The Internet has given booksellers many new channels with which to engage collectors, some have endured (email, electronic catalogs, websites) while others flamed out relatively quickly (message boards, tumblr...) But, these channels are poor relations to actually talking to a bookseller about books--the main reason so many of us still enjoy visiting bookstores. Podcasts are prehaps the closest one can come to chatting with an erudite rare bookseller without leaving your home, and there are an increasing number of ABAA members who are regularly producing audio and/or video podcasts focused on rare books, manuscripts, ephemera, maps, and much more. Brattlecast: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books (Brattle Book Shop, Boston, MA) Since 2017, Brattle Book Shop owner Kenneth Gloss and co-host Jordan Rich have shared stories about the shop, notable Boston books and bibliophiles, and the larger book world on their podcast, the Brattlecast. The most-recent episode (their 212th) explores Kerri Maher's historical novel about 1920s Paris, Sylvia Beach and the lost generation of writers and artists. Listen to Brattlecast on Apple / Spotify / Website CartoCuriousity (Geographicus Rare Antique Maps, Brooklyn, NY) Geographicus Rare Antique Maps owner Kevin J. Brown has started a podcast (with partners the Silver Podcast Network) focusing on the stories behind some of their rare and unusual maps. Although the podcast has not been officially launched yet, Brown has been busy recording episod... [more Podcasts: ABAA Members Talk Rare Books & Documents]
Meet the latest batch of booksellers granted membership of the ABAA. Full Membership: Keith Botelho, Crow Hop Rare Books Born and raised in New England, Keith moved to the South in 2006 after completing his Ph.D and taking a job as an English professor. His scholarly research and writing (including two books) has greatly benefited him as a bookseller, where he applies the same curiosity to the material he catalogues. After attending CABS in 2017, he launched Crow Hop Rare Books the following year. Keith's bookselling interests focus primarily on the cultural, political, and social movements from the 1950s-1980s, particularly the histories of the African American and LGBTQ+ communities. He firmly believes that booksellers have a responsibility to be caretakers and curators of culturally significant artifacts, and he is committed to telling the stories not only of the ephemeral but also of the communities and histories from which these materials emerge. Jennifer Duszynski, Evening Star Books Jennifer Duszynski grew up in Madison, WI, and entered the book trade when she started high school. After high school she earned a degree in Classical Studies and Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. During her school years, she worked at Evening Star Books, the Bookhouse in Dinkytown, and Rulon-Miller Books in St. Paul, MN. She has worked full-time for Evening Star Books since 2019 and subsequently became a partner in the firm in 2022. Jennifer has taken two Rare Book ... [more New ABAA Members]
"Before a book is offered for sale, we rare book dealers record its physical attributes. Is it bound in cloth? Leather? Does it have any damage? Signs of previous ownership? We also write a brief summary of its importance, drawing on the work of other experts in our field and surrounding fields--not just literary critics and biographers, but also book historians, or scholars who study the history of the book. We call the result a catalog description, which becomes our official documentation for that rare book." -- Rebecca Romney, Jane Austen's Bookshelf (Simon & Schuster, 2025) Browse the latest catalogs, newsletters, and e-lists of rare books, fine bindings, incunabula, print ephemera, and much more from the members of the ABAA below. (Also includes podcasts, blog posts, and other digital formats.) *New* indicates any catalogs brought to our attention since early-July 2025. AARDVARK BOOKS/EZRA TISHMAN BOOK APPRAISALS SABF 2024 Highlights 16 Recent Aardvarkian Acquisitions ABACUS BOOKS Ophthalmology Part Two 1903 to Present Ophthalmology Part One 1791-1898 ABRAHAM LINCOLN BOOK SHOP July Book List: The Virginia Regimental History Series January Book List CHARLES AGVENT Summer Miscellany 2025 Poetry Featured item: CABINET FRUIT AND FLOWER PLATES. DESCRIPTIVE AND ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE: FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, PLANTS, ETC. Rochester, NY: Stecher Lithograph Co., . First Edition. Black pebbled cloth (5-3/4" x 8-3/4") with "No. 3" stamped in gilt on the front cover. Illust... [more Latest Catalogs of Rare Books]
