BSA NEW SCHOLARS PROGRAM (DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 3) The Bibliographical Society of America's New Scholars Program promotes the work of scholars new to bibliography, broadly defined to include the creation, production, publication, distribution, reception, transmission, and subsequent history of all textual artifacts. This includes manuscript, print, and digital media, from clay and stone to laptops and iPads. Thanks to a recent donation to BSA in honor of Jacob Blanck (1906-1974), the New Scholars Program now provides named support for bibliographical and book historical scholarship focusing on printed works of writers of the United States and their publishers, in addition to the program's Malkin and Pantzer awards. The New Scholars award is $1,000, with a $500 travel stipend. Three awards are made each year as part of a two-pronged program: ... [more Bibliographical Society of America’s New Scholars Program]

A member reports a blue hard shell bag went missing while being palletized at JFK airport following the NYIABF on April 25th/26th. The bag contained approximately 50 volumes of Judaica and Hebraica: Hebraica 16th -18th century Venice, Amsterdam and Livorno Including a brit milah book with the list of names in manuscript at the rear German, French and English language Judaica 18th to 20th century Including 2 copies of Picart - Customs & Ceremonies - Vol. 1 in English and French with the Jewish and Catholic plates. Some books may contain cataloging information from Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller, priced in pencil upper right of the first blank along with an inventory number 5 figure series between 25,000+/- and 51,000 If offered, please contact: Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller ec@klinebooks.com info@klinebooks.com (818) 920-9968 (310) 614-6073 [more Missing in Transit: Suitcase from JFK Airport]

A package being sent to an ABAA member in Silver Spring, MD, was misdelivered to a home in the area. Attempts to contact the owner have not been fruitful. Package contained: Kraus, Chris. I LOVE DICK. First edition. (New York): Semiotext(e) Native Agents, (1997). Wraps. Inscribed to her parents. If offered, please contact Brian Cassidy of Type Punch Matrix at (301) 589-0789 or Bcass@typepunchmatrix.com. [more Missing in Transit: Chris Kraus (inscribed)]

The following item has gone missing on route to the UK via FedEx. (VELLUM PRINTING). (ESSEX HOUSE PRESS). TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD. MAUD. (: Essex House Press, 1905) 195 x 130 mm. (7 3/4 x 5"). 75, pp. ONE OF 125 COPIES, all ON VELLUM (this copy unnumbered). Limp vellum, flat spine with gilt titling. With hand-colored frontispiece by Reginald Savage after Laurence Housman and hand-painted initials by Annie Power, hand-colored printer's device in colophon. Ransom, p. 269; Tomkinson, p. 77. One small pink stain where red paint used for an initial bled slightly, otherwise a fine copy, the vellum leaves clean, creamy, and bright, and the binding unworn. (CCS1906) Please contact Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Manuscripts at info@pirages.com / 800-962-6666 or 503-472-0476 if offered. [more Missing in Transit to UK: TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD. MAUD]

About us James Cummins Bookseller is one of the leading antiquarian book dealers in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company operates an open shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as well as maintaining several warehouses containing 500,000 books in New Jersey. We are book lovers and sell to like-minded private collectors and institutions all over the world. What we are looking for We are seeking a high energy, solution-oriented person to manage the bookkeeping, administrative and marketing components of both James Cummins Bookseller's gallery and online presence. This individual is comfortable dealing with financial data of a small company, is very detail oriented, can manage multiple simultaneous projects, has strong writing and interpersonal skills, a friendly disposition, and an interest in old books. The position will be re... [more Job Posting: James Cummins Bookseller, Inc.]

The following items have been lost in transit by UPS. They were last tracked as having arrived in Stafford, TX on August 13th. Item images can be found here. They were in four medium boxes together in one large box. The pictures show the complete collection but the highlights are: Frater Albertus: Alchemist of the Rocky Mountains; Inscribed by Albertus to Susan Melton Fulcanneli: Dwellings of the Philosophers; Archive Publishing; cloth in DJ – also a paperback of the same. Speculative Philosophy: Adam McLean, Hermetic Sourceworks, Limited & signed leatherette bound Caro: The Entire Great Work Photographed Vallee & Aubeck: Wonders in the Sky; Limited edition in slipcase Alchemical Laboratory Notes 1960 – 1972; Cloth bound Essentia magazine, fifteen issues Parachemy Journal, eight issues Albertus: Golden Manuscripts, three volumes Pleas... [more Missing in Transit: Houston-area]

University Archives of Wilton, Connecticut, among the fastest-growing historical autograph and rare book businesses, is seeking an experienced cataloguer familiar with the full range of material handled by the firm: letters, documents, manuscripts, autographs, archives, relics, ephemera and rare books in all areas. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, as well as knowledge of descriptive cataloguing. Online auction and retail sales experience or related experience is essential. Information about our company is available on the web. This is a full-time position. Salary plus benefits and bonuses provide a package in excess of $60,000 or higher, dependent on experience. Please send CV and references to Loraine Cordes at Loraine@universityarchives.com [more Position Open at University Archives]

The following items shipped via UPS have been lost in transit in the United States from Soethby's (France) to Quebec, Canada: STARITSKY. 2 ouvrages, dont GUILLEVIC. De la prairie, 1970 et Pierre ALBERT-BIROT. Les Poèmes du dimanche, 1977. WOU-KI Zao - MALRAUX. La Tentation de l'Occident. 1962. In-4, en feuilles, 10 litho. en couleurs. 1/125 (n° 10). If you come across these items, please contact hq@abaa.org. Item images: [more Missing in Transit to Canada: Staritsky & Wou-Ki]

A parcel sent by FedEx from the UK to a US customer in Chesapeake Beach in Maryland last week, has allegedly been stolen from the front porch on Tuesday March 23rd before they could retrieve the package. The loss has been reported to FedEx, and the customer has made a report to local police. The missing books are: Marie Stopes, Wise Parenthood, London, 1918. First edition in original grey paper backed boards, with printed paper label lettered in red on upper cover, some light cockling to the covers, but otherwise a very good copy. Theodor Van de Velde. Sex Efficiency through exercises. London, William Heinemann, 1933. Original blue publisher's cloth. Contains a series of 12 'cinematographic' films on 480 flicker cards. Distinguishing feature is that one of the supplement card dividers has a 6cm tear, and with old manuscript initials in up... [more Stolen Chesapeake Beach, MD: Marie Stopes and Theodor Van de Velde]

The following item has been reported stolen from Half Priced Books - Anderson Mill in Austin, TX. THE MAGUS or Celestial Intelligencer Being a Complete System of Occult Philosophy Description: First Edition. Very scarce 1801 First Edition of one of the primary sources of ceremonial magic. For a long time it was one of the most rare and sought-after grimoires of the 19th century. Lacks Frontis (Portrait of Barrett). All hand-colored plates depicting gargoyle-like portraits of demons conjured up in ritual magic ceremonies. One fold-out chart as well as numerous other charts and tables. . Published by London: Lackington, Allen & Co.,"Temple of the Muses," Finsbury Square Good Condition. In our Anderson Mill store.Dimensions: Item Format: Hardback Condition: Used - Good Format: Hardback Listing Date: 01/29/2020 Online Since: 2020-01-29 18:15 ... [more Stolen Austin, TX: THE MAGUS or Celestial Intelligencer Being a Complete System of Occult Philosophy]