Books & Manuscripts
Columbus’ America letter hits new record
Christopher Columbus wrote the letter on his way back to Europe in 1492
Harry Potter first edition breaks auction record
A first edition, first printing of the debut Potter novel has auctioned for $61,000
Ernest Shackleton’s Aurora Australis sets new record
Ernest Shackleton’s Aurora Australis achieves $86,500
That's magic! First printing of Harry Potter set to conjure up $20,000 at Heritage
Distinguished by a young Dumbledore on the back, this book comes with a rare signed photo
First printing of Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year makes $2,520 at auction
A 1722 edition of Defoe's historical novel was the leading lot at National Book Auctions' recent sale
