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Fairs | November 17, 2010 | Jeremy Dibbell

Boston Book Fair Reports

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A few reports from this weekend's 34th Annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair: 

Ian Kahn of Lux Mentis - begin here and work forward.

Chris Lowenstein at Book Hunter's Holiday - Chris wasn't at the fair this year, but has a dispatch from Mr. Z, here.

Marie at Boston Bibliophile - report here.

My own reports at PhiloBiblos - Thursday, Friday/Saturday, Sunday/Wrapup. 

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Two Ladies at the Automat, NYC, 1966 by Diane Arbus (estimate: $20,000-$90,000)
Photography Collection of Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner to Auction
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Unseen Early Italian Aviation Photography to Auction

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1615 warrant signed by King James I of England authorizing the release of Sir Walter Raleigh from the Tower of London
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£279,800 Death Bed Photo Tops Oscar Wilde Sale

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WWII Operation Bigot map
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Unidentified photographer, Banking Office, State Street, circa 1902
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The Custer letter
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Mysterious George Washington Historical Document Surfaces for Presidents Day

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The Annunciation Featuring the Book’s Female Patron, Book of Hours, Belgium (Hainaut), ca. 1450‒1460. Ink, paint, and gold on parchment.
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An English Psalter and Photo of Sophia Loren: The Week in Rare Books
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