Saturday, May 2, 2026

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New York Book Fair Excels on Park Avenue
Isaac Newton's Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflexions, and Colours of Light, London 1704. From London Bookseller Peter Harrington.
WWII Pacific; U.S. Admiral Nimitz Proclaims U.S. Occupation of the Marshall Islands. After capturing the Marshall Islands from Japan in fierce fighting, the American occupation began in January 1944. The document in both English and Japanese is signed by Admiral Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. From Seth Kaller, White Plains, New York.
James Bond Classics in pristine condition. Ian Fleming books remain quite collectable and are a mainstay at rare book fairs. This collection comes from Adrian Harrington Rare Books in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.

Friday, May 1, 2026

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair Back in Town!!!
An AMAZING array of Books, Maps, and Printed Rare Items!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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HAPPY EASTER
The beautiful Easter display at London's Fortnum & Mason food speciality store.

Friday, March 20, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Four Years After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine the UN is yet to stop this terrible war in Europe. A Ceasefire would be a start...

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Atlas holding the World in 2026; the New York statue. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!