Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Autographs Auction, Including a Collection of Layouts for Stamps and Bills #534/2023

Printing offers us the opportunity to discover a world of values, both written and visual. A history of printing means a history of books and culture, but also an introduction to the universe of advertising, leisure, and entertainment. From old Romanian books brought to life by printing, to the works of Romanian literature classics that printing, this time technological, modern, and rapid, has animated, this craft has always been present, along with the people who have wielded it. Before reaching the printing press, the works we are discussing were presented in manuscript form. From this point of view, the current auction includes several original philatelic drafts, created through splendid drawings by one of our most valuable graphic artists, illustrators, and comic book creators, Ary Murnu. The splendor of these unique pieces, in perfect conservation state, is surpassed only by their rarity. They are consistent with Murnu's created posters, which are also present, and join the inspired vintage advertisements.