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Rare Book Monthly Reviews - May - 2005 Issue

Fact, Fiction, and More from Bauman Rare Books

Fact, Fiction, and More from Bauman Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Bauman Rare Books, of New York and Philadelphia, recently issued a catalogue of "New Acquisitions." There are no particular limits on the type of material Bauman offers, but here are the concentrations we found in this catalogue: most works are in the English language, primarily American, though many are from Britain. There are numerous works of historic and scientific importance, many signed first editions of great 20th century literature, as well as classic children's books, and collections of great works. Again, these are concentrations. There are others in this c...

American Miscellany from J & J Hanrahan

American Miscellany from J & J Hanrahan

By Michael Stillman

This month we review our first catalogue from J & J Hanrahan. The Hanrahans are located in Wells, Maine, along the Atlantic coast and just down the road from the Bush family...

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Spanish American Books and Manuscripts from Libreria de Antano

Spanish American Books and Manuscripts from Libreria de Antano

By Michael Stillman

Libreria de Antano, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers some of the finest books and manuscripts of Spanish America. That is not all that they present, but certainly it is th...

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Autographs, Manuscripts and More of Famous People from The Raab Collection

Autographs, Manuscripts and More of Famous People from The Raab Collection

By Michael Stillman

The Raab Collection has issued its Catalogue 49 of one-of-a-kind material - manuscripts, personal letters, and other signed documents, photographs, and simple autographs. R...

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Rare American Books and Manuscripts from The 19th Century Shop

Rare American Books and Manuscripts from The 19th Century Shop

By Michael Stillman

The 19th Century Shop has published its 104th catalogue, American Books and Manuscripts. It offers an interesting mix of familiar and obscure material. Items are as diverse ...

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More From The American West From Arthur H. Clark

More From The American West From Arthur H. Clark

By Michael Stillman

The Arthur H. Clark Company has issued A Catalog of Fine Books, number 919 for this century-old bookseller. This catalogue includes a memorial to Arthur H. Clark, Jr., son a...

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Rare Books in the Arts and More from Charles Wood

Rare Books in the Arts and More from Charles Wood

By Michael Stillman

Charles Wood Antiquarian Booksellers' latest catalogue, One Hundred Nine Rare Books, or "Catalogue 122," lives up to its name and Wood's reputation. Certainly these are rare...

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