CORRECTION: A photo caption in an earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about Barbara Heritage’s job. She is the director of collections, exhibitions and scholarly initiatives at ...

Hidden literary treasures could be sitting on your shelf right now. Discover 11 types of old books worth serious money and ...

A Ridgefield man is collaborating with a team of academics to learn more about history and music after discovering Medieval musical manuscripts that are 800 years old. Hundreds of books surround ...

What makes a book rare? Historically, books in great demand can gain this golden status through scarcity, condition, and even association with famous former owners. Other characteristics, such as ...

Old books can be beautiful to look at. But handle with care — they just might be toxic. The covers of Victorian-era books are already known to sometimes have pigments that contain toxic heavy metals ...

Finding unique, treasured items at a thrift store or garage sale can be a satisfying victory. This includes discovering old or out-of-print books to add to your personal collection at home. However, ...

As a graduate student in Laramie, Wyo., in the 1990s, Sarah Mentock spent many weekends hunting for bargains at neighborhood yard sales. On one of those weekends, she spotted “The Lord of the Isles,” ...