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 House, 1965. A fine copy in a very good original glassine in original slipcase, printed on special paper and specially bound in a near fine slipcase, signed by the author on the limitation page (458 of 500). There are regular signed copies with a tipped in page but the Limited Edition copies are very scarce especially when in such remarkable condition. Clearly never read and without any marks or external wear of any kind. A small 1" chip off glassine else a fine copy in every respect. Pasley, Fred D.. Muscling In. New York: Ives Washburn, 1931. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. Very Good / Very Good. 261p. The man who wrote a classic on Capone here shows all the tenacles of organized crime and how its forays into the business world would now allow it to continue its power even after the repeal of the 18th Amendment and bringing an end to bootlegging. A nice copy with only a small bump to upper front corner else near fine. If you can provide any information on either of these books, please contact Alcuin Books at (480) 946-1969 or alcuinx@msn.com [more Stolen: “In Cold Blood” and “Muscling In”]
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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 (blue-gray paper covered boards) and housed in a green quarter-leather slipcase with chemise went missing from a New England collection over the 4th of July weekend. If someone offers you these books, please assist in recovering them. Detailed images of the stolen books can be provided. If you have any relevant information regarding this book, please contact ABAA Headquarters at 212.944.8291 or hq@abaa.org [more UPDATED: Missing First English Translation of the Swiss Family Robinson]
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, likely out of northern California. A comic book dealer in New York state is his latest victim. Besides defrauding book dealers, Gilkey has also left his dubious mark in the print, stamp, and comics trades. He was arrested late last year in San Francisco following a parole violation, but was released after he (or someone) posted $75,000.00 bail. He then disappeared, but is active once again. He is a serious criminal who continually looks for new opportunities and deceptions. An investigation by the SFPD is ongoing; there is an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Please do your friends the favor of re-posting this note to any and all lists of allied trades and organizations. If you have any pertinent information about John Gilkey's recent dealings, please email hq@abaa.org. Thank you very much. [more UPDATED: John Gilkey Active Again]
UPDATE: These books have been recovered; however, the thief is still at large. Over 190 titles have gone missing from the University of Hawaii-Manoa Library, the majority of which were travel related or art books. There are indications that these titles are now being offered for sale. Anyone offered a book that has not obviously been withdrawn from UH should presume it to be stolen. There are three different library stamps; these may appear as inkstamps, perforations, or embossed stamps. The stamps are: 1. The University of Hawaii Library 2. Gregg M. Sinclair Library (or collection) 3. East-West Center Library If you have been offered or have any information pertaining to these books, please contact ABAA Security Chair John Waite immediately at the following address: jwrb@comcast.net [more UPDATED: Stolen Titles from University of Hawaii-Manoa Library]
This book was still missing as of May 29, 2019. Description of the Different Varieties of Oxen, Common in the British Isles First edition, oblong folio (415 x 540mm) of 52 hand-coloured engraved plates created under the patronage of the Board of Agriculture. Printed and published for the author, George Garrard, by J. Smeeton, St. Martin's Lane, Charing Cross, London. From 1800 to 1814. If you have any information on this book, please contact Sonya Boggs at sboggs@gmail.com [more Stolen: George Garrard Book on Oxen]
The following books have been reported missing from the Reston Regional Library in Reston, VA. RECOVERED: Nouveau Dictionnaire Allemand-Francois et Francois-Allemand a l'Usage des Deux Nations: Tome I: contenant l'Allemand Explique par le Francois: Nouvelle Edition, Corrigee et Augmente. Publ Chez Jean-Thomas Noble de Trattnern, Imprimeur et Libraire de la Cour / publ Vienne, Prague et Brunn / publ in 1790 / volume 1 only (German explained in French, while volume 2 is French explained in German) / hardcover bound entirely in brown leather / hubbed spine with gilt decoration shows wear from age and from frequent use, paste-on title in place / binding tight / pencil markings of owner(s), names not legible / frontispiece / Jean-Thomas Trattner or Johann Thomas von Trattner was a famous 18th century printer, bookseller and publisher of court Essais sur L'etat Actuel de La France: 1er Mai 1796 . by B F A Fonvielle / publ 1796 in Paris / "Prix Quatre livres pour Paris" / Chez Desenne, Brigitte-Mattey, Palais Egalite; Chez Maret, Cour des Fontaines; Chez Tous les Marchands de Nouveautes / re-bound in textured green leather w/dark green leather at the spine, gilt titling on spine is bright / marbled endpapers, ribbon marker / sunfade to top portion of front cover / 416 pgs plus appendix dated Dec 1, 1796 / signed by the owner "Pe Dietrichstein" / in French. Dei Re D'Italia Inaugurati o no con la Corona Ferrea da Odoacre Fino al Regnante Augusto Imperatore Ferdinando I: Opera Tratta... [more UPDATED: Missing Books from the Reston Regional Library]
From Michaan's Auctions in Alameda, CA: During our March 6-8 annex preview, a copy of "Atlas de l"Histoire des Voyages", published in Paris c.1788 with 71 maps engraved by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was stolen from our preview. The leather bound edition was fully intact with the exception of the missing title page. If you have any information on or are offered this book, please contact Chris Gallo at chris@michaans.com, or ABAA Headquarters at hq@abaa.org. [more Missing from Bay Area: "Atlas de l'Histoire des Voyages"]
UPDATED: Missing Announcement of the overthrow of the Spanish government in Venezuela
By Susan BenneUPDATE: This item was recovered. Llamosas, José de las; & Martín Tovar Point. Broadside, begins: "Manifiesto. La Provincia de Venezuela ha logrado por el ardiente patriotismo de los vecinos de la Capital la dignidad politica que debia tener entre los Pueblos cultos de la America ... ". Caracas: En la imprenta de Gallagher y Lamb, 1810. Folio (43.4 cm; 17"). 1 p. It is the announcement of the overthrow of the Spanish government in Venezuela and one of the first things printed there. Please contact David Szewczyk @ Philadelphia Rare Books if offered. David Szewczyk & Cynthia Davis Buffington, Proprietors * 215.744.6734 (tel) & 215.744.6137 (fax) * Email rarebks@prbm.com [more UPDATED: Missing Announcement of the overthrow of the Spanish government in Venezuela]
UPDATE: The item has been located by the dealer. The following book was packed and inadvertently left at the San Francisco Fair: Bible in Spanish. Pentateuch. Los Cinco Libros de la ley divina. Amsterdam, 1718. Bound in two volumes, small 8vo, each in crimson lea w/new ep. If you have any information regarding this book, please contact Jim Presgraves, (276) 686-5813 or bookworm@naxs.com. [more UPDATED: Missing Book from SF Fair]
Strayed away from Booth 614-- I am missing a signed photograph of Ruth St. Denis which I had in my glass case, as part of a collection. The photograph is approx 11 x 14-- a studio portrait of the dancer, inscribed by her to "Lady Stern" and dated, 1924. It may have been mistakenly picked up with some other papers when someone was looking at said collection atop the case. If you have any information regarding this item, please contact Marc Selvaggio at (510) 548-8009 or dsbooks@comcast.net. [more Missing Photograph from SF Fair]