We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. We have scarce and rare books in all subjects, including especially western. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore. From the start, our gallery has received high praise as a truly unusual addition to the roster of las vegas attractions, and we have done our part to fit into the festive atmosphere by being open twelve hours a day, seven. Alcuin books specializes in scholarly, rare and antiquarian books in all aspects of the humanities and the history of science with special emphasis in fine, rare and special printings of limited editions in an array of subject interests. This section highlights the catalogues of north american rare book dealers who specialize in collecting latin american imprints, in particular the william reese company of new haven, connecticut, and the philadelphia rare books and manuscripts company, of philadelphia, pennsylvania. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. We buy, research, authenticate, catalog and offer for sale rare books and american autograph manuscripts. Slimy book dealers have to deal with the antiquarian booksellers association, and theyre the most sinister of all the sinister bookworms. Some members own brickandmortar shops, some operate internetonly businesses from their home or office, some fashion livelihoods. We buy, research, authenticate, catalog and offer for sale rare. Rare books and manuscripts ian brabner, rare americana.
Use the list below to locate a specific specialist. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. About rare book buyer we have been dealers in rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts for more than 30 years and are based in nyc at 1510 lexington ave by appointment only and at. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. We buy and sell fine, unusual and rare books in most fields. Over the course of her career, rebecca has sold shakespeare folios, first editions of newtons principia and darwins origin of species, and individual leaves from. American rare coin and collectibles has purchased coins, currency, gold, and silver from over 75,000 satisfied customers. Focusing on the last 100 years of american and british literature. She is the cofounder of type punch matrix, a rare book firm specializing in pivotal works from every field. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Latin american book publisher and dealer catalogues the. Dictionary of american antiquarian bookdealers donald c.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Many rare book dealers are one or twoperson operations. Bauman rare books opened in the grand canal shoppes at the venetian palazzo in february 2008. As one of the oldest and largest fulltime coin and bullion trading companies in the midwest, we are active buyers of all forms of coins and currency and diamonds too. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. The antiquarian booksellers association of america. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. First editions, signed or inscribed copies, incunabula, manuscripts, and artists books. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book. Antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and the international.
Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. Millions of books and other items are listed for sale on abebooks by trusted sellers from around the world. Old florida book shop is an antique book store specialized in buying and selling old and rare books and prints, vintage magazines and historical maps. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world.
Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The universe of rarebook dealers is small, and reputation is paramount. We have a diverse stock catering to a variety of interests with particular emphasis in antiquarian books, americana, civil war. Rare book dealers in chicago, il ask for free quotes. As one of the oldest and largest fulltime coin and bullion trading. Rootenberg explained, with certain dealers, you never even question authenticity or titleits almost a given. Einstein manuscripts, memorable tidbits and chronicles one of the great coups in the rare book world the purchase of the. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman.
We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Check out these ten rare bookstores you can visit in the united states, featuring antiquarian book shops from new york to florida to california. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. The hotly anticipated documentary about the rarebook world, the booksellers, opens in new york city this week, just as the rarebook world itself descends on. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in rare books. I buy, authenticate, research, catalog, exhibit, sell. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. Any reputable american rare book dealer would do well to be a part of their organization, and if they hear about you pulling a fast one on some unsuspecting customer, theyll give you the boot in no time flat.
Some have spent their entire careers in the book business, while others have been lighthouse. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas. The first published reference source to bring together biographical information on american antiquarian bookdealers, this book provides librarians, dealers, and collectors with useful.
Sunday has a masters degree from nyu, attended rare book school at uva, and was a forbes small business contributor. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the. Only a small fraction of companies have three or more employees. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes.
Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. They specialize in english and american literature, early travel and voyages, early printed books, and medical books. Ian brabner, rare book dealer, americana specialist. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. But he loves buying and selling old books in the age of the internet. Butternut and blue civil war book dealers, civil war books. The continue reading a fascinating look into the world of. If youre a new rare book dealer, one of your most important goals is getting into the abaa, or the antiquarian booksellers association of america.
Alcuin books specializes in scholarly, rare and antiquarian books in all aspects of the humanities and the history of science with special. Bibliophiles of all stripes are aware of these terms and their. Also covers rare book auctions, manuscripts, ephemera, broadsides, maps, prints, posters, bibliography, first editions, incunabula and catalogs. Our store with rare books and prints is open every saturday from 10. Butternut and blue sells, purchases, and publishes civil war books on a wide variety of topics. Abaa membership conveys recognition throughout the rare book world. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Wangensteen historical library of biology and medicine had purchased books in recent years.
Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. The book is a mustread for all those in the trade including dealers, collectors and librarians and an important addition to the bookonbooks canon. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books.
Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Ursus rare books specializes in art books, illustrated books, art, architechture, natural history, decorative master prints and watercolours, first editions and travel. Ian brabner, rare americana, llc abaa rare books and. In april 2004, a first edition copy sold at auction for a whopping. It is the amalgamation of a lifetime of collecting and is as much comiccon as it is book fair. Our rare book room, attached to the largest independent bookstore in new mexico, was started by dwight myers of the new mexico book league, and expanded by riley and betty parker after closing their store, parker books of the west, in santa fe. Rebecca romney is a rare book dealer based in the washington dc area. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Midwest antiquarian booksellers association promoting the. A fascinating look into the world of rare book dealers.
Bibliophiles of all stripes are aware of these terms and their monetary value although they may not have a clue who has the privilege or burden of trafficking these objects dayin and dayout. From the start, our gallery has received high praise as a. Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson. In 1992 we wrote american numismatic literature, published by quarterman. Peter kraus of ursus rare books in manhattan, ny has been in the book business since he was a young man and an abaa member since 1974. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early. It is filled with fascinating sometimes unbelievable anecdotes i. Our more than four hundred members hail from an impressively diverse array of backgrounds. The book is a mustread for all those in the trade including dealers, collectors and librarians and an important addition to the book onbooks canon.
1548 1066 366 730 1021 1593 529 1400 1427 307 1580 1382 725 68 1435 427 1156 1381 689 1476 315 944 273 1214 619 43 1300 238 377 617 643 743 1018 1048 518 1436 1084 1097 398 1217