The winners of the 2020 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest have been chosen. They are: First: Alan Tu, Harvard University: "Found in Translation: Contemporary World Fiction Revisited." (downl... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from September 2020
Entries from August 2020
Every so often an ABAA member lists an item that gets people in the business talking, regardless of whether it fits with their own particular interests or specialities. One of those items is this exce... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Welcome the latest members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America! Full Membership Charles Bolick, AIGLATSON Charles Bolick has lived and worked in New England for over 50 years, but g... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Note: We're reposting this article on collecting film scripts in light of the growing difficulty in acquiring copies of classic mid-century films and movie studio's reluctance to make classics availab... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from July 2020
Like many, we at the ABAA have spent the recent weeks watching, listening, reading, learning and reflecting on the prevalence of racism in our society. As we think about the events that have brought u... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
For those of you unfamiliar with Shirley Jackson's work, consider yourself warned of potential SPOILERS right now and exit out of this page. Preferably to pick up one of her books and see for yoursel... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Located: REDOUTÉ, Pierre-Joseph (1759-1840). Les Roses peintes par P. J. Redouté… décrites par C. A.
By Susan BenneUpdate: this item has been located and is no longer missing. The following book was apparently “delivered to” and “signed for” by Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Manuscripts, but the firm ne... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Entries from June 2020
The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) condemns the actions of the two individuals sentenced today in the Carnegie Library thefts. John Schulman ceased to be a member of the ABAA w... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Here's the description of a book that was stolen from a local FedEx in NYC last week on or after 6/1/20. If anyone is offered the below, please contact Josh Mann of B&B at 646-652-6766. Hemingway, Ern... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]
Stolen Columbus OH: West Point Atlas of American War and History of the Scottish Clans and Families
ByThese items were reported stolen May 14, 2020 from Columbus OH. West Point Atlas of American War. 2nd addition signed by President Esinhower with the addition of personal words from him to me it reads... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]