rare books

New York, NY, October 10, 2012 —The Tale of Peter Rabbit and other books by Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) have become classics of children’s literature and represent one of the most successful publi
SAN FRANCISCO — In the annual celebration of the printed word, the 46th California International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to San Francisco
It would take a genius to illustrate one of the most boring books imaginable, a code of tax laws, and create a comic tour-de-force.
Catalogue Review: Extant Americana, #1
It is a truth universally acknowledged that readers love lists. Collectors do, too.
New York—On Tuesday, October 2, Swann Galleries will offer a diverse selection of historically significant material in their semi-annual auction of Printed & Manuscript Americana.
London, UK — Renowned rare bookseller Peter Harrington is to present to the public the unique first edition presentation copy of Mary Shelley’s Frankens
NEW YORK—The Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Norman E.