Handling and Storing Rare Books When you buy a rare book there is are some simple guidelines that will help you store and handle your books with confidence so you can preserve them for many years to come. Firstly before you even buy your book I would highly recommend you buy from members of […]
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What gets me excited, wonderful things! In particular, rare 16th-century watercolours. I was once told that I only got up for two things in the morning, otherwise I would stay abed all day (wouldn’t that be great)? One is Egypt of course, I think I’m the only person in the world that can be tearing
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Are Books in Latin the New Collectables? Am I Crazy? ’People just don’t buy Latin in Australia!’ I’ve been called mad and crazy by other booksellers over the last twenty years, for actively promoting and selling rare Latin books. As a result of their scarcity, these books are extremely rare in Australia. Where Is Latin
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Dun Scotus: The Subtle Doctor and His Impact on Philosophy and Theology Introduction Duns Scotus, born in the late 13th century, was a Scottish philosopher and theologian known for his innovative ideas and contributions to both fields. Often referred to as the “Subtle Doctor,” he is recognised for his complex arguments and intellectual prowess. Despite
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The fifth ANZAAB Joint Catalogue The booksellers of ANZAAB are delighted to present you with our fifth Joint Catalogue, an outstanding showcase of some of the treasures selected from our members’ shelves and picture rails. The catalogue is over 200 pages filled with treasures curated from 24 members’ stock, most being offered publicly for the
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In May 2022, Laura Jaeger, co-owner of Ankh Antiquarian Books travelled to New York, USA for the ABAA rare book fair. Traveling with friend, Sarah Uglow, they hit New York on opening night. Within 5 minutes its seemed as Laura walked around the fair, she had a small coitery of photographers and journalists following her!
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After a two year break due to the pandemic, The Melbourne Rare Book Fair returns this July. The Melbourne Rare Book Fair is the major annual book fair of ANZAAB and one of only a few rare book fairs in the Southern hemisphere. Now in its 49th edition, and 50th year, the Melbourne Rare Book
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There’s something about Egypt that draws people back again and again, the warm dry air, the aromas of the souk, the hubba bubba pipes wafting sweet smoke through the streets, the noise of horns tooting, the hustle and bustle of the traffic and people in Cairo, floating down the Nile and watching the world pass by and sometimes
In 1987 I went to Egypt, before I went I met the great T.G.H James, who said to me, Egypt has a way of changing your life, you will either go on as before or change utterly in the next five years, I got the second one! It seems to me only yesterday that I started my
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With over 50 Free events at locations all over the Melbourne area this is our fifth year and it gets bigger and better every year. All events have a rare book theme from the first event on Thurs 14 th July Preservation of Photographs, Books and Paper based items at the GSV in Collins St to my
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