Weekly Highlights

A selection of rare books and related ephemera recently listed on abaa.org.
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Weekly Highlights

Latest Catalogs of Rare Books

The latest catalogs of rare books and print ephemera from ABAA members...
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Latest Catalogs of Rare Books

ABAA Diversity Internship

Meet the ABAA's 2022 Diversity Initiative Intern, Alba Melgar-C'De Baca.
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ABAA Diversity Internship

Early Bindery Dust Jackets

The practice of issuing dust jackets on new books is generally thought to have begun with the introduction of publishers’ bindings around 1820. But, recently examined evidence shows that dust jackets were issued long before the 1820s in the German states and probably elsewhere in Europe.
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Early Bindery Dust Jackets

Let Us Do the Rare Book Searching for You!

Automate the process of searching for rare books by creating a "Want List" on abaa.org
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Let Us Do the Rare Book Searching for You!

Identifying First Editions

What is a modern first edition, and how would you recognize one?
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Identifying First Editions

Collecting Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time

Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series is one of the longest fantasy sagas of all time, as well as one of the bestselling. Where does one start to collect his work?
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Collecting Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time

About ABAA:

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. All members agree to abide by the ABAA's Code of Ethics. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed matter, our staff can assist you with finding a bookseller and with other trade-related matters.

Latest Catalogs of Rare Books

ABAA Diversity Internship

UPDATE: Melville Recovered; Missing in Transit from Philadelphia: Father Hidalgo & Lettsom

Latest Catalogs of Rare Books

Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and e-lists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the members of the ABAA below. (Also includes podcasts, blog posts, and other digital formats.) *New* indicates any catalogs brought to our attention since the starts of July 2022. AARDVARK BOOKS/EZRA TISHMAN BOOK APPRAISALS Irish List #1 New (Irish-Themed) Arrivals ABACUS... [ more about Latest Catalogs of Rare Books]

ABAA Diversity Internship

In early 2022, the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's Diversity Initiative Committee announced a new paid summer internship program, co-sponsored by AbeBooks, intended to provide an alternative route to success in the antiquarian-book business, as part of its larger mission to promoted diversity, equality and inclusion in the rare-book business. Military veteran Alba Melgar-C'De Baca, ... [ more about ABAA Diversity Internship]

UPDATE: Melville Recovered; Missing in Transit from Philadelphia: Father Hidalgo & Lettsom

UPDATE: The following item has been recovered. The two below are still missing after being placed in a UPS deposit box at The Arsenal in Philadelphia. The First American Edition Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick: or the whale. New York, Harper & Brothers/ London, Richard Bentley, 1851. 8vo (19.3 cm). xxiii, , 654, pp., ff. BAL 13664; Wright, II, 1701; Tanselle 2; Grolier, American, 60. Publisher's purple/b... [ more about UPDATE: Melville Recovered; Missing in Transit from Philadelphia: Father Hidalgo & Lettsom]

Events

The Boston Book Fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors of rare books, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. The annual gatherin...

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