Rare Book Monthly Reviews - April - 2005 Issue

Early Political, Religious, and Other Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

Early Political, Religious, and Other Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

By Michael Stillman

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books latest catalogue, number 84, fits the mold of the typical Lesser catalogue. It is filled with rare books and ephemera of Americana, mostly from the 18th and 19th centuries, and each piece comes with its own story. Reading through a Lesser catalogue is reading through a series of vignettes of American history. By the time you are finished, you will know a bit more about the nation's past, and in particular, many of the small incidents that led to the major confrontations which shaped its history. Lesser's catalogues are not jus...

Science Fiction and Fantasy from Barry R. Levin

Science Fiction and Fantasy from Barry R. Levin

By Michael Stillman

This is our first review of a catalogue from Barry R. Levin Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature. It is hardly the first catalogue from Levin. In fact, we are starting with t...

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Bibliography and Printing History (some imaginary) from Frits Knuf

Bibliography and Printing History (some imaginary) from Frits Knuf

By Michael Stillman

This month we review our first catalogue from Frits Knuf Antiquarian Books. Frits Knuf is located in Vendome, about a hundred miles from Paris, France. Founded and operated ...

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A Lynching and More in the Wild West from Gene W. Baade

A Lynching and More in the Wild West from Gene W. Baade

By Michael Stillman

Gene W. Baade is a Washington State bookseller specializing in the American West. Catalogue 205 presents an interesting collection of affordable books, both collectible and ...

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A Catalogue for the Ages from the Antiquariaat Forum

A Catalogue for the Ages from the Antiquariaat Forum

By Michael Stillman

This is a catalogue from another time. It is unlikely that you have seen one like this in ages, if at all. The Antiquariaat Forum has released its 107th catalogue, On the Th...

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The Old Southwest and a Few of Its Characters from Almagre Books

The Old Southwest and a Few of Its Characters from Almagre Books

By Michael Stillman

Almagre Books' List 59A offers a collection of books about the American Southwest, along with South and Central America. The official title is New Mexico, Texas, and the Sou...

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American Treaties and Diplomacy from William Reese Co.

American Treaties and Diplomacy from William Reese Co.

By Michael Stillman

The latest William Reese Company catalogue (238) is a collection of "American Treaties and Diplomacy." The focus is on treaties involving the American continent made over a ...

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Wild Times in the Wild West from Arthur H. Clark

Wild Times in the Wild West from Arthur H. Clark

By Michael Stillman

The Arthur H. Clark Company has just issued its 918th catalogue, with their focus on Americana and the American West. Arthur Clark has not only been selling books for over a...

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