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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[HAVANA]. [ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF CALATRAVA, CASTILLE]. [Handwritten copy of a letter from Isabel II, Queen of Spain, concerning the admission of Don Pedro Regalado Pedroso y Pedroso into the Order]
by [Isabel II, Queen of Spain]. [Don Pedro Regalado Pedroso y Pedroso]
Madrid 1846 (click for more details)
First Edition
[WOMEN IN SCIENCE / GENETICS]. On a Discontinuous Variation Occurring in Biscutella laevigata (Offprint from Proceedings of the Royal Society, vol. 62, 1897)
by Saunders, E.R. (Elizabeth Rebecca)
London : Royal Society , 1897 (click for more details)[SPOOKY SHADOWS]. [SAPOLIO SOAP]. Excelsior [Advertisement brochure for Enoch Morgan's Sons]
by Harte, Bret (author). Enoch Morgan's Sons (manufacturer)
New York : Enoch Morgan's Sons (click for more details)
First Edition
[NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEF AND A RABBI]. John Dorn Promoter
by BANKS, Charles Eugene
Chicago : Monarch Book Co , 1906 (click for more details)[MEXICAN OTOMI MANUSCRIPT ON AMATE BARK "PAPER"]. Tratamiento de una ofrenda para pedir la lluvia, de San Pablito, Pahuatlan, Pue[bla]. A ritual of an offering to ask for rain.]
by Tellez, Alfonso Garcia
San Pablito Pahuatlán in Puebla state, Mexico 1978 (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.
Recent Catalogs
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.