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... The Gregory Rabassa Archive of Literary Translation Correspondence: Julio Cortázar np. Very Good. A RARE AND REVEALING ARCHIVE FROM JULIO CORTÁZAR TO HIS TRANSLATOR GREGORY RABASSA, DOCUMENTING A LANDMARK LITERARY PARTNERSHIP. A significant and intimate archive of correspondence from Argentine-French writer Julio Cortázar (1914–1984) to Gregory Rabassa (1922–2016), the renowned literary translator whose English-language versions of Latin American fiction transformed global readerships. Rabassa translated three of the four novels Cortázar published during his lifetime, and the correspondence captures the evolution of their professional collaboration and personal friendship over nearly two decades. The letters are deeply literary and often technical, with Cortázar discussing precise translation choices—words, phrases, sentences, and scenes—as well as his reading habits (including Bellow and Lowry), and literary interpretations of contemporary events (e.g., Lyndon Johnson's mistaken attribution of Dover Beach to Robert Lowell). Most letters conclude affectionately, with some version of “with a big hug from your friend” (in translation). In his memoir If This Be Treason: Translation and Its Dyscontents, Rabassa recalled: “What drew me to the novel and to Julio were the variegated interests he and I had i... [more Weekly Highlights]
The following books were reported as lost in transit from their binder in Michigan to Philadelphia, via UPS. If you know the whereabouts or offered the books, please contact: Here is the list of books and details in this PDF: #126434 – COSTELLO, Louisa Stuart. Specimens of the Early Poetry of France from the Time of the Troubadours and Trouveres to the Reign of Henri Quatre. #128502 – RICHARD II; HOWARD, Robert. The Life and Reign of King Richard the Second. By a Person of Quality. #128738 – SHERIDAN, P. H. Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan. General United States Army. #129271 – RAND, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. #129316 – DARWIN, Charles. On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection. #129369 – DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. [more Missing in Transit via UPS from Michigan to Philadelphia]
The following books were reported lost in transit in Miami, FL, via FedEx. If you know the whereabouts of the books or have been offered, please contact us at hq@abaa.org if you have any information. 1.BRUNSCHWIG, Hieronymus. Medicinarius; Liber de arte distillandi simplicia et composita. Das nüv Buch der rechten Kunst zu distillieren. Ouch von Marsilio Ficino und anderer hochberöpmter Artzte natürliche und gute Künst zu behalten den gesunden Leib und zuvertryben die Kranckheit mit Erlengerung des Lebens. Strassburg: Johannes Grüninger, 1505 The first book devoted to distillation, expanded Second edition of the Kleines Destillierbuch, expanded from the first edition of 1500 by the addition of material by Marsilio Ficino and Konrad. Folio (307 x 206 mm): A8 B-D6 Dd6 Ddd4 E-Y6 Z4 AA-FF6 GG4: 190 leaves, complete; several errors in foliation and signatures. Large two-panel woodcut on title, 263 woodcuts in text, 1 double-page. Text printed mainly in two columns. Attractively rebound to style in blindstamped calf over wooden boards, metal clasps and catches. Early inscription to title page and terminal blank page, and a few early annotations to text. Stained and wormed, the worming affecting some woodcuts and text without loss of sense, the first and final two leaves with minor repair to a couple of wormholes and nicks, loss to lower outer corner of X2 not affecting text. A good, complete copy. ¶ VD16 B 8718; Weller, Repertorium typographicum 311. 2. ROWLING, J. K. Harry Po... [more Lost in Transit via FedEx in Miami]
