2024 ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair Press Coverage

THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR 2024

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“Often deemed the finest convention of rare books in the world.” – Lucy Horowitz, Air Mail, March 29, 2024

“There’s a page-turner for every bibliophile.” – Lucy Horowitz, Air Mail, March 29, 2024

“This annual fair is one of the most important of its kind.” – Staff Writer, The Wall Street Journal, March 31, 2024

“Prepare to be transported through time and literary history.” – Staff Writer, Brooklyn’s Lifestyle, March 31, 2024

"Considerably more exciting than its name suggests.” – Richard Whiddington, Artnet, April 3, 2024

“The annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is an unmissable date on the spring calendar.” –Jennifer Schuessler, The New York Times, April 4, 2024

“The annual rare-book-nerd convention.” – Corey Kilgannon, The New York Times, April 5, 2024

“The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is the place to inspect some of the most exquisite rare books on the market.” – Jennifer Schuessler and Julia Jacobs, The New York Times, April 16, 2024

“The show is a bibliophile’s paradise and by far the most fun fair at which to eavesdrop.” – Lisa Yin Zhang, Hyperallergic, April 5, 2024

“You can feel the book-love in every crevice of this massive fair.” – Lisa Yin Zhang, Hyperallergic, April 5, 2024

“It all makes for a supremely luxurious literary experience” – Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, April 5, 2024

“One for the books.” – Staff Writer, Monocle, April 5, 2024

“Collectors rejoice!” – Caroline Biggs, Business of Home, April 5, 2024

“The annual marker on any tireless bibliophile’s calendar is the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.” – Osman Can Yerebakan, Galerie Magazine, April 6, 2024

“One reason to go to the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: where else can you get a story this good?” – Elroy Rosenberg, The New Criterion, April 16, 2024

“The premier antiquarian book fair in the world.” – Bruce. E. McKinney, Rare Book Hub , April 1, 2024

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By Staff Writer

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3-7 April

PAD Paris Paris, France

4-7 April

Art Paris Paris, France

4-7 April

Art Expo New York New York, US

4-7 April

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair New York, US

4-7 April

Dallas Art Fair Dallas, US

4-7 April

Superfine Savannah, US

6-14 April

Antik Almoneda Madrid, Spain

11-14 April

Art Vancouver Vancouver, Canada

11-14 April Expo Chicago Chicago, US

11-14 April

MIA Photo Fair Milan, Italy

12-14 April

Affordable Art Fair Berlin Berlin, Germany

12-14 April

Art Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany

12-14 April

Miart Milan, Italy

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The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Noah Becker

February 12, 2024

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) - officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates - returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City from April 4-7, 2024, for its 64th Edition.

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This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events & programs tied to the New York fair. In its 75th year, the ABAA is continuing a trend of remarkable evolution, marked by a substantial shift in the diversity of its leadership, membership and in terms of the material the ABAA promotes.

Universally referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, including 16 new exhibitors.

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FEBRUARY 1 3 , 202 4

ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair Returns for 64th Edition

By Staff Writer

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The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City April 4-7 as the ABAA celebrates its 75th Anniversary and presents a series of special events & programs tied to the New York fair.

There will be nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, with prices ranging from $50 to millions. This year, for its 64th Edition, the fair welcomes exhibitors from 15 different countries including Argentina, Austria, Den mark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States. A robust number of US exhibitors also highlight the incredible wealth of material available stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, prints and print ephemera.

The fair continues to attract new antiquarian booksellers as it evolves, welcoming 16 new exhibitors this year including: °ART...on paper - XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, Resser Thorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wiggins Fine Books and ZH BOOKS.

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/abaa-new-york-international-antiquarian-bookfair-returns-64th-edition

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This year’s event will present a robust schedule of programming and special events including the return of ABAA Connect, for the first time in partnership with the British Library, as well as Discovery Day, a program beloved by fairgoers, allowing them to bring pieces from their own collections and libraries for appraisal by dealers.

A program resurrected from the early 2000s, ABAA Connect will allow the British Library to request items at the NYIABF from exhibitors, and have those items purchased for the Library as recommended by tax-advantaged contributions from donors to the American Trust for the British Library (ATBL). Unique to the 2024 ABAA Connect program, the ATBL will guarantee the acquisitions requested by British Library curators.

A NYIABF tradition, Discovery Day on April 7 offers ticketed visitors the opportunity to bring their own rare books, manuscripts, maps, etc. (up to five items). Exhibitors will be on hand to offer expert advice and free appraisals.

The fair is officially sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates.

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/abaa-new-york-international-antiquarian-bookfair-returns-64th-edition

FEBRUARY 15 , 202 4

US: Proof of the Pudding's New Venue, Convene's New Partnership, New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, and More

By Staff Writer

ATLANTA: Proof of the Pudding, Atlanta's largest caterer, has inked a long-term lease for a 13,000-square-foot event venue on the first floor of Westside Paper in West Midtown. Westside Paper is a mixed-use campus that spans over 15 acres and is home to restaurants, bars, and a brewery. The new event venue is set to open its doors to galas, weddings, and corporate events in late summer 2024.

LAS VEGAS: ARIA Resort & Casino will present a vibrant dragon and lion dance to commemorate Lunar New Year on Feb. 15. Yau Kung Moon will perform the Chinese Dragon and Lion dance. Known for its trademark gold uniforms and innovative routines, Yau Kung Moon has been recognized internationally for being the first U.S. team to compete in the 1990 Invitational World Lion Dance Festival in Malaysia.

NEW YORK: Convene announced it has partnered with LM Media Worldwide, a business that helps organizations with hotel room blocks, to offer hotel room block sourcing and contracting as a complimentary service for Convene Meeting & Event clients. The partnership will allow clients planning a meeting or event with Convene to secure nearby hotel room block options with favorable rates, all at no cost to the client.

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair officially sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City April 4-7 for its 64th edition. This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th anniversary and will present a series of special events and programs tied to the New York fair.

WASHINGTON, D.C.: InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf announced the appointment of Joseph Richter as its new director of catering and event services. A seasoned hospitality leader, catering sales strategist, and event design expert, Richter brings more than 20 years of expertise working with leading luxury hotel brands in D.C., Philadelphia, and beyond to his role overseeing catering and group event strategies for the 278-room hotel. Richter last led catering sales and conference services for Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC for more than a decade.

BizBash Buzz is the must-read digest of event industry news from BizBash.com.

https://www.bizbash.com/industry-buzz/article/22886914/us-event-industry-news-for-february-15-2024

FEBRUARY 22 , 202 4

Happy 99th Birthday Edward Gorey

Edward, who loved cats and books, just like me

By Jesse Paris Smith

Today would be the 99th birthday of Edward Gorey, an American artist, writer, illustrator, and more, whose work means so much to me, and to so many others around the world, whether following him over the many decades or meeting him for the first time today ‘Artist,writer,illustrator.’All beautiful skills, though none of these titles seem grand or special enough to serve him. Above any label, he is ‘Edward Gorey ,’ and that says enough, as his work speaks completely for itself. Whether a book cover illustration, a pen and ink drawing, or a line of text in his own handwriting, it’s unmistakably recognizable as his, and the feeling it elicits will bring mystery and levity, and sometimes maybe a little bit of loving discomfort to your day.

Not only do I cherish and admire his work as an adult, for new and refreshed reasons, but Edward Gorey drawings and books hold a very strong nostalgia for me, tied to childhood in a bittersweet way, apropos to he who wanted to make everyone as ‘uneasyaspossible.’ For the best reasons I think - to be playful. Everything created with authenticity, because he liked it, simply because he wanted to do so.

When we first moved to NYC in 1996, I started 4th grade at age 9, a new girl in a new town, in a new school. Everything was new, and everything was frightening. I left my magical lakeside Michigan neighborhood where everything was based around outdoor exploration, adventures in the water, solving mysteries and making new

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discoveries, bike rides into neighboring towns. The wildness of imagination. All I needed was my books, my toys, to go outside with my friends or on my own, disappearing until nightfall, truly independent and without fear. Everything changed after my dad died, and fear was suddenly the great overbearing shadow to my young self, the leader and prison which kept me anxious and scared, debilitated by the mysterious unknown.

We went to Manhattan and everything was different from home. Without a friend to show me the way, I had to adapt to the city, the big city. I missed everything about Michigan, but we had to navigate these new waters somehow. My mom, brother, and I were like separate ships on the dark waters, in touch with each other as we learned our new strategies, but three very different vessels with differing needs and skill sets. They were right near to me, but I missed them desperately. I missed everything.

More than anything, I needed new anchor points. Something to hold onto, to recognize, something safe and familiar. Something playful and safe. We were all in survival mode, and as a little girl, I was desperate for slow comfort in a rushed haze that felt insurmountable.

Ironically, Edward Gorey’s work was one of the first things that brought a wisp of that comfort to me. One of my first special memories of NYC. My mom brought me with her one day to Gotham Book Mart, the Midtown bookstore, to visit Andy Brown, the shop’s owner and a friend of hers from before I was born. As they talked with each other, I explored the space on my own, running about, looking for things to do, keeping myself occupied. My imagination was my greatest resource, and I could entertain myself as long as needed. As I disappeared through the aisles of books, I suddenly found myself standing before a display of Edward Gorey items that captivated me like I could never have expected.

As I write this now, my eyes well up with tears. I’ve never really written about this before, as it is such a sacred and personal memory from such a difficult moment. I feel grateful to be expressing and sharing this today, on his birthday, as a form of gratitude and celebration of his life, as an example of how he has reached so many, at all different ages and moments of life.

The display on the shelves, situated at the front end of an aisle, was based on two things: Cats and Books. What a perfect pair. Ilovedcats.I mean I really loved them. I dreamed endlessly of having one, a feline best friend to be my sidekick through anything. I had a subscription to Cat Fancy magazine and collected any little item I could find - cat stickers, pictures, little figurines. They meant everything to me. Seeing this display here, of t-shirts, posters, coffee cups, tote bags - not only was it the subject matter, but something about the shaky style, the words and handwriting, the friendliness of the faces. I felt safe and happy somehow in that moment, being there with those things. I was captivated and held by Edward Gorey’s creations, having no idea who he was or even his name. Just the pure feeling of his work took my hand like a friend, and I felt our imaginations run wild together.

I don’t remember if my mom bought the t-shirt for me or if it was a gift from Andy Brown, but I was given a shirt, and I seldom ever changed it. So much so that the color had completely faded from a bright sky blue to a dingy and stained light grey. It was like my uniform. I ended up being given another t-shirt, a slightly different version of the first one, because mine had faded so much. I still have this second one, safely wrapped in tissue. I don’t know what happened to the original one. I wish I could find it, and still have a hope that it will turn up somewhere, someday. Maybe even today. :)

As it happens sometimes with difficult eras of our lives, even with the great effort of processing and deep healing, there is still much from these years that I don’t often like to think about, that I sometimes wish I could delete from my memory. But as we know, peppered within times of anxiety and sorrow are also moments of magic, and sinking into the feeling of that store, that display, and that special shirt, I feel the sensation of all the joy and wonder of childhood at its best. <3

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As I discovered more about Edward Gorey, probably from more visits to Gotham Book Mart (it’s hard to remember the timeline or specific details), I started to read his books, and my first favorite was ‘TheDoubtfulGuest.’ I also have early memories of my mom watching Mystery! on PBS, and I loved the beginning sequence animation, which of course is famously based on his illustrations. I also loved ‘OldPossum'sBookofPracticalCats,’ a collaboration between him and T.S. Eliot, Edward Gorey providing the accompanying drawings. Looking at these titles, my heart is gut wrenched and achy as it always is when looking at favorite things from childhood. <3

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Over the years, I’ve collected other titles, and always find this sort of bittersweet comfort and nostalgia when looking at any images or words from his hand. They bring me such a blend of everything, sorrow and joy, nostalgia for the past and inspiration for new imaginings. I feel both like a little child spinning in circles with laughter, and a regal older person, curmudgeonly and longing. Who knows, maybe there’s a bit of each of his characters in all of us.

At some point, after having posted different things online, I connected with the Instagram page of the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust, the ‘officialaccountoftheestate,art,andarchivesofEdwardGorey,benefitingtheanimal welfarecausesMr.Goreychampioned.’I was so excited to talk with Eric D Sherman, one of the trustees, and William C. Baker, one of the advisors, our instant connection fueled by this mutual admiration and passion for these works that so deeply touched us in ways we could barely describe. Well, as Edward Gorey once said in an interview, "Ideally,ifanythingwereanygood,itwouldbeindescribable.”!

I was eager to meet them both, and finally I got to meet Will last year at the NY International Antiquarian Book Fair, one of my mom and my favorite NYC annual activities. Will had a booth with his own, W. C. Baker Rate Books & Ephemera, and I spent a long time hovering around the book, talking and laughing with him, sharing favorite discoveries and Edward Gorey ponderings. During the book fair weekend the year before, my mom purchased for me a copy of FigbashAcrobate , a small paper back of illustrations, numbered and signed by Edward Gorey. It sits atop my piano with other special artifacts and personal treasures.

Will,Jesse,andFigbash - threeEdwardGoreycharacters:)

I texted Will this morning and asked if there is anything I should share on my post, and he sent a link for a new project the trust is working on, an OralHistoryofinterviewswithpeopleclosetohim You can find them here as they continue to build the library and amass new submissions.

One of my dreams is to finally go this year to The Edward Gorey House in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. It reopens for the season on April 4th, and I think it would be the best excursion for a spring or summer weekend.

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‘In1979,EdwardGoreypurchasedthe200-year-oldseacaptain’shomeat8StrawberryLaneontheYarmouth PortCommononCapeCod,MA.Afterhisdeathin2000thehousebecameamuseum,dedicatedtoGorey’slife and work and his devotion to animal welfare.InstrumentalinestablishingtheHouseweretheHighlandStreet FoundationofNewton,MAwhoprovidedfundingforthepurchaseandrenovationoftheHouse,andtheEdward GoreyCharitableTrustofNewYorkwhoprovidelong-termloansofworksandephemera to the House. The HouseanditsannualGoreyexhibitsareopentothepublicfromearlyAprilthroughDecember.’

Their 2024 exhibit, which will be on through December is called, ‘Exquisite Corpse: Edward Gorey’s Moveable Books,’ and the website says the show ‘promisestobeatreatforbothloversofbooksandthosewhoenjoy disassemblingthem.’That sounds fun. :) The house and the Trust both celebrate his life, preserve his works, and honor his legacy in such wonderful and exciting ways.

A Christmas gift for my mom this year, (which I suppose was actually meant for us both), was a pack of humorous tarot cards called TheFantodPack , that I had bought online from The Gorey Store. A present we opened right after that one, mailed to us from Vermont, had his illustrations on the front of the card. It was turning out to be an EdwardGoreyChristmas . He is ever present in our lives in many ways, sometimes expected and sometimes in the form of surprise. Either way, he is always welcome.

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So today is his 99th birthday. I’m thankful and celebrating him, and also thinking about the fact that next year, a year from today, will be his 100th birthday. I am sure there will be such amazing celebrations, exhibits, and activities, and I would love to be part of something great. :)

Stay in touch with the Trust if you are interested and not following along with them already. They have a special birthday newsletter going out today with a fun announcement. :) Stay tuned!

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FEBRUARY 2 3 , 202 4

THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CELEBRATES 75 YEARS

ILAB and the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, ABAA share a long history. ABAA's Executive Director Susan Benne writes about the beginnings of the association, much inspired by the founding of the League only a few years earlier.

By Susan Benne

https://ilab.org/fr/article/the-antiquarian-booksellers-association-of-america-celebrates-75-years

In 2024, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) commemorates its 75th anniversary, reflecting on its rich history and the transformative changes that have shaped the trade.

Founded in the aftermath of World War II, the ABAA emerged as a beacon of international cooperation among booksellers, with its formation mirroring a broader spirit of collaboration in the post-war era.

The ABAA began with a visionary proposal by Dutch bookseller Menno Hertzberger in 1947 to establish an international organization linking national associations of antiquarian booksellers. This initiative culminated in founding the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) in Copenhagen in 1948, laying the groundwork for the ABAA's inception. The need for a national organization for antiquarian booksellers in the United States became apparent, leading to a pivotal meeting at the Grolier Club in New York in February 1949.

Here, the groundwork was laid for the establishment of the ABAA, with key booksellers such as Richard Wormser, Howard S. Mott., and Jack N. Bartfield spearheading the initiative. First president Laurence Gomme noted in AB Bookman’s Weekly, “it was my privilege to guide the destinies of the young organization through its formative years.”

The nascent years of the ABAA were marked by challenges to define membership criteria and establish ethical standards. Regional chapters were formed, and innovative programs such as book fairs and cooperative catalogues were launched to promote the interests of members and foster camaraderie. The inaugural book fairs debuted in the 1960s, and spanned several days, with the first New York Book Fair remaining open for an impressive 12 hours (!) each day.

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Over the decades, the ABAA has continued to evolve, introducing initiatives such as membership directories, publications, Benevolent and Educational Funds, and programs to support gender equity and persons of color to grow and support both members and collectors in the trade. The association has not existed without controversies and disappointment, namely the John Jenkins affair, which involved allegations of fraud and forgery, and the conviction of former member John Schulman for selling material stolen by a librarian from the Carnegie Library. As part of its 75th anniversary, the ABAA will offer a series of special events tied to its annual fairs throughout 2024. This milestone year marks a significant evolution of the organization, characterized by a shift in the diversity of its leadership and membership and the material it promotes. Notably, there has been an increase in women business owners within the ABAA ranks, reflecting the organization's ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and growth.

While much of the focus is still on the book in its myriad forms, the ABAA's adaption mirrors the dynamic expansion of collecting interests, with a growing focus on diverse forms of material, including handmade ephemera, games, photography, historic documents, letters, and even electronic media. Under its Diversity Initiative Committee, the ABAA provides resources for cataloguers on culturally sensitive material. Additionally, the ABAA has launched an internship program aimed at persons of color and those in the LGBTQ+ community, offering valuable opportunities to intern with ABAA members for ten weeks.

With offerings for a wide collector marketplace and items that start at under $100 to high spots priced in the millions, the ABAA and its various fairs cater to a wide audience of enthusiasts and seasoned collectors alike. Moreover, the organization hosts regular events, lectures, and seminars, both in person and online, open to the public.

As we enter our 75th year, we continue to adapt and innovate, embrace new forms of material, and expand our reach to serve an evolving community of collectors and enthusiasts. With a rich history and forward-looking approach, the ABAA remains at the forefront of the trade, poised to shape its future for generations to come.

Text by Susan Benne

All images courtesy of Rusty Mott

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FEBRUARY 2 6 , 202 4

THE ABAA NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR ITS 64TH EDITION

By Staff Writer

Rodolphe Chamonal Librairie: The original catalog albums of a 19th century Parisian parfumerie, containing over 400 labels: The album includes over 400 printed labels, most of which are highlighted in gold or in colors, carefully presented attached to the original drawings or watercolors of the bottles or boxes they were associated with.

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TheBookFairwillOpeninNewYorkwithaRobustScheduleofProgrammingandCelebratetheABAA’s 75thAnniversary

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) – officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates – returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City from April 4 - 7, 2024, for its 64th Edition . This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events & programs tied to the New York fair.

The NYIABF is a cultural pillar of New York and returns as a much-anticipated highlight of the Spring season. Universally referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair , NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, continuing to live up to its reputation as a highly international fair. The fair has attracted a diverse audience of literary luminaries, influencers, celebrities, art, design and book enthusiasts and collectors both seasoned and entry level. In recent years, NYIABF has increasingly captured the attention of young collectors seeking one-of-a-kind offerings at more accessible price points. Prices range from $50 to millions.

Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. From the historic and academic, the religious and spiritual – to the bedrock of secular culture, finance, politics the fair boasts offerings in every conceivable genre and subject.

This year, the fair welcomes exhibitors from 15 different countries including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States . A robust number of US exhibitors also highlight the incredible wealth of material available stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items: rare books, maps, illumi- nated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, prints and print ephemera.

The fair continues to attract new antiquarian booksellers as it evolves, welcoming 16 new exhibitors this year including: °ART…on paper – XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, Resser - Thorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wi ggins Fine Books and ZH BOOKS

This year’s event will present a robust schedule of programming and special events including the return of ABAA Connect, for the first time in partnership with the British Library, as well as Discovery Day, a program beloved by fairgoers, allowing them to bring pieces from their own collections and libraries for appraisal by dealers. More information on this year’s programming may be found below.

Exhibitors

In its 64thEdition, NYIABF continues to endorse the finest tradition of material culled from American and international antiquarian booksellers. In addition to 112 U.S. booksellers, NYIABF enjoys strong international participation with booksellers hailing from the United Kingdom (34), France (23), Italy (5), Germany (3), Netherlands (5), Austria (4), Denmark (2), Spain (2), Switzerland (2), Argentina (1), Sweden (1), Hun- gary (1) and Japan (1). The vast list of exhibitors includes booksellers from 3 countries that will participate in the fair for the first time.

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ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to NY for 64th edition

By Staff Writer

RodolpheChamonalLibrairie:Theoriginalcatalogalbumsofa19thcenturyParisianparfumerie,containingover400labels:Thealbum includesover400printedlabels,mostofwhicharehighlightedingoldorincolors,carefullypresentedattachedtotheoriginaldrawings orwatercolorsofthebottlesorboxestheywereassociatedwith.

NEW YORK, NY . - The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair - officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates - returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City from April 4-7, 2024, for its 64th Edition. This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events & programs tied to the New York fair.

The NYIABF is a cultural pillar of New York and returns as a much-anticipated highlight of the Spring season. Universally referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, continuing to live up to its reputation as a highly international fair. The fair has attracted a diverse audience of literary luminaries, influencers, celebrities, art, design and book enthusiasts and collectors both seasoned and entry level. In recent years, NYIABF has increasingly captured the attention of young collectors seeking one-of-a-kind offerings at more accessible price points. Prices range from $50 to millions.

https://ilab.org/fr/article/the-antiquarian-booksellers-association-of-america-celebrates-75-years

Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. From the historic and academic, the religious and spiritual - to the bedrock of secular culture, finance, politics - the fair boasts offerings in every conceiv- able genre and subject.

This year, the fair welcomes exhibitors from 15 different countries including Argentina, Austria, Den- mark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States. A robust number of US exhibitors also highlight the incredible wealth of material available stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items: rare books, maps, illumi- nated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, prints and print ephemera.

The fair continues to attract new antiquarian booksellers as it evolves, welcoming 16 new exhibitors this year including: °ART...on paper - XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, Resser- Thorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wiggins Fine Books and ZH BOOKS.

This year’s event will present a robust schedule of programming and special events including the return of ABAA Connect, for the first time in partnership with the British Library, as well as Discovery Day, a program beloved by fairgoers, allowing them to bring pieces from their own collections and libraries for appraisal by dealers. More information on this year’s programming may be found below.

Exhibitors

In its 64thEdition, NYIABF continues to endorse the finest tradition of material culled from American and international antiquarian booksellers. In addition to 112 U.S. booksellers, NYIABF enjoys strong interna- tional participation with booksellers hailing from the United Kingdom (34), France (23), Italy (5), Germany (3), Netherlands (5), Austria (4), Denmark (2), Spain (2), Switzerland (2), Argentina (1), Sweden (1), Hun- gary (1) and Japan (1). The vast list of exhibitors includes booksellers from 3 countries that will participate in the fair for the first time.

https://ilab.org/fr/article/the-antiquarian-booksellers-association-of-america-celebrates-75-years

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This Diamond - Encrusted First Edition of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Can Be Yours for $1.5 Million

The ultra-rare hardcover will be at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 4 to 7.

By Demetrius Simms

Bentley&Skinner

This one-of-a-kind copy of Truman Capote’s BreakfastatTiffany’swill add a touch of sparkle any library.

The coveted first edition, which will be up for grabs at the upcoming New York International Antiquarian Book Fair for $1.5 million, has been adorned with nearly 30 carats of diamonds and one dazzling sapphire. It was created to celebrate the centenary of Capote’s birth and has been signed by the literary great himself.

Bound by award-winning artist Kate Holland, the stylish tome features a black goatskin cover that shows a 1950s map of the Big Apple. Created by Bentley & Skinner, the “main streets” are platinum pavé set more than 1,000 white diamonds, the “side streets” are blind tooled, and Tiffany’s flagship at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and

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57th Street is marked by a one-carat, emerald-cut sapphire, naturally. The title runs down the spine in platinum, while the doublures are black goatskin with platinum tooling.

Aclose-upofthefirstedition’sspineanddiamondsettings(left);diamondsbeinghandplaced(right).BENTLEY&SKINNER

The packaging showcases impeccable craftsmanship, too. The tome comes housed in an ebonized birdcage designed by master cabinetmaker Dom Parish of Wardour Workshops. (The birdcage is a recurring motif in the book that symbolizes Holly Golightly’s fear of captivation and pursuit of sexual freedom.) The delicate structure sits atop a cast glass plinth created by glassmaker Jade Pinnell. All rarified elements are presented in a custom trunk that was made by Parish and based on a classic Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk.

“Paul at Dragon Rebound had the initial idea to rebind a copy of BreakfastatTiffany’sand set it with diamonds. And I just ran with it,” Holland said in a statement. “The design had to be as stylish and iconic as Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress. I also wanted to resolve the predicament of how to display a book as an art object rather than as a spine on a shelf.”

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Elaboratepackagingforthebookincludesabirdcageandcustomtrunk.BENTLEY&SKINNER

In addition, the book comes with a portfolio of the full set of photomontages by David Attie. The photographer was commissioned to illustrate BreakfastatTiffany’sby Harper’sBazaar , but the novel was deemed too risky and was subsequently sold to Esquire . Only one of Attie’s original images was published in print until now, that is. Also included are facsimiles of original letters by Capote saying he would only let Esquireprint his story if it used Attie’s images.

A prototype of the book will be displayed at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 4-7, with the real deal available for purchase there too at the Lux Mentis booth.

https://robbreport.com/shelter/art-collectibles/first-edition-breakfast-diamonds-sale-1235541519/

This Diamond - Encrusted First Edition of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Can Be Yours for $1.5 Million

By Demetrius Simms

This one-of-a-kind copy of Truman Capote’s BreakfastatTiffany’swill add a touch of sparkle to any library.

The coveted first edition, which will be up for grabs at the upcoming New York International Antiquarian Book Fair for $1.5 million, has been adorned with nearly 30 carats of diamonds and one dazzling sapphire. It was created to celebrate the centenary of Capote’s birth and has been signed by the literary great himself.

Bound by award-winning artist Kate Holland, the stylish tome features a black goatskin cover that shows a 1950s map of the Big Apple. Created by Bentley & Skinner, the “main streets” are platinum pavé set more than 1,000 white diamonds, the “side streets” are blind tooled, and Tiffany’s flagship at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street is marked by a one-carat, emerald-cut sapphire, naturally. The title runs down the spine in platinum, while the doublures are black goatskin with platinum tooling.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/first-edition-breakfast-tiffany-covered-112034602.html

Aclose-upofthefirstedition’sspineanddiamondsettings(left);diamondsbeinghandplaced(right).

The packaging showcases impeccable craftsmanship, too. The tome comes housed in an ebonized birdcage designed by master cabinetmaker Dom Parish of Wardour Workshops. (The birdcage is a recurring motif in the book that symbolizes Holly Golightly’s fear of captivation and pursuit of sexual freedom.) The delicate structure sits atop a cast glass plinth created by glassmaker Jade Pinnell. All rarified elements are presented in a custom trunk that was made by Parish and based on a classic Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk.

“Paul at Dragon Rebound had the initial idea to rebind a copy of BreakfastatTiffany’sand set it with diamonds. And I just ran with it,” Holland said in a statement. “The design had to be as stylish and iconic as Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress. I also wanted to resolve the predicament of how to display a book as an art object rather than as a spine on a shelf.”

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/first-edition-breakfast-tiffany-covered-112034602.html

Elaboratepackagingforthebookincludesabirdcageandcustomtrunk

In addition, the book comes with a portfolio of the full set of photomontages by David Attie. The photographer was commissioned to illustrate BreakfastatTiffany’sby Harper’sBazaar , but the novel was deemed too risky and was subsequently sold to Esquire . Only one of Attie’s original images was published in print until now, that is. Also included are facsimiles of original letters by Capote saying he would only let Esquireprint his story if it used Attie’s images.

A prototype of the book will be displayed at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 4-7, with the real deal available for purchase there too at the Lux Mentis booth.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/first-edition-breakfast-tiffany-covered-112034602.html

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Studded with over a thousand diamonds, this first edition of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ marks the centenary of Truman Capote’s birth and can be yours for only $1.5 million.

By Neha Tandon Sharma

How far can you go for something you love? Is $1.5 million for a one-of-a-kind copy of Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s far enough? The sought-after first edition bound by award-winning artist bookbinder Kate Holland will be up for grabs at the upcoming New York International Antiquarian Book Fair for an insane $1.5 million. In addition to being a rare collectible, this copy comes bedazzled with nearly 30 carats of diamonds and one sapphire. A true gem, it marks the centenary of Capote’s birth and has been signed by the literary great himself. While Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been talked about enough, it is Holland’s masterpiece that now deserves the attention and for all the right reasons. Reading a book is an experience that you live.

https://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/03-13-2024-breakfast-at-tiffany-diamondstudded.php#google_vignette

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The limited edition in black goatskin boasts a design of a 1950s New York street map. The main streets are highlighted with platinum pavé set with over 1,000 white diamonds. The striking sapphire pays homage to Holly Golightly’s favorite place, Tiffany’s flagship store, and hand-tooled images of a cat and a bird in flight on the doublures. ‘We made an amazing book with diamonds, but then we were like ‘let’s make it a whole experience,’ says Kate. ‘With bindings this extravagant, you can’t put it on a shelf or in a box. You want it out in the open for everyone to walk around it and appreciate it,” said Holland.

