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We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and. But just how to do you go about building a collection. Ive just acquired this valuable antiquarian book but its falling apart. We buy, research, authenticate, catalog and offer for sale rare books and american autograph manuscripts because we also buy and sell paper americana we are considered ephemera dealers.
Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. Rare books no matter what genre can prove to be a valuable keepsake, something that can be passed on from generation to generation. Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare. Raptis rare books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. A carousel is a rotating set of images, rotation stops on keyboard focus on carousel tab controls or hovering the mouse pointer over images. The best place to find a literary treasure is in an faba bookstore ornate letter welcome to the digital home of the best booksellers in florida. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. First editions of ian flemings casino royal, the first of flemings fourteenpart bond series, were highly sought when the 2006 film adaptation starring daniel craig was released. We had hoped july would be safe for our book fair, but circumstances have proved otherwise. Raptis rare books fine rare and antiquarian first edition books. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Welcome to the seventh episode of rare book cafe 2.
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