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History & Culture from First Editions, shaped by its Paper & Print focus.

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The Sun Also Rises, But the First State Does Not: Authenticating Hemingway's 1926 Scribner's

A forensic guide to the points of issue, jacket authentication, and marriage-copy detection for the 1926 Scribner first edition—the specimen that launched the Hemingway market.

Julian VaneJulian VaneMarch 1, 2026

The Color-Plate Trap: How to Spot a Sophisticated Facsimile in Audubon and Redouté

The color-plate market is experiencing a speculative peak. But sophisticated facsimiles are rampant. Here's how to distinguish a genuine Audubon or Redouté from a beautiful lie.

Julian VaneJulian VaneFebruary 24, 2026