While all that glitters on the outside is indeed diamonds, inside the book is just as packed with treasures. Excitingly for collectors, the book features a full portfolio of photomontages by photographer David Attie. It is indeed the kind of collectible one shows off which is why Holland roped in glassmaker Jade Pinnell to create a glass plinth that the book could rest on. Master cabinetmaker Dom Parish contributed an ebonized birdcage, and the book comes with a custom vintage trunk inspired by Holly’s luggage-filled apartment in the story.

https://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/03-13-2024-breakfast-at-tiffany-diamondstudded.php#google_vignette

Image - Bentley&Skinner

Kate Holland shared, “It was really exciting to have this opportunity to push the boundaries of contemporary bookbinding, to make something that might be noteworthy outside our small world, and to raise the profile of our craft in the luxury market.” She continued, “The design had to be as stylish and iconic as Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress, without slavishly copying the all too familiar motifs already associated with Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I also wanted to resolve the predicament of how to display a book as an art object rather than as a spine on a shelf that only one reader at a time can enjoy. It’s been a long and thrilling journey. We launch at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair and serendipitously in the centenary year of Capote’s birth. I can’t wait to see where it lands in its new home.”

https://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/03-13-2024-breakfast-at-tiffany-diamondstudded.php#google_vignette

Image - Bentley&Skinner

A prototype of the book will be displayed at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 4 to 7. Those with $1.5 million in their pocket can get their hands on the real deal at the Lux Mentis booth.

https://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/03-13-2024-breakfast-at-tiffany-diamondstudded.php#google_vignette

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Ambassador of the NY Antiquarian Book Fair!

Announcements for the future and book fair memories from the past <3

By Jesse Paris Smith

I’m so happy to share some fun news!! !

I’ve been invited officially to join the beloved annual NY International Antiquarian Book Fair and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) in celebrating75yearsofliterarytreasures . The dates of the book fair this year are April 4-7, and I’ll be attending not only as an annual patron and admirer, but for the first time with my bran new titles of Ambassador of the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair and Co - Host of the ABAA’s 75th Anniversary event ! This is such an incredible honor and I can’t wait to share more updates and details as everything is confirmed. At the bottom of this post you’ll find my personal discount code reserved for Substack subscribers in case you would like to purchase tickets and join me!

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In the lead up to the fair, I’ll be co-hosting the 75th Anniversary celebration with ABAA at Bibliotheque - a reading concept spot which opened here in NYC in 2023. Bibliotheque is a bookstore café by day and a wine bar by night. On their menu here you can find a fun list of book+wine pairings curated special by NYC wine professionals. I’m actually sitting here now as I type this to you. The owner, AJ Jacono took the above photo of me just this morning, and David Chang, our calligrapher friend is here, too, and will also be doing something special for the fair.

Lots of magic in the air!

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**As part of the book fair programming, I’m also going to be hosting and moderating a panel discussion on the morning of Saturday April 6! I’ll share details of the timing, panelists, and topics very soon. Please make sure to save the date, though!!**

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My Personal History with the NY Antiquarian Book Fair

The first time my mom brought me to the book fair many years ago, I felt so at home. The location itself, the people and energy, the sellers and collectors, people from all walks of life and parts of the world joined together in the majestic space of the Park Avenue Armory, connected through the air by a shared passion for antiquarian books. There is truly something exciting there for everyone. Rare books and first editions, manuscripts and maps, children’s books, illustrations, chapbooks and prints. Magazines and sheet music. Postcards and photographs. Interesting objects and artifacts. Things from all eras. From all around the world. Things to evoke memories, to lift the heart, to inspire the imagination, to ignite new creativity.

Along with the items themselves, an important element of the book fair is the people. The friends I have made there, both through my mom and on my own, have enriched my experiences and brought deep magic and adventure to my life. In a previous post I talked about my friend Will Baker, who hosted a booth at the fair in 2023 through his W.C. Baker Rare Books and Ephemera. Will and I had corresponded for a long while on Instagram through Edward Gorey Charitable Trust, of which he is an advisor. I was so excited last year when he told me he would be displaying his collection at the fair, that we could finally meet and talk in person. I spent a lot of time at his booth throughout the weekend, meeting collectors and sharing stories with his colleagues. I loved seeing him navigating in this element, and I felt so proud to have a new friend at the fair. We were brought together in the ether by a mutual admiration for Edward Gorey, and sunk into a wonderful friendship through meeting at the Book Fair.

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WithWillBakerattheBookFair,2023

A dear friend and peer of my mom for many years is Julien Paganetti of Autographes des Siecles booth at the fair with my mom over the years, and seeing him on visits to France where he is based, he has become a dear friend to me, too. Julien is the Founder and Director of Autographes des Siecles letters and manuscripts, with such a brilliant eye for other rare finds, like photographs and drawings. He and my mom are connected by their shared interests and knowledge, passionate about the same writers and figures from history. They will talk for hours, electrified like children sharing a newfound discovery. Last year Julien’s son was working with him also. It was so special to watch a father and son sharing the magic of the book fair together in this unique way, and to see Julien sharing his knowledge and skills with the next generation.

The first time my mom ever brought me to the fair, the first booth we visited was James Cummins Bookseller, and we were greeted with spirited warmth by their seller since 2000, Henry Wessells. He is passionate about his work and so fun to talk with, always eager to share the joy of their newest find. In 2022 their booth had on display something very special from their collection - a newly discovered Charlotte Bronte manuscript, miniature handwritten pages called ‘BookofRhymes.’ This beautiful piece of creativity and history was the star of the fair that year. You could feel the buzzing of excitement around this little object, and you could see the wonder in everyone’s eyes as they got close to it. Such magical joy brought on by this tiny little book. You can read this PDF here about the manuscript and see pictures of its details. Their booth is always situated near the front entrance of the fair, just over to the right, so they are always our first stop upon arrival, and each year, Henry greets us with the same warmth that I experienced the first time from him.

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Words from my Mom:

Iknowthemboth(JulienandHenry)throughacommonloveofbooks.IwenttoCummingslookingforWilliam BlakebookswhenIwasdeeplystudyingBlake.Theyhadawonderfulselection.Uniqueandaffordable.Theyalso foundmeoneofthe500originalcopiesof‘SeasoninHell’thatRimbaudpublishedhimselfandletmepayforit ontheinstallmentplanwhenIhadlittlemoney.

JulianImetwhenIwassearchingforaphotographofGerarddeNerval.WebothloveFrenchsymbolistpoetry, Modigliani,OscarWilde,books,andimagesofpoets.Wequicklybondedoverthismutuallove.

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MymomandHenryWessellsstandinginfrontofCharlotte’smanuscriptattheBookFair,2022

I asked a friend the other day if he had ever been to the book fair and he said he was too intimidated to attend. I asked another friend and they said they never went because they assumed the items for sale were out of their price range. The thing about the book fair is that it’s for everyone and anyone. It makes perfect sense to be intimidated, and the antiquarian world can really seem like something too niche and closed off, reserved for experts, scholars, and wealthy collectors, but the truth is, there’s 100% an entry point for anyone who is even a little bit interested and curious. And the people at the book fair are open and friendly - the staff are lovely and helpful, and the sellers are eager and excited to share their collections and discoveries, to hear new stories and share their finds. They are welcoming and kind to everyone who shows up, from seasoned collectors and veteran attendees, to those passing through the neighborhood or entering into the world of antiquarian books for the very first time. Whether you go there to purchase something new for your collection, to learn and research, to view and discover as though it were a museum, or simply to experience the energy and atmosphere, it’s going to be worth the trip. And whether you talk with experts and fellow admirers, or prefer to stay to yourself and get lost for hours in personal discovery - I’ve done both and both are wonderful. No matter the intention and goal, the NY Antiquarian Book Fair is a place of magic and surprise, and there is welcome purpose for every person who walks through the doors.

So those are some of my thoughts on the book fair. <3 I also shared a little about my relationship to books themselves in a previous post on National Handwriting Day. I’ve loved books my whole life, every aspect and experience of their creation and existence. Reading them, printing and binding them, buying and selling them,

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and someday soon to write them. Why are books so important? Why is the book fair such an important event for New York City? Everyone has a different answer, a different relationship to books and to the fair. For me, I would never want to live in a world without books. It’s as simple as that. <3

If you would like to attend the book fair this year, please use my discount code! Simply go to the fair website to buy tickets, and where it says Coupon Code upon checkout, type in JPSBOOK24 to receive $5 off. :) In case you have Instagram, we are also doing a contest giveaway where 2 guests will receive complimentary tickets. You just have to tag someone you would love to go to the fair with! Please stay tuned for more updates on scheduling and activities. I am so honored to be an Ambassador and Co-host this year, and to share in the celebration of all things antiquarian. Please share in the comments your own experiences and memories of the book fair, something special and exciting you found. Or if you’ve attended other book fairs around the country or the world, or any stories about books that you would love to share. I would love to read them!! So excited for April and the magic the book fair will bring this year. Thank you so very much for reading and looking forward to seeing you there!!

NY Antiquarian Book Fair 2024 Exhibitors List

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TheNYIABFisaculturalpillarofNewYorkandreturnsasamuch-anticipatedhighlightoftheSpringseason. Universally referred to as theworld’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly200 exhibitorsthisyearfromaroundtheworld,continuingtoliveuptoitsreputationasahighlyinternationalfair.The fairhasattractedadiverseaudienceofliteraryluminaries,influencers,celebrities,art,designandbookenthusiasts andcollectorsbothseasonedandentrylevel.Inrecentyears,NYIABFhasincreasinglycapturedtheattentionof youngcollectorsseekingone-of-a-kindofferingsatmoreaccessiblepricepoints.

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Fairhighlightsencompassart,science,medicine,literature,history,gastronomy,fashion,firsteditions,Americana, philosophy,children’sbooksandmuchmore.Fromthehistoricandacademic,thereligiousandspiritual - tothe bedrockofsecularculture,finance,politics - thefairboastsofferingsineveryconceiv- ablegenreandsubject.

This year, the fair welcomes exhibitors from15 different countriesincludingArgentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdomand theUnited States.ArobustnumberofUSexhibitorsalsohighlighttheincrediblewealthofmaterialavailable stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items: rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula,finebindings,illustrations,historicaldocuments,prints,andprintephemera.

Thisyear’seventwillpresentarobustscheduleofprogrammingandspecialeventsincludingthereturnofABAA Connect,forthefirsttimeinpartnershipwiththeBritishLibrary,aswellasDiscoveryDay,aprogrambelovedby fairgoers,allowingthemtobringpiecesfromtheirowncollectionsandlibrariesforappraisalbydealers.

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Rodolphe Chamonal Librairie: The original catalog albums of a Nineteenth Century Parisian parfumerie, containing more than 400 labels, most of which are highlighted in gold or in colors, carefully presented attached to the original drawings or watercolors of the bottles or boxes they were associated with.

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NEW YORK CITY — The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) — officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates — returns to the Park Avenue Armory in New York City April 4-7 for its 64th edition. This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events and programs tied to the New York fair.

The NYIABF is a cultural pillar of New York and returns as a much-anticipated highlight of the spring season. Universally referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF will host nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, continuing to live up to its reputation as a highly international fair. The fair has attracted a diverse audience of literary luminaries, celebrities, influencers, art, design and book enthusiasts and collectors both seasoned and entry level. In recent years, NYIABF has increasingly captured the attention of young collectors seeking one-of-akind offerings at more accessible price points. Prices range from $50 to millions.

Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. From the historic and academic, the religious and spiritual — to the bedrock of secular culture, finance, politics — the fair boasts offerings in every conceivable genre and subject.

This year, the fair welcomes exhibitors from 15 different countries, including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United

The First Edition Rare Books: The Hobbit signed by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Houghton Mifflin Company of Boston in 1973.

Kingdom and the United States. A robust number of US exhibitors also highlight the incredible wealth of material available stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items: rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, prints and print ephemera.

The fair continues to attract new antiquarian booksellers as it evolves, welcoming 16 new exhibitors this year including: ART...on paper - XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, Resser-Thorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wiggins Fine Books and ZH Books.

This year’s event will present a robust schedule of programming and special events, including the return of ABAA Connect, for the first time in partnership with the British Library, as well as Discovery Day, a program beloved by fairgoers, allowing them to bring pieces from their own collections and libraries for appraisal by dealers.

In its 64th edition, NYIABF continues to endorse the finest tradition of material culled from American and international antiquarian booksellers. In addition to 112 US booksellers, NYIABF enjoys strong international participation with booksellers hailing from the United Kingdom (34), France (23), Italy (5), Germany (3), Netherlands (5), Austria (4), Denmark (2), Spain (2), Switzerland (2), Argentina (1), Sweden (1), Hungary (1) and Japan (1). The vast list of exhibitors includes booksellers from three countries that will participate in the fair for the first time.

Schubertiade: [Baker, Josephine. (1906–1975)]. Turban headdress with rhinestone jewels & rhinestone earrings. Pink and blue turban headdress with rhinestone jewels and rhinestone earrings from the collection of Josephine Baker.

A full list of exhibitors may be found at https://www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com/dealers

Preview: $75 (Includes one daily readmission)

Single-Day Admission: $32

Students: $10 (with valid IDat the door only) Run of Show: $62 Park Avenue Armory is at 643 Park Avenue. For information, www.armoryonpark.org or 212777-5218.

By Irenie Forshaw

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The precious book is set to go on sale at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 4–7, 2024. Returning for its 64th edition, the prestigious event will once again be held at the historic Park Avenue Armory – a sprawling drill hall in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Almost 200 exhibitors from across the globe will attend this year’s fair, showcasing an array of rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, historical documents, photographs and prints.

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Among the treasures is a truly one-of-a-kind first edition of BreakfastatTiffany’s.Set to go on display at the Lux Mentis booth, the exceptionally rare book is currently valued at a cool $1.5m.

What makes it so special? The custom binding was created to celebrate the centenary of Capote’s birth and has been signed by the revered American writer himself. Award-winning artist Kate Holland bound the book in black goatskin with a design of a 1950s New York street map. The main streets are platinum pavé set with over 1,000 glittering white diamonds by London jewelers Bentley & Skinner.

The side streets have been blind-tooled and the location of Tiffany’s flagship at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street is fittingly marked with a single one-carat emerald-cut sapphire.

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“Paul at Dragon Rebound had the initial idea to rebind a copy of BreakfastatTiffany’sand set it with diamonds. And I just ran with it,” said Holland. “It was really exciting to have this opportunity to push the boundaries of contemporary bookbinding, to make something that might be noteworthy outside our small world, and to raise the profile of our craft in the luxury market.”

Master cabinetmaker at Wardour Workshops, Dom Parish, designed an ebonized birdcage to display the first edition (a recurring motif from the book). It is presented on a beautiful cast glass plinth made by glassmaker Jade Pinnell.

Thefirst-editioncustombindingofBreakfastatTiffany’swillbedisplayedandonsaleattheLuxMentisBooth fromApril4–7attheNewYorkInternationalAntiquarianBookFair.Ticketscost$32.

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Antiquarian Book Fair

By Rossilynne Skena Culgan

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Time Out says

Now in its 64th year, this festival for book collectors convenes at Park Avenue Armory for a full weekend of first editions, maps, manuscripts and other treasures from literary epochs past from nearly 200 exhibitors. It's considered the world's finest antiquarian book fair.

Exhibitors this year hail from around the world including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Sixteen new exhibitors will make attend this year. Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. Expect to see first editions, rare books, fine bindings, prints, historical documents, and a variety of printed ephemera.

Prices for the items range from $50 to millions. You can buy tickets for just one day or for the whole show, which runs from April 4-7.

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NYC events in April 2024

The best NYC events in April include much-needed outdoor activities, new exhibits, impressive theater, and pretty flower shows.

By Rossilynne Skena Culgan

Spring has sprung! Some of the best events in NYC are set to bloom in April 2024. Aside from celebrating holidays like Easter, you'll be able to take in the gorgeous blooms at the dazzling Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Speaking of buds, take advantage of checking out the best NYC parks, while all the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. And there’s even more greenery fun for outdoorsy folks Earth Day, of course.

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Now in its 64th year, this festival for book collectors convenes at Park Avenue Armory for a full weekend of first editions, maps, manuscripts and other treasures from literary epochs past from nearly 200 exhibitors. It's considered the world's finest antiquarian book fair.

Exhibitors this year hail from around the world including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Sixteen new exhibitors will make attend this year. Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. Expect to see first editions, rare books, fine bindings, prints, historical documents, and a variety of printed ephemera.

Prices for the items range from $50 to millions. You can buy tickets for just one day or for the whole show, which runs from April 4-7.

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/events-calendar/april-events-calendar

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Nerd out at the Antiquarian Book Fair

MARCH 21 , 202 4

Sylvia Plath Collection Coming to New York Antiquarian Book Fair

The materials on offer will include manuscripts, original art, first editions, personal ephemera, and even books from the library of the famed poet.

By Staff Writer

https://www.newswire.com/news/sylvia-plath-collection-coming-to-new-york-antiquarian-book-fair22272950

SILVER SPRING, Md., March 21, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Rare book company Type Punch Matrix will feature more than two dozen items from the life and career of poet and THE BELL JAR author Sylvia Plath at the 64th annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair, which will be held April 4th through the 7th at the Park Avenue Armory. “Many of these items have never before been seen publicly,” says Rebecca Romney, co-founder of Type Punch Matrix. “For decades most were in the private collection of a friend of Plath’s mother, Aurelia, and he acquired them directly from her. We’re excited to give people the chance to see these items in person for the first time.”

Among the most significant is a copy of Karl Jaspers’s TRAGEDY IS NOT ENOUGH (1953), a book Plath used for one of her first classes at Cambridge in 1955. “It’s heavily underlined and annotated by Plath throughout,” explains TPM co-founder Brian Cassidy. “But what is most remarkable and moving are two particular annotations.” The first references her 1953 first suicide attempt and subsequent institutionalization, events that would inspire and inform her novel THE BELL JAR. The second is a passage marked by Plath in Jaspers’s discussion of Shakespeare, specifically the characters Prospero and Ariel from THE TEMPEST. Cassidy notes, “This section was underlined by Plath 10 years before her collection ARIEL appeared. In many ways, you can see the beginnings of her two most famous books right here.”

Among the other highlights that will be on display are the signed contract for Plath’s first appearance in SEVENTEEN (a magazine that was an important early supporter of her writing), original works of art (including a Fauvist-inspired gouache portrait of a young woman, pictured), a juvenile poem written entirely in her hand (“The Snowflake Star”), and a mimeographed reading list for one of her sophomore English classes at Smith College with notes in her hand about an upcoming blind date.

These unique and personal items will be displayed alongside important editions from throughout Plath’s career. Among the rarities are her first separate publication, “A Winter Ship,” one of just 60 copies printed, as well as a beautiful example of the true first edition of her classic THE BELL JAR, published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas.

“Taken as a whole, we hope the collection presents an intimate and revealing look at one of our most enduring and influential poets,” says Romney. “It’s also a great introduction to the delights of collecting and the excitement of the New York Book Fair.”

Type Punch Matrix can be found in booth A35 of the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, opening at the Park Avenue Armory on Thursday, April 4th, and continuing through Sunday, April 7th.

Source:TypePunchMatrix

About Type Punch Matrix

Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy.

www.typepunchmatrix.com

Type Punch Matrix 1111 East West Highway , #Third Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910

Contacts

• Rebecca Romney

Co-founder

info@typepunchmatrix.com 301 - 589 - 0789

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MARCH 21 , 202 4

Will this book fair spring - clean your bank account?

By Larry Yudelson

PagesfromMarcChagall’sBible

Time to check your credit score. The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is returning to the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan April 4-7, and it has some tempting if possibly pricey items of Jewish interest available, alongside first editions of “The Great Gatsby” and a handwritten, unpublished Sylvia Plath poem.

Is your grandfather, like mine, a banker? Does he, unlike mine, of blessed memory, have a birthday coming up? Consider buying him a leaf from a handwritten copy of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah dated to the 13th or 14th century being offered by Butler Rare Books. The leaf contains all of chapter 15, and parts of chapters 14 and 16, of the laws of borrowing and lending. Butler Rare Books is also selling a 13th-century fragment of Saadiah Gaon’s Judeo-Arabic translation of Numbers which had been repurposed as an amulet. The amulet was previously owned by the late Rabbi Dr. Zvi Szubin of Teaneck, a professor of classical languages and comparative legal studies at the City University of New York and uncle of this paper’s art director, Jerry Szubin.

https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/will-this-book-fair-spring-clean-your-bank-account/

AfragmentofSaadiaGaon’s13th-centurytranslationoftheBookofNumbersintoJudeo-Arabic.

More colorfully, Daniel Crouch is displaying and selling maps of the Land of Israel collected by Dr. Adrian Naftalin over more than half a century. While a 17th-century British map of “The Land of Canaan described with the City of Jerusalem” is no substitute for Waze when you navigate Israel’s highways and roads, it will look excellent hanging on your wall.

Time to check your credit score. The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is returning to the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan April 4-7, and it has some tempting if possibly pricey items of Jewish interest available, alongside first editions of “The Great Gatsby” and a handwritten, unpublished Sylvia Plath poem.

Is your grandfather, like mine, a banker? Does he, unlike mine, of blessed memory, have a birthday coming up? Consider buying him a leaf from a handwritten copy of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah dated to the 13th or 14th century being offered by Butler Rare Books. The leaf contains all of chapter 15, and parts of chapters 14 and 16, of the laws of borrowing and lending. Butler Rare Books is also selling a 13th-century fragment of Saadiah Gaon’s Judeo-Arabic translation of Numbers which had been repurposed as an amulet. The amulet was previously owned by the late Rabbi Dr. Zvi Szubin of Teaneck, a professor of classical languages and comparative legal studies at the City University of New York and uncle of this paper’s art director, Jerry Szubin.

A fragment of Saadia Gaon’s 13th-century translation of the Book of Numbers into Judeo-Arabic. More colorfully, Daniel Crouch is displaying and selling maps of the Land of Israel collected by Dr. Adrian Naftalin over more than half a century. While a 17th-century British map of “The Land of Canaan described with the City of Jerusalem” is no substitute for Waze when you navigate Israel’s highways and roads, it will look excellent hanging on your wall.

https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/will-this-book-fair-spring-clean-your-bank-account/

You say your list of gift recipients holds more kabbalists than bankers? Then stop by Eric Chaim Kline’s booth for a 19th-century diagram of the Ilan HaGadol, the great sefirotic tree of life as described by 17th-century Jerusalem kabbalist Meir ben Judah Loeb ha-Kohen Poppers. Printed in 1864 in Warsaw, the first time these diagrams of Lurianic kabbalah were printed by Jews.

Eric Chaim Kline also is selling five items from U.S. Army Chaplain Max A. Braude’s 1945 Seder service in liberated France, including his photostatted Haggadah, his chaplain’s cloth flag, and his silk tallit featuring U.S. Army insignia, the Ten Commandments, and the Star of David.

You think your gift recipient wants it darker? Manhattan Rare Books is offering a rare first edition of Elie Wiesel’s “Night” in the original Yiddish, published in Buenos Aires under the title Un Di Velt Hot Geshvign (And the World Remained Silent).

And at the intersection of colorful and pricey, at Philip J. Pirage’s booth you can pick up a copy of Marc Chagall’s limited edition illustrated Bible just 275 copies, published in France sold along with separate volumes including color lithographs and describing his creative process. This rare if not unique work will set you back $95,000.

https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/will-this-book-fair-spring-clean-your-bank-account/

AfirsteditionofElieWiesel’s“Night”inYiddish

MARCH 21 , 202 4

Sylvia Plath Collection Coming to New York Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The materials on offer will include manuscripts, original art, first editions, personal ephemera, and even booksfromthelibraryofthefamedpoet.

SILVER SPRING, MD / ACCESSWIRE / March 21, 2024 / Rare book company Type Punch Matrix will feature more than two dozen items from the life and career of poet and THE BELL JAR author Sylvia Plath at the 64th annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair, which will be held April 4th through the 7th at the Park Avenue Armory.

https://www.streetinsider.com/Accesswire/Sylvia+Plath+Collection+Coming+to+New+York+Antiquarian+ Book+Fair/22962713.html

Untitled Portrait by Sylvia Plath

An untitled color portrait of a young woman by Sylvia Plath

"Many of these items have never before been seen publicly," says Rebecca Romney, co-founder of Type Punch Matrix. "For decades most were in the private collection of a friend of Plath's mother, Aurelia, and he acquired them directly from her. We're excited to give people the chance to see these items in person for the first time."

Among the most significant is a copy of Karl Jaspers's TRAGEDY IS NOT ENOUGH (1953), a book Plath used for one of her first classes at Cambridge in 1955. "It's heavily underlined and annotated by Plath throughout," explains TPM co-founder Brian Cassidy. "But what is most remarkable and moving are two particular annotations." The first references her 1953 first suicide attempt and subsequent institutionalization, events that would inspire and inform her novel THE BELL JAR. The second is a passage marked by Plath in Jaspers's discussion of Shakespeare, specifically the characters Prospero and Ariel from THE TEMPEST. Cassidy notes, "This section was underlined by Plath 10 years before her collection ARIEL appeared. In many ways, you can see the beginnings of her two most famous books right here."

Among the other highlights that will be on display are the signed contract for Plath's first appearance in SEVENTEEN (a magazine that was an important early supporter of her writing), original works of art (including a Fauvist-inspired gouache portrait of a young woman, pictured), a juvenile poem written entirely in her hand ("The Snowflake Star"), and a mimeographed reading list for one of her sophomore English classes at Smith Collegewith notes in her hand about an upcoming blind date.

These unique and personal items will be displayed alongside important editions from throughout Plath's career. Among the rarities are her first separate publication, "A Winter Ship," one of just 60 copies printed, as well as a beautiful example of the true first edition of her classic THE BELL JAR, published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas.

"Taken as a whole, we hope the collection presents an intimate and revealing look at one of our most enduring and influential poets," says Romney. "It's also a great introduction to the delights of collecting and the excitement of the New York Book Fair."

Type Punch Matrix can be found in booth A35 of the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, opening at the Park Avenue Armory on Thursday, April 4th, and continuing through Sunday, April 7th.

Contact Information

Rebecca Romney Co-founder info@typepunchmatrix.com

301-589-0789

SOURCE: Type Punch Matrix

View the original press release on newswire.com.

https://www.streetinsider.com/Accesswire/Sylvia+Plath+Collection+Coming+to+New+York+Antiquarian+ Book+Fair/22962713.html

MARCH 21 , 202 4

Sylvia Plath Collection Coming to New York Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The materials on offer will include manuscripts, original art, first editions, personal ephemera, and even books from the library of the famed poet.

SILVER SPRING, MD / ACCESSWIRE / March 21, 2024 / Rare book company Type Punch Matrix will feature more than two dozen items from the life and career of poet and THE BELL JAR author Sylvia Plath at the 64th annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair, which will be held April 4th through the 7th at the Park Avenue Armory.

Untitled Portrait by Sylvia Plath

An untitled color portrait of a young woman by Sylvia Plath

"Many of these items have never before been seen publicly," says Rebecca Romney, co-founder of Type Punch Matrix. "For decades most were in the private collection of a friend of Plath's mother, Aurelia, and he acquired them directly from her. We're excited to give people the chance to see these items in person for the first time."

Among the most significant is a copy of Karl Jaspers's TRAGEDY IS NOT ENOUGH (1953), a book Plath used for one of her first classes at Cambridge in 1955. "It's heavily underlined and annotated by Plath throughout," explains TPM co-founder Brian Cassidy. "But what is most remarkable and moving are two particular annotations." The first references her 1953 first suicide attempt and subsequent institutionalization, events that would inspire and inform her novel THE BELL JAR. The second is a passage marked by Plath in Jaspers's discussion of Shakespeare, specifically the characters Prospero and Ariel from THE TEMPEST. Cassidy notes, "This section was underlined by Plath 10 years before her collection ARIEL appeared. In many ways, you can see the beginnings of her two most famous books right here."

Among the other highlights that will be on display are the signed contract for Plath's first appearance in SEVENTEEN (a magazine that was an important early supporter of her writing), original works of art (including a Fauvist-inspired gouache portrait of a young woman, pictured), a juvenile poem written entirely in her hand ("The Snowflake Star"), and a mimeographed reading list for one of her sophomore English classes at Smith Collegewith notes in her hand about an upcoming blind date.

These unique and personal items will be displayed alongside important editions from throughout Plath's career. Among the rarities are her first separate publication, "A Winter Ship," one of just 60 copies printed, as well as a beautiful example of the true first edition of her classic THE BELL JAR, published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas.

"Taken as a whole, we hope the collection presents an intimate and revealing look at one of our most enduring and influential poets," says Romney. "It's also a great introduction to the delights of collecting and the excitement of the New York Book Fair."

https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/sylvia-plath-collection-coming-to-new-york-antiquarianbook-fair-d109db60

Type Punch Matrix can be found in booth A35 of the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, opening at the Park Avenue Armory on Thursday, April 4th, and continuing through Sunday, April 7th.

Contact Information

Rebecca Romney Co-founder

info@typepunchmatrix.com

301-589-0789

SOURCE: Type Punch Matrix

View the original press release on newswire.com.

TheMarketWatchNewsDepartmentwasnotinvolvedinthecreationofthiscontent.

https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/sylvia-plath-collection-coming-to-new-york-antiquarianbook-fair-d109db60

A First - Edition ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Is Up for Auction

The first edition of Breakfast at Tiffany's is expected to fetch $1,500,00.