Join us for the ABAA RBMS Virtual Showcase, a virtual book fair in conjunction with the 2025 RBMS Conference. ABAA RBMS Virtual Showcase June 24-27, 2025 www.abaa.org/vbf Explore the finest rare books, manuscripts, maps, prints, and ephemera at our next virtual book fair. The doors will open at 12pm ET on Tuesday, June 24 and remain open continuously until 8 pm ET on Friday, June 27, 2025. We invite you to shop the virtual booths of leading antiquarian booksellers from around the world and discover their latest acquisitions and rare finds. Find participating exhibitors... [more ABAA RBMS Virtual Showcase]
Program Overview The ABAA Diversity Initiative is proud to announce the second season of our guided program for individuals seeking to pursue a career in the antiquarian and rare book trade. Designed to coincide with the Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair, the program offers stipends of up to $2,500 to two individuals. It provides an intensive introduction to the antiquarian book business via engagement with the fair, career insights with ABAA members, visits to local ABAA member shops and offices, networking with institutional professionals, and more. An ABAA member will guide students through an itinerary of trade-related activities over the course of five days. Program Date: November 5-9, 2025 Application Prerequisites Minimum requirement of a high school diploma, OR currently enrolled student in any degree program (undergraduate, Master's, PhD), OR recent graduate (< 1-year post-grad). Applicants must be passionate about books, archival/library sciences, and/or bookselling. Applicants must be able to travel and arrange their transportation and accommodation. Application: https://forms.gle/K6bjZHnbehWGJtts9 Application Deadline: August 18, 2025 *This application requires supplementary materials, so files will be uploaded to the form owner's Google Drive. Respondents must sign in to a Google-hosted email account to complete the application. If you do not have a Google-hosted login, you can create one here or contact Xin Yi Zhao (xin@abaa.org) to apply via an alterna... [more Fall 2025 ABAA Diversity Initiative Discovery Program]
Edit: The recording of this event is now available on our YouTube channel... Join the Gender Equity Initiative for our May Brown Bag Lunch Series with Lyudmyla Babadzhanova of Bua Conservation LLC for her talk on What Not to Do in Book and Paper Conservation on Tuesday, May 27, at 2 pm ET. Lyudmyla Babadzhanova, professional conservator and founder of Bua Conservation LLC, will lead a practical and engaging session on common mistakes to avoid when handling, storing, and attempting to repair rare books and paper materials. This talk will highlight irreversible treatments, environmental hazards, and well-meaning but damaging DIY fixes. Whether you're a collector, librarian, or simply curious about preservation, you'll leave with a better understanding of how to protect and care for historic paper-based treasures. What Not to Do in Book and Paper Conservation Tuesday, May 27, at 2 pm ET. REGISTER FOR THE TALK HERE... Lyudmyla Babadzhanova is a professional Book and Paper Conservator and the founder of Bua Conservation LLC, a private conservation studio dedicated to the care and preservation of rare books, manuscripts, and archival materials. With over a decade of experience in the field, Lyudmyla brings a deep respect for historical craftsmanship and a scientific approach to the treatment of treasured collections. Her work supports libraries, collectors, and cultural institutions in maintaining the integrity and longevity of their holdings. At Bua Conservation, she offers tailor... [more May Brown Bag]
The following materials were stolen from a FedEx truck on February 14th. 2025. The independent insurance loss adjuster with the reporting supplied with the following information. If the books appears or offered, please contact: Rich Mancuso, Smith Associates | rmancuso@gjsmithassociates.com | 212-300-6378. Stultifera navis Sebastian Brant, 149 BRANT, Sebastian (1457–1521). Das Narrenschiff, in Latin: Stultifera navis. Translated from German by Jacobus Locher Philomusus. – JACOBUS LOCHER PHILOMUSUS And LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865). Autograph letter signed as President ("A. Lincoln") to Secretary of the Interior Caleb B. Smith, Executive Mansion, 17 June 1861. One page, bifolium, 128 x 202mm., docketed by Smith on the verso (light mailing folds, small spots of soiling). [more Reported Stolen In Transit on February 14th. 2025]