These items were still reported missing as of June 11, 2019. The following seven rare cookbooks were stolen in the past 24 hours: Almanach des Gourmands, 1805 The Honours of the Table, 1791 The American Frugal Housewife, 1836 The Cook's and Housewife's Manual, 1826 The Cook's Oracle, 1827 A Complete System of Cookery, 1816 The London Art of Cookery, 1804 Note: Most of the volumes are in clamshell cloth boxes (earth tones). If you have any information on these items please contact Celia Sack at (415) 282-4712 or info@omnivorebooks.com. [more Rare Cookbooks Stolen]

This item was still reported missing as of June 11, 2019. On Monday, July 30th, staff at the San Francisco Public Library discovered that the screenplay Largo: a Story Out of the Life of George Friederich Handel was missing. The typescript piece had been on exhibition since April 2012 as part of a celebration of the birth of Harry Hay who co-authored the screenplay in 1938 with Reginald Le Borg. Photographs of the case indicate that the item was stolen between Monday July 23rd and Friday July 27th. The missing item is approximately 150 pages (8-1/2 x 11-inches), secured with two brass report clasps. The text of the title page reads: “ 'Largo' / A story out of the life of George Friederich Handel / Original Story by Reginald Le Borg / Screenplay by Reginald Le Borg and Harry Hay.” The Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library would appreciate any help in recovering this item. If you have information or questions concerning this incident or these items, please contact: Susan Goldstein at sgoldstein@sfpl.org or 415-557-4563 (reference desk: 415-557-4567). [more Screenplay Stolen from the San Francisco Public Library]

These items were still reported missing as of June 17, 2019. On Thursday, June 7, 2012, staff at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) at Saint John's University discovered that a 16th century printed book was missing from the work carrel of one of its catalogers. HMML staff conducted a thorough search of both HMML and Alcuin Library to ensure that the item had not been misplaced. The staff immediately reviewed a list of rare materials that had been used that week in presentations during a workshop being held at the library. It was discovered that two manuscript items from the Arca Artium collection were also missing, one of which had been used on Wednesday afternoon (June 6). It is believed that all three volumes were stolen. The manuscripts had already been photographed digitally and can be viewed in Vivarium, the online image service from the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (www.hmml.org/vivarium). Officers from Life Safety Services at Saint John's University and from the Stearns County Sheriff's Office began an investigative process that involved interviewing staff and library visitors. New security precautions have since been put into place. The missing books are: Item 1: Two printed works in Latin, together in one volume. (Call number: PA8517.D4 1532). These are bound in blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, with raised bands and two clasps. The volume measures approximately 16-17 cm X 10 cm X 4-5 cm. The two titles are: Desiderius Erasmus. D. Erasmi Roteroda... [more 16th Century Printed Book & 2 Manuscripts Stolen from Saint John's University]

This item was still reported missing as of June 11, 2019. The following item has been reported stolen: Title : 2 Aquatints from J. Atkinson's "An Account of the State of Agriculture and Grazing in New South Wales" Author : Atkinson, J. Date of publication : 1826 Description : 1: An Exploring Party in New South Wales. 2: Party preparing to bivouac If you have any information on this item, please contact Louis Kissajukian at info@antiqueprintroom.com or (02) 9267 4355. [more Stolen: 2 Aquatints from J. Atkinson’s “An Account of the State of Agriculture and Grazing…”]

The following two very large books were stolen from Edinburgh World Heritage Trusts Library from their former office at 5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh between 18 November 2011 and 25 May 2012. 1. DRUMMOND RSA, James, 1879. Old Edinburgh. EDINBURGH: G.Waterston, Sons & Stewart. Reproduced facsimile from his original drawings of Edinburgh Old Town, now in the National Collection of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. First edition. No. 18 of 50 copies. 2. HOME, Bruce, J. (n.d.) Old houses in Edinburgh. EDINBURGH, W.J. Hay Publishers. Early drawings of the now destroyed buildings of the old town. If you have any information on either of these items, please contact David Hicks at Edinburgh World Heritage at 0131 220 7720 or davidhicks@ewht.org.uk. [more Books Stolen From Edinburgh World Heritage Trusts Library]