By John A. Paradiso

Step into a world where literature meets luxury with the unveiling of an exquisite gem at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. Among the array of rare literary treasures, one item steals the spotlight: a first edition of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. But this isn’t just any copy; it’s a masterpiece meticulously crafted by Kate Holland. Encased in a custom black goatskin hardcover adorned with a vintage 1950s map of Manhattan, this edition is a sight to behold. The main streets shimmer with 30 carats of diamond pavé, while the side streets are elegantly blind-tooled. At the iconic intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, a one-carat emerald-cut sapphire pays homage to the Tiffany Flagship store, and the spine boasts platinum finishing on the title. And the opulence doesn’t stop there – this literary marvel comes presented in an ebonized birdcage, snugly housed within a trunk inspired by the iconic style of Louis Vuitton.

It’s a fusion of literature and luxury that transcends imagination, offering a tangible homage to the timeless elegance of Truman Capote’s iconic novella. As bibliophiles and connoisseurs alike gather at the event,

https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/first-edition-of-breakfast-at-tiffanys-is-up-for-auction/ MARCH 21 , 202 4

anticipation builds for the opportunity to behold this unparalleled work of art. Each detail, from the intricate craftsmanship to the opulent presentation, speaks volumes about the reverence for classic literature and the artistry of bookbinding. So, if you’re ready to immerse yourself in a world where literature meets luxury, mark your calendar for the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair – because the chance to witness such a masterpiece firsthand is an experience not to be missed.

https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/first-edition-of-breakfast-at-tiffanys-is-up-for-auction/

https://coolmaterial.com/lifestyle/first-edition-of-breakfast-at-tiffanys-is-up-for-auction/

Will this book fair spring - clean your bank account?

By Larry Yudelson

PagesfromMarcChagall’sBible

Time to check your credit score. The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is returning to the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan April 4-7, and it has some tempting if possibly pricey items of Jewish interest available, alongside first editions of “The Great Gatsby” and a handwritten, unpublished Sylvia Plath poem.

Is your grandfather, like mine, a banker? Does he, unlike mine, of blessed memory, have a birthday coming up? Consider buying him a leaf from a handwritten copy of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah dated to the 13th or 14th century being offered by Butler Rare Books. The leaf contains all of chapter 15, and parts of chapters 14 and 16, of the laws of borrowing and lending. Butler Rare Books is also selling a 13th-century fragment of Saadiah Gaon’s Judeo-Arabic translation of Numbers which had been repurposed as an amulet. The amulet was previously owned by the late Rabbi Dr. Zvi Szubin of Teaneck, a professor of classical languages and comparative legal studies at the City University of New York and uncle of this paper’s art director, Jerry Szubin.

https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/questioning-the-haggadah/ MARCH 21 , 202 4

AfragmentofSaadiaGaon’s13th-centurytranslationoftheBookofNumbersintoJudeo-Arabic.

More colorfully, Daniel Crouch is displaying and selling maps of the Land of Israel collected by Dr. Adrian Naftalin over more than half a century. While a 17th-century British map of “The Land of Canaan described with the City of Jerusalem” is no substitute for Waze when you navigate Israel’s highways and roads, it will look excellent hanging on your wall.

Time to check your credit score. The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is returning to the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan April 4-7, and it has some tempting if possibly pricey items of Jewish interest available, alongside first editions of “The Great Gatsby” and a handwritten, unpublished Sylvia Plath poem.

Is your grandfather, like mine, a banker? Does he, unlike mine, of blessed memory, have a birthday coming up?

Consider buying him a leaf from a handwritten copy of Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah dated to the 13th or 14th century being offered by Butler Rare Books. The leaf contains all of chapter 15, and parts of chapters 14 and 16, of the laws of borrowing and lending. Butler Rare Books is also selling a 13th-century fragment of Saadiah Gaon’s Judeo-Arabic translation of Numbers which had been repurposed as an amulet. The amulet was previously owned by the late Rabbi Dr. Zvi Szubin of Teaneck, a professor of classical languages and comparative legal studies at the City University of New York and uncle of this paper’s art director, Jerry Szubin.

A fragment of Saadia Gaon’s 13th-century translation of the Book of Numbers into Judeo-Arabic. More colorfully, Daniel Crouch is displaying and selling maps of the Land of Israel collected by Dr. Adrian Naftalin over more than half a century. While a 17th-century British map of “The Land of Canaan described with the City of Jerusalem” is no substitute for Waze when you navigate Israel’s highways and roads, it will look excellent hanging on your wall.

https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/questioning-the-haggadah/

You say your list of gift recipients holds more kabbalists than bankers? Then stop by Eric Chaim Kline’s booth for a 19th-century diagram of the Ilan HaGadol, the great sefirotic tree of life as described by 17th-century Jerusalem kabbalist Meir ben Judah Loeb ha-Kohen Poppers. Printed in 1864 in Warsaw, the first time these diagrams of Lurianic kabbalah were printed by Jews.

Eric Chaim Kline also is selling five items from U.S. Army Chaplain Max A. Braude’s 1945 Seder service in liberated France, including his photostatted Haggadah, his chaplain’s cloth flag, and his silk tallit featuring U.S. Army insignia, the Ten Commandments, and the Star of David.

AfirsteditionofElieWiesel’s“Night”inYiddish

You think your gift recipient wants it darker? Manhattan Rare Books is offering a rare first edition of Elie Wiesel’s “Night” in the original Yiddish, published in Buenos Aires under the title Un Di Velt Hot Geshvign (And the World Remained Silent).

And at the intersection of colorful and pricey, at Philip J. Pirage’s booth you can pick up a copy of Marc Chagall’s limited edition illustrated Bible just 275 copies, published in France sold along with separate volumes including color lithographs and describing his creative process. This rare if not unique work will set you back $95,000.

https://njjewishnews.timesofisrael.com/questioning-the-haggadah/

MARCH 2 2 , 202 4

Paul McCartney’s ‘Lovely Rita’ Rough Draft on Sale for $650,000

By Joe Dziemianowicz

CourtesyofBiblioctopus

Paul McCartney’s handwritten, work-in-progress manuscript for the cheeky Beatles song “Lovely Rita” will be on view and up for grabs for US$650,000 next month at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan.

McCartney’s rough draft of the song, which John Lennon also was credited for, is from the much-acclaimed 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band . It’s among the treasures for sale at the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 1-4.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trove-of-vintage-photographs-and-artifacts-tell-the-complex-story-ofbaseballs-integration-c98d4139

Torn from a spiral notebook, the 7½-by-5-inch lined page with lyrics and edits, “is a cool piece of ephemera,” says Alex Hime, director of Biblioctopus, the Los Angeles-based rare books dealer presenting the item for sale.

McCartney’sroughdraftofthesong’slyrics. CourtesyofBiblioctopus

“It represents the most important category of popular culture in the second half of the 20th century,” he says, “which is pop music.”

“Lovely Rita” depicts a humorous encounter with a traffic warden. The rough draft reveals the inner workings of an ace songwriter’s mind. “From this working manuscript you get to see the process,” Hime says.

On the page, seven lines in black are McCartney’s first concept, according to Biblioctopus. Three lines of changes are in blue. The lyric “writing all the numbers in her little black book” led to “filling in a ticket with her little blue pen.” More changes followed. The recorded lyric is “filling in a ticket in her little white book.”

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trove-of-vintage-photographs-and-artifacts-tell-the-complex-story-ofbaseballs-integration-c98d4139

McCartney’s rare rough draft has been archivally framed and parked in storage at Biblioctopus since the 1990s, when the dealer bought it at an auction “at Butterfields before they joined with Bonhams,” Hime says. The price then was around US$20,000.

TheBeatlesin1966 JIJIPRESS/AFPviaGettyImages

Hime points out that pop music ephemera is a growing hot commodity. John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to “A Day in the Life” sold at Sotheby’s in 2010 for US$1.2 million.

McCartney’s handwritten manuscript for the Beatles 1968 hit, “Hey Jude” fetched US$910,000 in 2020 at Julien’s Auctions.That was not a working manuscript but a “fair copy” written out to be used as a key by a musician at a recording session, Hime says.

The release of the Beatles final song “Now and Then” last November has helped fuel Beatles nostalgia and expand the Fab Four’s audience.

Nearly 200 exhibitors from 15 countries will participate in the 64th annual NYIABF. Items that will be presented include rare books, maps, illustrations, historical documents, prints, and print ephemera.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trove-of-vintage-photographs-and-artifacts-tell-the-complex-story-ofbaseballs-integration-c98d4139

MARCH 22 , 202 4

Paul McCartney's 'Lovely Rita' Rough Draft on Sale for $650,000

By Joe Dziemianowicz

Paul McCartney’s handwritten, work-in-progress manuscript for the cheeky Beatles song “Lovely Rita” will be on view and up for grabs for US$650,000 next month at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan.

McCartney’s rough draft of the song, which John Lennon was also credited for, is from the much-acclaimed 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. It’s among the treasures for sale at the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair from April 1-4.

Torn from a spiral notebook, the 7½-by-5-inch lined page with lyrics and edits, “is a cool piece of ephemera,” says Alex Hime, director of Biblioctopus, the Los Angeles-based rare books dealer presenting the item for sale.

“It represents the most important category of popular culture in the second half of the 20th century,” he says, “which is pop music.”

“Lovely Rita” depicts a humorous encounter with a traffic warden. The rough draft reveals the inner workings of an ace songwriter’s mind. “From this working manuscript you get to see the process,” Hime says.

On the page, seven lines in black are McCartney’s first concept, according to Biblioctopus. Three lines of changes are in blue. The lyric “writing all the numbers in her little black book” led to “filling in a ticket with her little blue pen.” More changes followed. The recorded lyric is “filling in a ticket in her little white book.”

McCartney’s rare rough draft has been archivally framed and parked in storage at Biblioctopus since the 1990s, when the dealer bought it at an auction “at Butterfields before they joined with Bonhams,” Hime says. The price then was around US$20,000.

Source: Joe Dziemianowicz/barrons.com

https://www.beatlesradio.com/paul-mccartneys-lovely-rita-rough-draft-on-sale-for650000#google_vignette

MARCH 2 6 , 202 4

By Staff Writer

An original painting of a young woman created and signed by Plath at age 16. Before she settled firmly on poetry in college, she seriously considered majoring in art. $135,000.

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/major-sylvia-plath-collection-coming-new-yorkantiquarian-book-fair

Type Punch Matrix will feature more than two dozen items from the life and career of Sylvia Plath at the 64th annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair, April 4 - 7 at the Park Avenue Armory.

“Many of these items have never before been seen publicly,” said Rebecca Romney, co-founder of Type Punch Matrix. “For decades most were in the private collection of a friend of Plath’s mother Aurelia, and he acquired them directly from her. We’re excited to give people the chance to see these items in person for the first time.”

Among the most significant is a copy of Karl Jaspers’s TragedyisNotEnough(1953), a book Plath used for one of her first classes at Cambridge in 1955. “It’s heavily underlined and annotated by Plath throughout,” said TPM cofounder Brian Cassidy. “But what is most remarkable and moving are two particular annotations.”

The first references her 1953 first suicide attempt and subsequent institutionalization, events that would inspire and inform her novel TheBellJar . The second is a passage marked by Plath in Jaspers’s discussion of Shakespeare, specifically the characters Prospero and Ariel from TheTempest . “This section was underlined by Plath 10 years before her collection Ariel appeared," said Cassidy. "In many ways, you can see the beginnings of her two most famous books right here.”

TYPEPUNCHMATRIX

Other highlights include:

• the signed contract for Plath’s first appearance in Seventeenmagazine, an important early supporter of her writing

• original works of art by Plath, including a Fauvist-inspired gouache portrait of a young woman

• a juvenile poem TheSnowflakeStarwritten entirely in her hand

• a mimeographed reading list for one of her sophomore English classes at Smith College, with notes in her hand about an upcoming blind date

These items will be displayed alongside important editions from throughout Plath’s career including her first separate publication, AWinterShip , one of only 60 copies printed, as well as a beautiful example of the true first edition of TheBellJar , published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas.

“Taken as a whole, we hope the collection presents an intimate and revealing look at one of our most enduring and influential poets,” said Romney. “It’s also a great introduction to the delights of collecting and the excitement of the New York Book Fair.”

https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/major-sylvia-plath-collection-coming-new-yorkantiquarian-book-fair

By Kate Matthams

Aclose-upofthespecialfine-bound,gem-encrustededitionofBreakfastatTiffany'sbyDragonRebound,onshowinNewYorkinApril attheABAANewYorkInternationalAntiquarianBookFair.DRAGONREBOUND

At the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF), opening next week, the stand of rare books dealer Lux Mentis is expected to draw the crowds with a very special tome. Housed inside an ebonised birdcage on top of a glass plinth, itself inside a custom-made vintage trunk, is a prototype of a one-off fine binding of a signed, first-edition of BreakfastatTiffany’sby Truman Capote. Handworked in goatskin, platinum and studded with diamonds, the book is valued at $1.5 million; a magnificent piece showcasing spectacular craftsmanship created to mark the centenary of the writer’s birth.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/katematthams/2024/03/26/see-a-15-million-edition-of-breakfast-attiffanys-in-new-york/?sh=3f33c6073ea8

“I have loved this story for decades, and I wanted to create a really special custom binding of a first edition copy,” says Paul Suntup of US bookbinders Dragon Rebound, which specializes in rebinding first editions and rare books, and masterminded the project. “At the heart of the project is the desire to honor the work, and at the same time, to put the spotlight on the craft of contemporary fine bookbinding.”

AnimagebyDavidAttieinspiredbyBreakfastatTiffany's,includedinthisspecialedition.DAVIDATTIE

The project includes a portfolio of images by photographer David Attie, originally intended to be published in Harper’sBazaarto illustrate the novella in 1958. But the story was judged unsuitable for Bazaar’sreaders, and was eventually published in Esquirewith one of Attie’s montages. This limited edition includes the full set for the first time.

Suntup approached award-winning master bookbinder Kate Holland, who worked with a team of British craftspeople on the project. “The United Kingdom is home to some of the greatest artisans in fine bookbinding and the book arts,” he says. “I have always felt that there is something magical about an object made by hand. T.J. Cobden-Sanderson, a prominent figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wrote about the ‘maintenance of a great historic tradition’, and the ‘intelligent work of the hand’. This production embodies the spirit of this ideal."

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Each element of the project was executed by expert craftspeople, to bring to life a concept designed by Holland, who carried out the binding itself, in black goatskin with platinum tooling. She worked with London jeweler Bentley and Skinner to incorporate over 1,000 white diamonds into the design, in a stylized platinum map of New York, with a sustainably sourced blue sapphire to mark the location of Tiffany & Co.

“When Kate came to us with the original design, we decided to make the grid off the book and then she would make the covers to fit the grid to ensure perfect accuracy. The straight lines of the New York streets lent themselves nicely to pavé settings, but it was important that they could be fixed securely to the book,” says Ilias Kapsalis Skoufos of Bentley & Skinner, known for their collaborations with artists, including the production of Damien Hirst’s 2005 diamond-encrusted skull, FortheLoveofGod

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The book sits on a custom plinth by glass artist Jade Pinnell, inside a birdcage by Dominic Parish, referencing the birdcage in the story, which symbolizes the reluctance to be confined or restricted of the lead character Holly Golightly famously played in Blake Edwards' 1961 BreakfastatTiffany’sfilm by Audrey Hepburn. The whole, including the prints by Attie, are housed in a custom trunk also by Parish, a British cabinetmaker and craftsman who has produced work for royal families and private collections. The trunk references Golightly’s peripatetic lifestyle.

“More than anything, given the ambitious scope of this project, I also wanted to do something that might inspire people to go after their dreams, no matter how big they may seem,” finishes Suntup. And in spearheading the project, he has not only brought to life a beautiful collector’s edition, but also a prominent display of the exquisite craft of the artisans involved.

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Paul McCartney’s Original, Handwritten ‘Lovely Rita’ Lyrics Are Headed to An Iconic NYC Book Fair

It's one of several bits of music history at the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

By Joe Lynch

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If you’re a fan of the Beatles (and who isn’t?) and have well over half-a-million dollars to spare (who doesn’t?!) you may want to grab a ticket to ride to the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, which returns to Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory from April 4-7.

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The 64th edition of this celebrated book fair boasts a rare piece of Beatles memorabilia that is up for sale: Paul McCartney’s handwritten rough draft of the Beatles classic “Lovely Rita” from Sgt.Pepper’sLonelyHeartsClub Band,one of the most acclaimed and influential rock albums of all time. On a piece of paper, torn from a spiral notebook, you can check out McCartney’s first go at the lyrics in black ink, as well as Macca’s later revisions in blue ink (he changed “writing all the numbers in her little black book” to “filling in a ticket with her little blue pen,” neither of which made it to the final product). Biblioctopus Rare Books brings the item to the fair with an asking price of $650,000. (And you thought renting a cottage on the Isle of Wight was too dear.)

That piece of Beatles history is far from the only bit of music memorabilia available for viewing (and purchase) at the book fair. Royal Books, Inc., is selling three alternate artwork proof designs for the Pixies’ 1989 cult classic Doolittle , designed by Vaughan Oliver with photography by Simon Larbalestier. Elsewhere at the fair, B&B Rare Books is set to host a collection of vintage Nirvana posters and flyers, including one from Dec. 1988, as well as an MTV guest book from the late ‘90s, signed by everyone from *NSYNC to TLC to Foo Fighters. And Schubertiade “B” Dry Goods has everything from a Bob Dylan paper dress from the ‘60s to a Nat “King” Cole Trio bowtie rack to a tank top signed by Miles Davis (the shirt is, in fact, a KindofBlue).

And if you’re a Beatles fanatic who can’t quite cover the “Lovely Rita” asking price, you can also check out an original artwork by Dutch art collective The Fool (Marijke Koger and Simon Posthuma) that the Beatles commissioned for Sgt.Pepper’s . The piece, available from Voewood Rare Books, is signed by Ringo Starr as “Billy S” (Billy Shears, his fictional Pepperpersona).

Details about the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair can be found here .

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MARCH 28 , 202 4

Fil d'actus

Retrouvez le fil d'actualité de l'art et des enchères relayée par les journalistes de la Gazette Drouot.

Par La Gazette Drouot

Etats - Unis : 200 exposants pour la New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Très populaire, ce rendez-vous des bibliophiles ou des amateurs de curiosités – qui propose une large fourchette de prix – tiendra sa 64e édition du 4 au 7 avril au Park Avenue Armory à Manhattan. Stéphane Clavreuil, Comellas Livres rares, Librairie Fourcade et Zograscope ont fait le déplacement depuis la France.

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& MODERNISM

THE HEARD MUSEUM

Q&A: Susan Benne

Obituary & In Memoriam: Mildred “Milly” McGehee, 73

Early March Sales

Reap $1.5 Million For Brunk

An exhibition in Phoenix through July 28 offers a reappraisal of the pioneering American potter.

32nd Edition— Outsider Art Fair: From Canonical Masters To Emerging Artists

Gilded Age Newport In Color Club News

W.A. Smith’s 30th Mid-Winter Sale Is Another Winner

Modern Day Bidders Give Antique Furnishings New Homes

Fine Art Commands

Roland’s March Estates Auction

Cars, Carats & Canvases Attract Bids In Abell’s Two-Day Sale

Red Baron’s Best Of Best Collectibles Auction More Than Fun & Games

*“Rose B. Simpson‘s ‘Maria’” by Kate Russell. Photo Courtesy Kate Russell.

Susan Benne

Guess who turns 75 years old this year? Te Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), a serious organization dedicated to promoting interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, announced that the year 2024 marks its 75th anniversary. Tat may sound a bit incongruent for an organization that generally deals in literary, scientifc and historical items bearing descriptors of decades, centuries and, in some cases, millenia. Founded in 1949 to spark joy in collecting antiquarian books — as well as to foster collegial relations — the ABAA is perhaps best known in the antiquarian book trade for its annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, this year running April 4-7 at the venerable Park Avenue Armory. We thought it an opportune time to check in with the ABAA’s executive director, Susan Benne, to learn more about this milestone and the upcoming fair.

Tough it sounds like an obvious oxymoron, is there any such person as a “new antiquarian”? Do you consider yourself among them?

Yes. I believe in embracing new forms of technology, especially when it relates to reaching new audiences. Quintessentially, collecting was more of a learned, wealthy gentleman’s pursuit and that’s no longer the norm. Tere are so many exciting and interesting areas of collecting that don’t require a lot of money, and expanding access through online sales platforms has made it possible for a new generation of aspiring collectors to collect and forge new exciting areas of collecting.

Tis is especially apparent when I read the essays from the National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest. Te breadth and motivations the student collectors cite are fascinating and personal. It’s also fun and funny to meet winners’ family members and hear them say, “We didn’t know there were other people who do this, too!”

In 75 years, the ABAA says it has evolved to diversify its leadership, membership and the type of material the ABAA promotes. Can you elaborate?

Yes, we have numerous women-owned businesses and many of these women have served on the ABAA’s board of governors in leadership roles, including former presidents Sarah Baldwin, Mary Gilliam and, most recently, Sheryl Jaeger. In paid positions, we employ and have employed people from diverse ethnicities as well as gender and sexual identities. Having diverse perspectives is important especially since libraries, institutions of higher learning and collectors recognize the importance of collecting material from underrepresented history, social movements and authors.

We have noted that in recent years, the fair has included some vintage books, children’s books, vintage periodicals and the like. At one show, we saw a guitar. Also some collectibles. Does this speak to the evolution of collecting interests over time?

For sure. Te defnition of collecting rare books has

evolved over time as media and thought have evolved. For example, posters and printed or handmade matter from social movements have become highly soughtafter both by individuals and institutions. Further, objects that are adjacent to historical fgures are also important. Tese items can be showpieces at our fairs. Frankly, if it’s on paper, it belongs at a fair. I once saw Edith Wharton’s baby rattle in Priscilla Juvelis’ booth and Puccini’s conducting baton at a fair. Te latter was personally exciting to see!

Will a new category of material, such as electronic media, be included?

Yes, in fact, one of our members, James Goldwasser of Locus Solus Rare Books, handles archives of authors and important historical fgures. He notes that electronic media is nascent in the realm of private collectors, but is becoming more prevalent especially at institutions who acquire archives from the last 40 years. Te media usually takes the form of data on drives in one form or another. Te leading institutions are developing technology to the data available to researchers and the public, which opens the door for greater access.

How many exhibitors do you have lined up for this spring’s edition? How many countries are represented? How many of the 450 members belong to the trade association?

We have a robust group of 200 exhibitors this year! Approximately 25 percent of our membership is exhibit-

ing, in addition to exhibitors from 13 countries. We’re thrilled and hope attendees will be as well.

Have you noted any trends in the demographics of fair attendees? We still see examples of stratospherically priced items leaving the Armory, but is the event making an attempt to hit as many price points as possible and make buying more afordable?

Happily, yes. Some change has occurred organically as younger people embrace print culture and build connections to their own histories. We’ve also worked to cultivate a younger and more diverse audience through programs we’ve had in place for a decade or more.

Regarding materials at fairs, ultimately it is up to the individual seller what they decide to exhibit. It’s costly to be in one of the world's most expensive zip codes, transport materials and personnel and stay in New York City for the better part of a week. Exhibitors have to maximize shelf space while also building relationships with new customers who might not have four or fve fgures to spend. We do have local members from the NY/NJ/CT area who have interesting material, often starting at a lower price point.

Interesting that reading the classics or collecting a certain genre of books is not among your favorite pastimes, but you were probably being modest. What kind of material do you collect?

I suppose I’ve always been an “acquirer.” As a child in Maryland, I spent the money I earned babysitting the boys next door on a mix of new and old books at Chuck Roberts’ Wonder Book in Frederick, and David Grobani’s Briarwood Bookshop in Annapolis. When I was in my 20s, I started buying graphically interesting material like illustration art and maquettes for posters because they were what I could aford. Lately, I’ve been working on a collection of vernacular photos of people doing yoga, acrobatics and handstands. Everything in the collection is $50 or under with the unifying theme: the people depicted must be having fun.

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This vernacular photo is from Benne’s collection.

POLÍTICA

LOCAL

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano presenta la exposición individual ‘El Espiral Sin Fin’ de Betsabeé Romero

Presupuesto estatal: Vivienda, preescolar y más en la lista de deseos del Ayuntamiento para financiamiento de Albany

La Batalla de una Madre Enfrentando el Cáncer de Colon: Nueva campaña ‘Late’ de MSK promueve los exámenes de detección temprana entre hispanos

INMIGRACIÓN

Sangre, muerte y dolor: El viacrucis que sufren familias inmigrantes

Anteriormente conocido como

POLICIAL

Sacrificio supremo: Policía baleado y asesinado en Queens durante un tiroteo con un sospechoso

DEPORTES

Paternidad y Tricampeonato: EEUU venció a México en la Liga de Naciones

SALUD

¡Cuidado con los huevos! Evite una intoxicación alimentaria

Cora Frío: La Evolución Musical de BORJA Revelada

BREVES

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano presenta la exposición individual ‘El Espiral Sin Fin’ de Betsabeé Romero

Por: Yaneiza Echezarraga

El viernes 22 de marzo tuvo lugar en Hunter College una conferencia de prensa en la que se presentó a la reconocida artista mexicana Betsabeé Romero como la elegida para representar al Museo de Arte Latinoamericano (MOLAA) en un evento colateral de la 60a Exposición Internacional de Arte de la Bienal de Venecia.

Romero cuenta con más de 100 exposiciones en 5 continentes y ha participado en innumerables residencias y exposiciones internacionales. Durante la conferencia de prensa, se presentaron las obras de Romero que estarán en la Bienal de Venecia.

La exposición ‘El espiral sin f n’ de la artista aborda las problemáticas de movilidad, migración e imposición de fronteras. Romero desarroll ó inicialmente una fuerte narrativa poniendo énfasis en la experiencia de ser un extranjero en el mundo, desde el punto de vista de muchos que carecen de un espacio donde refugiarse y sobrevivir. Habla de quienes, en su huida, chocan con fronteras políticas y económicas, siempre ajenas y excluyentes; del espejo que no nos reconoce, que duda, observa, ignora y distorsiona. Esta es la primera vez que el MOLAA va a hacer una presentación durante la Bienal de Venecia, el evento de arte más importante del mundo.

CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK

Programa de subvenciones de Telemundo

Telemundo 47/WNJU, NBC 4 New York/WNBC y Comcast NBCUniversal anunciaron que se están aceptando solicitudes para su desafío anual de subvenciones competitivas, NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Las organizaciones locales sin f nes de lucro pueden obtener más información y solicitar $227,272 en fondos sin restricciones visitando becasdeimpactolocal.com o localimpactgrants. com hasta el viernes 19 de abril y los ganadores se elegirán a f nales de este año. Las organizaciones interesadas en obtener más información sobre el programa de subvenciones de este año pueden registrarse en https:// siliconvalleycf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__X7Y_bNfTduu0EMtE2ZUcA#/registration para unirse a un seminario web informativo el 2 de abril a la 1 p.m.

MANHATTAN

Rarezas españolas en la Feria del Libro Antiguo de Nueva York

La Feria del Libro Antiguo Internacional de Nueva York

Arte Latinoamericano

(NYIABF) de la ABAA, ofcialmente autorizada por la Asociación de Libreros Anticuarios de América (ABAA) y la Liga Internacional de Libreros Anticuarios (ILAB) y producida y gestionada por Sanford L. Smith + Associates, regresa al Park Avenue Armory en la ciudad de Nueva York del 4 al 7 de abril de 2024, para su 64ª edición. Este año, la ABAA celebra su 75º aniversario y presentará una serie de eventos y programas especiales relacionados con la feria de Nueva York, dando la bienvenida a expositores de 15 países diferentes, incluyendo Argentina, Austria, Dinamarca, Francia, Alemania, Hungría, Italia, Japón, Países Bajos, España, Suecia, Suiza, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos. Se puede encontrar una lista completa de expositores aquí: https://www.nyantiquarianbookfair. com/dealers.

ALBANY

Cobertura de Seguro Adicional tras la Muerte de un Cónyuge

El presidente Carl Heastie y el asambleísta David Weprin anunciaron la aprobación de una legislación que requeriría que las aseguradoras de automóviles proporcionen un seguro de responsabilidad conyugal suplementario a los conductores asegurados que tengan cónyuge. El seguro complementario de responsabilidad conyugal

brinda cobertura contra la responsabilidad de una persona asegurada debido a la muerte o lesiones de su cónyuge hasta los límites del seguro de responsabilidad previstos en su póliza de seguro de automóvil.

CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK

Clínica de trastorno por consumo de sustancias para embarazadas y padres

El alcalde de la ciudad de Nueva York, Eric Adams, y NYC Health + Hospitals anunciaron planes para abrir una clínica de salud y trastorno por consumo de sustancias de $8 millones para mujeres embarazadas y en el período posparto, así como para sus familias. La clínica ofrecerá a personas embarazadas y padres que viven con trastorno por consumo de sustancias, una dependencia de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas, un lugar seguro y de apoyo para acceder a atención prenatal y posnatal, medicina para la adicción y atención de salud mental. A medida que la ciudad busca reducir la mortalidad materna entre los afroamericanos en un 10 por ciento y reducir las muertes por opioides en un 25 por ciento para 2030, esta clínica apoyará resultados de nacimiento saludables, reducirá la probabilidad e impacto de recaídas posparto y abordará las necesidades de niños mayores que viven en estas familias.

Foto de Yaneiza Echezarraga.

zquierda a derecha: Santiago García Galván, patrocinador principal de la exhibición, director de cine y productor; Gabriela Urtiaga, historiadora e investigadora del arte, jefa de curadur ía de MOLAA; Betsabeé Romero; la Lcda. Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach, patrocinadora principal de la exhibición, y la Dra. Lourdes Ramos, presidenta y directora ejecutiva del Museo de

(MOLAA).

ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Lucy Horowitz

WHEN Apr 27–30, 2023

WHERE Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065,UnitedStates

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Often deemed the finest convention of rare books in the world, the 63rd annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair returns to the Park Avenue Armory this spring. Almost 200 exhibitors from 16 countries will be selling rare books, manuscripts, historical documents, and various other one-of-a-kind archival materials. History, science, religion, art, philosophy, politics, and every other imaginable genre will be featured in the firstedition, of course. Highlights are sure to include a $225,000 British first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’sStoneand an immaculate $2.5 million first edition of Copernicus’s DeRevolutionibus . With prices beginning at $50 (and heading into seven figures), there’s a page-turner for every bibliophile. LucyHorowitz

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April Events In NYC

By Suzanna Bowling

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The Annual Macy’s Flower Show created in partnership with Dior, goes until the 7th, as does The International Auto Show at the Javitts. Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, is at The Morgan Library & Museum through 6/9. The Orchid show continues until 4/21 at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Until 5/5 The Paley Center for Media will present ” Spotlighting the Costumes That Captivated America” at its midtown museum from through Sunday, May 19. FloralsinFashionhighlights the work of designers Hilary Taymour (Collina Strada), Olivia Cheng (Dauphinette) and Kristen Alpaugh, aka FLWR PSTL Also Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz’s “Giants,”is at the Brooklyn Museum until 7/7. The exhibition features artists who have made and continue to make a significant impact on the art world and contemporary culture. The show features 98 artworks by Black American, African, and African artists including Gordon Parks, Kehinde Wiley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mickalene Thomas, Hassan Hajjaj, Barkley L. Hendricks, Lorna Simpson, and Amy Sherald. Until 8/11 the WhitneyBiennial,this happens every two years. This year, the theme is “Even Better Than The Real Thing” and features the work of 71 artists and collectives. Also on display is Apollo: When We Went to the Moon at The Intrepid Museum The exhibit is included with museum admission and goes until 10/2. The Rubin Museum, is permanently closing its physical space later this year and is open until October. If you’ve never been time to go.

8/1: General Electric Company (GE) is celebrate its history by launching 1,000 drones from the New Jersey waterfront, producing a light show that will be visible from the west side of Manhattan at 9pm. The drones will depart Weehawken Waterfront Park in Hoboken, New Jersey and reach an altitude of more than 100 feet over the Statue of Liberty.

4/4 – 7: Antiquarian Book Fair now in its 64th year at the Park Avenue Armory with nearly 200 exhibitors.

4/5: Yankees fans, Opening Day in the Bronx may as well be a national holiday.

4/5 – 8: Olivia Rodrigo at Madison Square Garde.

4/6, 13, 20,27 , 28 and 5/5: JAPAN Fes , the massive foodie festival, which is back and bigger than ever for 2024. The organization is hosting 30 outdoor events this year in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Event organizers say it’s the largest Japanese food festival in the world, attracting 300,000 visitors and featuring 1,000 vendors every year.

4/8: A total solar eclipse . Though New York City isn’t in the path, we’ll still see 89% coverage. We’ll be able to see the moon cover up to 90% of the sun at 3:20pm. This is a really big deal, as the solar eclipse will not be around until 2044, but a totalsolar eclipse doesn’t;t happen again until 2079.

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4/14: E arth Day Initiative’s annual festival is at Union Square (12-6pm).

4/17 – 21: Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall.

4/28: Brooklyn Half Marathon starts off in North Brooklyn, runners continue along the waterfront for views of the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges. Then, they soar down the Fulton Street and Flatbush Avenue concourses and carry on toward Grand Army Plaza before ending in Prospect Park.

Antiques Trade

The Art Market Weekly

The highest auction price for Clarice Cliff for some years was posted on March 14 when an 18in (46cm) ribbed charger in the Applique Etna pattern sold for £18,500 (plus 26% buyer’s premium) at Fieldings.

The design from c.1930 embodies many of the features that Clarice Cliff collectors covet: bold Art Deco colours and semi abstraction. It is hand painted with a stylised mountain landscape with trees to the foreground and a deep orange sky.

by Laura Chesters

Art and antiques trade associations have stepped up their campaign to “dilute the worst effects” of the incoming EU import licensing regulation which comes into force next summer.

Although not being introduced in Great Britain (following Brexit, the regulation was repealed except in Northern Ireland), the changes will still impact many art, antiques and antiquities dealers who trade into the European Union.

The measures, f rst proposed in July 2017 by the European Commission and

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Early recycling Medieval seal makes reuse of Roman intaglio

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Right: Clarice Cliff Applique Etna charger, £18,500 at Fieldings.

Awards accepted for American fair

by Frances Allitt

Norfolk dealer Voewood Rare Books will ofer two prototype BAFTA awards at a US book fair where the UK is well represented this year.

Although the trophies being taken to the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF ) might seem quintessentially British, they do have a link back to the Big Apple.

Andrew Miller-Jones of the Guild of Television Producers commissioned the award design from Mitzi Cunli fe (1918-2020), a New York-born sculptor living in Manchester, in 1955 for a ceremony held by the Guild of Television Producers.

In 1958, the group merged with the British Film Academy, which had been holding its own ceremony with a trophy designed by Henry Moore since 1949. Although f rst awarded just for television, in 1976, the mask trophy started to be presented for all categories (that year, the f rst one was given to Charlie Chaplin

when he was made a fellow of the academy).

The two maquettes ofered by Voewood are in plaster and bronze, both with the symbol for an atom with four electrons around one eye and a rectangle symbolising a television over the other.

Cunli fe’s other commissions included major works for the Festival of Britain , Leeds University and Liverpool University. Her ‘Jason Mask’ draws both on the tradition of the Greek theatre mask as well as British Modernism.

Larger prototypes were created, but these seem to be preliminary casts made when the design was still a work in progress. They were created at the Art Bronze Foundry in Chelsea and are now ofered together for a price in the region of £175,000.

Strong contingent

There are 34 UK attendees among the 200 exhibitors at the 64th edition of the NYIABF, which runs from April 4-7 at the Park Avenue Armory.

British dealers are the strongest

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), which will be marked at the New York fair. Here, Alexander Akin, the incoming president of the A AA (who takes o ce on March 29) describes the organisation’s relationship with the fair:

There have been some signifcant changes since the ABAA hosted its frst book fair in ew ork in 19 0 with a mere 20 booths.

In addition to the leatherbound classics that might be the frst thing that comes to mind when one hears the phrase anti uarian books’, one can also see maps, prints, posters, relatively recent fne press items and frst editions even artists’ books with glowing lights or whirring motors encased within their design. Mirroring this diversity of material is a diversity of audience, with people from all walks of life in the aisles. I’m proud to say that the ABAA has always been

Left: one of the original models for the BAFTA Award, designed by Mit i Cunliffe, 1955, in bron e x 5 in (1 x 14cm), a prototype for the BAFTA theatrical mask’ trophy. It is offered by oewood Rare Books with a plaster version for a price in the region of £175,000

Right: a plate depicting Martin Luther from the mid-1 th-century frst isscher edition’ of the utch Luther Bible with hand-coloured and gold-highlighted illustrations. It is available from the stand of Asher Rare Books and Anti uariaat Forum for €42,500

Left: hand-coloured me otint of the famed Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de St Georges (1 45-99), violinist, conductor and soldier, engraved by William Ward after Mather Brown, offered by Maggs Bros for £6000

contingent at the event after US dealers (112) and include Simon Beattie, Roland Belgrave Vintage Photography, Jonkers Rare Books, Maggs Bros and Lucius Books.

Operated by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the fair is produced and managed by Sanford L Smith + Associates and is regarded as one of the highlights on the rare books fairs calendar. A total of 15 di ferent countries are represented, and there are also 16 newcomers including Alastor Rare Books, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery and Wiggins Fine Books.

Another link back to the UK this

inclusive of women our frst Board of Governors, elected in 1949, was 25 women but I think that a time traveller whisked into the present from those days would still be struck by the changes on this front as well.

year is the fair’s institutional partner, the British Library, which is the focus of ABAA Connect.

The programme allows the library to request items from exhibitors at the NYIABF which can be purchased as tax-advantaged contributions by donors to the American Trust for the British Library. These can be purchased for the library either through a full donation or by contributing with a partial gift.

April 7 – the fair’s Sunday – is the traditional Discovery Day where ticketed visitors can bring up to fve items to be explained and appraised by experts.

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The infrastructure of fairs has evolved, with the relatively simple tables and shelves of earlier days now supplemented with lit glass cases and other advances in display.

Another huge transformation has come with the internet a bookseller asking about a customer’s interests can now whip out a mobile device and offer items that may be physically located thousands of miles away.

And, speaking of thousands of miles away, another dramatic change is how the evolution of transportation has allowed our premier fairs to become international, bringing not only dealers from other continents, but customers as well.

Much has changed in the last three uarters of a century but it is clear that book fairs offer something that remains irreplaceable even in the age of internet shopping and an ABAA book fair brings together the best of the trade in a single location.

Above: new ABAA president Alexander Akin.

Right: Foxe’s Book of Martyrs is offered by Madoc Books for £31,500

The frst edition of the book published in 15 comprises fve books which include the early Christian martyrs, a brief history of the Medieval church and the ollard movement, the reign of Henry III and the break with Rome, and the reign of Queen Mary and the Marian Persecutions.

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Week of April 1

Salad Ball, old books, and other happenings

By Staff Writer

In past reports, we’ve expressed our love for eveninglife, events scheduled in time for you to pack in fun and get to bed at a reasonable hour. But thanks to Friends of the List Brian and Edgar, we’re back on the nightlife bandwagon just in time for the grand return of CHERYL, the dance party that promises to ruin your life (only to rebuild it better than you could ever imagine.) Catch their SALAD BALL on Saturday. (Dress code: SALAD)

Other events this week: a fair for old books, great art openings, the art world talking about itself all over town, and more.

See you out there!

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Thursday, April 4

The Antiquarian Book Fair opens tonight at the Park Avenue Armory

We love everything about old books, from their dusty jackets to the tweed jackets of their occasionally dusty booksellers. This evening, the annual Antiquarian Book Fair kicks off at the Park Avenue Armory. For your outfit, cosplay your favorite literature professor (Laurence Lockridge of NYU remains our platonic ideal) and get ready to meet characters. Shout out to The Booksellers, a delightful 2019 documentary about the rare book world.

Park Avenue Armory , Upper East Side

Thurs from 5-9 ! (book fair runs all day Friday - Sunday; check the schedule here)

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Calendar: Happenings for the Week of March 31

‘The Omen’ gets a prequel, Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley heads to Netflix, Vampire Weekend returns with its first album in five years and more.

By Staff Writer

Exhibitions

• New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (ParkAvenueArmory,NewYork,April4-7) : With over 60 years of history, this annual fair is one of the most important of its kind, showcasing a trove of rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, prints, photos and more.

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Things to do in New York City In April 2024

By Staff Writer

It is Spring in New York City and we invite you for another installment of Things to do in NYC . Join us as we uncover the top things to do in NYC this April. Get ready to discover an array of exhilarating experiences awaiting you in the vibrant streets of New York City this April. From electrifying performances and captivating exhibitions to thrilling adventures and immersive spectacles, there is no shortage of things to do in NYC this April.

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Whether you are a culture connoisseur, an adventure seeker, or simply looking to indulge in the city’s finest offerings, prepare to be enchanted by the myriad of events and activities awaiting you. Let us dive into a whirlwind of excitement and exploration as we uncover the top 25 things to do in NYC this April.

64th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Prepare to be transported through time and literary history at the 64th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair this April in New York City. Immerse yourself in the prestigious world of rare and collectible books, manuscripts, maps, and ephemera spanning from antiquity to modern times. This renowned event serves as a magnet for bibliophiles, collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, drawing them from all corners of the globe to explore. And acquire unique treasures offered by expert exhibitors and dealers.

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Whether you are a seasoned collector seeking that elusive gem or simply curious to browse the literary wonders on display, this fair offers an unparalleled opportunity to indulge in the timeless magic of the written word. Do not miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary unmissable list of things to do in NYC this April.

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10 things to see, eat and buy in April

Tables to book, shows to see, pop-ups to shop

By Inès Cross, Marion Willingham, Kira Richards and Baya Simons

Guavaroastducktacos,prawnlasagne,crispystickyriceandstuffedaubergine,fromIxtaBelfrage’sresidencyatTheStandardinLondon ©TheStandard SHOP

A diamond - studded Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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Bound in black goatskin, studded with over 1,000 white-platinum-set diamonds, placed on a cast-glass plinth, displayed in an ebonised birdcage and stored in a custom-made vintage trunk: this signed first edition of Breakfast atTiffany’s(due to go on sale at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair) could be the most extravagant book ever made. “Dragon Rebound had the initial idea to rebind a copy of BreakfastatTiffany’sand set it with diamonds. And I just ran with it,” says bookbinder Kate Holland. The “completely unique” edition will be on display from 4 April, valued at $1.5mn. Baya Simons TheprototypewillbedisplayedattheNewYorkInternational AntiquarianBookfair,4to7April,ParkAvenueArmory,643ParkAvenue,NewYork,onLuxMentisstand,A10

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The 64th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: Be There!!

By Bruce E. McKinney

On April 4th, in New York City, the Park Avenue Armory begins to host the 64th New York International Antiquarian Book Fair that runs through the 7th. One hundred ninety-six exhibitors will be displaying prized materials to seduce the steady crowds that annually make these New York book fairs the premier antiquarian book fair in the world. To the casual observer it may seem just a book fair but this is a reminder that New York City, once the home of more than 200 bookshops, lost them slowly over the 20th century while others over the first 2 decades of the 21st, became online businesses. Those shops and others across the US, now rely/depend on the Armory show as one of their few public retail options. For them, this is a very important event. So when you visit this show think about what you’re doing.

1. There are 194 dealers on the floor this year. They are independent businesses. Think of them as 194 stores. Most collectible paper categories will be represented. To be efficient, look through the show program to identify those exhibitors whose specialties match with your interests. Spend your time efficiently.

2. Prepare questions to ask and take notes. In particular, ask for titles of books to learn about collecting. Dealers know, when collectors are reading about collecting, it often turns into purchases. They will be encouraging.

3. Irrespective of your focus, you’ll find a wide range of price points offered at the show. Understand your level. Ask about this.

4. Fairs have always attracted serious collectors and institutions but the meaning of serious, as expressed in dollars and cents, has been increasing but not all collectible paper has wide support. [Ears open!] Serious material tends to do best year after year.

5. Collectible books are seen in three ways, by condition, rarity and importance. Rarity is easily understood by checking auction records. Importance is a matter of opinion but ultimately auction realizations tend to reflect the public judgment of value.

6. When you are shown examples that appeal to you, if undecided, take a picture of the description and note the price. Plan to study them. Do this ten times with different items offered by different dealers. It will give you the confidence to make purchases

7. Please remember that books are not the only game in the town. Manuscripts and ephemera are categories that require both knowledge and experience.

8. Another category to consider, ephemera may be new to you. It’s collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed, that were originally expected to have only short-term utility. This is a fun category. Prices are all over the place and many future collections will be built upon this form. Yours may be one of them.

9. When looking more broadly, consider photography, both at shows and on the internet. Images present well. Photography is fascinating and a very satisfying hold. Spend some time with the dealers who display interesting photography.

10. Generally, collectible paper used to be mainly a guy thing but women are increasingly prominent. These days you’ll find more women as exhibitors and guests, and more material suitable to their interests. If you bring a female perspective to the field, your time has come.

11. As well, association copies of ephemera look quite promising. This will be demanding and complex and well worthwhile.

12. As you enter this fair, remember many of the greatest collectors in the past 65 years, did what you are doing. Be careful, cerebral, and courteous. The future of collecting will be found among the isles.

The fair is officially sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates Be there!

Location: 643 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10065

Hours:

Thursday 4/4 5:00-9:00

Friday noon – 8:00

Saturday noon – 7:00

Sunday noon – 5:00

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The best things to do in NYC this week

The best things to do in NYC this week include Antiquarian Book Fair, the New York Fringe Festival, Smorgasburg, a speech from Tony Hawk, an event honoring Frida Kahlo, and Punderdome.

By Rossilynne Skena Culgan

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including the Antiquarian Book Fair, the New York Fringe Festival, Smorgasburg, a speech from Tony Hawk, an event honoring Frida Kahlo, Punderdome, and awesome free events in NYC! For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC.

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1. Antiquarian Book Fair

Now in its 64th year, this festival for book collectors convenes at Park Avenue Armory for a full weekend of first editions, maps, manuscripts and other treasures from literary epochs past from nearly 200 exhibitors. It's considered the world's finest antiquarian book fair.

Exhibitors this year hail from around the world including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. Sixteen new exhibitors will make attend this year. Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. Expect to see first editions, rare books, fine bindings, prints, historical documents, and a variety of printed ephemera.

Prices for the items range from $50 to millions. You can buy tickets for just one day or for the whole show, which runs from April 4-7.

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Take a peek at a new collection of rare Sylvia Plath ephemera.

By Emily Temple

Plath obsessives, take heed: rare book firm Type Punch Matrix is bringing over two dozen items from the poet’s early life and work many of them never before shown in public to this year’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

The collection includes a portrait Plath painted at the tender age of 16, an entire poem written in her hand, her first professional writing contract (for Seventeenmagazine, dated from when Plath herself was 17), as well as books from her library, including a “heavily annotated and underlined” copy of Karl Jaspers’s TragedyisNotEnough , which includes two notable annotations the first referencing her 1953 suicide attempt, the second marking Jasper’s discussion of Prospero and Ariel. “This section was underlined by Plath 10 years before her collection Arielappeared,” explains TPM co-founder Brian Cassidy in a press release. “In many ways, you can see the beginnings of her two most famous books right here.”

“Most of this material was acquired by the previous owner directly from Sylvia’s mother Aurelia, who was a personal friend of the buyer,” according to Type Punch Matrix founder Rebecca Romney. “Plath’s mother received little money from Plath’s increasingly lucrative estate which was controlled by her husband, the poet Ted Hughes, so she occasionally sold Plath’s personal items to supplement her income.”

If you happen to be in the area, you can see the full exhibit at Type Punch Matrix’s booth (A35) at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, which will be held April 4-7 at the Park Avenue Armory. In the meantime, take a peek at a few of the items from the exhibit below:

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From Sylvia Plath’s annotated copy of a book on tragedy she used at Cambridge, Tragedy is Not Enough by Karl Jaspers (1953) with marginal notes connecting the text to her own 1953 breakdown immortalized in The Bell Jar and a prophetic description of Ariel as a poet. $35,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

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From Sylvia Plath’s annotated copy of a book on tragedy she used at Cambridge, Tragedy is Not Enough by Karl Jaspers (1953) with marginal notes connecting the text to her own 1953 breakdown immortalized in The Bell Jar and a prophetic description of Ariel as a poet. $35,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

https://lithub.com/take-a-peek-at-a-new-collection-of-rare-sylvia-plath-ephemera/

From Sylvia Plath’s annotated copy of a book on tragedy she used at Cambridge, Tragedy is Not Enough by Karl Jaspers (1953) with marginal notes connecting the text to her own 1953 breakdown immortalized in The Bell Jar and a prophetic description of Ariel as a poet. $35,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

https://lithub.com/take-a-peek-at-a-new-collection-of-rare-sylvia-plath-ephemera/

Another book from Plath’s library, The White Isle (1940) by Caroline Dale Snedeker signed twice by Plath, with an original drawing by her and her bookplate laid in. Read by Plath as a tween, it is the almost-too-apt YA novel of a young Roman girl exiled to the soggy shores of Britain and burdened with a literal-minded mother named Aurelia. $20,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

https://lithub.com/take-a-peek-at-a-new-collection-of-rare-sylvia-plath-ephemera/

An original signed contract for Plath’s first professional publication, Seventeen’s purchase of her short story “And Summer Will Not Come Again” published when Plath was herself seventeen. $10,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

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stunning original painting of a young woman created and signed by Plath at age sixteen. Before she settled firmly on poetry in college, she seriously considered majoring in art. $135,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

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An original autograph manuscript of one of Plath’s earliest poems, “The Snowflake Star,” completed in early 1945, just before she turned fourteen. $45,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

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The true first edition of The Bell Jar (1963), published in the UK under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. $26,000. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

https://lithub.com/take-a-peek-at-a-new-collection-of-rare-sylvia-plath-ephemera/

A suite of copies of Ariel (1965): proofs of the first edition, $6000 (pictures); the first edition, $1000; review copy of the first US edition, $750. CREDIT: Type Punch Matrix

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Giorno per giorno nell’arte | 2 aprile 2024

Maxisequestro a Parigi di opere dell’Avanguardia russa rubate • La National Gallery ha acquisito un’«Ultima Cena» di Poussin • Bonaventure

Soh Bejeng Ndikung curatore della Biennale di San Paolo 2025 • La

Stefano Boeri Architetti progetterà il Museo della Tecnologia di Xi’an • Restauro per la Basilica di San Miniato al Monte a Firenze • La giornata in 10 notizie

By Staff Writer

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Maxisequestro a Parigi di opere dell’Avanguardia russa rubate. Valore: oltre 100 milioni di euro Le autorità giudiziarie francesi hanno sequestrato a febbraio presso un laboratorio artistico parigino più di 100 opere attribuite ad artisti dell’Avanguardia russa, perché sospettano che siano state rubate a Uthman Katib, finanziere e collezionista di origini palestinesi. Secondo l’avvocato dello studio internazionale Dentons di Francoforte, che rappresenta il collezionista, le opere sequestrate hanno un valore stimato di oltre 100 milioni di euro. L’avvocato, che ha chiesto l’anonimato, ha dichiarato che si tratta di dipinti attribuiti a Vasilij Kandinskij, Casimir Malevic e Natalia Goncharova. I dipinti erano stati rubati nel dicembre 2019 da un deposito affittato da Khatib a Wiesbaden, in Germania. Il raid di Parigi fa seguito a un’operazione simile avvenuta l’anno scorso in un deposito di Francoforte, dove le autorità hanno sequestrato centinaia di opere che stando a Khatib sarebbero di sua proprietà appartengono. L’avvocato di Dentons non ha fornito un numero preciso, ma ha riferito che in totale sono state recuperate «diverse centinaia» di opere. [Caterine Hickley]

La National Gallery di Londra ha acquisito un’«Ultima Cena» di Nicolas Poussin In tema con il periodo pasquale la National Gallery ha acquisito «Eucaristia» (1637-40 ca), uno dei più grandi dipinti raffiguranti l’Ultima Cena, opera di Nicolas Poussin (1594-1664). Il dipinto fa parte di un ciclo di sette scene raffiguranti i sacramenti cattolici («Battesimo», «Penitenza», «Eucaristia», «Cresima», «Matrimonio», «Ordinazione» ed «Estrema Unzione») che Poussin dipinse, nella seconda metà degli anni Trenta del Seicento, per il suo amico e mecenate, l’antiquario e collezionista Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657). La serie, portata in Gran Bretagna nel 1785, ebbe un tale successo che una seconda serie di sacramenti fu commissionata a Poussin dai francesi alla fine degli anni Quaranta del XVII secolo. Il dipinto è la prima acquisizione della pinacoteca londinese nell’anno del suo bicentenario. L’opera è ora visibile nella Sala 31, insieme a un nuovo ingresso, in prestito a lungo termine, «Il Matrimonio», della medesima serie dedicata ai Sacramenti (1637-40 ca). «Eucaristia» è stata acquisita grazie a un’accettazione in conto tasse dal Duca di Rutland, con il sostegno di generosi lasciti privati. [Redazione]

Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung sarà il curatore della 36ma Biennale di San Paolo del Brasile La Fundação Bienal de São Paulo ha annunciato che Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung sarà il curatore della 36ma Bienal de São Paulo, in programma nella seconda metà del 2025. Nato nel 1977 a Yaoundé, in Camerun, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung è una figura di spicco della scena artistica contemporanea internazionale. Il suo percorso combina una prassi curatoriale con una particolare attenzione alla performatività, alle arti sonore, installative e visive, alla teoria e al discorso critico, poggiando su una formazione accademica in biotecnologia medica e biofisica. L’impegno di Ndikung nell’interdisciplinarità tra arte e scienza è culminato nella nomina a direttore e curatore capo della Haus der Kulturen der Welt di Berlino a partire dal gennaio 2023, dopo il suo incarico di direttore fondatore del centro d’arte berlinese Savvy Contemporary. Ndikung è anche professore presso la Weißensee Academy of Art di Berlino. [Redazione]

La Stefano Boeri Architetti ha vinto il concorso per il Museo della Tecnologia di Xi’an La sede satellite di Stefano Boeri Architetti in Cina ha vinto il concorso per il Culture Cbd Modern Technology Experience Center di Xi’an, un Museo della Tecnologia pensato per diventare un grande hub scientifico e culturale per la città e i suoi visitatori. Il progetto vincitore di Stefano Boeri Architetti si ispira da un lato all’antica origine della città di Xi’an, capitale della provincia cinese dello Shaanxi, e dall’altro al paesaggio naturale locale, caratterizzato da un sistema tortuoso di fiumi e montagne. Obiettivo del progetto è quello di creare un sistema permeabile e aperto al pubblico, in grado di attivare nuove connessioni urbane su diversi livelli. «IlmuseodiXi’an sarà un’architettura aperta a tutti, progettata per attivare un processo di rigenerazione urbana nell’area e coinvolgere un ampio pubblico – dagli appassionati di tecnologia a bambini e studenti. Un luogo di studio, approfondimento, ricerca e innovazione tecnologica, nel cuore di una delle più importanti città della Storia cinese», commenta l'architetto Stefano Boeri. [Redazione]

Programmato grazie al Pnrr un restauro alla Basilica di San Miniato al Monte a Firenze Nell’ambito del programma europeo Next Generation Eu, l’Agenzia del Demanio ha pubblicato un avviso esplorativo per affidare i lavori di messa in sicurezza antisismica e il restauro del campanile e del materiale lapideo della facciata della Basilica di San Miniato a Firenze con un finanziamento di 3,63 milioni, grazie al Pnrr. I lavori alla Basilica, capolavoro dell’architettura romanica toscana dell’XI secolo, partiranno in autunno per la durata di circa un anno e riguarderanno anche parte delle coperture; si procederà al consolidamento delle murature e delle colonne e verrà installato un sistema di monitoraggio. Gli operatori economici interessati a presentare la propria

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candidatura hanno tempo fino alle ore 13 dell’8 aprile. [Tina Lepri]

Per l’asta di design nei giorni del Salone del Mobile Sotheby’s ha «assoldato» Oldani Davide Oldani, super chef stellato, ha sempre avuto la passione del design. Oltre ad essere stato uno dei primi sostenitori della «mise en place» d’autore, per i suoi ristoranti ha progettato tavoli, seggiole, posate, piatti e bicchieri. Così l’asta di Design di Sotheby’s (asta online dal 16 al 23 aprile; esposizione dal 18 al 21 aprile da Sotheby’s Italia, Palazzo Serbelloni, corso Venezia 16, a Milano), che accompagnerà la settimana del Design milanese, lo vede coinvolto in prima persona: Oldani ha selezionato, infatti, una poltrona «Proust» di Alessandro Mendini, stimata 20-25mila euro, due vasi di Gaetano Pesce della Collezione «Edizioni del Pesce», 2008, stimati tra i 5 e i 6mila euro e «Carnaval», 2023, installazione di neon dell’artista brasiliano Alê Jordão, stimata tra i 5 e i 7mila euro, che andranno in vendita in compagnia di pezzi realizzati da storici designer come Gio Ponti, Isamu Noguchi e Max Ingrand. Spiccherà inoltre la presenza di aziende storiche quali Barovier e Toso e di autori contemporanei come Mario Bellini e Karim Rashid. Design ben cucinato dallo chef! [Michela Moro]

La più antica collezione di farfalle, opera di un naturalista siciliano, scoperta alla Biblioteca Casanatense di Roma

Tre grossi tomi manoscritti del 1715 con 400 disegni di farfalle, conservati anonimamente nella Biblioteca Casanatense di Roma e ritrovati dallo scienziato naturalista Marcello Romano, sono stati riconosciuti come una delle più antiche collezioni entomologiche pre-linneane note al mondo e certamente la meglio conservata, giunta quasi intatta fino ai nostri giorni. Considerata perduta da tempo, la collezione è antecedente ai volumi di Carlo Linneo, che alla metà del ’700 gettò le prime basi nella classificazione delle farfalle nel SystemaNaturae(1735). I manoscritti ritrovati, opere di Saverio Scilla, pittore e naturalista di Messina, sono stati presentati giorni fa nella Società Siciliana di Scienze Naturali di Palermo. [Tina Lepri]

L’11ma edizione veneziana di «Lo schermo dell’arte»

A Venezia il Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi presenta dal 4 al 7 aprile l’11ma edizione veneziana di Lo schermo dell’arte, festival di cinema e arte contemporanea, la rassegna fiorentina dedicata alle molteplici interazioni tra cinema e arte contemporanea. Il cartellone di proiezioni, pensato appositamente per il pubblico veneziano e curato da Palazzo Grassi insieme a Lo schermo dell’arte, presenta una selezione di titoli a partire dall’ultima edizione del festival a Firenze. Il programma, ad accesso libero, si articola in quattro serate con 10 proiezioni, tra film d’artista e documentari d’arte, firmati da filmmaker provenienti da tutto il mondo e di generazioni differenti. A dare l’avvio il 4 aprile dalle ore 18 sarà l’artista libanese Rabih Mroué con la sua «non-academic lecture» «The Pixelated Revolution» (2012). Nel 2011, con lo scoppio della rivoluzione siriana, l’artista ha avviato un lavoro di raccolta delle immagini pubblicate sui social relative alla documentazione delle proteste contro il regime di Assad. La serata prosegue con la proiezione di «Dearest Fiona», di Fiona Tan (2013), un viaggio tra sogno e realtà, in cui un montaggio ipnotico è accostato alla voce dell’artista mentre legge le lettere che il padre le inviava ad Amsterdam dall’Australia negli anni Novanta. [Redazione]

Mostre ed eventi che aprono

Alla Park Avenue Armory di New York la New York International Antiquarian Book Fair La New York International Antiquarian Book Fair dell’Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (Abaa), prodotta e gestita da Sanford L. Smith + Associates (4-7 aprile), nei suoi oltre 60 anni di esistenza è diventata uno degli appuntamenti di settore più importanti del mondo. Una volta all’anno, espositori provenienti da ogni parte si riuniscono nella Park Avenue Armory di New York, presentando una vasta gamma di oggetti tra cui libri, carte geografiche, manoscritti miniati, rilegature di pregio, illustrazioni, documenti storici, fotografie, stampe, cimeli ed ephemera. La fiera abbraccia i settori arte, design, cultura popolare, scienza, medicina, letteratura, storia, gastronomia, moda, musica, filosofia e molto altro. Questa fiera del libro è promossa dalla Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America e dall’Ilab (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers). [Redazione]

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Visitatori a Pasqua e Pasquetta: primo il Colosseo, con 55.315 Il Colosseo è stato il monumento più visitato a Pasqua e Pasquetta con 55.315 visitatori. I dati diffusi dal Ministero della Cultura documentano le preferenze degli italiani nelle feste. Seguono Foro Romano e Palatino con 34.654 presenze, Pompei (28.995), Pantheon (23.781), Uffizi (18.907) e la Reggia della Venaria (17mila). «Ancheinqueste

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festivitàdiPasquaePasquettasonostatitantissimigliitalianieituristiprovenientidaognipartedelmondoche hannovisitatoeammiratolastraordinariabellezzadelpatrimonioculturaledell’Italia.Unrisultatocheconfermala scelta di tenere apertituttiinostrimuseieparchiarcheologicierappresentaun’ulteriorespintaadaumentare, sempredipiù,laqualitàdellanostraoffertaculturale.Atuttelelavoratricieilavoratoriche,ancheoggi,hanno assicuratol’aperturael’accoglienzadeivisitatorineisiticulturalidellaNazionevailmioprofondoringraziamento». Lo dichiara il Ministro della Cultura, Gennaro Sangiuliano commentando i primi dati provvisori degli ingressi a Pasqua e Pasquetta nei principali siti italiani. [MiC]

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When the NYC Subway Was Just a Dirt Trench

Rare photos from the early 1900s show the 120-year-old system’s pickand-shovel beginnings.

