Selling your books we buy individual books, collections, and libraries. Over the last decade, a company called octavo digitally photographed some of the world s great books from some of the greatest libraries. Issue a group of books issued by the publisher as a discrete unit. On the night of january 7, 1610, galileo galilei, a resident of padua. See some of the rarest books from nycs antiquarian book fair. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile book collecting can be easy and inexpensive. The unique materials of the rare book and special collections division of the library of congress, now totaling over 800,000 items, include books, broadsides, pamphlets, theater playbills, prints, posters, photographs, and medieval and renaissance manuscripts. The rare book room site has been constructed as an educational site intended to allow the visitor to examine and read some of the great books of the world. So many people are reading books on ereaders that printed books are plummeting in sales. Ask a group of bibliophiles to identify the rarest of all rare books, and a majority probably would cite the gutenberg. Rare books only a single copy of each of these books is still available from us and some are being made available at discounted prices in which you can save. The rare books unit of special collections contains more than 30,000 volumes, with strengths in theology, philosophy, church history, english recusant history, and works written by or about members of the society of jesus.
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From antique documents on the curriculums of old american medical schools to posters with detailed illustrations of infinitely small parts of the human anatomy, there are plenty of fascinating books to choose from in the rare medical books section of the biblio rare book room. We all know that the prices of rare records has peaked recently, so here is a list of some of the rarest records ever played on the scene. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Remnant trust rare book exhibit ball state university. At the center is thomas jeffersons book collection, which was sold to congress in 1815. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman. This is an everchanging stock of rare and collectible vinyl with many additions added daily. Author, title, publisher, year and location of publication, format hardcover or softcover. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books is called a bibliophile. Dec, 2004 every passion has its holy grail, and rare book collecting is no exception. This exhibit included early 19thcentury printings of asburys journals, published minutes of early conferences, and engravings of early methodist scenes. The rare book sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in first editions, signed copies, and notable rarities.
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The collections housed in the rare book and special collections division amount to nearly 800,000 books, encompassing nearly all eras and subjects maintained in well over 100 separate collections. If you have books to sell, and to better assist you, please include the following information as it applies. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Vanishing animals, timeless worlds and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Thrashers forever my love rarest of the rare doo wop ballad pjdoowop. Every passion has its holy grail, and rarebook collecting is no exception. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. As long as most rare is not confusing, and if the writer feels it adds poetry to the sentence then i think they do an injustice to the language, and to their creative soul, if they use rarest because a text book says it is the proper use. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more.
The collections primary strengths are in the areas of literature. Please come back rarest of the rare early 60s uptempo doo wop. See rare books from the 60th antiquarian book fair fast company. Books printed in editions of 25,000 copies or more usually do not become rare.
First edition, first issue see below, very rare, this is a remarkable copy in entirely original condition and with a distinguished provenance, having been in the famous giustiniani family from publication to the present day. The mystery surrounding a copy of galileos pivotal treatise. All of these collections offer scholarly documentation about the western and american traditions of life and learning. Stanton is currently publications chair of the alcuin society board of directors, a vancouver organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of beautifully produced books. But even modern science admits it has difficulties explaining consciousnessthe residue of the soul in beings that think. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. In the book world, the rarest of the rare every passion has its holy grail, and rarebook collecting is no exception. We sell a variety of collectible books online at rare soulman covering a range of interesting areas, such as wisconsin 5060s rock in do you hear that beat. If you get a chance, visit my ebay shop and my etsy shop for even more great deals from soulmans corner. For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing of ferdinand also by leaf. This original comic introduced the world to the man of steel, superman, and it is rumored that there are only 50100 copies. Atticus rare books specializes in the sciences, buying and selling rare and collectible works from all time periods.
During the weddingoftheyear she marries aryeh leib posner, scion of a prominent misnagdic rabbinic family, who is not only a young, brilliant torah scholar, but also a man with an adventurous soul. Raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. Online jewish bookstore offering rare jewish books and texts at the best prices. Soulmine records, sell and buy vinyl records, northern soul, rare soul also cds and books. We offer a selection of rare and collectible books, a smattering of new books, and the reading copies every book lover needs. Reading one of her books is the next best thing to being in the field with her, and certainly a lot less strenuous. Because of the variety of books, it is easily possible to start a small collection for a few pounds or, at the other extreme, to spend millions on acquiring very rare and fine books. Nearly three years later, a man on the inside admitted to selling the items to a local bookstore. With pleasure, rare book school announces the inaugural cohort of the andrew w. Unfollow rare books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Author, title, publisher, year and location of publication, format hardcover or softcover, condition, dust jacket if applicable, signatures.
Hey guys, so back when harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in the states, i was working the midnight release at borders. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Question about newer rare books hey guys, so back when harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in the states, i was working the midnight release at borders. Congratulations to all, and we look forward to welcoming you to the rbs community. Discover your rare book source, featuring out of print books and antique books. We actively seek to purchase first edition books and other rare items in exceptional condition. The summa is a work of enormous importan ce on several levels. The list was originally compiled by tim brown, and ive added a few in along the way.
Concerning the immortality of mans soul, and manner of socrates his death. Berkelouw books is australias largest rare and antiquarian bookdealer. Neil pearson has collected rare books for thirty years. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman rare. The reduction in printed books actually adds a bit more mystique to the rarest of the rare. Dodge, gilt to blindstamp bordered red leather label at front board. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author. Rare books only a single copy of each of these books is still available from us and some are being made available at discounted prices in which you can save several pounds off the original published price. Americana rare books and first editions bauman rare books. Religion and philosophy can be seen as two approaches to one goal. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books, and this remains at the heart of the berkelouw operation. Some argue that this spells doom for rare book dealers, but many dealers think the opposite is true. Old rare book pratt the red man s moses by elaine eastman 1935 1st ed.
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Founded in 1958, clarkes deals in antiquarian books specialising in africana, prints, maps and ephemera concentrating mainly on africa south of the sahara. Occult literally the word describes the hidden, hinting at a history of secret knowledge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Well i happened to notice one that had a miss print on the dust jacket so i immediately set it aside for me to buy at the end of my shift with the copy i actually read lol. The original declaration of independence, signed by thomas jefferson, benjamin franklin, and john adams, is easily one of the rarest, most.
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Now, the rare book collections include over 60,000 printed pieces and represent all the disciplines the university libraries collect. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Since 1978, james cummins bookseller has been selling rare books, autographs and first editions of all kinds. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Stories behind the treasures at the harvard museum of natural history. Shop the latest titles by h p lovecraft at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. The bible includes some of the rarest and most sought printed works ever.
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