Rare Book Monthly Reviews - September - 2007 Issue

Modern Literature From Ken Lopez Bookseller

Modern Literature From Ken Lopez Bookseller

By Michael Stillman

Ken Lopez Bookseller has issued his 145th catalogue of Modern Literature. Most works are from the second half of the 20th century, though dates range from 1899 to the very modern 2007. That lone 19th century listing is Kate Chopin's The Awakening, an early example of what is seen as a modern feminist novel. In all, 240 items are offered. A great many are first editions, often first books by a noted author. Here are a few samples of what is in store for those who collect modern literature.

Item 240 is an unusual advance reading copy of Harper Lee's only novel, To ...

Literature and Entertainment from Waverly Books

Literature and Entertainment from Waverly Books

By Michael Stillman

List 149 from Waverly Books of Santa Monica has just been released. Available are almost 300 items, though no specific topic is featured. In going through the catalogue, we ...

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Various New Items from John Waite Rare Books

Various New Items from John Waite Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

John Waite Rare Books of Vermont has issued their Catalogue Fourteen, a collection of 72 varied items suitable for equally varied collectors. There are literary first (and l...

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Texana from the Arader Galleries

Texana from the Arader Galleries

By Michael Stillman

The Arader Galleries has issued a catalogue of Highlights of the Texana Collection. The collection includes books, maps, views, and a few other items pertaining to the Lone ...

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Spain, Its Neighbors, and Latin America from Paul Orssich

Spain, Its Neighbors, and Latin America from Paul Orssich

By Michael Stillman

We have received our first catalogue from London bookseller Paul Orssich. However, it is his Catalogo 64. As the title implies, Orssich specializes in Spanish works, despite ...

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Ethiopia from Michael Graves-Johnston

Ethiopia from Michael Graves-Johnston

By Michael Stillman

Recently issued was Catalogue 98 from Michael Graves-Johnston, Ethiopia. A catalogue of books concerning Ethiopia and the surrounding countries of Eritrea and the Somaliland...

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Captain Cook and the Pacific from Hordern House

Captain Cook and the Pacific from Hordern House

By Michael Stillman

Hordern House has issued a catalogue of Captain James Cook and His Pacific Legacy. This beautiful and detailed catalogue contains books, documents and art pertaining to Cook...

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Printed and Manuscript Americana From Michael Brown Rare Books

Printed and Manuscript Americana From Michael Brown Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Recently issued was Michael Brown Rare Books 44th catalogue of Printed and Manuscript Americana. Offered are 262 items, primarily early Americana, although we note a few Euro...

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Western Books from Gene W. Baade

Western Books from Gene W. Baade

By Michael Stillman

Just received in our mailbox is Catalogue 807 from Gene W. Baade Books on the West. I've figured the catalogue numbering code to mean August 2007. Baade regularly provides an...

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Rare and Significant Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

Rare and Significant Americana from David Lesser Antiquarian Books

By Michael Stillman

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has reached number 99 in their series of catalogues of Rare Americana. As usual, it is filled with the odd and unusual, along with man...

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19th Century Travel Photography from Shapero Rare Books

19th Century Travel Photography from Shapero Rare Books

by Michael Stillman

The latest catalogue from Bernard J. Shapero Rare Books is not one of books at all. It is a catalogue of photographs, specifically, Vintage Travel Photography 1850-1900. Whil...

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Cinema, First Editions, and the Eclectic from James Pepper Rare Books

Cinema, First Editions, and the Eclectic from James Pepper Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

James Pepper Rare Books recently issued their Catalogue 165 of Literary First Editions, Mystery and Detective Fiction, Rare Cinema Material, and Assorted Eclectic Offerings. ...

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A Summer Miscellany from Bauman Rare Books

A Summer Miscellany from Bauman Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Bauman Rare Books of New York and Philadelphia, has issued a catalogue of Summer Miscellany. A catalogue of miscellany is hard to describe, as it may contain just about anyt...

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Artistic Books from The Veatchs Arts of the Book

Artistic Books from The Veatchs Arts of the Book

By Michael Stillman

Available now is Catalogue 58 from The Veatchs Arts of the Book, Recent Acquisitions in Penmanship, Leaf Books, Wood Engraving, Bookbinding, and Fine Printing... Offered are ...

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Miscellaneous New Acquisitions from John Michael Lang Fine Books

Miscellaneous New Acquisitions from John Michael Lang Fine Books

By Michael Stillman

John Michael Lang Fine Books has issued its List 22 of Recent Acquisitions. This includes 32 new items without a particular underlying theme, but probably including something...

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Americana and the West from Clark Rare Books

Americana and the West from Clark Rare Books

By Michael Stillman

Clark Rare Books has issued a new catalogue of Americana, The West, and General. This is Clark's second catalogue since moving to Oklahoma, but number 931 in the bookseller's...

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Legal Works from The British Colonial Empire from The Lawbook Exchange

Legal Works from The British Colonial Empire from The Lawbook Exchange

By Michael Stillman

The 49th catalogue from The Lawbook Exchange is entitled Colonies of the British Empire. This is a collection of books about the law in various British colonies around the wo...

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