By Christopher Bonanos

As its name suggests, Capitol Hill Books is in Washington, D.C, but within seconds into a conversation with its coowner, Hélène Golay, her roots in Brooklyn come up. “That’s kind of why I bought them,” she tells me, when we start discussing the 37 extremely rare photographs of the New York City subway that she picked up at an auction. They were made in 1901 and 1902, and record the building of the first of today’s lines: north from City Hall to Grand Central, across 42nd Street where the shuttle runs today, and up the Upper West Side. Golay will be bringing them to the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, where they’ll be on view (and for sale) from April 4 through 7, at the Park Avenue Armory. They’re asking $12,500 for the set.

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Theviewnorth(fromSpringStreet)onElmStreet,whichnolongerexists.ItranparalleltoLafayetteStreetandwasdemappedwhen thelatterwaswidened.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

ColumbusCircle,July25,1901.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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Their origin is a little mysterious they came without provenance at the auction, and there’s no photographer’s stamp or other rock-solid attribution. (There are some similar photos in museum collections, notably the NewYork Historical Society,) That said, they’re likely the work of the Pullis brothers, who were hired by the city to photograph the subway as it was built. Golay looked into museum collections of their work to see if they matched, and, she says, “I didn’t see any that aligned perfectly with the collection that we’re selling. But they’re in the tunnels with the workers it does seem that they’d been there in an official capacity, rather than as rubberneckers.”

AnotherviewofColumbusCircle.ThemasonryatleftsupportstheColumbusmonument,andtheengineersandcrewshadtotake particularcarenottotoppleit.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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149thStreetandCourtlandtAvenue,September23,1902.There’sasimilarphotomadeafewweeksearlierinthecollectionoftheNewYorkHistoricalSociety.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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A couple of things about these scenes are striking. For one thing, the images made above ground are utterly recognizable. A photograph of Union Square, particularly, drives home that the edges of the square have been redeveloped comparatively little in the past 122 years. Golay remarks that she responded to that photo in particular because she for many years took the subway thissubway to shop at the Barnes & Noble at the north end of the square, and the building that houses B&N is itself visible in the background.

AnotherviewofUnionSquare,thisonefromEast16thStreetupUnionSquareEast(a.k.a.FourthAvenue),August29,1901.Photo: CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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Broadwayand186th,where(theoriginalcaptionnotes)thetunnelingwas156feetbelowthesurface.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHill Books Cut-and-coverconstructionbetweenDuaneandPearlStreet,justnorthofCityHall.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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And, of course, there are the laborers doing the actual work. Large portions of these lines were built in a theninnovative method called “cut-and-cover” dig a trench, roof it over. Only when the ground grew hilly the heights of Washington Heights, for example did they dig straight through. Cut-and-cover construction went faster than underground boring, and it cost less. It’s a big reason why we got so many hundreds of miles of track laid underground in just a few decades. The vast number of people who did the work worked for contractors, and their names are mostly unrecorded. But we can see a few of their faces here. The subway’s history, after all, was and is an immigration story. Whether they were from Palermo or Minsk or rural Alabama, the newest New Yorkers built it, and the newest New Yorkers still ride it. The former faced a lot of risk from which we all benefit. Peer into the cut under Broadway or Fourth Avenue, and what you don’t see are a lot of hard hats or safety harnesses, let alone heavy machinery. It’s mostly guys with picks and buckets and handcarts. The IRT, impossibly, exhaustingly, was largely built by hand

CityHallStation,theoriginaldowntownterminusofthesubway.Itstillexistsinalmostpreciselythisform,althoughit’sbeenclosedsince 1945,replacedbythemuchlargerstationofthesamenamethatweusetoday.Photo:CourtesyofCapitolHillBooks

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New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET More Dates Available Park Avenue Armory

643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065

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About the Event

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF), produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, has become the world's leading antiquarian book fair in its 60+ years of existence. Once a year, exhibitors from across the world convene at New York City's historic Park Avenue Armory, presenting a trove of materials including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia, and ephemera. The fair’s specialties encompass art, design, popular culture, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, music, philosophy, and much more.

Discovery Day:

How much are those treasured books on your shelf worth? Find out at Discovery Day, an NYIABF tradition that invites fair -goers to bring up to five of their personal items and receive an appraisal from our expert booksellers, free with the price of admission.

Discovery Day: Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Please have your admission ticket or wristband ready in order to receive an appraisal.

Ticket Prices:

$75 Preview (includes one single-day re-admission)

$32 General Admission

$62 Run of Show (Fri, Sat, & Sun)

$10 Students (at the door only with valid ID)

Children 16 and under Free

Please email groupsales@sanfordsmith.com for information on group rates.

Librarians, Curators and approved Non-Profits: sign-up for complimentary tickets here

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From Chagall’s Bible to ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Art See 5 Highlights at the N.Y. Antiquarian Book Fair

The 64th edition runs from April 4 to 7.

By Richard Whiddington

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is considerably more exciting than its name suggests. Each April, dealers, collectors, and the casually curious descend on New York’s Park Armory for a weekend of bookish fun. In truth, “book” is a misleading, limiting word compared to the scope and diversity of items laid out in the cavernous hall. Offerings span early maps, groundbreaking patents, historic letters, fledgling advertisements, political banners, concert posters each with its own specialist dealer.

Here are five intriguing art-related offerings from the 64th Edition.

The Cottingley Fairies Prints Rare Burnside Books

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AlithographfromMarcChagall'sillustratedBible.Photo:PhilipJ.Pirgaes.

In an era of deep fakes and photoshop trickery, the Cottingley fairy images are a reminder that photographic manipulation is as old as the medium itself. In 1917, two girls set out to photograph fairies dancing in the Yorkshire countryside. They hoped to prank their parents. Instead, the series of five photographs captured the imagination of the British public. Most compelled were the theosophists, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who understood the prancing white-winged things as protoplasmic thought forms produced by the girls’ psychic auras. In reality, the fairies were cardboard cut outs held in place with hatpins. The pair admitted as much in a 1983 interview sort of, the fifth photograph, they insisted, was authentic.

The Original Artwork forSgt.Pepper’sLonelyHeartsClubBand Voewood Rare Books

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Exhausted by touring and keen for a refresh, the Beatles took a mini-hiatus in late 1966. Ringo relaxed, John traipsed through art galleries, George learned the sitar in India, Paul dropped LSD. Art, psychedelics, and musical experimentation underpinned the subsequent record: Sgt.Pepper’sLonelyHeartsClubBand , a concept album that saw the Beatles adopt Edwardian alter-egos. For artwork, they commissioned The Fool, the playful Dutch design collective that had worked with Cream and Procol Harum. Its offering was a psychedelic garden of Eden, a scene of mermaids, lush flora, and symbolic birds. Ultimately, the design was considered too overtly trippy and wasn’t chosen. Not that The Fool minded; they took the decision almost as a point of pride. Voewood Rare Books has priced it at $110,000.

David Hockney’s poster for a university lecture Sims Reed Gallery

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TheoriginalartworkcreatedbyDutchdesigncompanyTheFoolforTheBeatles.Photo:VoewoodRareBooks

AposterDavidHockeycreatedfora1965lectureatNewcastleUniversity.Photo:SimsReedGallery.

In 1965, with David Hockney’s reputation steadily growing, his friend Mark Lancaster convinced him to give an informal talk about his practice to students at Newcastle University. Hockney created a poster for the occasion, a palm tree (inspired by recent visits to California) together with a simple red sun and the playful all-cap words “David Hockney Will Come.” Lancaster would develop his screen-printing skills further as an assistant to Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. The Newcastle rendezvous was an important beat in a lifelong friendship that saw the pair travel to Hawaii, Japan, and Hong Kong.

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In 1931, the renowned art dealer Ambroise Vollard inquired after Marc Chagall’s interest in illustrating the Bible. Chagall was keen. First, however, he wanted to feel and experience the Holy Land for himself. Upon his return, he studied the masters of engraving, in particular the work of Rembrandt, and methodically produced 105 engravings over a 25-year period. The final work is considered a peerless illustrated Old Testament of modernity with age-old stories made fresh through Chagall’s ability to capture human emotion. Released unbound in 1957, Philip J. Pirgaes offers René Haas’ design ($95,000), one that evokes a burning bush ablaze on a stain-glass window.

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Marc Chagall Bible with burning bush design

Philip J. Pirgaes

MarcChagallBiblewithbindingsbyReneeHaas.Photo:PhilipJ.Pirgaes.

Sylvia Plath’s high school painting Type Punch Matrix

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As a child, Sylvia Plath drew, painted, and sketched with abandon. She arrived at Smith College in 1950 determined to major in fine art. Plath painted this portrait of an unidentified young woman as a high schooler in the late 1940s. It shows a characteristic sensitivity to mood and gesture. As explored in a 2017 Smithsonian exhibition on Plath, art fueled and inspired her writings, and vice versa. Upon hitting a publishing drought in the late ‘50s, Plath turned to contemporary art, finding in the works of Rousseau, Paul Klee, and De Chirico a kinship that led her to write a series of art poems. Type Punch Matrix has priced the work at $135,000.

TheNewYorkAntiquarianBookFairisonviewatParkAvenueArmory,643ParkAvenue,NewYork,April4–7.

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By Lilah Ramzi

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Today marks the start of the 64th Annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, and while many sought-after collectibles will be showcased at the four-day expo, only one volume really doubles down on the concept of literary treasure: A signed first-edition copy of Truman Capote’sBreakfastatTiffany’shas been rebound to feature 1,000 white diamonds totaling nearly 30 carats and one showstopping two-carat emerald-cut sapphire in the shade of, well, Tiffany blue.

On view at the Park Avenue Armory, the book’s design was conceived by Somerset, England-based bookbinder Kate Holland, who has earned prestige status in her niche field as a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders and a regular binder to winners of the Booker Prize.

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Holland’s geometric creation was no ode to Audrey. “I really wanted to avoid the silhouette with the cigarette holder, which seems to be on the front of every poster and paperback,” she says. “I wanted to steer away from the film and very much go back to the original text, which struck me as a love letter to New York.”

The novella, published in October of 1958, follows party-girl protagonist Holly Golightly as she wends her way through ’50s New York, living “paycheck” to “paycheck” which is to say, on money given to her by the “super rat” men she spends time with. Blake Edward’s 1961 film adaptation a romantic drama starring starring Audrey Hepburn deviates rather considerably from Capote’s gorgeously gruff prose.

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“For us here [in Somerset], we have this idea that the streets of London are paved with gold, but for Holly, the streets of New York were set with diamonds that was my jumping-off point,” she says. Etched into the book’s jet black cover is a grid evoking Upper Manhattan, a few of its streets embedded with silver bands of pavé-set diamonds sourced by London jewelers Bentley and Skinner. (The Art Deco motifs of Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship were another inspiration.) Meanwhile, the spine of the book reveals a flash of silver foil lettering, the pages gleam with silver gilt edges.

But wait, there’s more! Such a book needs a way to be displayed especially given its $1.5 million price tag. For that, Holland continued to mine Capote’s words for inspiration. “I thought, well, what you really need is a bird cage,” she says, “because there’s a bird cage in the book that’s a metaphor for female emancipation, sexual freedom, and escaping domesticity.” The idea was sparked in conversation with the book’s current owner, Paul Suntup of Dragon Rebound editions, who had originally sought Holland out to mark the centennial of Truman Capote’s birth. (The author whose likeness recently appeared in Ryan Murphy’s Feud:Capotevs.TheSwans was born on September 30, 1924.)

Holland would enlist artisan Jade Pinnell to produce a glass plinth for the book to rest upon within its birdcage, crafted by Dom Parish. (When I speak to Holland, she’s just booked a first-class ticket for the birdcage to travel with her to New York for the fair.) Parish would also make a trunk to be sold alongside the book.

Between its covers, more treasures await: This copy of BreakfastatTiffany’s includes rarely seen photomontages created by David Attie, a protegé of Alexey Brodovitch (the renowned art director of Harper’sBazaarfrom 1934 to 1958), in 1956. Deemed too racy for Bazaarin the buttoned-up 1950s, Attie’s evocative and layered prints never ran; only one was later published in Esquire.Now, prints of the complete set will come with Holland’s book. (Pictured in one image? A nude woman viewed through the attenuated bars of yes a birdcage.)

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It all makes for a supremely luxurious literary experience something that more and more people are looking for, Holland suggests.

“There’s a golden age that we're entering for the book,” she says, “I like to think that William Morris led the Arts and Crafts movement against the Industrial Revolution, and now, there’s very much a revolution with the craft movement the antithesis of the digital revolution. People want a relationship with the person who’s made it; to see their fingerprints on it… but hopefully not toomany fingerprints.”

As for who will end up with her latest project, Holland can’t be sure but she’d like to see it in an Art Deco apartment in New York, even if it’s only photographed there. She does cite one burgeoning community, however, that could produce a buyer: “People who are in tech are really interested in books the best kinds of books that you can buy,” she says. The irony isn’t lost on her for a moment. “You’d imagine the tech industry would want to have the newest gadget, but actually they want the finest books.” (It’s no coincidence that another of the world’s preeminent book arts fairs takes place in San Francisco.)

It’s also not lost on Holland that Capote’s story is easily accessible to its many fans via Kindle or library book. Her idea, though, is to make an object that could seem ubiquitous feel interesting and special again. “When you say you’re a bookbinder, people think you’re doing the very sort of traditional, Victorian British gentleman’s library look,” she says. “But the purpose of this project really is to get contemporary bookbinding out there as something that you can commission, collect, enjoy.”

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Antiquarian Book Fair Week

An update from rainy NYC <3

By Jesse Paris Smith

Happy April! Book fair week is here! This evening will be the Opening Night Preview of the NY Antiquarian Book Fair, which takes place each year at the historic Park Avenue Armory. Have you ever been? As the first Ambassador of the fair, I reach out my hand to you in invitation, hoping that you will join us if you are here in NYC! <3

On Tuesday evening we held a gathering to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). It was such wonderful energy to launch book fair week, even on a cold and rainy night. I was so grateful to everyone who showed up - friends, loved ones, and new faces, too. Each person had interesting and unique ties with the ABAA and the fair, and it was wonderful to watch everyone share and connect with each other, starting new friendships and ideas for future collaborations. The calligraphy banner created by David Chang was beautiful and we congregated around it like a campfire. The evening was warm and lovely.

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Tickets are still available for each day of the fair, and it’s bound to be wonderful this year. If you are interested in joining us on any of the days, please use my code JPSBook24 to purchase tickets at a discounted price :) You can find links and times at the bottom of this page. And please message me or write a comment if you have any questions at all!

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In addition to daily fair hours, there is also a schedule of special events happening during the week, including our panel discussion on Saturday morning that I’m so excited to be moderating. :)

SharingtheWorldofRareBooks,inConversationwithJesseParisSmith

PleasejoinJesseParisSmithinconversationwithJulienPaganetti,JesseR.Erickson,CaraSchlesinger,andPatti Smith - four unique voices connected with the NY Antiquarian Book Fair and the world of rare books and manuscripts.Togethertheywilldiscusstheimportanceofthebookfair,itsrelevanceintoday'sculture,andways thatnewgenerationsandthoseunfamiliarwiththefaircanfindtheirwayinwithease.Itwillbeamorningof stories, experiences, and connecting threads which highlight how enriching and special the fair can be for everyone.

About the Panelists:

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Founder and director of Autographes des Siècles, Julien Paganetti is an approved expert with the CNE (National Company of Experts) and the FNEPSA (National Federation of Professional Experts Specialized in the Arts). Autographes des Siècles gallery specializes in the appraisal and sale of autograph letters, manuscripts and works of art relating to the great personalities of the past centuries.

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Jesse R. Erickson is the Astor Curator of Printed Books and Bindings at the Morgan Library & Museum and a private collector of works from the Victorian period author Ouida. Along with Sarah Werner, he is also co-editor of the Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America.

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Cara Schlesinger is the proprietor of Faenwyl Bindery, a private practice in New York City specializing in book conservation, preservation enclosures, and hand bookbinding. She works with the antiquarian book trade, and numerous other institutional and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Grolier Club, and Columbia University Libraries.

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Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. She gained recognition in the 1970s for her revolutionary merging of poetry and rock 'n' roll. Her books include Just Kids , winner of the National Book Award in 2010, Witt , Babel , Woolgathering , The Coral Sea , Auguries of Innocence , M Train , Devotion , Year of the Monkey , and BookofDays . Smith was awarded the title of Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres and the Legion of Honor by the French Republic. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

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I know Julien from years of visiting his booth at the fair with my mom, and this week I met both Jesse and Cara for the first time. I could have listened to each of them for hours and hours. Jesse has such unique and brilliant perspectives about the past and future that brought on an unexpected feeling of calm, and Cara’s relationship to the book nearly brought tears to my eyes. Cara and I also bonded immediately through our aligning passions and stories of bookbinding. <3 Saturday morning is sure to be a warm hearted conversation between us all. Please come by if you are able to!

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Here is the schedule for the fair!

Thursday, April 4

Opening Night Preview 5pm - 9pm

Friday, April 5

Book Fair open Noon - 8pm

Saturday, April 6

11amPanelDiscussionwithJesseParisSmith

Book Fair open Noon - 7pm

Sunday, April 7*

Book Fair open Noon - 5pm

*Discovery Day 1-3pm

DiscoveryDayisanNYIABFtraditionthatinvitesfair-goerstobringuptofiveoftheirpersonalitemsandreceive anappraisalfromourexpertbooksellers,freewiththepriceofadmission.

Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.

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2023attheBookFair!

Here are some links: Schedule and Tickets **RemembertousethecodeJPSBook24atcheckout!:) List of Exhibitors and Floor Plan Special Events from NYIABF Presents Discovery Day ABAA Connect Articles about the fair NY Antiquarian Book Fair Instagram ABAA Instagram

More photos from Tuesday evening! <3

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Thank you for reading along. I know not everyone reading is based in NYC or able to join this week, but I wanted to include a worldwide invitation to you all, as everyone is welcome to join whether in person or in sprit. I wish you all could be there in person, though! :) As always, please share anything you like in the comments, and please also share about local book fairs in your area, memories of book fairs, favorite items found at a fair, and anything else we can know about and discuss. T hank you all so very much for your support, encouragement, and kindness. Have a great day. <3

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TheNYIABFisaculturalpillarofNewYorkandreturnsasamuch-anticipatedhighlightoftheSpringseason. Universally referred to as theworld’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly200 exhibitorsthisyearfromaroundtheworld,continuingtoliveuptoitsreputationasahighlyinternationalfair.The fairhasattractedadiverseaudienceofliteraryluminaries,influencers,celebrities,art,designandbookenthusiasts andcollectorsbothseasonedandentrylevel.Inrecentyears,NYIABFhasincreasinglycapturedtheattentionof youngcollectorsseekingone-of-a-kindofferingsatmoreaccessiblepricepoints.

Fairhighlightsencompassart,science,medicine,literature,history,gastronomy,fashion,firsteditions,Americana, philosophy,children’sbooksandmuchmore.Fromthehistoricandacademic,thereligiousandspiritual - tothe bedrockofsecularculture,finance,politics - thefairboastsofferingsineveryconceiv- ablegenreandsubject.

This year, the fair welcomes exhibitors from15 different countriesincludingArgentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdomand theUnited States.ArobustnumberofUSexhibitorsalsohighlighttheincrediblewealthofmaterialavailable stateside. Exhibitors will present a vast treasure trove of items: rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula,finebindings,illustrations,historicaldocuments,prints,andprintephemera.

Thisyear’seventwillpresentarobustscheduleofprogrammingandspecialeventsincludingthereturnofABAA Connect,forthefirsttimeinpartnershipwiththeBritishLibrary,aswellasDiscoveryDay,aprogrambelovedby fairgoers,allowingthemtobringpiecesfromtheirowncollectionsandlibrariesforappraisalbydealers.

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By Michelle Cohen

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) will be back at the Park Avenue Armory for its 64th year this month. A highlight of the fair is Capitol Hill Books’ photographic archive of 37 albumen photographs that show the very first branch of the NYC subway system being built. Taken in 1901 and 1902, the

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photos reveal the complex first stages of the city’s transit system, which has been running without interruption since it opened to the public in 1904. The rare photos show now-defunct sections like the Elm Street Route and the laborers who built the system, largely by hand.

186thStreet&Broadway,156’belowstreetsurface

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This initial construction of the Interborough Rapid Transit Subway spanned 15 different segments overseen by over a dozen contractors. Some images show workers in their street clothes toiling 150 feet below street level; some of the images were taken above or just below the street level of 1900s New York City.

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Included images show multiple views of the mostly-gone Elm Street, which ran from Chambers to Spring Street. Some still-extant landmarks are visible in photos of the excavation of the Central Park Tunnel to Union Square. The photos may have been taken by Pierre and Granville Pullis, brothers who ran a photo studio on Fulton Street.

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The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) take places at the historic Park Avenue Armory from April 4 through April 7. The fair will offer rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia, and ephemera.

This rare photography collection depicting the New York City subway’s earliest days is priced at $12,500.

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This year, the fair will feature exhibits from 15 different countries including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events tied to the New York fair. Learn more here.

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This year’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair features plenty of quirky items amid the high-ticket treasures. (Poison books, anyone?)

By Jennifer Schuessler

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For those who love a chance to inspect stunning decorative bindings and rare volumes (or just ogle the people who can afford them), the annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is an unmissable date on the spring calendar.

This year’s edition, through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan, will bring nearly 200 dealers from 15 countries. And there will be no shortage of high-ticket treasures, like Sydney Parkinson’s richly illustrated “Account of a Voyage to the South Seas” from 1773 ($57,000) and the first complete, large-scale photographic atlas of the moon, published between 1896 and 1910 ($68,000).

The fair is also the place to get an up-close look at all manner of pulp novels, letters, posters, pamphlets, menus, fliers and other items (mostly) on paper, many of them affordable to browsers on a budget.

Here’s a sampling of some of the more intriguing items on offer, from 19th-century “poison books” to early-20thcentury Chinese restaurant matchbooks to a choice relic of 1990s MTV.

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Handle With Care

Ready for some bibliotoxicology? Honey & Wax Booksellers, based in Brooklyn, is offering a collection of “poison books” volumes bound in cloth and paper containing arsenic, which was widely used in the mid-19th-centuryas a decorative bright-green tint. To date, the Poison Books Project has identified nearly 300 surviving examples. The volumes at the fair, priced between $150 and $450, include titles ranging from the innocuous (“Emily and Clara’s Trip to Niagara Falls,” circa 1861) to the vaguely sinister (“The Amulet,” circa 1854). Each comes with nitrile gloves and polyethylene bags, the listing says, “for safe handling of these beautiful but dangerous books.”

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Type Punch Matrix, a dealer in Washington, D.C., is offering what it calls a mini-exhibition of two dozen items relating to the poet Sylvia Plath, much of which, it says, has never been seen by the public. The collection, most of which came from a Plath family friend, includes a signed contract from her first publication, a 1950 story in Seventeen magazine ($10,000), and a handwritten unpublished juvenile poem, “The Snowflake Star” ($45,000), signed “By Sylvia.” There’s also an annotated course reading list from Smith College (including a note about an upcoming blind date) and a copy of Karl Jaspers’s book “Tragedy Is Not Enough,” with the marginal note “cf. August 1953” an apparent reference to the mental breakdown that inspired Plath’s novel “The Bell Jar.”

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Between 1917 and 1920, two young cousins in the small Yorkshire village of Cottingley played around with a family camera, creating whimsical fairy scenes using hatpins and paper cutouts. But after their mother brought them to the Theosophical Society in the nearby city of Bradford, members already immersed in theories about the unseen world began earnestly debating the scenes’ authenticity, thus starting one of the more bizarre hoaxes in 20thcentury British history.

Even Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes (and an ardent spiritualist), was taken in, writing in the magazine The Strand that the photos, if proven real, would “jolt the material twentieth-century mind out of its heavy ruts in the mud” and “make it admit that there is a glamour and a mystery to life.” Some believers remained into the 1980s, when one of the surviving cousins finally revealed how they had created the images. Burnside Rare Books from Portland, Ore., is offering a complete set of the five photographs for (no fooling) $28,000.

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A scrapbook on offer from the Vermont bookseller Marc Selvaggio gives a glimpse inside the social whirl of Gilded Age New York as enjoyed by Leonard Chenery, a retired naval captain who seemingly never encountered an invitation he didn’t just accept but also lovingly preserve.

Created between 1881 and 1900, the book ($4,500) contains more than 373 menus, programs, invitations, dance cards and other ephemera from some of the city’s most prestigious clubs and grandest commemorative occasions. There are items from enduring stalwarts like the Lotos Club and the Metropolitan Club, as well as vanished outfits like the Thirteen Club, which sought to dispel superstitions by requiring guests to walk under ladders, partake of 13-course dinners, spill salt and otherwise taunt fate. Many items are annotated with lists of guests, speakers, conversation topics and other historical breadcrumbs.

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Chop Suey History

The humble matchbook was patented in 1892, and within a few years it became a ubiquitous form of marketing for all kinds of businesses. A collection of more than 3,000 from Chinese restaurants across the United States and Canada ($16,000), offered by Daniel/Oliver in Brooklyn, delivers a pocket-size history lesson in both cultural history and graphic design. By 1929, according to the listing, there were Chinese restaurants in nearly all of the 50 most populous cities in the United States, most of them low-cost venues serving Americanized dishes like chop suey and chow mein. Many of the matchbooks, dating from the 1920s to the 1970s, use a now-familiar stereotypical typeface meant to evoke Chinese calligraphy, which is in fact traceable to a font created in 1883 in Cleveland.

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In 1981, MTV aired its first video, for “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. But long after starting the revolution, the channel still clung to some analog traditions. B&B Rare Books in Manhattan is offering a guest book from MTV’s television studio in London in the late 1990s ($12,500), signed by acts both famous (Foo Fighters, ’Nsync, Marilyn Manson) and forgotten (like Ultimate Kaos, a boy band created by Simon Cowell). It was a time, the listing notes, when all genres of music were jumbled together, and when MTV still broadcast videos. On one page, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty writes: “There is a dead man in my bathroom.” On another, a doodle by the band Hanson comes with the commandment sacred to every headbanger (and rare book lover?): “Rock on!”

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Curious Tourist

By Damon Webster

A podcast based around a curated view of culture and ways to explore a particular city, starting with NYC, as seen by a curious local.

It’s about the passion of discovery, and hidden gems of a city, Maybe that tiny jazz club, or the pop-up food shop. Could be that exhibition that you would have otherwise missed. Perhaps that amazing artist who is doing a script concert at that club. Along with interviews with those have that obscure or privileged information.

To supplement and make the info more accessible, an app will be created housing the links to the mentioned events.

Curious Tourist - Solar Eclipse, Patti Smith, Auto Show, & Shu Mai!

