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Netherlands Commemorates WWII Liberation from Nazis

In the Hague, seat of the Dutch Government, there stands the WWII Memorial close to the reknown Peace Palace. Along with other West European states, on 7 May the Kingdom of the Netherlands commemorated the end of the war and the civilians, military and deported citizens killed during the conflict between 1940-1945.

Flags in the Hague celebrating the 5 May 1945, the actual Day of Liberation of the Netherlands.

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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.

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair Back in Town!!!

An AMAZING array of Books, Maps, and Printed Rare Items!