German antiquarian book dealers

Having operated 3 stores at various times since 1966 the business has been entirely on line business since 1996. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. Bookstores hosts over 5000 of the finest online bookstores and booksellers worldwide, with more than 50 million books. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. Much has changed in the antiquarian book trade since 1962 but not the love of the dealers for the book and for their profession. German association of antiquarian booksellers association view organizer profile, list of upcoming trade events, trade fairs, business conferences, seminars.

The association of german antiquarian booksellers would like to thank all. The books featured on this website represent only a fraction of our large stock. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. Florida antiquarian booksellers association members can help you find the titles that are missing in your collection or provide help and advice in the care of books you already own. Naturally, there are rare book stores and individual dealers that buy and sell books that fall into both categories. German antiquarian booktrade could no longer be counted on to support the trade. Antiquarian science books are original historical works e. We also speicalise in pate sur pate pieces including urns, planters, vases and plates. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004.

Presented as one of the leading antiquarian book fairs in germany here antiquarian bookshops their offerings in a special area and offer them for sale. Specialties include, canadiana, americana, travel and photography. They set up shop in 1969, and have since then specialised in 18 th and 19 th century english literature. Publishers, booksellers and rare book dealers in exile a biographical handbook by ernst fischer. Book stores used and outofprint booksellers and online. Ilab international league of antiquarian booksellers. International league of antiquarian booksellers wikipedia. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. They have published over 200 catalogues in that time, in a range of fiction and nonfiction specialisms.

The list includes antiquarian booksellers associations. If you do not see the book you are searching for on the website, please contact us and we will happily attempt to fill your request. Named after two characters in charles dickens bleak house, jarndyce booksellers are located in the rarefied literary surroundings of bloomsbury, london. Discover your rare book source, featuring outofprint books and antique books. Specialising in rare and antiquarian books, as well as fine art prints, sotherans caters to everyone from specialist book collectors to the casual literature enthusiast. Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare books. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked.

Since 1988 we are selling worldwide historical artifacts and collectables to museums and collectors. Many of these pieces are on display in our herts antiques showroom so please get in touch for an appointment. This is a list of booksellers associations, trade associations of independent not chain stores booksellers and bookstores. By meeting with dealers in person or searching their wares online on used book sites, the aas curators become part of a national and sometimes international network of dealers. German association of antiquarian booksellers association 10times. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. German auction databases, and other essential rare book pricing reference tools and. Start antiquariatsmesse stuttgart verband deutscher antiquare e. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every country in the world. Lot of 9 vintage decorator german books antiquarian 1890searly 1900s. Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. The fair is thus the oldest antiquarian book fair in germany and even today 7 of the.

It federates 22 national associations of antiquarian booksellers, representing nearly 2000 dealers in 32 countries. Best 30 book dealers used rare in princeton, nj with. Please visit the following website, which also lists contacts to german antiquarian book dealers, to ascertain if you are in possession of a valuable volume. These books are important primary references for the study of the history of science and technology, they can provide valuable insights into the historical development of the various fields of scientific inquiry history of. We have a large selection of german porcelain including meissen and dresden pieces. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. The resulting challenges for dealers, trading in paintings, prints, books and manuscripts, are often relegated to the background. Kestrel books were proudly awarded the silver award for best used bookstore in vancouver in the 2010 westender newspapers best of the city awards. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. Art dealers and antiquarian bookshops not only feel largely left to their own devices by the federal government on this question, and are confronted with sometimes unfulfillable demands. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state.

Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in. And it is precisely these questions that are of central, even existential importance for the art and antiquarian book market. Founded in 1761 in york, it is the oldest established antiquarian bookseller in the world. Where can i find out what my german books are worth. The staff of the library is not trained in assessing the value of antiquarian german books. If learning languages and foreign translations are your things then these bookstores are a must see.

Johanson rare books is owned and operated by donald and teresa johanson. German, esperanto, or any other language spoken in the alps. Publishers, booksellers and rare book dealers in exile a. We also offer a comprehensive booksearch service for german and english titles. Many of them cater to specific genres or types of books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Countless scores, letters, books and ephemera are offered by abebooks sellers relating to these legendary composers. Antiquarians and of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab. The first published reference source to bring together biographical information on american antiquarian bookdealers, this book provides librarians, dealers, and collectors with useful information on those dealers who were prominent in securing and distributing used and rare books, manuscripts, maps, autographs, documents, and ephemera. Dealers and used books judaica american antiquarian. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland.

They specialize in english and american literature, early travel and voyages, early printed books, and medical books. In the interests of staff and customer safety, blackwells rare books has temporarily closed both its shop and website. Kestrel books vintage, rare and antiquarian books in. The best place to find a literary treasure is in an faba bookstore welcome to the digital home of the best booksellers in florida. Book dealers like other libraries and cultural institutions, aas obtains many of its new acquisitions from book dealers who specialize in collecting and selling antiquarian books. Books to be exhibited at the 60th new york international antiquarian book fair. Deutschland erwacht 1933 cigaretten bilderdien bahrenfeld actual photos german. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields.

