Rare Book Monthly Reviews - March - 2013 Issue

100 Fine Literary Works from Lorne Bair Rare Books

100 Fine Literary Works from Lorne Bair Rare Books

Lorne Bair Rare Books has issued a catalogue of One Hundred Recent Arrivals. This is nothing like any Bair catalogue I have encountered before. Lorne Bair generally features political and social works, mostly from well left of center. There is none of that here. The closest item to that sort of commentary comes from Ayn Rand, and she is well to the other side of the spectrum. Bair informs us that they have formed a modern literature department, and have started it with the purchase of a major American collection of 19th and 20th century literature. They are not kidding. The collection conta...

The Polar Regions from Aquila Books

The Polar Regions from Aquila Books

Aquila Books has issued their Catalogue 113 Winter 2013. An Aquila catalogue is perfect for winter as they focus on lands where winter never ends. “Specializing in books and ephemera related to all...

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America's Natives Featured at Back Of Beyond Books

America's Natives Featured at Back Of Beyond Books

Back of Beyond Books has published their Rare Book Catalog #9. This one features selections from their Native Americana collection. America's natives almost always received the short end of the sti...

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Travel and Exploration from Antiquariat Eigl

Travel and Exploration from Antiquariat Eigl

Antiquariat Eigl has issued a catalogue of Reisen und Expeditionen (Travel and Exploration). Not surprisingly, a catalogue with such a title would be written primarily in German. However, while thi...

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English Verse 1751-1800 from Justin Croft and Simon Beattie

English Verse 1751-1800 from Justin Croft and Simon Beattie

Justin Croft and Simon Beattie have issued a catalogue of English Verse 1751-1800. Part I: A-G. Who could have imagined there were so many poetical Englishmen? Here are over 300 poetical tracts cov...

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The American West from Gene W. Baade

The American West from Gene W. Baade

From Gene W. Baade Books on the West we have a new selection, Catalogue 213. Baade, of Renton, Washington, offers a selection of inexpensively priced books and ephemera, some collectible, others fo...

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75 Exceptional Books and Manuscripts from Peter Harrington

75 Exceptional Books and Manuscripts from Peter Harrington

Peter Harrington of London has issued a catalogue of Exceptional Books and Manuscripts. Offered are 75 items that clearly qualify for the “exceptional” description. The names or events will all be ...

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The Territories of the Dutch West India Company from Bestebreurtje Rare Books

The Territories of the Dutch West India Company from Bestebreurtje Rare Books

Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books has issued a catalogue with the lengthy title, The area covered by the charter of the West India Company (WIC): Brazil, West Africa, New Netherland, The Netherland...

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American Manuscripts from the William Reese Company

American Manuscripts from the William Reese Company

The William Reese Company has issued a catalogue of 32 items for those who collect material that is unique - Bulletin 30: Manuscripts. Naturally, these are going to be one-of-a-kind items, written ...

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A Show Selection from Antiquariaat Forum and Asher Rare Books

A Show Selection from Antiquariaat Forum and Asher Rare Books

Asher Rare Books and the Antiquariaat Forum have published a 2013 February List. It was released just in time for the annual California International Antiquarian Book Fair. This catalogue has an in...

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At the California Fair with Antiquariat Banzhaf and Antiquariat Michael Kuhn

At the California Fair with Antiquariat Banzhaf and Antiquariat Michael Kuhn

Antiquariat Banzhaf and Antiquariat Michael Kuhn issued a brochure for the recent 46th California International Antiquarian Bookfair. The two German booksellers made the trip across the ocean and a...

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