Rare Book Monthly Reviews - October - 2004 Issue

Genealogy And Local History From<br>The George S. MacManus Co.

Genealogy And Local History From<br>The George S. MacManus Co.

By Michael Stillman

The George S. MacManus Company, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, has issued its Catalogue 394, "Genealogy & Local History." This is a collection of almost 1,300 very targeted publications. Catalogues about genealogy and local history are among the more difficult to review as their titles are generally of niche appeal. The Dings Family in America is likely to be of great interest to the Dings, but perhaps not to many others. The Reminiscences of New Hampton, New Hampshire, will be of interest to people from New Hampton and those with a thing for alliteration, but how about ...

Early Americana From David Lesser<br>Fine Antiquarian Books

Early Americana From David Lesser<br>Fine Antiquarian Books

By Michael Stillman

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has issued their 81st catalogue of rare Americana. This is an interesting collection of political, business, and religious documents f...

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America's Paper Trail: Amazing Manuscripts<br>From The Raab Collection

America's Paper Trail: Amazing Manuscripts<br>From The Raab Collection

By Michael Stillman

The Raab Collection (formerly Steven Raab Autographs), a dealer in primarily American historical autographs, has issued its 15th anniversary catalogue, "Following America's ...

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American Cartography From<br>William Reese

American Cartography From<br>William Reese

By Michael Stillman

The William Reese Company has issued their 234th catalogue, entitled "American Cartography." It is a collection of American maps and books containing maps, from as extensiv...

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Furniture, Decorations, Culture and More<br>From Charles Wood

Furniture, Decorations, Culture and More<br>From Charles Wood

By Michael Stillman
Charles Wood has issued his "List 2004-2," which covers "Material Culture, Decorative Arts, and Social History." In this catalogue you will find a great deal of material, prima...

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American Historical Autographs<br>From Joseph Rubinfine

American Historical Autographs<br>From Joseph Rubinfine

By Michael Stillman

Joseph Rubinfine recently issued his "List 151" of American historical autographs. This is a wonderful collection of autographs, primarily as parts of manuscripts, some of w...

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The Americas from Helen R. Kahn Rare Books

The Americas from Helen R. Kahn Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Helen R. Kahn and Associates of Montreal has issued their 65th catalogue of rare books, "The Americas." This includes 150 items pertaining to the western hemisphere. Here ar...

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More from the Library of H.P. Kraus<br>At Oak Knoll Books

More from the Library of H.P. Kraus<br>At Oak Knoll Books

By Michael Stillman


Oak Knoll Books has just issued the second part of its catalogue "From the Reference Library of H.P. Kraus." H.P. Kraus was the legendary New York bookseller who developed ...

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Rare Book Monthly

  • Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: William Shakespeare.
    The Poems and Sonnets of William Shakespeare, 1960. 7,210 USD
    Sotheby’s: Charles Dickens.
    A Christmas Carol, First Edition, 1843. 17,500 USD
    Sotheby’s: William Golding.
    Lord of the Flies, First Edition, 1954. 5,400 USD
    Sotheby's
    Fine Books, Manuscripts & More
    Available for Immediate Purchase
    Sotheby’s: Lewis Carroll.
    Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, Inscribed First Edition, 1872. 25,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: J.R.R. Tolkien.
    The Hobbit, First Edition, 1937. 12,000 USD
    Sotheby’s: John Milton.
    Paradise Lost, 1759. 5,400 USD

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