Germanys rare book fair in stuttgart runs january 2426. The fair is thus the oldest antiquarian book fair in germany and even today 7 of the original 21 exhibitors are still exhibiting in stuttgart. Many of the most respected antiquarian dealers were, because of their non aryan background, forced to sell out usually at a loss and leave the country if they were lucky enough. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. But the internet has brought the worlds distinguished vendors of used and rare books as close as your computer or smartphone. Find signed books, first editions, antiquarian books and more. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian book. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. We have been buying and selling books for over a decade as we celebrate over 10,000 successful transactions to nearly every. We are an antiquarian bookshop in the artists village, worpswede, north germany. Original german wedding edition mein kampf in slipcase. Rosedale rare books specializing in antiquarian, first. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades.

The following is a listing of german bookstores and distributors both online and via telephone in. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Leaving the university without a degree, he published in 1576 a work of antiquarian research, translated from the german, entitled the post of the world, describing the great cities of europe. Publications in the fields of art, philosophy, music and culture also find room, but the antiquarian collection claims the most space. Use our bookseller search feature to find a brick and mortar or online bookstore by name, country, state or province. Antiquarian bookshop specialized in literature, philosophy and art.

Camden books, established in june 1984, are specialist dealers in rare antiquarian and modern scholarly books. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. Book fair in vienna, austria, the austrian antiquarian booksellers will present. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. Todays global literary culture owes a huge debt to our cousins in deutschland and there is a host of rare and collectible german books to discover. Abaa experienced, professional antiquarian booksellers. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. However, just as the description and definition of the term rare, when referring to books, has remained vague and highly argued, the terms antiquarian book and antiquarian bookseller also elude exact definition in the book. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa booksellers abaa membership is a privilege extended only to those booksellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and expertise in the trade. Thousands of authors, artists, musicians, scientists were forced to leave nazi germany after 1933, among them hundreds of publishers, booksellers, literary agents, auctioneers, and rare book dealers. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices.

Our specialist online catalogues include architecture and civil engineering, economics, mathematics and physics, philosophy, history of art, ancient history, medieval and byzantine history. The best independent bookstores in dresden, germany. New york city it is the direct antithesis of a ducttaped banana on a wall. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab. We offer a prompt and personal service with a guarantee to despatch all orders within 48 hours of customer confirmation.

The mystery surrounding a copy of galileos pivotal treatise. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Or, use our book search to search through thousands of book stores all with one click. German meissen and dresden porcelain canonbury antiques. We have a wide ranging stock of circa 50,000 titles, and specialise in books about worpswede, its artists and writers, including heinrich vogeler and paula modersohnbecker. German antiquarian booksellers association verband deutscher antiquare, vda was founded in 1949 and unites some 260 antiquarian booksellers.

Ingrid bauer, who is fluent in german, has been teaching and tutoring the german language since 1996. The german arts and rare book trade discuss provenance and restitution. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. Like other libraries and cultural institutions, aas obtains many of its new acquisitions from book dealers who specialize in collecting and selling antiquarian books. Start antiquariatsmesse stuttgart verband deutscher. Let international book import service fulfill all your german language book needs. Alcuin books specializes in scholarly, rare and antiquarian books in all aspects of the humanities and the history of science with special emphasis in fine, rare and special printings of limited editions in an array of subject interests. Located in an old jack daniels distillery, this family business has been serving individuals and universities since 1989. Jan 07, 2020 stuttgart, germany the rare book fair stuttgart is proud to announce the patronage of the lord mayor of stuttgart. We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Delph books antiquarian and secondhand book dealers was established in 1979, and is run by frank lamb. A good antiquarian bookstore used to be a rare find, especially if you lived in a small town or forty miles from nowhere.

You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Old and rare books, the international league of antiquarian booksellers, ilab unites the national associations and worldwide booksellers specialised in manuscripts and rare books. Dealers and used books judaica american antiquarian society. You could spend hours delving into the books and youre encouraged to do so the staff might even pass you a tea or coffee to make your stay more enjoyable. Even though large bookstores have for the most part shut down in america there are still many independent bookstores.

The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books. We are especially interested in pre1800 material, fine bindings and sets, important illustrated works, limited edition, fine press books, signed books, illuminated and text manuscripts. A mysterious corpus at the new york antiquarian book fair. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. The 2019 seattle antiquarian book fair had a record number of dealers 102 exhibiting from england, canada, and across the united states. Today the company maintains a small inventory of carefully selected books from all categories. And as is the case with all book dealers some of the books are rare. The international league of antiquarian booksellers is a nonprofit umbrella organization of bookseller associations, with its legal location in geneva, switzerland. Established in 2006 and combining fifteen years of bookselling experience, rosedale rare books is the only storefront antiquarian bookshop remaining in dallas, texas. Specializing in rare and valuable antiquarian theological books and bibles located in suburban philadelphia since 1978. Universally referred to as the worlds finest antiquarian book fair, the new york international antiquarian book fair, which ran at the park avenue armory, march 58, is the cerebral destination for bibliophiles, scholars, museum professionals and those. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Stuttgart, germany the rare book fair stuttgart is proud to announce the patronage of the lord mayor of stuttgart.