• Free Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses

• Patti Smith Book Signing Event

• Auto Show

• Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium

• Antiquarian Book Fair at Park Armory

• Joel Meyerwitz at Howard Greenberg Gallery

• Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum

• Blue Note Jazz Festival

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-webster/episodes/Curious-Tourist

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Human skin - bound book on display at New York book fair

By Staff Writer

A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday (April 4).

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By @nycgov

New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is back!

From today through April 7, exhibitors from across the world will gather at Park Avenue Armory to present rare books, historical documents, maps, and more.

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A book bound in human skin is showcased at a New York book fair

By Staff Writer

A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday (April 4). Lux Mentis bookseller Ian Kahn revealed the intriguing history of the book that is now on sale for $45,000. "This was bound in 1682 by a medical student who was studying medicine in Paris," he said. "He was a Spaniard and didn't know anyone. He went to see a play called 'Le Baron,' which he liked so much he bought a copy in sheets."

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The medical student, Jacopo X, later found the actress from the play on his autopsy table. He decided to bind the book in a section of her skin to prevent her from being lost forever in a mass grave.

"The only way you end up in an autopsy theater in 1682 is if your body is unclaimed," said Kahn. "He took it upon himself to take a section of her back, process it to parchment and bind what is most likely the last place she performed in, in her skin."

The book was passed down through the family of Jacopo X, and eventually came into Kahn's possession from current owner Riccardo X. "It actually came to me with a note which read, 'Dear Mr. Kahn, my family has had a book bound in human skin since my ancestor bound it in 1682. We've decided that it should come to market and we're told we should contact you,' which I have to admit was probably the best email I've ever received in my life," he said.

The 64th edition of the ABAA NYIABF will be held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York from April 4-7, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the ABAA. #HumanSkinBook #BookBoundInHumanSkin #NewYorkBookFair

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NYC Antiquarian Book Fair Tolkien Items

By LanceFormation

I attended the opening preview of the NYC book fair this evening. I took pictures of many of the Tolkien items on display.

I would say most of these we have seen before, but it was nice to be able to handle many of them personally.

So, here is a photo dump for your viewing pleasure:

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Human skin - bound book on display at New York book fair

By Staff Writer

A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday (April 4).

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* Things to do This Weekend in NYC & Boros

Tartan Day Parade, Antiquarian Book Fair, NY Auto Show & Macy's Flower Show Ending & the Future of AI in Manhattan; Bayside St. Pat's Day Parade, Armstrong @ Newport Concert & Easter Celebration continues at Alley Pond in Queens; Holi Celebration, Food Fairs, Easter Hunt & Luna Park Open on Coney Island Brooklyn; Bronx Arts Ensemble, Bronx Night Market, Yonkers St. Pat's Day Parade & Orchid Show at NYBG in the Bronx; Upcoming Spotlight Theater, Chinese Scholars Garden & Conference House Open House on Staten Island; Ramandan Ends & Solar Eclipse Monday 4/8 at 3.25 pm, Uptown Night Market & AI Talk at Japan Society on Thursday

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NYC Weather as of 4.5.24 . Sunrise 6.32 am. Sunset 7.26 pm. The temperature highs will be around 40 on Thursday and Friday, rising to about 50 on Saturday and Sunday. The temperature lows will range from the low 30's to the mid 30's throughout the weekend. The wind will be 15 - 20 mph on Thursday, falling to 8 - 12 mph on Friday and Saturday, and then falling again on Sunday to about 5 mph. The humidity will fall from about 80% on Friday, to 70% - 80% on Saturday, to 60% - 80% on Sunday. Generally no precipitation is expected, with the possible exception of Thursday evening where there's a 40% chance of about 3/10's of an inch of rain.

The photo at right was taken of the Haupt Conservatory at the NY Botanical Garden in the Bronx. The Orchid Show runs through April 23rd and is themed Florals in Fashion.

Things To Do This Weekend in Manhattan NYC

Thursday - Sunday, April 4 - 7, 2024 the Antiquarian Book Fair is at the Park Avenue Armory at 643 Park Avenue at 66th Street on the UES of Manhattan. For details and tickets copy & pastehttps://www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com.

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65º Feria Internacional del Libro Anticuario de Nueva York

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La Feria Internacional del Libro Anticuario de Nueva York (NYIABF) es un pilar cultural de Nueva York y vuelve como uno de los eventos más esperados con 200 expositores de todo el mundo, la feria continúa cumpliendo su reputación como una de las mejores ferias de libros antiguos del mundo. Este año, la feria cuenta con la participación de expositores de 15 países diferentes, incluyendo España.

La NYIABF, sancionada ofcialmente por la Asociación de Libreros Anticuarios de América (ABAA) y la Liga Internacional de Libreros Anticuarios (ILAB), regresa al Park Avenue Armory en la ciudad de Nueva York del 4 al 7 de abril de 2024, para su 64.ª edición. Este año, la ABAA celebra su 75 aniversario y presentará una serie de eventos y programas especiales. Además de la exhibición de libros y documentos históricos, la feria contará con una amplia programación de eventos especiales, incluyendo ABAA Connect en colaboración con la British Library, así como Discovery Day, donde los asistentes podrán llevar piezas de sus propias colecciones para su evaluación por parte de expertos. Las entradas $75 a $32.- En 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065, para mayor información visitar el web https:// www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com/

A celebrar con el Cine Dominicano

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El Instituto de Estudios Dominicos CUNY, el Programa de Licenciatura en Cine y Televisión de la Universidad de Nueva York, y el Departamento de Artes de la Comunicación y Medios del City College se complacen en presentar «¡En Celebración del Cine Dominicano!», un evento cultural y académico de varios días. Este evento celebra los logros recientes del cine de autor y docu-fcción dominicano contemporáneo, destacando a los directores de cine Victoria Linares Villegas y Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias, dos de los más exitosos a nivel internacional.

El viernes 5 de abril a las 3 de la tarde, en Te City College of New York, Sheppard Hall, 259 Convent Avenue (sala 292), Nueva York, NY, se proyectará «Ramona» (2023), seguido de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la directora Victoria Linares Villegas a las 15:00.

A las 6 PM, se proyectará «Cocote» (2017), seguido de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con el director Nelson Carlo de Los Santos Arias, moderada por el Prof. Jerry Carlson.

Entrada libre y gratuita, para más información visitar el web https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/calendar/ celebration-dominican-cinema

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Este reconocido conjunto de comedia integrado por con JOCHY SANTOS, FELIPE POLANCO “BORUGA” y CUQUÍN VICTORIA, con Carl os S á nch ez y Juan Carlos Pichardo, son algunos de los comediantes de primera generación más queridos de la República Dominicana, quienes continúan con su legado como íconos de la comedia en su próximo programa. Santos, Polanco y Victoria han actuado durante más de cuatro décadas, y su espectáculo más reciente, Stand Viejos, los anuncia como uno de los mejores actos cómicos a nivel nacional.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts está en el campus de Lehman College/CUNY en 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Boletos para EL DOMINICANO ES UN CHISTE el sábado 6 de abril de 2024 , a las 20:00 horas ($100, $85, $65, $40, $35) se pueden comprar llamando a la taquilla del Lehman Center al 718-9608833; Para español: 718-960-8835 (de lunes a viernes, de 10 am a 5 pm y comenzando 4 horas antes del horario del espectáculo los f nes de semana), o mediante acceso en línea en https://www.lehmancenter.org/events/ dominican-comedy

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Spring snow and a canal cruise: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select some of the most powerful photos from around the world

By Arnel Hecimovic

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A volume on display at the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s international book fair at the Park Avenue Armory

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ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2024

Where: Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue St, New York City, New York, United States

When: Thursday, April 4, 2024 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

By Staff Writer

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The International Antiquarian Book Fair in New York is a prestigious event that showcases rare and unique books, manuscripts, maps, and other printed materials from all over the world held annually in the spring.

https://www.carnifest.com/abaa-new-york-international-antiquarian-book-fair-2024/

The fair attracts thousands of book collectors, dealers, librarians, and enthusiasts from around the globe, features over 200 exhibitors who offer a vast selection of materials spanning from ancient times to modern day, with prices ranging from a few dollars to millions of dollars.

Attendees can browse and purchase a diverse range of items, from first editions of classic literature and rare historical documents to hand-crafted books and fine art prints. In addition to buying and selling, the fair offers a variety of educational events, including seminars, lectures, and guided tours, which provide opportunities to learn about the history and significance of the materials on display.

Whether you are a seasoned collector or simply a book lover, the International Antiquarian Book Fair in New York is an event not to be missed. More details via the fair link website, see below, under “Event Related Information” section.

For accommodations, check the most recommended hotels in New York City and around, most of them suggest FREE CANCELLATION option or NO PREPAYMENT NEEDED – PAY AT THE PROPERTY :

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This Diamond - Encrusted, First - Edition Copy of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Is Going for $1.5 Million USD

At the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair this week.

By Dylan Kelly

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Inside the 64th annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) at the Park Avenue Armory, one of the world’s “leading gatherings of the rare book tribe,” a signed, first-edition copy of Truman Capote’s BreakfastatTiffany’s , encrusted with 1,000 white diamonds and handworked in goatskin, sits pretty in a boxed birdcage. The rebound book, crafted by English bookbinder Kate Holland to honor the centenary of Capote’s birth, is filled with rarely-seen photomontages by Davide Attie and it has a double-take-worthy price tag of $1.5 million USD,

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“I have loved this story for decades, and I wanted to create a really special custom binding of a first edition copy,” Paul Suntup, who worked on the project and specializes in rebinding first-edition books for Dragon Rebound, told Forbes . “At the heart of the project is the desire to honor the work, and at the same time, to put the spotlight on the craft of contemporary fine bookbinding.”

The book, published in 1958, follows New York socialite Holly Golightly as she navigates 1950s Manhattan on the hunt for a rich, older man. Attie’s novella-inspired images, which were deemed too provocative to run in Harper’s Bazaarat the time of publishing, appear in Holland’s copy in their entirety.

“When you say you’re a bookbinder, people think you’re doing the very sort of traditional, Victorian British gentleman’s library look,” Holland told Vogue . “But the purpose of this project really is to get contemporary bookbinding out there as something that you can commission, collect, enjoy.”

See the rare first-edition copy of BreakfastatTiffany’s , on view at the NYIABF through April 7, in the gallery above.

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New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

Sunday, Apr 7, 2024 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm New York International Antiquarian Book Fair Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 212-777-5218

Website

The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF), produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates, has become the world's leading antiquarian book fair in its 60+ years of existence. Once a year, exhibitors from across the world convene at New York City's historic Park Avenue Armory, presenting a trove of materials including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, photographs, prints, memorabilia, and ephemera. The fair’s specialties encompass art, design, popular culture, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion,

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music, philosophy, and much more.

Discovery Day:

How much are those treasured books on your shelf worth? Find out at Discovery Day, an NYIABF tradition that invites fair-goers to bring up to five of their personal items and receive an appraisal from our expert booksellers, free with the price of admission.

Discovery Day: Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Please have your admission ticket or wristband ready in order to receive an appraisal.

Ticket Prices:

$75 Preview (includes one single-day re-admission)

$32 General Admission

$62 Run of Show (Fri, Sat, & Sun)

$10 Students (at the door only with valid ID)

Children 16 and under Free

Please email groupsales@sanfordsmith.com for information on group rates. Librarians, Curators and approved Non-Profits: sign-up for complimentary tickets here

Buy Tickets

Additional Dates:

• Friday, Apr 5, 2024 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm

• Saturday, Apr 6, 2024 from 12:00pm to 7:00pm

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Four dealers are behind the sale of the R David Parsons collection at the New York book fair

By Frances Allitt

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Four exhibitors at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair are jointly offering a collection of books chronicling the discovery of America compiled over 25 years by R David Parsons (1939-2014).

Peter Harrington (London), William Reese Company (New Haven), James Cummins Bookseller (New York) and Horden House (Australia) are selling all items individually.

The collection covers the earliest European encounters of the ‘New World’ from the era of Christopher Columbus until the first half of the 19th century. Among the highlights is the 1513 Ptolemy atlas, the first to contain a map of America, which is offered for $1.25m

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It also includes Waldseemuller’s book which first named ‘America’, eye-witness descriptions of the North American mainland by Fr Juan Diaz, the first printed description of Brazil in Vespucci’s MundusMovus

The catalogue The Discovery of America marks the 500th year since Giovanni da Varrazzano became the first European to sail into New York Harbour.

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British-born Parsons lived and worked in Atlanta, Georgia, and was an active member and supporter of several libraries. In the catalogue, dealer Derek McDonnell of Hordern House recalls that he started working with Parsons on the collection in the 1990s. At the time, Hordern would often share a stand with William Reese Company of Connecticut.

In 2005 and 2006, Hordern sold two catalogues of Parsons’ collection focusing on Pacific voyage books. Following his premature death, the firm acquired the collection from his widow Mary Parsons along with the William Reese Company, which is now jointly owned by Peter Harrington and James Cummins.

Nick Aretakis, manager of William Reese Company says of the books: “Their value lies not only in their rarity but in the profound insight they offer into a pivotal chapter of history. “It's our hope that these catalogues will serve as fitting tributes to the extraordinary legacy of David Parsons as a collector of early exploratory texts.”

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Murph the Surf became an unlikely folk hero after robbing the American Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Gems in 1964. A collector is selling his archive for $30,000.

By Corey Kilgannon

Goodmorning.It’sFriday.Todaywe’lllookathowatroveoflettersandartbelongingtoafamousjewelthief endedupatNewYork’santiquarianbookfair.

When Murph the Surf rolled up from Florida in 1964 to pull off the biggest jewel heist in New York City history, he did it in a flashy white Cadillac.

When Mike Cotter made the same trip earlier this week, he slogged his way up in a beleaguered minivan loaded with books.

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Murph (real name: Jack Roland Murphy) slipped through an open fourth-floor window to enter the American Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Gems. He tucked the stunning Star of India sapphire and other prize stones into a shoulder bag and then split to make the scene at some jazz clubs, the epitome of cool.

Cotter, on the other hand, is a rare-book nerd. And so he is in New York this week for the annual rare-book-nerd convention (real name: the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair).

Now in its 64th year, the book fair runs through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory on the Upper East Side. Cotter’s big-ticket item this year is a trove of Murphy’s letters and art. He said he had been at a Florida flea market recently and had heard about a collection of letters and prison artwork retrieved from Murphy’s home after he died in 2020 at 83.

Cotter looked up this Murph the Surf, who was arrested within days of the museum heist and made headlines as a flashy surfer dude turned jewel thief.

“I thought, ‘This guy sounds like the best con man ever,’” said Cotter, who promptly acquired the modest archive and is now looking to sell it at the fair for $30,000.

“It’s definitely the coolest collection I’ve ever had,” Cotter said while setting up at the fair on Wednesday. He pulled out some paintings Murphy had collected in prison and two portraits of Murphy himself.

There are letters sent to Murphy from his then-girlfriend while he served time on Rikers Island in the mid-1960s for the museum heist, and letters from his mother while he was in prison in Florida after being convicted of murder years later.

There is a copy of “Jewels for the Journey,” a motivational book by Murphy, who became an evangelical Christian in prison and then parlayed that into parole after serving 17 years and furthered his fame as a speaker.

“Man, he could sell it, all right,” said Mr. Cotter, himself no slouch as a salesman. In fact, he had just sold a copy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 book “Why We Can’t Wait,” signed by King, for $7,500.

The book fair will have a variety of New York City items on offer. The Daniel / Oliver gallery in Brooklyn has a booth at the fair and is selling a collection of about 3,000 vintage matchbooks from Chinese restaurants across the country, including hundreds from New York City.

Another booth, Capitol Hill Books, displayed an archive of 37 photographs of early work on New York City’s subway.

And at the James Cummins Bookseller booth, there is a set of World Trade Center blueprints that belonged to Herbert Belton, an architect who worked on the original Trade Center project.

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By Lilah Ramzi

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Thursday marked the start of the 64th annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, and while many sought-after collectibles will be showcased at the four-day expo, only one volume really doubles down on the concept of literary treasure: a signed first-edition copy of Truman Capote’s BreakfastatTiffany’shas been rebound to feature a thousand white diamonds – totalling nearly 30 carats – and one show-stopping two-carat emerald-cut sapphire in the shade of, well, Tiffany blue.

On view at the Park Avenue Armory, the book’s design was conceived by Somerset-based bookbinder Kate Holland, who has earned prestige status in her niche field as a fellow of Designer Bookbinders and a regular binder to winners of the Booker Prize.

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Holland’s geometric creation was no ode to Audrey Hepburn. “I really wanted to avoid the silhouette with the cigarette holder, which seems to be on the front of every poster and paperback,” she says. “I wanted to steer away from the film and very much go back to the original text, which struck me as a love letter to New York.”

The novella, published in October 1958, follows party-girl protagonist Holly Golightly as she wends her way through ’50s New York, living paycheck to paycheck – which is to say, on money given to her by the “super rat” men she spends time with. Blake Edwards’s 1961 film adaptation – a romantic drama starring Hepburn – deviates rather considerably from Capote’s gorgeously gruff prose.

“For us here [in Somerset], we have this idea that the streets of London are paved with gold, but for Holly, the streets of New York were set with diamonds – that was my jumping-off point,” she says. Etched into the book’s jet-black cover is a grid evoking Upper Manhattan, a few of its streets embedded with silver bands of pavé-set diamonds sourced by Bentley & Skinner. (The art-deco motifs of Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship were another inspiration.) Meanwhile, the spine of the book reveals a flash of silver foil lettering, and the pages gleam with silver gilt edges.

But wait, there’s more! Such a book needs a way to be displayed – especially given its more than £1 million price tag. For that, Holland continued to mine Capote’s words for inspiration. “I thought, ‘Well, what you really need is a birdcage,’” she says, “because there’s a birdcage in the book that’s a metaphor for female emancipation, sexual

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freedom, and escaping domesticity.” The idea was sparked in conversation with the book’s current owner, Paul Suntup of Dragon Rebound Editions, who had originally sought Holland out to mark the centennial of Capote’s birth. (The author – recently portrayed in Ryan Murphy’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans – was born on 30 September 1924.)

Holland would enlist artisan Jade Pinnell to produce a glass plinth for the book to rest upon within its birdcage crafted by Dom Parish. (When I speak to Holland, she’s just booked a first-class ticket for the birdcage to travel with her to New York for the fair.) Parish would also make a trunk to be sold alongside the book.

Between its covers await more treasures: this copy of BreakfastatTiffany’s includes rarely seen photomontages created by David Attie, a protégé of Alexey Brodovitch (the renowned art director of Harper’sBazaarfrom 1934 to 1958), in 1956. Deemed too racy for Bazaarin the buttoned-up 1950s, Attie’s evocative and layered prints never ran; only one was later published in Esquire.Now, prints of the complete set will come with Holland’s book. (Pictured in one image? A nude woman viewed through the attenuated bars of – yes – a birdcage.)

It all makes for a supremely luxurious literary experience – something that more and more people are looking for, Holland suggests.

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“There’s a golden age that we’re entering for the book,” she says, “I like to think that William Morris led the Arts and Crafts movement against the Industrial Revolution, and now there’s very much a revolution with the craft movement – the antithesis of the digital revolution. People want a relationship with the person who’s made it, to see their fingerprints on it… but hopefully not toomany fingerprints.”

As for who will end up with her latest project, Holland can’t be sure – but she’d like to see it in an art-deco apartment in New York, even if it’s only photographed there. She does cite one burgeoning community, however, that could produce a buyer: “People who are in tech are really interested in books – the best kinds of books that you can buy,” she says. The irony isn’t lost on her for a moment. “You’d imagine the tech industry would want to have the newest gadget, but actually they want the finest books.” (It’s no coincidence that another of the world’s preeminent book-arts fairs takes place in San Francisco.)

It’s also not lost on Holland that Capote’s story is easily accessible to its many fans via Kindle or library book. Her idea, though, is to make an object that could seem ubiquitous feel interesting and special again. “When you say you’re a bookbinder, people think you’re doing the very sort of traditional, Victorian British gentleman’s library look,” she says. “But the purpose of this project really is to get contemporary bookbinding out there as something that you can commission, collect, enjoy.”

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By Staff Writer

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. (April 5)

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Robert Giroux's Copy of OntheRoadScroll at New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

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Robert Giroux’s personal copy circa 1951 of the famous scroll of Jack Kerouac’s On the Roadis among the highlights from Peter Harrington at this year's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair running until April 7.

This is probably the first ever reproduction of the 120ft-long work. Giroux was Kerouac’s first editor and the first person to whom Kerouac offered On the Road– he was also the first person to turn it down. It was eventually published by Viking in 1957. Together 135 photocopied leaves, with original envelope, it is priced at US$260,000.

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Also at Peter Harrington is a first edition of the CommunistManifesto , the founding document of communism, extremely rare, this newly discovered example becoming only the 28th copy known worldwide, and one of a handful remaining in private ownership (US$1,950,000).

Finally, the London-based rare book specialist is offering a working rehearsal script of WestSideStory , used by Mickey Calin who created the role of Riff, inscribed by both author and lyricist on the title page, “To Clive Hirschhorn, Best wishes, Arthur Laurents, 4/21/99” and “To Clive Errol, Stephen Sondheim, 4/24/98”. The script provides a unique insight into the creation of one of the greatest of all Broadway shows and comes from the private collection of the theatre critic Clive Hirschchorn ($30,000).

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Feast at Beefbar, learn watchmaking secrets and other NYC events this week

By Rima Suqi

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Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.

What’s making our luxury list this week?

House of Matouk’s dreamy flagship alights on the Upper East Side, a diamond-encrusted edition of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” wows at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair and famed meat importer “Beefboy” makes his New York City debut.

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The Olympics of rare books returns for its 64th year, with more than 200 dealers from around the world descending on the Park Avenue Armory for the four-day fair (through April 7).

They bring a lot more than just books, including photography, maps, ephemera and the like.

This year’s highlights include a signed first-edition copy of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” that was rebound and bejeweled with more than 1,000 white diamonds ($1.5 million at Lux Mentis) and Paul McCartney’s original handwritten lyrics to the Beatles song “Lovely Rita” (price upon request at Biblioctopus).

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Beatles, Nirvana, BAFTA, Sylvia Plath headline NY Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. #sylviaplath #AntiquarianBookFair #newyork (April 5)

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Beatles, Nirvana, BAFTA, Sylvia Plath headline NY Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. (April 5)

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Beatles, Nirvana, BAFTA, Sylvia Plath headline NY Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. (April 5)

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Human skin - bound book on display at New York book fair

By Staff Writer

A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday (April 4).

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friday cultural fests / food events / markets / shopping events (free admission, unless noted otherwise):

► fridays-sundays (thru october): smorgasburg outdoor food markets open for the season : fridays at world trade center, saturdays in williamsburg, and sundays at prospect park. pay-as-you-go. >>

► weekends 10am-5pm (thru december): brooklyn flea opens for its 16th season : under the dumbo archway. >>

► sat + sun (12-6pm): a current affair pop - up vintage marketplace : industry city (brooklyn), $40 admission. >>

► sat 10am-6pm (various dates thru 10/6): dragon fest chinese food + culture street fair : broadway between 12th + 13th street in manhattan. pay-as-you-go. >>

► sat 10am-6pm (+ other dates tba): philippines fest street fair : broadway between 11th + 12th street in manhattan. pay-as-you-go. >>

► sat 2-4pm: 26th annual nyc tartan day parade : location tba, but usually starts at sixth ave + 44th street. >>

► sat 3-9pm (thru 10/19): jersey city night market season opener : various dates at city hall ancillary lot (3-9pm) and journal square – magnolia landing (2-8pm). pay-as-you-go. >>

► sat 4-10pm (monthly thru 10/5): bronx night market food and culture festival : 1 fordham plaza, pay-as-yougo. >>

► sun 12pm: 36th annual phagwah parade : richmond hill, queens (133rd st + liberty ave to phil ‘scooter’ rizzuto park). note:detailsforthisyear’seventareslim,andcouldnotbeconfirmedbyourpublicationtime >> thru 8/4: hiroshige’s100famousviewsofedo(feat.takashimurakami) : for the first time in more than two decades, brooklyn museum presents a complete set of 118 prints by japanese designer utagawa hiroshige (17971858). with a focus on the urban landscape of edo (modern-day tokyo) and the environmental changes to the city since hiroshige depicted it, the series will be displayed alongside an installation of new paintings by takashi murakami that were created in direct response to hiroshige’s designs. suggested admission: $20 general, $14 seniors/students. >>

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thru 4/24: 20at20 : snag a $20 walk-up ticket to 13 participating off-broadway shows. to get the deal, look for the 20at20 line at the theater or mention the 20at20 promotion at the box office 20 minutes before curtain time. cash only (a $2.50 venue fee may also apply at some venues). >> thru 4/21: ‘on the run in paris’ screening series : the metrograph presents a series of films where the city of lights serves as a backdrop for characters clawing their way out of corners they’ve been backed into: a view to a kill, breathless,frantic,pierrotlefou,elevatortothegallows , and diva . the metrograph (les), $17. >>

thru 4/11: kim’svideo : ashley sabin and david redmon’s documentary pays tribute to iconic nyc video store kim’s video and investigates the fate of its film archive, which was sent to a small sicilian village before finally returning to nyc. founder mr. kim himself will be in person for q+a at select screenings at the quad (greenwich village). $16 general, $13 seniors. >>

thru sun: 64th annual new york international antiquarian book fair : nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world fill park avenue armory with rare books, ephemera, art, maps, and more for the annual new york international antiquarian book fair. a series of bookish talks will take place on saturday, and you can bring your own books to be appraised on ‘discovery day’ sunday from 1-3pm. park avenue armory (ues), $32 general, $10 students (available at the door with student id). >>

thru sun: artexpo new york : 190+ galleries, artists, and publishers from across the globe are showcasing original artwork, prints, photos, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more at this annual art fair. pier 36 (les), $30 general, $15 seniors/students. >>

thru sun: the art of the benshi : celebrate japan’s silent film era with the ‘art of the benshi’ tour opening at bam. the program includes screenings of classic, newly restored, and rarely seen silent films from japan and the us, featuring benshi , or ‘movie talkers,’ performing alongside the films. bam rose cinemas (fort greene), $20. >>

fri + sat (6:45pm): problemistawith julio torres : angelika film center hosts a screening of problemista , starring julio torres and tilda swinton, followed by an in-person q+a with torres, who directed and wrote the film. $19 general, $17.50 seniors. >>

fri + sat (8pm + 9:30pm): flop house comedy ‘best of’ and happy hour shows : flop house comedy club (williamsburg) presents ‘best of’ showcases on fri + sat, featuring standup by gastor almonte (comedy central), dan perlman (flatbushmisdemeanors), and others on friday, and carmen lynch (fallon), myq kaplan (netflix), and others on saturday. bonus: 2-for-1 drinks at the 9:30pm shows. $5-15 (save 33% on 8pm show tickets with promo code ‘skint’). >>

fri 10am-9pm: first friday at poster house : enjoy free admission and extended hours at poster house (flatiron), where you can explore the exhibitions wondercityoftheworld:newyorkcitytravelposters , theanatomyofthe movieposter:theworkofdawnbaillie , advertisingindia’ssandalwoodfilmindustry , and creating community: event posters for aiga ny, as well as take part in tours, workshops, and activities. note: some activities require separate, paid tickets to participate. >>

fri 7pm (monthly): immigrant jam comedy : german-born, nyc-raised comedian and actor lucie pohl (overwatch ) celebrates all things cross-cultural, international, and delightfully different during the immigrant jam stand-up show, featuring immigrant and first generation comedians. tonight’s lineup reps puerto rico, iran, taiwan, azerbaijan, armenia, peru, india, germany, and romania with gina brillon, dan mahboubian rosen, esther chen, rufat agayev, paula leon. caveat (les), $15 with promo code ‘jamily’ (reg. $20). >>

fri 7:30pm: paid protest: roast of eric adams : at the latest comedy fundraiser for the nyc-democratic socialists of america, milly tamarez (npr), randall otis (thedailyshow), matt koff (thedailyshow), and others poke fun of mayor adams (who, we’re told, will not be attending). silo (bushwick), $15 suggested admission. >>

fri 7:30pm (monthly): transplants comedy show : funny folks from all over tell jokes and stories about where they came from and how they got here at the transplants comedy show, featuring standup by aidan kelly, carmen lagala,

