A glimpse into the lives of classic authors, however brief, can be thrilling. We're wowed by photos of their writing desks, we analyze their sleeping habits, and we swoon over their love letters. Which is why a Sotheby's auction showcasing first editions of classic works -- including those inscribed with personal notes from their authors -- is enough to make us salivate. The exhibition, A Modern Library: The Gordon Waldorf Collection, will take place on April 1, and features such gems as a first...
6 Fascinating Inscriptions That Offer A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Classic Authors
The Huffington Post - 25 Mar 2014 22:27
A glimpse into the lives of classic authors, however brief, can be thrilling. We're wowed by photos of their writing desks, we analyze their sleeping habits, and we swoon over their love letters. Which is why a Sotheby's auction showcasing first editions of classic works -- including those inscribed with personal notes from their authors -- is enough to make us salivate. The exhibition, A Modern Library: The Gordon Waldorf Collection, will take place on April 1, and features such gems as a first...
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