New York Antiquarian Book Fair
The 57th annual Antiquarian Book Fair in New York
The mid March event brought together over 200 American and international book dealers
for an extraordinary four day event . Held at the venerable Park Avenue Armory, the Fair attracted an overflow and enthusiastic crowd of patrons from the USA and Europe.
One of the amazing selections came from New York dealer Seth Kaller, with an
ALEXANDER HAMILTON collection of important original letters, documents and
imprints from this key figure in the American Revolutionary period and the early
American Republic. Material relating to the Revolution, the Federalist Papers, and
Hamilton's key role in the Founding of the Republic are in the collection. So too is a
Hamilton love letter to Eliza Schuyler.
Whitmore Rare Books from California brought along an edition of Casino Royale
the early Ian Fleming spy thriller. Beyond being a coveted First Edition, the book
has a rare dust jacket which was sparingly used in the first printing. Very rare, quite
pricey.
European dealers, especially from Britain, France, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands were a mainstay of the show.
Equally sellers from as far away as Australia again rejoined the show with fascinating selections.
Asian Bookroom, Canberra, Australia
Naturally the Fair is renown for its sweepingly beautiful maps and color volumes, which are presented below.
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