Monthly Archives: June 2013

Who says work has to be boring…?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

Received in the same week last month: a signed, limited edition Banksy print; a painting by ‘Eagle’ comic illustrator;  a 17th century map of Northern England;  Japanese paintings and a 17th century Irish text. I love this job for its … Continue reading →

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Tynemouth Antiquarian and Second Hand Book Fair

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

Yes, it’s that time again…this Sunday, it is the second Antiquarian and Second Hand Book Fair of 2013, held in the beautifully renovated Tynemouth Station. Polly Bird, the local bookbinder, will be sharing a stall with me so feel free … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever…literally

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

Here is a classic example of an ephemeral item which has now become a priceless national heritage. The recent donation of John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to three songs, including ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ , will surely be ranked as some of the … Continue reading →

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Conquistador letter found in Naples archive

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

This is an interesting article I’ve just come across. What an amazing find and one which will add so much to our knowledge of the history of South and Central America: http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Conquistador-letter-found/29424 It’s always surprising what can turn up in … Continue reading →

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Lessons to be learnt

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Zoe Finlay

I thought I’d share with you this classic example of the damage that some framers can do. This was a very valuable print by a well-known contemporary artist, however, the poor workmanship by the framer had caused distortions and creases … Continue reading →

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