Our members list new acquisitions and recently cataloged items almost every day of the year. Below, you'll find a few highlights from these recent additions... Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy New York: Random House, 1985. First Edition. Fine/Fine. First edition, first printing. Signed by Cormac McCarthy and inscribed to a former owner on the half title page, "For Ken / This one's for you / All best... [ more about Weekly Highlights]
The California International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to San Francisco in 2024! The fair will take place February 9-11 at Pier 27, a new venue located on the Embarcadero between Fisherman's Wharf and the Ferry Building. The building is well-appointed, with remarkable views of the San Francisco Bay and downtown San Francisco. There is easy access for visitors, ample parking, and nearby public tra... [ more about 2024 California Book Fair Registration Open]
One thing that distinguishes the book collector from the casual reader is a preference for owning first editions. What is a First Edition? A first edition is the format a book took when it was first made available for sale. The ABAA glossary of book terms states: First Edition: “All of the copies printed from the first setting of type; can include multiple printings if all are from the same setting... [ more about Identifying First Editions]
