New Arrivals for the Week of Dec 10th 2012
New this week are three scarce signed books by authors Stephen King, David Eddings and Harper Lee—wonderful holiday gifts for a loved one or even yourself. Follow the links or just click on the images...
View ArticleWin A Limited Edition of “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King
With the highly anticipated upcoming sequel to “The Shining”, it was only fitting that we launch a brand new contest. So here is your chance to win a Limited Gift Edition or a US First Edition of...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Reasons to Collect First Editions
There are many reasons to collect books and many different versions of books to collect. But if you are looking to build a library that will appreciate in value over time and bring you as close as you...
View ArticleBook Grading Definitions from Very Fine to Uncollected Condition.
Even a small chip in the dust-jacket would disqualify a book from being a true “Fine” copy. When it comes to topic of book collecting, there is nothing more important than the condition, which usually...
View ArticleAl Gore “The Future” Book Signing Event
A great opportunity for the political book collector. Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States, will be signing copies of his new book, the New York Times Bestseller, “The Future.” This...
View ArticleUpcoming Book Fairs and Events
Looking for a good book fair event? Here is a list of all upcoming for 2013. Upcoming ABAA Book Fairs and Events 46th California International Antiquarian Book Fair 2/15/2013 – 3pm-8pm 2/16/2013 –...
View ArticleThe Essentials of Collecting Presidential Autographs
The autograph of Mikhail Gorbachev can be quite valuable. As a Soviet official, he was the general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) from 1985 to 1991, and also served as...
View ArticleBuzz Aldrin, Book Signing “Mission To Mars”
Meet and get the autograph from one of the first men to walk on the moon. A great opportunity for the space collector. Buzz Aldrin will be making two appearances to sign copies of his new book called...
View ArticleLive Online Auctions for the week of March 25th
Click on any title or thumbnail below to see more photos and to bid. If this list does not display, you can also view our current online auctions here.
View ArticleABAA 53rd Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair 2013
“THE BEST BOOK FAIR IN THE WORLD” - 60 Minutes, CBS “It is exciting in a way you probably don’t expect when you just hear the word “Book Fair.” Well, to me it is just as exciting as sitting in the dark...
View ArticleAnne Rice “The Wolves of Midwinter” Book Signing Event
Anne Rice, the bestselling author of gothic fiction, will be making an appearance in NYC to sign copies of her new book “The Wolves of Midwinter”. Anne Rice is an American author of not only gothic...
View ArticleThe Most Valuable Book Sales at veryfinebooks.com (Fall 2013)
Gain exclusive insights into the current trends of the rare book collecting world and discover new treasures to add to your collector’s wish list. Find out which books the most advanced collectors are...
View ArticleStephen King, Book Signing for “Doctor Sleep” in Paris, France
Finally. King is doing a book tour in Europe. Here is the information about the event coming up in Paris, France. It appears that you will need to make arrangements to get there before the event starts...
View ArticleTop 50 Literary Figures of all Time
In a recent blog article by theguardian, they asked the question: Who are the most significant literary figures in history? It is interesting to note that Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson are the only...
View ArticleA Rare Opportunity for the Collector of Presidential Autographs
Presidential signatures are one of the most popular areas of autograph collecting – and it’s not very often you have a chance to get such an autograph in person. Coming this March, Jimmy Carter will be...
View ArticleThe Most Comprehensive Works of Lincoln Ever Published
A new arrival to our online catalog this week. A new Easton Press leather bound set of Carl Sandburg’s “Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and The War Years”. Originally published in six volumes,...
View ArticleRonald Reagan “Speaking My Mind” Deluxe Signed Limited First Edition #370 of...
A rare and highly collectible signed presidential volume. A distinctive edition, luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. Only 5,000 were printed in this edition, each one personally hand signed by...
View ArticleLiterary Event – Rare Book Week in NYC
Bibliophiles rejoice! The upcoming Rare Book Week in New York City is the largest gathering of its kind anywhere in the world. The event will be taking place from April 1st to April 8th. According to...
View ArticleCollectible Book Auction for Stephen King’s Haven Foundation
Announcing our Haven Foundation charity auction! Win something special for your Stephen King collection and help out a great cause at the same time. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Haven...
View ArticleFeatured Auction “An American Life” Personally Signed by President Reagan,...
Add something special to your presidential library Our featured auction this week is a Deluxe Signed Limited Edition of “An American Life”, personally hand signed by President Ronald Reagan. This book...
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