Over the past three years, the Center for Book Arts in New York City undertook a collections initiative spearheaded by executive director Alexander Campos. The goal of this initiative was to "organize... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
The following items were stolen in Manhattan. If you have any information pertaining to these items, please contact ABAA Headquarters at 212-944-8291 or hq@abaa.org. Coronation Program for Alexander... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
UPDATE: These items were recovered. The following books were stolen in West Springfield, MA. If you have any information regarding any of these titles, please contact Leslie Arthur at 203.789.8081 or ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
These items were still missing as of May 30, 2019. The following items were reported stolen: Capote, Truman. In Cold Blood (signed, Limited to 500 Copies, in Original Slipcase).. New York: Random Hous... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
UPDATE: The item was recovered. A first English translation of the Swiss Family Robinson ("The Family Robinson Crusoe" by M. Wiss) published in two volumes in 1814 in the original publisher's boards (... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
UPDATE: John Gilkey was apprehended yesterday, July 14th. He is returning to San Francisco in police custody. Please be aware that convicted fraudster and thief John Gilkey is operating once again... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Sadly, Bartleby's Books closed its brick and mortar shop in Georgetown last weekend. Click here to view a brief video on the story. No matter where they are selling from, I'm sure John and Karen will ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Click here to read this brief post about 20th century boys' serial fiction by ABAA member Vic Zoschak, Jr. of Tavistock Books! Collecting Rare Books and First Editions: "Every Boy Needs A Hero" [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