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austin locke, michael good, sara bergmark, and loyis madinga. hosted by leland long. q.e.d. (astoria), $10 with promo code ‘transplants’ (reg. $15). >>

fri 7:30pm: titmouse animation’s 5 - second night : toon in to this annual screening of original short-form cartoons by the animators at titmouse. founded by sva alumni chris and shannon prynoski in los angeles, titmouse is the production company behind bigmouth,blackdynamite,themidnightgospel,venturebros. , and more. sva theatre (chelsea), $20 general, $5 students. >>

fri 8pm: live through this30th anniversary cover show : music blog full time aesthetic celebrates the 30th anniversary of hole’s livethroughthiswith a cover band show. members of the staff will perform the album in its entirety, and guest spots will include green day, nirvana, and eliot smith covers. wonderville (bushwick), free admission (donations suggested). >>

fri 8:30pm (weekly): bitches brew comedy show : see what all the brew-ha-ha is about at this women-produced and-hosted comedy show, returning to the back room at halyards (gowanus) with stand-up by ahamed weinberg, peter revello, dan davies, gabe pacheco, tori piskin, and daniela mora. free admission (a tip jar will be passed around at the end of the show). >>

fri 8:30pm (weekly): live from outer space comedy show : john f. o’donnell and max bruno host an evening of out-of-this-world stand-up at the cobra club (bushwick). tonight: django gold (colbert), kath barbadoro (comedy central), blair dawson (ramy), trey galyon, ross parsons, and alex kayhart. $5. >>

fri 8:30pm doors, 9pm show: combover comedy in a barbershop : take a seat at otis + finn barbershop (lic), where mike albanese, alex pavone, and mahesh kotagi host an evening of cutting-edge comedy. tonight’s show features gus constantellis (comedy central) amy shanker (siriusxm), natalie norman (don’t tell comedy), and more. bonus: byob plus complimentary drinks. $7.18 with promo code ‘skint’ (reg. $12.51). >>

fri 9:30pm: caveat sampler : get a taste of the nerdy, funny things the lower east side’s caveat is serving up at this sampler of seven of the venue’s ongoing shows: books and burlesque, abolish everything, facts machine, vocabaret, and more. $5 with promo code ‘caveatskint’ (reg. $15 adv, $20 door). >>

saturday

sat thru 4/21: thepoisoner : inspired by the flint, michigan water crisis, first-time playwright m.m. haney and twotime obie award-winning director and choreographer lee sunday evans present thepoisoner , a new play about a determined journalist who returns to his hometown and uncovers more than he bargained for. select matinee performances will include talkbacks with artists, designers, photojournalists, and community advocates. downstairs at la mama (east village), $15 with promo code ‘earthmonth’ (reg. $30 general, $25 seniors/students), $10 for the first 10 tickets. >>

sat 11am-2:30pm (+ other tbd dates thru summer): free bike helmets : the department of transportation continues its bike helmet distribution program this weekend, with an opportunity to get a personally fitted one at flushing meadows park. while supplies last. can’t make it? more dates should be announced periodically through summer. >>

sat 12-6pm: nyc feminist zinefest : the nyc feminist zinefest returns for the first time since 2019 with 70 tablers from the us and canada selling their zines at barnard college (morningside heights), home of the barnard zine library. free admission. >>

sat 5-11pm (monthly): first saturdays @ brooklyn museum: ‘line/break’ : tonight’s first saturdays programming at brooklyn museum celebrates national poetry month and the opening of hiroshige’s100famousviewsofedo(feat. takashimurakami)with a lineup of poets and artists, live music, hands-on art, film, workshops, and more. free general admission (rsvp required). >>

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sat 7pm (monthly): tom d’s big new york show : comedian and licensed nyc tour guide tom delgado puts on a variety show about new york where he teaches you about the city, does comedy, gives away prizes, and interviews an influential new yorker. tonight: todd barry (hbo), sergio chicon (mtv), and dr. shelly eversley (professor of english and interim chair of the black and latino studies department at baruch college, cuny). $15 with promo code ‘tomdnyc’ (reg. $20). >>

sat 7:30pm (monthly): feel the news with marcela onyango : ‘radical lefty’ and comedian marcela onyango tells you whether you should be mad, glad, or sad about the news during her comedy variety show. featuring: atheer yacoub, quin lamar, v lince, david perez, and madelein smith. friends and lovers (crown heights), $10 (every month’s show raises funds for direct action projects like mutual aid for people seeking asylum). >>

sat 7:30pm: peoples’ symphony concerts classical music series: sphinx virtuosi : the 124th season of peoples’ symphony concerts continues with genre-bending string quartet brooklyn rider. tonight’s ‘sandbox of invention: an ode to the string quartet’ program includes works by haydn, schumann, and gubaidulina. historic washington irving high school auditorium (gramercy), $20-25 general, $10 students/essential workers. >>

sat 8pm (+ 5/18): new york repertory orchestra 2023 - 24 season : the all-volunteer, community-based orchestra is back with a new season of concerts, continuing tonight with a program including works by virgil thomson and gustav mahler. the church of st. mary the virgin (times square), free ($15 suggested donation). >>

sat 10pm (monthly): party like it’s 1999: the signs of swedes edition : tonight’s ‘party like it’s 1999’ dance party celebrates the 30th(!) anniversary of ace of base’s ‘the sign’ reaching number one on the album chart, with dj steve reynolds spinning all of the band’s hits, plus tracks from robyn, the cardigans, a*teens and more, as well as singles from swedish producer max martin (backstreet boys, britney spears, kelly clarkson), along with other top pop, r+b, rock, hip-hop, and dance songs from the 90s and 00s. bonus: requests are welcome. the bell house (gowanus), free admission. >>

sunday

sun 12-5pm: a boutique wedding fair : meet and interact with a select group of curated vendors, and enjoy live music, gourmet tastings, and beverages at this alternative event to conventional wedding expos. 530 3rd ave brooklyn (gowanus), $15 with promo code ‘ts5off’ (reg. $20). >>

sun 2pm (monthly thru may): schneider concerts chamber music series at the new school: poiesis string quartet : the new school’s schneider concert series, which showcases emerging musicians and ensembles, continues the 2023-24 season with the new york debut of poiesis string quartet, who’ll perform a program including works by brahms, lau, alberga, and bartók. the auditorium at the new school (union square), $20 general, $17 seniors, $5 student standby. >>

sun 3pm: regina opera: 54th anniversary concert : brooklyn’s regina opera presents a two-hour concert of operatic masterpieces and contemporary songs in several languages, performed by soloists from the company. our lady of perpetual help auditorium (sunset park), $15 admission. >>

sun 7pm: emotionallyunreasonable : take a walk down the aisle with comedian maria decotis as she presents a fresh take on her one-woman show, emotionallyunreasonable , a mix of stand-up and musical comedy about her experiences as a wedding officiant with mixed feelings about marriage. the pit loft (chelsea), $14.99. >>

sun 7pm: movie surfers present: crossroads : watch along and play trivia and drinking games with a trio of comedians as they dive into a screening of crossroads(2002), starring britney spears, zoe saldaña, and taryn manning, at crystal lake brooklyn (williamsburg). $5 admission. >>

sun 8pm: battle of ballads : eight competitors battle it out for a $300 cash prize at this new drag lip sync competition, with judges victoria holiday, ginger vonsnap, and megami. c’mon everybody (bed-stuy), $10. >>

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monday

mon: solar eclipse : nyc won’t get another one until 2079, so now’s your chance! time out new york shares some tips on where to watch it, and where you can pick up free viewing glasses. >>

mon 4:30pm, 7pm (monthly): 35mm series at angelika : experience a series of classic films in their original format–35mm–at village east by angelika (east village). tonight: terrence malik’s badlands(1973), starring martin sheen and sissy spacek. $20. >>

mon 7pm: pencils down! : tv-show scribes break out of the writers’ room and test out their newest stand-up material onstage at the pencils down! show. hosted by matt goldich and matt koff, and featuring jordan jensen (corden), natasha vaynblat (fallon), felipe torres medina (colbert), and dina gusovsky (sethmeyers). caveat (les), $18.25 with promo code ‘pencils’ (reg. $20-24.41). >>

mon 7:30pm (monthly thru may): music mondays concert series : returning for its 21st season, the ‘music mondays’ concert series brings classical and contemporary chamber music ensembles to advent lutheran church (uws). tonight: brentano quartet and violist hsin-yun huang perform a program featuring works by haydn, macmillan, and brahms. a casual reception follows. free admission. >>

mon 8pm (weekly): butterboy comedy : the comedy show helmed by maeve higgins with guest host josh gondleman and dj donwill returns with stand-up by jay jurden (<="" i="">), sofia dobrushin (highmaintenance), jeff scheen (corden), ben katzner, and annie russell. littlefield (gowanus), $10 adv, $12 day-of. >>

sponsored : mon 8pm: : manhattan concert productions welcomes audiences to lincoln center’s david geffen hall for a night of true musical splendor: creation! experience the awe-inspiring beauty of dan forrest’s latest choral masterpiece, creation . warren cook will lead the masterwork festival chorus, new york city chamber orchestra and soloists on this sonic journey like no other. complementing creationwill be a first-rate performance of the fauré requiem . david rayl, noted fauré scholar, will take to the podium for this performance, leading the masterwork festival chorus, new york city chamber orchestra and soloists. just $9 with promo code ‘creation49!’ (up to a $110 value. facility and service fees may be applied to online and phone orders). >>

mon 9:30pm: david cross: shootin’ the shit seein’ what sticks : see comedian david cross (mr.show,arrested development ) workshop new material for his next show. caveat (les), $15 adv, $20 door. >>

ongoing

our roundup of 50+ ongoing events and attractions : rent the runway sample sale (ends 4/7), macy’s flower show (ends 4/7), new york city fringe festival, taproom yoga, and more. >>

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One for the books

Who said that print was dead? The 64th annual Antiquarian Book Fair is once again taking over the Park Avenue Armory’s drill hall in New York this weekend, attracting bibliophiles and dealers from nearby and abroad. The 55,000 sq ft space will host more than 200 international exhibitors of rare and vintage books, maps, illuminated manuscripts and artworks.

There will also be talks and panels, covering everything from the history of book collecting and publishing to the connection between literature and wine. Highlights include an original print by Pablo Picasso and first-edition copy of HarryPotterandthePhilosopher’sStone . Bring your wallet but beware, the latter will set you back up to $115,000 (€113,800).

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New York'ta Osmanlı eserleri ilgi çekti! Amerikalılar kadim kitaplara hayran kaldı

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New York'ta düzenlenen "Antiquarian Book Fair" (Antika Kitap Fuarı) ilgi oda ğ ı oldu. Fuarın en dikkat çeken eserleri arasında yüzyıllara meydan okuyan el yazması Osmanlı devrine ait İ slami eserler oldu. Pek çok ülkeden sahafın katıldı ğ ı fuardaki nadir eser leri koleksiyonerler, akademisyenler ve antika kitap meraklıları hayranlıkla inceledi. Fuar 7 Nisana kadar açık olacak.

Fuar Amerika Birleşik Devletleri'nin New York şehrinde Park Avenue Armory'de düzenleniyor.

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Bu yıl 04-07 Nisan tarihleri arasında gerçekleşen fuara pek çok ülkeden sahaflar katıldı.

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Arjantin, Avusturya, Danimarka, Fransa, Almanya, Macaristan, İtalya, Japonya, Hollanda, İspanya, İsveç, İsviçre ve Birleşik Krallık dahil olmak üzere dünyanın dört bir yanından katılımcılar iştirak etti.

Öne çıkan ürünler arasında sanat, bilim, tıp, edebiyat, tarih, gastronomi, moda, felsefe, çocuk kitapları ve çok daha fazlası yer aldı.

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Ziyaretçilerin nadir kitaplar, tarihi belgeler ve çeşitli basılı efemeralar da dahil olmak üzere çok çeşitli kitapları incelediği fuar 7 Nisana kadar açık olacak.

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Beatles, Nirvana, BAFTA, Sylvia Plath headline NY Antiquarian Book Fair

By Staff Writer

The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. (April 5)

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Beatles, Nirvana, BAFTA, Sylvia Plath headline NY Antiquarian Book Fair

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The New York Antiquarian Book Fair kicked off with notable pop culture items that included an alternate cover for The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band," an etched version of the Nirvana “Nevermind” cover and the original BAFTA Award. (April 5)

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Book bound in human skin is showcased at New York fair

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A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday.

Lux Mentis bookseller Ian Kahn revealed the intriguing history of the book that is now on sale for $45,000.

"This was bound in 1682 by a medical student who was studying medicine in Paris," he said. "He was a Spaniard and didn't know anyone. He went to see a play called 'Le Baron,' which he liked so much he bought a copy in sheets."

The medical student, Jacopo X, later found the actress from the play on his autopsy table. He decided to bind the book in a section of her skin to prevent her from being lost forever in a mass grave.

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"The only way you end up in an autopsy theater in 1682 is if your body is unclaimed," said Kahn. "He took it upon himself to take a section of her back, process it to parchment and bind what is most likely the last place she performed in, in her skin."

The book was passed down through the family of Jacopo X, and eventually came into Kahn's possession from current owner Riccardo X.

"It actually came to me with a note which read, 'Dear Mr. Kahn, my family has had a book bound in human skin since my ancestor bound it in 1682. We've decided that it should come to market and we're told we should contact you,' which I have to admit was probably the best email I've ever received in my life," he said.

The 64th edition of the ABAA NYIABF will be held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York from April 4-7, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the ABAA.

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Book bound in human skin is showcased at New York fair

By Staff Writer

A book bound in human skin dating back to 1682, described as a "unicorn" in the rare books market, was featured at the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) on Thursday (April 4).

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From Sylvia Plath’s Papers to Pulp Novels

Handle With Care

Ready for some bibliotoxicology? Honey & Wax

Booksellers, based in Brooklyn, is offering a collection of “poison books” — volumes bound in cloth and paper containing arsenic, which was widely used in the mid-19th century as a decorative bright-green tint. To date, the Poison Books Project has identified nearly 300 surviving examples. The volumes at the fair, priced from $150 to $450, include titles ranging from the innocuous (“Emily and Clara’s Trip to Niagara Falls,” circa 1861) to the vaguely sinister (“The Amulet,” circa 1854). Each comes with nitrile gloves and polyethylene bags, the listing says, “for safe handling of these beautiful but dangerous books.”

Party Boy

A scrapbook on offer from the Vermont bookseller Marc Selvaggio gives a glimpse inside the social whirl of Gilded Age New York as enjoyed by Leonard Chenery, a retired naval captain who seemingly never encountered an invitation he didn’t just accept but also lovingly preserved. Created between 1881 and 1900, the book ($4,500) contains more than 373 menus, programs, invitations, dance cards and other ephemera from some of the city’s most prestigious clubs and grandest commemorative occasions. There are items from enduring stalwarts like the Lotos Club and the Metropolitan Club, as well as vanished outfits like the Thirteen Club, which sought to dispel superstitions by requiring guests to walk under ladders, partake of 13-course dinners, spill salt and otherwise taunt fate. Many items are annotated with lists of guests, speakers, conversation topics and other historical breadcrumbs.

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For those who love a chance to inspect stunning decorative bindings and rare volumes (or just ogle the people who can afford them), the annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is an unmissable date on the spring calendar.

This year’s edition, through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan, will bring nearly 200 dealers from 15 countries. There will be no shortage of high-ticket treasures, like Sydney Parkinson’s richly illustrated journal of a voyage to the South Seas, from 1773 ($57,000), and the first complete, large-scale photographic atlas of the moon, published between 1896 and 1910 ($68,000).

The fair is also the place to get an up-close look at all manner of pulp novels, letters, posters, pamphlets, menus, fliers and other items (mostly) on paper, many of them affordable to browsers on a budget.

Here’s a sampling of some of the more intriguing items on offer, from 19th-century “poison books” to early-20th-century Chinese restaurant matchbooks to a choice relic of 1990s MTV.

‘By Sylvia’

Type Punch Matrix, a dealer in Washington, is offering what it calls a mini-exhibition of two dozen items relating to the poet Sylvia Plath, many of which, it says, have never been seen by the public. The collection, most of which came from a Plath family friend, includes a signed contract from her first publication, a 1950 story in Seventeen magazine ($10,000), and a handwritten unpublished juvenile poem, “The

Faux Fairies

Between 1917 and 1920, two young cousins in the Yorkshire village of Cottingley played around with a family camera, creating whimsical fairy scenes using hatpins and paper cutouts. But after their mother brought them to the Theosophical Society in the nearby city of Bradford, members already immersed in theories about the unseen world began earnestly debating the scenes’ authenticity, thus starting one of the more bizarre hoaxes in 20th-century British history.

Even Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes (and an ardent spiritualist), was taken in, writing in the magazine The Strand that the photos, if proven real, would “jolt the material twentieth-century mind out of its heavy ruts in the mud” and “make it admit that there is a glamour and a mystery to life.” Some believers remained into the 1980s, when one of the surviving cousins finally revealed how they had created the images. Burnside Rare Books from Portland, Ore., is offering a complete set of the five photographs for (no fooling) $28,000.

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Snowflake Star” ($45,000), signed “By Sylvia.”

There’s also an annotated course reading list from Smith College (including a note about an upcoming blind date) and a copy of Karl Jaspers’s book “Tragedy Is Not Enough,” with the marginal note “cf. August 1953” — an apparent reference to the mental breakdown that inspired Plath’s novel “The Bell Jar.”

Chop Suey History

The humble matchbook was patented in 1892, and within a few years it became a ubiquitous form of marketing for all kinds of businesses. A collection of more than 3,000 from Chinese restaurants across the United States and Canada ($16,000), offered by Daniel/Oliver in Brooklyn, delivers a pocket-size history lesson in both cultural history and graphic design. By 1929, according to the listing, there were Chinese restaurants in nearly all of the 50 most populous cities in the United States, most of them low-cost venues serving Americanized dishes like chop suey and chow mein. Many of the matchbooks, dating from the 1920s to the 1970s, use a now-familiar stereotypical typeface meant to evoke Chinese calligraphy, which is in fact traceable to a font created in 1883 in Cleveland.

One of several 19th-century “poison books” for sale at the fair, so named for the toxic arsenical green dye included in their bindings.

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Early Addition: Law & Order: SVU and the MetroCard, two icons that refuse to be phased out, join forces

By James Ramsay

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Good Friday morning in New York City, where this street style photographer is waiting to take your picture Here's what else is happening:

• The six people incarcerated at New York's Woodbourne Correctional Facility who sued for the right to watch the eclipse on Monday won a settlement and will get to watch from a prison yard but this doesn't apply to any other inmates who want to see it.

• In other eclipse news, the Yankees are pushing back their scheduled game against the Marlins on Monday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. so the celestial event won't interfere with play

• Washington Heights parents are protesting the parks department's plan to install an artificial turf field at Bennett Park out of concerns that their children will ingest "forever chemicals."

• Among the offerings at this week's New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: Letters and prison artwork created by Jack "Murph the Surf" Murphy , the infamous Florida man who robbed the Star of India sapphire from the American Museum of Natural History's jewel hall back in 1964.

• Levi's stock jumped 20% after Beyoncé released her song "Levii's Jeans" featuring Post Malone.

• Teens are trading stocks.

• The MTA, which now has no definite date for phasing out MetroCards, is releasing a limited edition "Law & Order: SVU" MetroCard .

• Over in England, male bitterns a rare and secretive type of heron are "booming." (They make an extremely loud booming sound to attract mates.)

• "It Happened To Me: I Thought I Bought People Treats But They Were Dog Treats"

• Happy 60th birthday to Wawa , which is giving out free coffee on April 16 to celebrate.

• And finally, queen bee:

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Can’t - miss collaborations from Little Wing Lee and RBW, Teklan and Layered, and more

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Collectors rejoice! The ABBA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair has returned to the Park Avenue Armory through April 7 with a plethora of rare, design-savvy finds. In addition to an original artwork at Voewood Rare Books by Dutch design collective The Fool commissioned by The Beatles for the Sgt.Pepper’sLonely Hearts Club Bandalbum and signed by Ringo Starr can’t-miss collectibles include an authentic Winnie the Poohillustration by Ernest H. Shepard at Peter Harrington Rare Books and Sims Reed Gallery’s highly frameable selection of one-of-a-kind drawings, screen-print proofs and posters by David Hockney.

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64th Annual NY International Antiquarian Book Fair at the Park Avenue Armory. April 4, 2024.

By Deborah L. Martin

The 64th edition of the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) is in full swing at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, now through April 7, 2024. This year, the ABAA is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and will present a series of special events and programs tied to the New York fair.

Universally referred to as the world’s finest antiquarian book fair, NYIABF is excited to reveal nearly 200 exhibitors this year from around the world, continuing to live up to its reputation as a highly international fair. The fair has attracted a diverse audience of literary luminaries, influencers, celebrities, art, design, and book enthusiasts and collectors both seasoned and entry level. In recent years, NYIABF has increasingly captured the attention of young collectors seeking more accessible one-of-a-kind offerings. Prices at the fair range from $50 to millions.

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Fair highlights encompass art, science, medicine, literature, history, gastronomy, fashion, first editions, Americana, philosophy, children’s books and much more. From the historic and academic, the religious and spiritual to the bedrock of secular culture, finance, politics the fair boasts offerings in every conceivable genre and subject. This

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year, participating exhibitors are from 15 different countries including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. A robust number of US exhibitors also highlight the incredible wealth of material available stateside. Attendees can expect to take in a treasure trove of items, including rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, fine bindings, illustrations, historical documents, prints and print ephemera.

In addition to returning exhibitors, the fair continues to attract new antiquarian booksellers, this year welcoming 16 new exhibitors including: °ART…on paper – XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, Resser- Thorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wiggins Fine Books and ZH BOOKS.

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This year’s event also includes a robust schedule of programming and special events including the return of ABAA Connect, for the first time in partnership with the British Library, as well as Discovery Day, a program beloved by fairgoers, allowing them to bring pieces from their own collections and libraries for appraisal by dealers. More information on this year’s programming may be found at abaa.org.

The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) is officially sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and is produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates.

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“I’ve had a love of my own, like yours“

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A book dealer celebrates his 83rd birthday. 53 years in the business. How, why? “I didn’t know what else to do.” A question asked by many throughout the ages as others lives go on. Or not.

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Rare print of campy pre - Stonewall ‘The Gay Cookbook’ on sale this weekend in NYC

By Donald Padgett

ThehilariousbutauthenticcollectionofinternationalrecipesbyformerAdvocatefoodcolumnistLouRandHoganisavailableatthe ABBANewYorkInternationalAntiquarianBookFair.

A rare first edition print copy of TheGayCookbook , the seminal campy cookbook for gay men that predates Stonewall is on sale this weekend at the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

First published in 1965, TheGayCookbookis a collection of sophisticated international recipes presented in an unabashedly campy style by Lou Rand Hogan, author of TheGayDetective , a former food columnist for The Advocatein the 1970s, and once described as the gay Julia Child.

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The book is being offered by exhibitor Type Punch Matrix. Bryan Cassidy of Type Punch tells OutTravelerthe book was such a surprising success that it had a second printing with a dust cover. The first edition books, like the one on sale this weekend, only had a printed hardcover.

He also explained how the book accurately represents Hogan’s fiercely out and proud approach to living as a gay man, as well as one with a tremendous sense of humor.

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During free-flowing cooking instructions for Cantonese Chicken, for example, Hogan suggests cracking open a beer between chopping vegetables and waiting for the oil to heat up in the pan because “you deserve it!”

He was also a master of the double entendre.

“Another thing to do would be to beat it,” Rand suggests in a chapter on dealing with tough meat.

He also advised burgeoning chefs to befriend their butchers with the hope of being steered toward more quality choices of meat.

“Smile at the S.O.B. as you gayly ask, ‘How’s ya meat today, Butch?’”

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Born in Bakersfield in 1910, Hogan bounced from performing in drag in San Francisco shortly after graduating high school before he signed on to work in the kitchen on a luxury liner at sea. He later established himself as a successful author of gay-themed works like TheGayDetectiveat a time when homosexuality was considered a

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disease and same-sex sexual relations were illegal. Hogan even penned the cheeky AuntieLouCooksfood column that appeared in TheAdvocatein the early 1970s before his death in 1974.

You can see (and purchase) the first edition print of TheGayCookbookby Lou Rand Hogan at the Type Punch Matrix booth at the 64th Annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) taking place now through April 7 at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC.

You can learn more about TheGayCookbookand browse a complete list of Type Punch Matrix titles online at typepunchmatrix.com. You can learn more about the 64th Annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair online at www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com

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The New York Antiquarian Book Fair Returns With Its Eclectic Clamo

Blue jeans patents, suffragette cookbooks, noise-making 19th-century children’s books, and so much more.

By Lisa Yin Zhang

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The New York Antiquarian Book Fair is back at the Park Avenue Armory for its 64th edition, bringing with it hundreds of dealers from around the world boasting rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, and objects wonderful and strange. Open through Sunday, April 7, the show is a bibliophile’s paradise and by far the most fun fair at which to eavesdrop, even if you don’t speak French, as many of these patrons seem to.

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“I asked if they had anything rare or signed by Ayn Rand,” a visitor in a glittery suit told the exhibitors at Bauman Rare Books, located just to the left of the entrance. “They said no.”

Bibliophilesrejoice!

You can feel the book-love in every crevice of this massive fair. Paperback lamps illuminate the ticket pick-up desk. Visitors sign their names in a notebook sourced from Bhutan at the booth of Donald A. Heald Rare Books. There are business card holders made of filigree metal, shaped like foxes, and shaped like, well, books.

On opening night on Thursday, Daniel R. Weinberg of Chicago’s Abraham Lincoln Book Shop celebrated his 80th birthday by showing me a signature of President Lincoln, a photo of Marilyn Monroe posing with an image of him, and rare legal documents. Book dealers Holly Segar and Jeffrey Rovenpor of Caroliniana Rare Books, based in Aiken, South Carolina, showed their suffragette cookbook collection, while Michaela Mitmannsgruber of Austrian gallery Kunsthandel toured me around her extensive collection of first-edition patents, accompanied by adorable maquettes.

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At Les Enluminures, which has shops in New York, Chicago, and Paris, I learned that the large, painstakingly hand-drawn first letter found in many illuminated books is sometimes cut out of the tome itself and sold individually in this case, just a massive, expensive “Q” as they’re typically more saleable that way.

At the Antiquarian Book Fair, any visitor even one who is clearly not in the market to buy an $80,000 early copy of a Samaritan Text from the Sassoon Collection, like myself is likely to be drawn into a 15-minute conversation about all manner of things they likely didn’t even know existed. A staffer of A. Parker’s Books in Sarasota showed me a 19th-century picture book that teaches children the sounds animals make. Robert Schoisengeier, of Antiquariat Burgverlag in Vienna, showed off a series of Austrian greeting cards from the same era made by women artisans, as well as botanical books with specimens so detailed you need a magnifying glass to fully appreciate.

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It was difficult to get these bookish dealers talking about the fair itself, so smitten were they with their wares.

“A quote about what?” Schoisengeier asked. “Oh. It’s one of the most important antiquarian book fairs in the world. For a European like me, it’s always attractive to come here, meeting customers and clients who won’t easily come to Europe. It’s a good meeting point. There’s a lot of exchange. Is that okay?”

And, of course, it’s a great place to people-watch. Patti Smith made an appearance at this year’s fair she’s a regular, apparently, and usually stops by all four days of the show as did Neil deGrasse Tyson.

There are some not-so-seemly patrons to observe, too. “Guess who I just took a picture with?” a visitor with tight blonde ringlets gushed to her friend on the phone. “Alan Dershowitz.”

“Oh yeah, he’s here, alright,” a gallerist dressed in a dapper yellow plaid suit confirmed. “He was in the booth like 10 minutes ago. I had to leave. You can quote me on that.”

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APRIL 5 , 202 4

Rare print of campy pre - Stonewall ‘The Gay Cookbook’ on sale this weekend in NYC

By Donald Padgett

ThehilariousbutauthenticcollectionofinternationalrecipesbyformerAdvocatefoodcolumnistLouRandHoganisavailableatthe ABBANewYorkInternationalAntiquarianBookFair.

A rare first edition print copy of TheGayCookbook , the seminal campy cookbook for gay men that predates Stonewall is on sale this weekend at the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

First published in 1965, TheGayCookbookis a collection of sophisticated international recipes presented in an unabashedly campy style by Lou Rand Hogan, author of TheGayDetective , a former food columnist for The Advocatein the 1970s, and once described as the gay Julia Child.

The book is being offered by exhibitor Type Punch Matrix. Bryan Cassidy of Type Punch tells OutTravelerthe book was such a surprising success that it had a second printing with a dust cover. The first edition books, like the one on sale this weekend, only had a printed hardcover.

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He also explained how the book accurately represents Hogan’s fiercely out and proud approach to living as a gay man, as well as one with a tremendous sense of humor.

During free-flowing cooking instructions for Cantonese Chicken, for example, Hogan suggests cracking open a beer between chopping vegetables and waiting for the oil to heat up in the pan because “you deserve it!”

He was also a master of the double entendre.

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“Another thing to do would be to beat it,” Rand suggests in a chapter on dealing with tough meat.

He also advised burgeoning chefs to befriend their butchers with the hope of being steered toward more quality choices of meat.

“Smile at the S.O.B. as you gayly ask, ‘How’s ya meat today, Butch?’”

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Born in Bakersfield in 1910, Hogan bounced from performing in drag in San Francisco shortly after graduating high school before he signed on to work in the kitchen on a luxury liner at sea. He later established himself as a successful author of gay-themed works like TheGayDetectiveat a time when homosexuality was considered a

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disease and same-sex sexual relations were illegal. Hogan even penned the cheeky AuntieLouCooksfood column that appeared in TheAdvocatein the early 1970s before his death in 1974.

You can see (and purchase) the first edition print of TheGayCookbookby Lou Rand Hogan at the Type Punch Matrix booth at the 64th Annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) taking place now through April 7 at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC.

You can learn more about TheGayCookbookand browse a complete list of Type Punch Matrix titles online at typepunchmatrix.com. You can learn more about the 64th Annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair online at www.nyantiquarianbookfair.com

https://www.advocate.com/books/books-vintage-gay-cookbook

APRIL 5 , 202 4

By Artdaily

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APRIL 5 , 202 4

Rarezas de Cervantes y Neruda brillan en la feria del libro antiguo en Nueva York

La feria incluye libros forrados con piel humana, artefactos extravagantes y ejemplares condenados por la Inquisición.

By Artdaily

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Las primeras ediciones de novelas de Miguel de Cervantes, un poema de Pablo Neruda escrito a mano por el autor, un libro forrado con piel humana y una colección de 21 obras de Sylvia Plath son algunas de las piezas únicas que brillarán en la Feria Internacional del Libro Antiguo de Nueva York hasta el domingo 7 de abril.

En la edición número 75 de esta feria anual, solo la Librería Bardón es española, pero sus reliquias literarias acapararon las miradas curiosas de bibliófilos y, previamente, la atención de instituciones culturales de gran nivel en España.

