The last major antiquarian book fair of 2016 is almost upon us. The center of the rare book world moves to Boston, MA for three days at the end of October for the 40th annual Boston International Anti... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

Former president of the ABAA Robert D. Fleck died yesterday. Fleck founded Oak Knoll Books in 1976, and Oak Knoll Press two years later. The publishing operation was intended to fill a need he saw for... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

Bookplates are fascinating corner of the literary world. If your only exposure to bookplates are the rather anodyne mass-produced examples some modern bookstores sell, you may not appreciate the indiv... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

Update: These books have been recovered. The ABAA has recently become aware of a theft which occurred in May from PRPH books. If you have information, or believe you may have been offered either of th... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

Happy Roald Dahl Day! The renowned British children's book author, screenwriter, and WWII fighter pilot, was born one hundred years ago, today (September 13, 1916). Dahl (or more accurately his books)... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

Bezalel silver binding with 4 blue stones and etched designs, c. 1920, housing a Hebrew Bible, approximately 5” x 4”. Owner thinks book was inscribed – possibly in Hebrew – to “Albert” or ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

"You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.” -- Colette I readily admit that I am a fan of the badass literary woman. Give me Anais Nin, Marguerite Duras or Virginia Woolf any day – ... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America congratulates the 2016 winners of the National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest: 1st Place: Luke Kelly. Harvard University. “A Collection of Eug... [more {visitor:mbr_blog_screenname}]