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The library holds materials related to both the first and third presidents of the university, samuel johnson and his son william samuel johnson, donated by the family in 1914. The conservation and restoration of books, manuscripts, documents and ephemera is an activity dedicated to the preservation and protection of items of historical and personal value made primarily. Conservation and restoration of books, manuscripts. Emphasizing rare and vintage books, ephemera, posters, manuscripts, vernacular photography, fine art, including prints, paintings, drawings, and photographs. Shop our world war ii category for authentic ephemera, autographs, signed photographs, collectibles, memorabilia, historical documents and manuscripts from the world s largest collection. Over 30 years experience buying and selling rare books nationwide for. We specialise in antique plates, illustrations and various other paper and book supplies and goods. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mar 05, 2020 the new york international antiquarian book fair, held every march at the park avenue armory in manhattan, is the worlds premier gathering of buyers, sellers and lovers of rare books. Because we also buy and sell paper americana we are considered ephemera dealers. We sell mostly 19th and early 20th century rare books, political ephemera, suffrage items, childrens books, maps, fashion plates and other rare and unusual items.

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The rare books, illuminated manuscripts, and ephemera we have for sale are chosen from around new england and sourced from book dealers we know around the world. The booksellers offers a fascinating tour of the rare book world library of america readers know that looking at someones bookshelves can tell you a lot about that person, including his or her intellectual interests, personal passions, andor political worldview. Rare book appraiser michael slicker discusses collecting ephemera. Since we are large buyers of old paper, ephemera and manuscripts, we always caution.

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List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Every collector will do things differently and, just with books, you have to pick the type of ephemera. To learn more about this auction and bibliographic database of books and ephemera, or to sign up, click the button below. Ian brabner is a rare book dealer specializing in 18th century and 19th century american history based in wilmington, delaware. Because we also buy and sell paper americana we are considered ephemera. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable. We specialise in rare, antiquarian and used books published before 1970. Ephemera is a term that draws collectors attention, and it refers to promotional material that signified noteworthy events, ideas, and productions.

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We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books. The largest new and used independent bookstore in the world. Browse our selection of signed and inscribed vintage photographs and rare photography books from some of the world. We want your experience with world of rare books to be enjoyable and problem free and have a team of enthusiastic valuers who carefully select and describe in detail each of the books we list for sale. We are particularly proud of our marvellous selection of vintage, old, and rare books. Ephemera offers an interesting glimpse into history, as it represents what shaped, influenced, or even unsettled society at those moments. You can find a rare copy of the book around the world in eighty days for around 20,000 usd while his book cinq semaines en ballon is twice as expensive.

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