This item was still reported missing as of June 12, 2019. The following item was reported stolen: (SHUSTER, Joe) (SIEGEL, Jerry). LOWTHER, George. The Adventures of Superman. New York: Random House, (1942). Octavo, original red cloth, original dust jacket. First edition of the first Superman novel, illustrated by the character's co-creator Joe Shuster, with four vibrant color plates and numerous black-and-white illustrations, in scarce dust jacket. With frontispiece, illustrated title page, nine full-page illustrations (four in color), and numerous in-text illustrations. Book fine. Light soiling and wear to extremities of bright, unrestored dust jacket with a small chip to spine tail. Near-fine condition. If you have any information regarding this item, please contact Bauman Rare Books at 212-751-0011 or brb@baumanrarebooks.com. [more Stolen: First Edition of 'The Adventures of Superman']

A UK first edition of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four has recently gone missing from a NY shop.  The copy was in jacket and had distinctive markings that include staining to the boards and a chip from the jacket base.  If you have any information on this item, please contact Jonathan Smalter at 585-265-9295 or yesterdays.muse@gmail.com. [more Missing: UK First Edition of 'Nineteen Eighty-Four']

The following items have been reported stolen: Title : Anicii Manlii Torquati Severini Boethii De consolatione philosophiæ Libri v. (Anicii Manlii Torquati Severini Boethii Vita Iul. Martiano Rota scriptore.) Authors : Boethius, d. 524 Date of publication : 1625 Publisher : Amsterdam Description : 207 pp 32º.. Bears a red oval ownership stamp stating 'GRIII – BR.MUS' Title : Αι του Ανακρεοντος ?ωδαι, και τα της Σαπφους, και τα του Αλκαιου λειψανα Authors : Anacreon, 582 BC-485 BC Date of publication : 1751 Publisher : R. & A. Foulis, Glasgow Description : 75 p. ; 32º. Printed on silk of four different colours, sewn round the edge; bound in red velvet. Bears a red oval ownership stamp stating 'GRIII – BR.MUS' If you have any information on either of these items, please contact Judith Barnes, Collection Security Co-ordinator, British Library at Judith.barnes@bl.uk or +44 (0) 20 7412 7821 [more Items Stolen from British Library]

Nick Wilding of Georgia State University has announced on the EXLIBRIS mailing list his findings pointing to forgeries of Galileo material that appear to trace back to Marino Massimo de Caro, currently under arrest for thefts from the Girolamini Library in Naples. Dr. Wilding raises further questions about books that have recently passed through the trade bearing the the library stamp of Federico Cesi. (The text of Dr. Wilding's statement on EXLIBRIS is below.) The ABAA has been in touch with Dr. Wilding and will be offering further updates as they are available. The RBMS Security Committee blog will also carry updates on the Girolamini Library scandal as it develops:  http://www.rbms.info/committees/security/theft_reports/theft_reports_2012.shtml An earlier update on the developing scandal from ILAB President Arnoud Gerits includes contact information for the authorities in Italy working on the case: http://www.ilab.org/eng/documentation/786-massive_thefts_at_the_girolamini_library_in_naples.html In the meantime, colleagues with specific questions or further information relating to possible forgeries tracing back to De Caro or books they may have sold to De Caro may contact me. The ABAA Security Committee will collect what information it can to help investigations move forward. With thanks, Garrett Scott ABAA Security Chair garrett@bibliophagist.com [more Update: More on Girolamini Theft]

This item was still reported missing as of June 11, 2019. The following item has been reported stolen: Title : Sylva Frutetum Authors : STEPHANUS, Carolus Date of publication : 1538 Publisher : Estienne, Paris Description : STEPHANUS, Carolus. Sylva. Frutetum Collis. Paris: Franciscum Stephanum, 1538. First Ed. Small 8vo. (ii); 2-(57) pages. Woodblock device on title depicting a vine. Eighteenth century red morocco with gilt roll-borders, neatly rebacked and recornered, al edges in gilt, marbled endpapers. With the armorial bookplates of the Duke of Sussex, and Professor Cornelius Paine. A clear and concise treatise on the trees, bushes, plants and herbs found growing in woods, in thickets and on hillsides. There was a sequel mentioned in the text, devoted to fields and meadows including marsh and water meadows, and embracing inter alia mushrooms and fungi. This was published in 1543. An attractive copy of a rare work, the only edition to be published, and one of only a small number of titles printed by Francois Estienne from 1537. He was the son of Henricus Stephanus, founder of the great printing house, and younger brother of Robert. Adams, 1745. If you have any information on this item, please contact Roger Collicott at info@rogercollicottbooks.com or 01364 621324. [more Stolen: First Edition 'Sylva Frutetum']