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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A thrift store was shocked when a donated Chinese Bible sold for $73,000

A donated Chinese-language Bible sold for $72,902 at auction, far exceeding its initial valuation of $777-$1,036.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reduced to nonsense': JRR Tolkien's irritation with typist revealed in archive

JRR Tolkien's letter reveals his frustration with careless typing on his manuscript, reflecting his passion for language and precision.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Writing

Please touch: Rare, unusual and artistic books are making Miami a center of print culture

The University of Miami's Special Collections library possesses an unexpected donation of rare engravings of roses, highlighting historical and artistic significance.
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