Rare Book Monthly Reviews - June - 2013 Issue

Modern Literature from Ken Lopez Bookseller

Modern Literature from Ken Lopez Bookseller

Ken Lopez Bookseller has released his catalogue number 161 of Modern Literature. Offered is a collection of first editions of books along with some ephemeral material, such as letters and photographs. Being modern, most items are from the 20th century, but a few are even more modern than that. You will find many of the most noted of authors of the past century here, with a concentration in the last 50 or 60 years. And, while this is mainly a catalogue of literature, not everything in these pages is fiction. Rules are meant to have exceptions. Here are some samples.

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Literature, History and More from Raptis Rare Books

Literature, History and More from Raptis Rare Books

This month we received our first catalogue from Raptis Rare Books, of Brattleboro, Vermont. If it helps any, Brattleboro is close to southwestern New Hampshire and northwestern Massachusetts. It's ...

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A Post-Fair List from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

A Post-Fair List from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

This is not a George Harrison catalogue despite the appearance of the cover. That is just one item. It is actually Occasional List Three from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, also known as The P...

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Old and Classic Music from J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Old and Classic Music from J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians have issued their Catalogue 67. It is filled with the sound of music, printed music that is, and music-related material, ranging from the 16th to the 20th century. ...

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Literary Firsts and Other Meritorious Books from Whitmore Rare Books

Literary Firsts and Other Meritorious Books from Whitmore Rare Books

Whitmore Rare Books has issued their Catalogue 7. Whitmore specializes in “literary first editions and other books of merit.” In other words, literature predominates, but some other types of books ...

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New Arrivals at The Veatchs Arts of the Book

New Arrivals at The Veatchs Arts of the Book

The Veatchs Arts of the Book has reached a numerical milestone: Catalogue 75. Spring Arrivals, Including Artists' Books, Barbarian Broadsides, Munder's Poetry Broadsides, Laboratory Press Student P...

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The American Civil War from Yesterday's Muse Books

The American Civil War from Yesterday's Muse Books

Yesterday's Muse Books has issued a new catalogue, The American Civil War. 101 Items, Mainly from the Confederate Perspective. If it's going to be from a Confederate perspective, perhaps they shoul...

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18th Century North America from the William Reese Company

18th Century North America from the William Reese Company

The 303rd catalogue from New Haven bookseller the William Reese Company is titled 18th-Century North America. There are actually a few items that date from the 17th century, but the great majority ...

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More Rare Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

More Rare Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

David Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has reached their catalogue No. 131 of Rare Americana. Lesser specializes in shorter form works on paper – pamphlets, broadsides, manuscripts, photographs, and o...

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Middle and South America from Asher and the Antiquariaat Forum

Middle and South America from Asher and the Antiquariaat Forum

Asher Rare Books and the Antiquariaat Forum have released a catalogue of Middle & South America. The material ranges from the 16th through the 20th century, but it is mostly quite old, dating to Sp...

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Six Hundred Children's Books from Aleph-Bet

Six Hundred Children's Books from Aleph-Bet

Aleph-Bet Books has released Catalogue 104 of Children's Books & Illustrated Books. Aleph-Bet's are the most consistent of catalogues we receive. Each includes 600 items, every item illustrated and...

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Science, Medicine, Natural History, and Early Printing from B & L Rootenberg

Science, Medicine, Natural History, and Early Printing from B & L Rootenberg

B & L Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts has issued their Catalogue Number Fourteen of Fine Books. Science, Medicine, Natural History, and Early Printing. Most books are in the areas of science or...

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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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