We maintain a relatively small but very choice inventory of rare books, manuscripts, and ephemera from all fields, from the Medieval to the modern, which are distinguished by their fine, original condition. Some special subjects include fine bindings; antiquarian bibliography; art and architecture; domestic economy; landscape gardening; esoterica; Oriental printing; early children's books; numismatics; early medicine; Texana; curiosa; and much more. * Michael Laird received his Masters degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1989. He has been an antiquarian bookseller since 1992. Michael Laird is a member of the American Appraisers Association, USPAP Compliant, and Certified in the appraisal of Rare and Antiquarian Printed Books. Since 2001 he has taught graduate level courses in Rare Books and Special Collections, most recently at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Information (2008-2013).
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[INSANITY]. Form of Certificate of Insanity
by New York State Commission of Lunacy
Branchport or Jerusalem (?), Yates County, New York 1877 (click for more details)
Signed First Edition
[VERNACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY]. Other Pictures: Anonymous Photographs from the Thomas Walther Collection
by Walther, Thomas (collector). Fineman, Mia (contributing editor)
Santa Fe, New Mexico : Twin Palms , 2000 (click for more details)
First Edition
[AUCTION CATALOGUES]. The Library of the Earls of Macclesfield, Removed from Shirburn Castle, Parts 1-12 (COMPLETE SET)
by Sotheby's (London). Macclesfield Library
London : Sotheby's , 2004 (click for more details)[JAPANESE 1920s EMBROIDERY PATTERNS]. Ōyō zuan ("Designs for practical use")
by Iwai, Shunji (editor)
Nagoya, Japan : Fukada Zuan Kenkyūjo , 1921 (click for more details)[AMERICAN CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY]. [Nurseryman's Guide / Sample Book / Fruit Seed Catalogue]
by [Unnamed Nursery]
Rochester, NY : Stecher Lithograph Co. et al. , 1898 (click for more details)Recent Catalogs
Rare Books Manuscripts & c.To be exhibited on the occasion of the 2020 NY Antiquarian Book Fair
Rare Books Manuscripts & c.To be exhibited on the occasion of the 2020 New York Antiquarian Book Fair.
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Illustrated Catalogue: California Book Fair 2019
Issued on the occasion of the California Book Fair, this catalogue reflects our broad range of interests. It in are described and illustrated 48 items, arranged in special subjects, including Americana, Antiquarian Bibliography, Art and Architecture, Children's Books, Fine and Historic Bookbindings, Literature, Manuscripts and Ephemera, Medicine, Oriental Books, Photography, Science and Technology, Theology and Religion, and much more.