Thew New Antiquarian is the blog of the Antiqurian Booksellers' Association of America

Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and e-lists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the members of the ABAA below. (Also includes podcasts, blog posts, and other digital formats.) *New* indicates any catalogs brought to our attention since early-March 2025. AARDVARK BOOKS/EZRA TISHMAN BOOK APPRAISALS SABF 2024 Highlights 16 Recent Aardvarkian Acquisitions... [ more about Latest Catalogs of Rare Books]

The ABAA is accepting entries for the 2025 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest where more than $6,000 in prizes will be awarded to student collectors. The contest is open to all prizewinners of college contests, whether or not first prize, and to interested students whose institutions do not offer contests. More information can be found here... All entries should be submitted here by June 9, ... [ more about 2025 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest]

The following book disappeared from a NYC residence and is the subject of an insurance claim. Title: "POLYCRONICON" 1482 William Caxton, Printer Higden Ranulph, Author John Trevisa also known as John de Trevisa, Translator The book is without 4 blanks (a1, 1.1, x2, 55.8) and 7 other leaves (a2, a3, a6, a8, c4, 54.8, 54.7) included here in very fine manuscript facsimile accomplished probably in the 19... [ more about Missing: Caxton Polycronicon]