Rare Book Monthly Reviews - September - 2016 Issue

Miniatures, Fine Press, and Books About Books from Oak Knoll Books

Miniatures, Fine Press, and Books About Books from Oak Knoll Books

Oak Knoll Books has released their Catalogue 311. Miniature Books, Fine Press, and an Assortment of Books About Books. Oak Knoll specializes in the trade of books that represent more than just their textual content. That can include books that are works of art as much or more than text, or books that are about the book arts. This catalogue is divided into seven sections:
 
Featured Books
Artists' Books
Miniature Books
Private and Fine Press
Bookbinding, Papermaking, Printing, and Calligraphy
Books-About-Books
Bibliography & Reference
 
Here are a few selections from ...

Native Americans Featured by the William Reese Company

Native Americans Featured by the William Reese Company

The William Reese Company has published their Bulletin 42: Native Americans. The words in that title won't be found in these books. They range from the 16th through the 19th century, and in those d...

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Rare Americana (and a Few English Items) from David M. Lesser Antiquarian Books

Rare Americana (and a Few English Items) from David M. Lesser Antiquarian Books

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has issued their Catalogue 151 ofRare Americana. This time there are several British items here, but most go back to colonial days when America was part of th...

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A Beatrix Potter Collection from Peter Harrington

A Beatrix Potter Collection from Peter Harrington

Peter Harrington has created a catalogue designed, quite literally, for the young at heart – Beatrix Potter. A Selection from the Library of an English Bibliophile. Ms. Potter will forever be...

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Children's Books from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

Children's Books from John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller recently released their Short List 5, featuring 25 Children's Books. The title covers the type of books offered, though the styles are different from most of the ...

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"Book Expectations" from Shapero Rare Books

"Book Expectations" from Shapero Rare Books

Shapero Rare Books recently published a catalogue of Book Expectations. Here is what you can expect to find, as presented by its table of contents:
 
Fiction, Poetry & Prose
Children's ...

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