Found in the headquarters of Saddam’s secret police force in Baghdad, the cache has been transferred to Washington for conservation

The American-born benefactor bought rare books and manuscripts for over 20 years

Many items on display have not been exhibited since 1952

The claim is for a bound 290-folio missal which appears to have disappeared in 1943

Saved from Afghanistan by top collector, the manuscripts pose an ethical problem

Also exhibited are rare and illustrated books on botany to inaugurate their new gallery

The Art Newspaper has tracked down further details of what happened to the twelfth-century manuscript during World War II

Over twenty-five years this Anglo-American has built up a great library of early books, manuscripts and incunabula

Top lots go to private collectors, but the Italian State and European dealers put up a fight

Though the identity of the Boucicaut Master is unknown, his work is extremely valuable

The Art Newspaper examine the art and philosophy of a man who has closed deals with Sotheby’s, Noortman and Artemis

Autumn sale at Christie’s expected for the last manuscript by the artist in private hands — in 1980 it sold for £2 million

His rare manuscript find nabbed him this year's award

Leonardo the artist and the scientist will be on show