IV Antiquarian Book Fair

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From 26 to 30 November at the Central House of Artists on the Crimean shaft passed IV Antiquarian Book Fair - a unique exhibition project, designed to draw attention to the development of antiquarian book collecting and preservation of cultural heritage. Exhibitors included 17 major galleries that provided interesting displays of old editions. In addition, the project held a round table discussion on the problems of collecting used books, and the second annual book auction.

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Among the most interesting exhibits at the antique book fair should be called first and only edition (1806) work of the great Russian general AV Suvorov's The Science of Victory (1796). Then you can mark a rare instance of the Bible with engravings by Gustave Doré, published by the Association of MO Wolf ", and lifetime editions of Russian classics:" Poltava "(1836) AS Pushkin and "Poor People" (1847) FM Dostoevsky. It was also presented an interesting collection of books from imperial libraries, including the rare book "Geography of Russia" in 1840 with descriptions of Russian regions and provinces. No less interesting old European publications, among which konvolyut incunabula (incunabula collection of European books printed before 1501) and palaeotypes on the history of France in 1512

November 28, the press center of the CHA held a round table, attended by collectors and art dealers. The main topic for discussion was the economic crisis, challenges and opportunities associated with changing economic circumstances. In addition to current issues antique market, participants have been affected by global challenges Russia's laws that prevent the full life antique market. In particular, it was noted that the Russian book is in demand and highly valued in Western auctions, such as McDougal `s, Sotheby` s and Christies, however, take a book to the west is not possible because of the nuances of the legislation that Russia's market plunges in a vacuum -- limited range of items and customers.

The day before the end of the fair in CHA held the second annual book auction of "Rare and valuable books and manuscripts XVIII-XX centuries", which included an 55 carefully selected lots. According to organizers, nearly all sold away from the original edition of the declared value. The most expensive of the lots were sold to "ABC" LN Tolstoy (550 000 rubles) and Poltava (1829) AS Pushkin (500 000 rubles).

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