What You Can Judge By A Book’s Cover
You know the old saying: “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” That’s certainly true of some books, titles that have fallen victim to unfortunate print runs, or perhaps, old worn-out copies that have […]
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The Bird and Baby: Tolkien’s Favorite Pub!
Drinking with the Inklings Are you a J.R.R. Tolkien fan? Or C.S. Lewis? Ever wondered where they whet their whistle while they were at Oxford? The two writers were part of a literary group known […]
These Just In! Leather Bound Treasures in Our Online Store
New Arrivals! These just in to our online store: Two delectable collectibles from Stephen King, a signed copy of Buzz Aldrin’s book Mission to Mars, as well as two leather bound beauties from Easton Press. […]
Stephen King Book Quotes: The Very Finest from “Carrie”
Stephen King Book Quotes Series Feel like reliving your favorite moments from your favorite Stephen King novels, but don’t have time to reread them all? We’re starting a new series of Stephen King Book Quotes. […]
26 New Auctions Now Live – Win a Beautiful Leather Bound Masterpiece!
Bid on Books! Every Sunday evening, we launch new book auctions, listed here. All of our auctions have no reserve price and the highest bidder wins, no matter what. Our books are guaranteed to arrive […]
This Week at Very Fine Books
With June getting off to a very fine start, here’s a look at what’s been happening this week. Remaindered Books A refresher course on remainder marks: how to spot them, what they tell you, and […]
Stephen King: A Musical
A musical instead of a book? When you think of how many “unoriginal” musicals have graced the Broadway stages these past few years — and not just revivals, but movie musicals and jukebox musicals and […]
Event Tonight! James Joyce Tribute
If you happen to live in or near New York City, come out tonight for a medley of masterpieces! Authors and actors will read from their favorite works by James Joyce. Pete Hamill, celebrated author […]
ABAA 53rd Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair 2013
“THE BEST BOOK FAIR IN THE WORLD” – 60 Minutes, CBS “It is exciting in a way you probably don’t expect when you just hear the word “Book Fair.” Well, to me it is just as […]
Live Online Auctions for the week of March 25th
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Upcoming Book Fairs and Events
Looking for a good book fair event? Here is a list of all upcoming for 2013. Upcoming ABAA Book Fairs and Events 46th California International Antiquarian Book Fair 2/15/2013 – 3pm-8pm 2/16/2013 – 11am-7pm 2/17/2013 […]
Book Grading Definitions from Very Fine to Uncollected Condition.
When it comes to topic of book collecting, there is nothing more important than the condition, which usually has a direct correlation to its value. Therefore, when you are seeking to add that special edition […]
Win A Limited Edition of “Doctor Sleep” by Stephen King
With the highly anticipated upcoming sequel to “The Shining”, it was only fitting that we launch a brand new contest. So here is your chance to win a Limited Gift Edition or a US First […]