Rare Book Monthly Reviews - July - 2016 Issue

A Variety of Antiquarian Books and Ephemera from Samuel Gedge Ltd.

A Variety of Antiquarian Books and Ephemera from Samuel Gedge Ltd.

Samuel Gedge Ltd. has published their Catalogue XXII. Gedge regularly provides a mix of items, both books and ephemera, overwhelmingly from the 17th - 19th century. Many of these are truly amazing survivals – things you might think would have disappeared years ago. Somehow, they were put away and forgotten for a few centuries before reemerging today. Gedge being a U.K. based bookseller, the heaviest concentration is British in origin, though not exclusively so. This is a fascinating collection of unusual material which collectors of the not-so-obvious will immensely enjoy. Here are a ...

A Wide Variety of Material from Forest Books

A Wide Variety of Material from Forest Books

Forest Books has issued Miscellany Nine - A Catalogue of Rare and Curious Books, Pamphlets & Printed Ephemera on a wide variety of subjects. They aren't just kidding about the wide variety. The...

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Antiquarian Books from Erasmushaus

Antiquarian Books from Erasmushaus

Erasmushaus recently issued a new catalogue, Intermezzo 51. Erasmushaus specializes in antiquarian books. They have been in business since 1800 and most of the books they offer could have been sold...

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American Beginnings from the William Reese Company

American Beginnings from the William Reese Company

The William Reese Company has issued a catalogue of Americana – Beginnings. Cortes to Lewis and Clark, 1524-1814. Everything in here is exceptional. These are truly foundational items in Amer...

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Travel and Exploration from Peter Harrington

Travel and Exploration from Peter Harrington

Peter Harrington's latest catalogue targets the field of Travel & Exploration. It covers both the obvious names in the field, such as Cook and Burton, along with many not so well known. While E...

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Six Specialties from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

Six Specialties from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller has issued Short List 3. 30 Books in Six Specialties. Those six specialties are William Blake, Literature, Children's Books, Illuminated Manuscripts, Fine Press, ...

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Estate and Parish Maps, Plans, Surveys, from Michael Kemp Bookseller, Gresham Books, and Peter Hill Books

Estate and Parish Maps, Plans, Surveys, from Michael Kemp Bookseller, Gresham Books, and Peter Hill Books

Michael S. Kemp Bookseller, together with Gresham Books and Peter Hill Books, have combined to create a catalogue of very specific, unusual material. The title is Estate & Parish Maps, Plans, S...

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