Walking Tour Of New York’s Antiquarian Book Sellers-Part One: Midtown Manhattan
Book Store in New York City
| Dealer Address & Contact Info. | Dealer Specialties and Additional Details |
|---|---|
| Bauman Rare Books (2 NY Shops) Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 301 Park Avenue, Lobby Level (49th & 50th Streets) New York, NY 10022 Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10-6 Telephone: (212) 759-8300 Fax: (212) 759-8350 Email: brb@baumanrarebooks.com Website: baumanrarebooks.com Name of proprietor(s): David Bauman, Natalie Bauman | Rare Books, Autographs, Signed Books, First Editions, Fine Sets, Literature, Americana, Law, Travel, History, Economics, Children’s Books Additional Details: This is the second of Bauman Rare Books’ 2 New York stores, conveniently located in the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, a major tourist attraction. |
| Black Sun Books 157 E. 57th Street New York, NY 10022 Summer Hours: By Appointment Only Telephone: (212) 688-6622 Fax: (212) 751-6529 Email: blksnbks@panix.com Website: blacksunbooks.com Name of proprietor(s): Harvey Tucker, Linda Tucker |
Rare Books & Literary First Editions, Illustrated Books & Original Graphics, Fine Printing, Art, Photography, Manuscripts Additional Details: According to Linda Tucker, co-proprietor of Black Sun Books, “We handle books with original graphics, primarily the major modern illustrators: Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, Jim Dines, Calder, Larry Rivers, Henry Moore, Max Ernst, Man Ray….We deal one on one in building collections and helping clients decide on books and on which way they want to bring along their interests.” |
| Complete Traveller Bookstore 199 Madison Avenue (& 35th St.) New York, NY 10016-4305 Summer Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Telephone: (212) 685-9007 Email: www.completetraveller@att.net Website: www.completetravellerbooks.com Name of proprietor(s): Arnold Greenberg (Brian Schultz) |
Rare Travel Books, New York History; Also Are Starting To Cary Books In Assorted Other Subjects Additional Details: Arnold Greenberg, owner of the Complete Traveller Bookstore, describes the evolution of his shop as following: “We were the first travel bookstore in the US. We opened about 25 years ago and then merged into carrying both new and rare travel books. In the last 6 months we have expanded into a rare book store exclusively, specializing in travel and New York City.” |
| Gotham Book Mart & Gallery, Inc. 41 W. 47th Street (5th & 6th) New York, NY 10036 Summer Hours: Mon.-Fri.., 9:30-6:30, Sat. 9:30-6 Telephone: (212) 719-4448 Name of proprietor(s): Andreas Brown | Literary Archives, Literary Manuscripts & Letters, Modern First Editions, Collection Development (Literary), Appraisals (Literary), Edward Gorey Additional Details: The Gotham Book Mart & Gallery, Inc. is a kind of hybrid, a unique mix of a rare/antiquarian bookstore and a writer’s hangout. Proprietor Andreas Brown describes it this way: “We’re 82 years old this year and still going strong. Basically we’re a writer’s book store. We were founded in 1920. We are a focal point for the creative arts. We frequently have lectures, shows, publication parties, et cetera, to support aspiring writers and artists.” |