diminutive papyrus codices treasured by Christians in Roman Egypt.

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Antique arms and armour dealers and auctioneers have come together to lobby against couriers restricting delivery of antique examples.

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A desirable Doulton ‘ink’, a figural model with three putti seated around a foliate decorated vase, emerged at BBR.

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Bottles with fatal content had to be specially designed and coloured to avoid a nasty accident.

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Jewellery from the estate of artist's model Ella Naper (1886-1972) was offered at Lay’s in Lanner, Cornwall.

JewellerySleeper in Colchester: an intaglio ring emerges at auction

JewelleryMetal detectorist discoveries continue to appeal at auction

JewelleryRing of ‘Mr Show Business’ shines at Birmingham auction

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Modern British ArtMystery woman sets auction record for artist Harrington Mann

A large and striking 1920s portrait of a young woman drew strong competition at Dreweatts sale of Anouska Hempel’s collection.

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Testing the market for still-lifes by Bloomsbury school favourite Duncan Grant (1885-1978), a painting by the artist emerged fresh from a notable source in Somerset.

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Modern British ArtBidders just dig the Mary Potter style

Modern British Art Another strong sum for Frederick Gore

Modern British ArtDealer moved by refugees’ plight

Modern British ArtBryan Pearce peppers up a Penzance auction

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