Alicia Bardón, directora de esta librería, cuenta que el Ministerio de Cultura compró recientemente un libro con grabados de la colección ‘Tauromaquía’ de Francisco de Goya y una impresión rara de 'El abad Don Juan', dos ejemplares que irán a parar a la Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE).

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Alicia Bardón, directora de esta librería, cuenta que el Ministerio de Cultura compró recientemente un libro con grabados de la colección ‘Tauromaquía’ de Francisco de Goya y una impresión rara de 'El abad Don Juan', dos ejemplares que irán a parar a la Biblioteca Nacional de España (BNE).

Del mismo modo, el Museo del Traje de Madrid compró una colección de trajes que guardaba la librería y que están diseñados por un modista francés que se inspiró en los modelos de un artista español.

Copias de la primera edición de 'El conde de Montecristo' que se exhiben en la feria de Nueva York. EFE

Más allá de estas piezas, que en un principio iban a ocupar espacio en la feria, la librería tiene a la venta las primeras ediciones de varias novelas de Miguel de Cervantes. También, un ejemplar de uno de los índices de libros prohibidos por la Inquisición, datado de 1667. Todas estas obras tienen un precio de USD 5.000. La librería británica Peter Harrington alberga en sus estanterías el poema 'Bío-bío' escrito a mano por Pablo de Neruda en un folio que adornó con flores y que estaba dedicado al también escritor Juan Florit. Esta obra se vende por USD 22.750. La librería estadounidense Type Punch Matrix presenta una colección de 21 piezas de Sylvia Plath. El artículo más caro es un retrato de una mujer no identificada hecho por la autora durante su etapa escolar y que se vende por USD 130.000.

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Por su parte, en el establecimiento de Lux Mentis -afincada en Portland (Maine)- lo que más llama la atención de los bibliófilos es un ejemplar de la icónica novela de Truman Capote ‘Desayuno en diamantes’. Está forrado con piel de cabra y adornado con unos 1.000 diamantes de un total de 30 quilates, lo que hace que esta sobrecargada edición esté valorada en USD 1,5 millones.

No obstante, la pieza más extraña de la colección de esta librería es una primera edición de la obra de teatro ‘El Barón de Albikrac’ de 1682 que fue encuadernada con piel humana en el año de su publicación por un estudiante de medicina italiano llamado Jacopo X.

Ian Kahn, librero de Lux Mentis, cuenta que, en una clase de disección de cadáveres, Jacopo se percató de que uno de los cuerpos pertenecía a la actriz de ‘El barón de Albikrac’, una obra teatral de la que era fanático.

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"Sabiendo que tras su uso en la escuela de medicina su cuerpo iría a parar a una tumba sin nombre, encuadernó con su piel un ejemplar de la última obra en la que actuó", explica Kahn. Ahora, esta edición se vende por USD 45.000.

Además de los libros, los bibliófilos que se acerquen a la feria encontrarán artículos muy dispares entre sí, como unos guantes de Jacquie Kennedy, unos valiosos pósters de Nirvana que datan de sus inicios o un primer borrador de la letra de la canción ‘Lovely Rita’ de los Beatles escrito a mano por Paul McCartney.

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APRIL 6 , 202 4

Antiquarian Book Fair: From Sylvia Plath's papers to vintage matchbooks

By Jennifer Schuessler

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NEW YORK, NY . - For those who love a chance to inspect stunning decorative bindings and rare volumes (or just ogle the people who can afford them), the annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is an unmissable date on the spring calendar.

This year’s edition, through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in Manhattan, brings nearly 200 dealers from 15 countries. And there will be no shortage of high-ticket treasures, such as Sydney Parkinson’s richly illustrated “Account of a Voyage to the South Seas” from 1773 ($57,000) and the first complete, large-scale photographic atlas of the moon, published between 1896 and 1910 ($68,000).

The fair is also the place to get an up-close look at all manner of pulp novels, letters, posters, pamphlets, menus, flyers and other items (mostly) on paper, many of them affordable to browsers on a budget.

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Here’s a sampling of some of the more intriguing items on offer, from 19th-century “poison books” to early-20thcentury Chinese restaurant matchbooks to a choice relic of 1990s MTV.

Handle With Care

Ready for some bibliotoxicology? Honey & Wax Booksellers, based in Brooklyn, is offering a collection of “poison books” volumes bound in cloth and paper containing arsenic, which was widely used in the mid-19th century as a decorative bright-green tint. To date, the Poison Books Project has identified nearly 300 surviving examples. The volumes at the fair, priced between $150 and $450, include titles ranging from the innocuous (“Emily and Clara’s Trip to Niagara Falls,” circa 1861) to the vaguely sinister (“The Amulet,” circa 1854). Each comes with nitrile gloves and polyethylene bags, the listing says, “for safe handling of these beautiful but dangerous books.”

‘By Sylvia’

Type Punch Matrix, a dealer in Washington, D.C., is offering what it calls a miniexhibition of two dozen items relating to poet Sylvia Plath, much of which, it says, has never been seen by the public. The collection, most of which came from a Plath family friend, includes a signed contract from her first publication, a 1950 story in Seventeen magazine ($10,000), and a handwritten unpublished juvenile poem, “The Snowflake Star” ($45,000), signed “By Sylvia.” There’s also an annotated course reading list from Smith College (including a note about an upcoming blind date) and a copy of Karl Jaspers’ book “Tragedy Is Not Enough,” with the marginal note “cf. August 1953” an apparent reference to the mental breakdown that inspired Plath’s novel “The Bell Jar.”

Faux Fairies

Between 1917 and 1920, two young cousins in the small Yorkshire village of Cottingley played around with a family camera, creating whimsical fairy scenes using hatpins and paper cutouts. But after their mother brought them to the Theosophical Society in the nearby city of Bradford, members already immersed in theories about the unseen world began earnestly debating the scenes’ authenticity, thus starting one of the more bizarre hoaxes in 20thcentury British history.

Even Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes (and an ardent spiritualist), was taken in, writing in the magazine The Strand that the photos, if proven real, would “jolt the material twentieth-century mind out of its heavy ruts in the mud” and “make it admit that there is a glamour and a mystery to life.” Some believers remained into the 1980s, when one of the surviving cousins finally revealed how they had created the images. Burnside Rare Books from Portland, Oregon, is offering a complete set of the five photographs for (no fooling) $28,000.

Party Boy

A scrapbook on offer from Vermont bookseller Marc Selvaggio gives a glimpse inside the social whirl of Gilded Age New York as enjoyed by Leonard Chenery, a retired naval captain who seemingly never encountered an invitation he didn’t just accept but also lovingly preserve.

Created between 1881 and 1900, the book ($4,500) contains more than 373 menus, programs, invitations, dance cards and other ephemera from some of the city’s most prestigious clubs and grandest commemorative occasions. There are items from enduring stalwarts such as the Lotos Club and the Metropolitan Club, as well as vanished outfits such as the Thirteen Club, which sought to dispel superstitions by requiring guests to walk under ladders, partake of 13-course dinners, spill salt and otherwise taunt fate. Many items are annotated with lists of guests, speakers, conversation topics and other historical breadcrumbs.

Chop Suey History

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The humble matchbook was patented in 1892, and within a few years, it became a ubiquitous form of marketing for all kinds of businesses. A collection of more than 3,000 from Chinese restaurants across the United States and Canada ($16,000), offered by Daniel/Oliver in Brooklyn, delivers a pocket-size history lesson in both cultural history and graphic design. By 1929, according to the listing, there were Chinese restaurants in nearly all of the 50 most populous cities in the United States, most of them low-cost venues serving Americanized dishes such as chop suey and chow mein. Many of the matchbooks, dating from the 1920s to the 1970s, use a now-familiar stereotypical typeface meant to evoke Chinese calligraphy, which is, in fact, traceable to a font created in 1883 in Cleveland.

Yo! MTV Writes

In 1981, MTV aired its first video, for “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles. But long after starting the revolution, the channel still clung to some analog traditions. B&B Rare Books in Manhattan is offering a guest book from MTV’s television studio in London in the late 1990s ($12,500), signed by acts both famous (Foo Fighters, ‘N Sync, Marilyn Manson) and forgotten (such as Ultimate Kaos, a boy band created by Simon Cowell). It was a time, the listing notes, when all genres of music were jumbled together, and when MTV still broadcast videos. On one page, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty writes: “There is a dead man in my bathroom.” On another, a doodle by the band Hanson comes with the commandment sacred to every headbanger (and rare book lover?): “Rock on!”

This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

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By Staff Writer

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Geographie opus novissima traductione e Greco cum archetypis castigatissime pressum . By Claudius Ptolemaeus, Martin Waldseemüller (1513)

The atlas is a major Americanum as it contains the first appearance of the map of the world known as "the Admiral's map", from a cartographic source variously believed to be Columbus or, rather less probably,

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Vespucci. This, the first map of America to appear in an atlas, preceded in print only by the map that should accompany the 1511 Peter Martyr, of which Burden could only locate ten copies worldwide.

The Discovery of America catalogue of works will be offered for sale at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair 2024 by a consortium of four specialist dealers, London bookseller Peter Harrington, the New Havenbased William Reese Company, James Cummins Bookseller of New York, and Australia’s Horden House.

Drawn from the rare book collection of R. David Parsons (1939-2014), this includes, in the words of Parsons himself, "the texts of seaborne discovery, exploration and settlement from the era of Columbus until that point in the first half of the 19th century when little remained to be discovered".

Many of these texts have not come to market in the last quarter century, when Parsons first began assembling his collection of rare books charting the earliest Spanish push that led to the discovery of the Americas in the West, and the earliest Portuguese voyages to the East. Also included in the collection are several pre-Columbian texts that prompted their exploratory and expansionist thinking. The Eastern Voyages from Parsons’s extensive collection are to be offered separately later this year.

Highlights include:

• the first published eye-witness description of the North American mainland by Fr. Juan Diaz, one of only four known copies and the only one believed to be in private hands

• an extremely scarce early edition of Martin Waldseemüller’s Cosmographiae , the first book to name America in print

• an extraordinary copy in contemporary binding of the famed 1513 Ptolemy atlas, featuring the first printed map of America

• the earliest obtainable document relating to Hernan Cortés and the discovery of Mexico, published in a very rare German news sheet from 1520 - it precedes the 1521 account by Peter Martyr and the more widely available 1524 edition of Cortés’s second letter

• Vespucci’s Mundus Novus, the first published account of Brazil and the New World, and the first to describe it as such

• the first printed history of Mexico and the first work to name California in print, an exceedingly rare work by Francisco López de Gomára that includes the first Spanish map of the American continent, the first Spanish map of the west coast of America, and the first illustration of a buffalo

• the Pillone set of Ramusio, adorned with painted fore edges by a pupil of Titian, including the earliest printed account of Verrazzano's “discovery” of New York harbour

• the first and only edition of Bernardinus Carvajal’s pivotal 1494 oration which ignited a geopolitical contest for global dominance, one of the earliest printed documents to mention the discovery of the New World

• rare first edition of the first three Decades of New Worldby historian Peter Martyr, containing the first account of the sighting of the Pacific in 1513 by Balboa

• a 16th century manuscript epic poem on the life of Columbus, the earliest entirely original poem inspired by the contemporary sources on his life and discoveries (circa 1550)

• the first Latin edition of the first printed collection of voyages by Fracanzano da Montalboddo, considered after Columbus’s letter to be the most important contribution to the early history of American discovery

• the first complete edition of Peter Martyr’s EightDecadesand considered in some respects more correct than Hakluyt’s edition (Paris, 1587), which is usually considered the best.

• several of the earliest works on the “Columbian Exchange”, that is, works on the origins of syphilis, including a medical incunable by Joseph Grünpeck de Burckhausenn

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Parsons was a passionate and knowledgeable figure in the rare book world. He was a board member of the John Carter Brown Library (which awards an endowed fellowship in his name) and the Folger Library, an active member of the Grolier Club, and a benefactor and supporter of a number of libraries including those of Emory University.

“We are honoured to be entrusted with this collection by Mary Parsons and her family," said Nick Aretakis of William Reese Company. "These rare texts stand as witnesses to the dawn of a new era that changed the world as it was known at the time, preserving the voices of those who shaped our understanding of it. It's our hope that these catalogues will serve as fitting tributes to the extraordinary legacy of David Parsons as a collector of early exploratory texts.”

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APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

NewYork(AFP) – A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

By Nicolas Revise

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A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

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Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

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APRIL 6 , 202 4 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

NewYork(AFP) – A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

By Nicolas Revis

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The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240406-breakfast-at-tiffany-s-copy-on-sale-in-new-yorkfor-1-5-million

APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

NewYork(AFP) – A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

By Nicolas Revis

Theoneofakindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamonds©ANGELAWEISS/AFP

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/breakfast-tiffanys-copy-sale-york-160324409.html?guccounter=1

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/breakfast-tiffanys-copy-sale-york-160324409.html?guccounter=1

APRIL 6 , 202 4

Le livre "Petit déjeuner chez Tiffany" couvert de diamants pour 1,5 million de dollars

"Petit déjeuner chez Tiffany" pour 1,5 million de dollars: c'est le prix à New York d'un exemplaire unique couvert d'un millier de diamants du livre de l'écrivain américain Truman Capote né il y a tout juste un siècle et disparu il y a 40 ans.

By AFP

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"Les rues de Londres sont pavées d'or, celles de New York sont pavées de platine et de diamants", s'est réjouie auprès de l'AFP Kate Holland, maîtresse d'art britannique qui a relié en cuir et couvert de 1.035 diamants et d'un saphir émeraude le seul exemplaire signé de la main de Capote de son roman "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1958).

Ce travail de trois années avec les joailliers britanniques Bentley & Skinner pour un bouquiniste de luxe américain, Lux Mentis, est exposé jusqu'à dimanche au salon international du livre rare et ancien à New York en plein coeur de Manhattan.

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Présenté et éclairé dans une cage à oiseaux en bois d'ébène, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" de Truman Capote (19241984) est proposé à 1,5 million de dollars. Sans enchères ni négociations.

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L'alignement des diamants, 30 carats au total, forme une partie du plan de Manhattan, la grande île de New York.

Et le saphir est positionné à l'angle de la 5e avenue et de la 57e rue, où se trouve le mythique magasin du joaillier américain Tiffany qui a rouvert en avril 2023, sous la coupe du géant mondial français du luxe LVMH.

Tiffany, emblème du luxe new-yorkais depuis 1940 et rénové pour la première fois après la pandémie de Covid, a été immortalisé par le film adapté du livre éponyme ("Diamants sur canapé" 1961), réalisé par Blake Edwards avec Audrey Hepburn et George Peppard.

Cette comédie romantique à dimension psychologique et le livre plus sombre sur les traumatismes d'enfance du personnage racontent la vie de Holly Golightly, jeune femme mondaine, fantasque, qui vit de ses charmes à New York et rêve d'épouser un milliardaire qui la couvrirait de bijoux.

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Pour la relieuse Kate Holland, le roman est une "histoire d'amour avec New York", pôle mondial des arts, du luxe et de la finance.

Et même si l'artiste admet ne pas se sentir "à l'aise" avec 1,5 million de dollars demandé, elle estime que le livre peut être un "objet d'art" à exposer plutôt que "rangé dans une boite ou sur une étagère".

L'oeuvre et la vie de Capote, aussi célèbre par ses scandales que par ses écrits, ont été, depuis sa mort le 25 août 1984 à Los Angeles un mois avant son 60e anniversaire, adaptées à l'écran, dont la dernière fois au début de l'année dans la série "Feud: les trahisons de Truman Capote" de Gus Van Sant avec Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane et Demi Moore.

https://www.lalibre.be/culture/livres-bd/2024/04/06/le-livre-petit-dejeuner-chez-tiffany-couvert-dediamants-pour-15-million-de-dollars-2RYRBPJQKBHSDC7S2UKHI6QZDE/

APRIL 6 , 202 4

Surrounded by Books and Book Lovers A trip to the 64th Annual ABAA International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Donald Padgett

Thanks to The Scholar Wife, The Middlebrow was able to attend the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s annual fair, held this year at the Park Avenue Armory. This will be a picture-heavy post because the fun will be in showing you some of the rare and important books that delighted me.

Interest in rare books is a specialized hobby. Some people love ancient medical and scientific texts, some want cookbooks or books about wine, others want art and there are even folio editions of Shakespeare. I am more interested in American and European modernism, with an emphasis on books that have personal or cultural significance. More on that later. I’ll start with a story about me, Alfred Jarry and Shapero Rare Books of London. In 2023, The Renaissance Son and I followed the Scholar Wife to the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht and at Shapero’s booth there, I was shown a rare copy of Jarry’s UbuRoi,with paintings by Joan Miró. It was a moving experience that I wrote about soon after.

In New York, Shapero had a different crew, but I mentioned the Jarry/Miró book, which they confirmed is still in their collection but did not travel to the United States. Instead, I was told a new bit of information about Jarry, which is that you can tell that a copy of UbuRoiis a real first edition (private printing) because the surrealists behind that private printing stamped each copy with an image of an owl wearing a dunce cap. It was then suggested that The Middlebrow find this image and get a tattoo of it. I’m not sure why they thought I would do such a thing (my own tattoos were well covered) but I am exactly the sort of person who would.

The stamp, by the way, doesn’t seem to be easily found online and even Google’s vaunted Gemini failed to produce it. So, if you know anything about this, please let me know. With that story, and another wonderful experience with the fine folks at Shapero out of the way, here are some of the wonderful things I saw at the fair which, if you are in New York, goes on through Sunday, April 7th.

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This is a 19th century illustrated book called Metamorphosis , and it works by folding and unfolding pages so that figures are transformed. In this case, you can see a gryphon. If you close the top flap, you get a lion. If you open the bottom, you get a bird of prey. What I loved about this is that it wasn’t “published.” This is apparently a copy that

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somebody who had borrowed and loved the book made for themselves. The effort, care and passion that went into this is staggering.

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Here we have Ernest Hemingway’s first short story collection, published in a small edition in Paris. A copy made its way to F. Scott Fitzgerald, who used it to advocate for Hemingway with Maxwell Perkins at Scribner’s. Literary history was changed by a small Paris press and a big-hearted author.

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This is the copy of Ulyssesthat Sylvia Beach, owner of the Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, published when nobody would touch James Joyce’s challenging foray into myth and the stream of consciousness. Again, it’s about people marshaling their devotion and resources in the service of art, and changing the world.

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This is a first edition that I had never seen before, of Fitzgerald’s only play, which is about a postman who wakes up as President. It’s funnier and better than its reputation, but I am a Fitzgerald fanboy.

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Finally, these are the dust jacket and cover designs for J.D. Salinger’s GrannyandZooey , with notes from the author. The style of Salinger’s books is iconic and here we see just how much attention he paid to those details.

That’s all from my trip to Booktopia. There’s another day left and it’s well worth a visit!

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APRIL 6 , 202 4

By Staff Writer

Acustombindingofasigned,first-editionof"BreakfastatTiffany's"byTrumanCapoteisdisplayedattheABAANewYorkInternational AntiquarianBookFaironApril4,2024.(PhotobyAngelaWeiss/AFP)

New York: A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/04/2024/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for15-million

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/04/2024/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for15-million

APRIL 6 , 202 4 Breakfast at Tiffany's copy on sale in new York for $2.02 million

By Staff Writer

Theone-of-a-kindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamondsandasapphire.PHOTO:AFP

NEW YORK - A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote’s seminal novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s is on sale for US$1.5 million (S$2.02 million) to mark the centenary of the author’s birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

“The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds,” said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for202-million

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan’s distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalised by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character’s childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a “love story to New York”, a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the US$1.5 million price tag “sits uncomfortably” – she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit “in a box on a shelf.”

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant’s Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore. AFP

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for202-million

APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

More than 1000 diamonds adorn the one-of-a-kind volume

By Staff Writer

Acustombindingofasigned,first-editionof"BreakfastatTiffany’s"byTrumanCapoteisdisplayedattheABAANewYorkInternational AntiquarianBookFair.Photo:AFP:AngelaWEiss/AFP

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewellers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

https://timesofmalta.com/article/breakfast-tiffany-copy-sale-new-york-15-million.1090609

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, the location of the legendary flagship of jeweller Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://timesofmalta.com/article/breakfast-tiffany-copy-sale-new-york-15-million.1090609

APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast

By Nicolas Revise

Theoneofakindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamonds ANGELAWEISS

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

https://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/national/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-15-million/article_e4891343-9176-5bf9-bde1-9a2cd1bd676e.html

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/national/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-15-million/article_e4891343-9176-5bf9-bde1-9a2cd1bd676e.html

APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

By Nicolas Revise

Theoneofakindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamonds ANGELAWEISS

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

https://www.newstopicnews.com/news/national/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-1-5million/article_9e6e351e-0b4f-57be-99c9-7f3ef6bd4bb1.html

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://www.newstopicnews.com/news/national/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-1-5million/article_9e6e351e-0b4f-57be-99c9-7f3ef6bd4bb1.html

APRIL 6 , 202 4

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

By Nicolas Revise

Theoneofakindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamonds ANGELAWEISS

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-1-5million/article_f2173abd-6861-55b2-af82-7d91c4c4f8d7.html

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/breakfast-at-tiffanys-copy-on-sale-in-new-york-for-1-5million/article_f2173abd-6861-55b2-af82-7d91c4c4f8d7.html

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' copy on sale in new York for $1.5 million

By Nicolas Revise

Theoneofakindvolumeissignedbytheauthoranddecoratedwithalmost30caratsofdiamonds ANGELAWEISS

A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

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The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

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By Nicolas Revise

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A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

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The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

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Highlights from the 2024 New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

Among the most covetable items are a portrait by Sylvia Plath and a diamond-encrusted first edition of

By Osman Can Yerebakan

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If collecting is pure passion, antiquarian books and prints hold a special place in this spectrum of desire. While art collecting is perhaps a flashier endeavor, its introvert sister, book collecting, attracts those who operate in rather intimate and insulated networks. Some as historic as ancient civilizations and others, rare first editions of the modern literature canon, books endure as materialized embodiments of a past that still holds a veil of mystery. The

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annual marker on any tireless bibliophile’s calendar is the the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair which opened its 64th edition on Thursday at its usual home, the Park Avenue Armory.

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With around 200 book dealers from nearly 20 countries including Argentina, Denmark, Hungary, Japan, and the United Kingdom, the affair is a feast for the eye and the mind and occasionally for the touch. The printed matter is the fair’s connecting issue, spanning from ancient maps to gem-quality memorabilia, fan dream film and concert ephemera, scientific and religious publications, intimately-penned letters, museum-quality art, and of course books. Bound with exceptional artisanship and illustrated by the likes of Marc Chagall, the tomes on offer range in history, narrative, artistry, and value.

The collectibles are bookended by a range between a few hundreds of thousands of dollars and a mere $50, speaking to a crowd that is highly knowledgeable and precise in their search. The particular essence of the affair indeed stems from catering to a niche desire to collect printed media that has survived the test of time. Often times intimate in scale and made with delicate materials, the books zoom the collectors to centuries back in remote lands. In other cases, a first edition of a Truman Capote or James Joyce fulfills a literature buff’s appetite to connect further with the title that changed their life.

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While touching is occasionally allowed across the aisles, chats about a plethora of passions from basketball memorabilia to Byzantine-era manuscripts and passing of particular stories behind each item is commonplace. “Books have changed tremendously over time, and so have the editions, but here is a chance to experience the time they were first printed,” the fair’s Chair, Sunday Steinkirchner, tells Galerie. “You can read books in many ways today, but we offer a change to have the book in your hand.”

She believes among many habits affected by the pandemic is the way we engage with printed materials, partially based on the public’s altered relationship to touch. “Yet here we are, back in full potential,” adds Steinkirchner about the unending human tendency to experience the world through physical contact. “Most of our collectors want to feel a rare book or print by hand before they pull the trigger and acquire it.” Perhaps the most important element of the ritual is the dialogue a collector builds with a bookseller who ideally comes full equipped with meticulous details about an item’s history. Privacy is common among many book collectors who often times speak

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a similar language shared by their particular dedication for a period, style, or genre. Taking the first step may seem intimidating for the novice. Steinkirchner however notes that there “is no wrong way to start collecting you just need a bookseller that you trust they will guide you along the way.”

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The neatly-arranged booths indeed feature names familiar to many yet in materials uncommon for their recognition. The most striking exemplar is Type Punch Matrix’s offering of a portrait by Sylvia Plath, priced at $135,000. Holding Cubist and Fauvist cues, the colorful portrait was painted by a 16-year old Plath in 1948 while she was contemplating on becoming an artist. The figure’s gently-tilted head, introspective hand gesture, and the geometric constellation of various hues in pastel tones somehow speaks to Plath’s complex rendition of the human psyche in poetry. A few steps away, at Peter Harringon Rare Books’s booth, Ted Hughes, Plath’s longterm partner with whom she shared an emotionally-tumultuous relationship, is emblazoned on the first edition of his NOVEL,TheIronMan.The 1968-dated print is signed by Hughes himself for his daughter with Plath, Frida for whom he wrote the book after her mother’s passing by suicide.

For collectors whose object of affection is letters, University Archives has at hand a letter written by Gaugin from Martinique to his friend Émile Schufffenecker on August 25, 1887 on a stationary from his days of working from a Danish tarp company. Ridden with illness and poverty, the artist confesses his desperation which leads to selling his paintings to finance his recovery in a rapid hand gestures. Picasso is another European old guard available at the fair in an unexpected genre, poetry. The Swiss gallery ART…on Paper exhibits the 1937dated “Sueñoy mentirade Franco”(TheDreamandLieofFranco)which includes two sheets of prints with 18 singular images and poetry by the artist who painted his masterpiece Guernicain the same year.

A mid-century Manhattan glamour is on a roll at Lux Mentis’s booth where a diamond-encrusted first copy of Capote’s BreakfastatTiffany’srotates inside a birdcage. Dressed in a flamboyance fitting to the author’s uptown savior, the sculptural presentation houses the black goatskin-covered title, adorned with 1,000 white diamonds that total around 30 karats, inside a black-painted ebony cage. The $1.5 million jewelry was assembled in London this year to celebrate the centennial of Capote’s birth. Another 20th century icon, Chagall is the protagonist in Philip J. Pirgaes’s booth with a Bible he illustrated in black and white, in contrast to his signature jubilant palette, dressed in a black mosaic morocco designed by bookbinder René Haas. Chagall was commissioned by art patron Ambroise Vollard in 1931 to render his own imagery of the holy story and the job even took him to Palestine to firsthand experience the story’s scenography. Eventually, he published 105 biblical engravings in 1956 after

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Vollard’s passing, including 105 which was published on the time’s legendary modernist Parisian art journal VERVE magazine.

London’s Voewood Rare Books brings Rock and Roll to the book lovers’ haven. The Dutch duo The Fool’s 1967dated enamel painting was commissioned by The Beatles for the central cover of their Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club album. The hallucinatory landscape with fervent fireworks, a sun melting into a river, and trees blending with the rivers was however shelved after the imagery was deemed to be too psychedelic by the band’s creative team. The fact that the painting comes with Ringo Starr’s autograph and that The Fool later painted the mural of The Beatles’s legendary Apple Boutique in Marylebone are among numerous stories behind the painting with the $150,000 price tag.

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After launching the festivities with a reception attended by Patti Smith at Soho’s coffee and wine bar Bibliotheque earlier in the week, the fair will treat both the bibliophiles and the oenophiles with guidance by the bar’s wine director Scott Woltz on Saturday at 5pm. Under the dome of the Armory’s ornate architecture, the wine and literature pairing event will spark both the taste buds and the minds.

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‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ copy on sale in New York for $1.5m

By Staff Writer

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A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote’s seminal novel “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author’s birth. The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire. “The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds,” said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewelers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan. The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan’s distinctive grid system. The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweler Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

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Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character’s childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels. Holland described the novel as a “love story to New York”, a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag “sits uncomfortably” she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit “in a box on a shelf.” The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen. Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant’s “Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote” starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore. AFP

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'Breakfast at Tiffany’s' rare edition with diamonds

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By Ron Charles

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Speaking of “1984,” what if you wanted a very special edition of Orwell’s classic? You’re in luck: The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair opened yesterday in New York (through April 7). One of the many fine dealers there B & B Rare Books is offering a first edition of “1984” in its original dust jacket for $9,500 . Hmm. I’ll have to doublethink about that....

Coincidentally, Orwell’s classic and the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) are both celebrating their 75th anniversaries this year.

In the late 1940s when ABAA founders were setting up this organization, they couldn’t have anticipated how radically the rare book trade would change. But ironically, in the wild world of internet sales, codes of ethics and professional standards have become even more crucial for buyers of antiquarian literature.

Rebecca Romney, who serves on the ABAA’s board of governors and co-founded Type Punch Matrix , tells me that over the decades the organization has evolved to reflect the variety of people interested in rare books. “Women

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have always been cataloguers,” Romney says. “They have always been buyers. They have been managers. They have been, in many cases, holding up the entire company.” But it took time for them to own their own dealerships. That increased diversity isn’t just a social good; it makes for better collections. “We need to be preserving as rich and complex a historical record as possible. And we can only do that by having people moving and acting in this space who reflect a variety of backgrounds, tastes, perspectives, and experiences.”

Romney’s own experience is instructive. Early in her career, she noticed that few dealers were romance readers. This enormous segment of the publishing world was essentially invisible in the rare book trade. “So I started collecting romance and focusing on it as one of my specialties,” she says, “because I felt that it was important, and I thought that it had a lot of interesting things to say and no one was saying it. That’s really what collecting is about.”

If you’ve always been interested in rare books but felt too intimidated by the field, don’t be. Romney advises people to follow their heart. “What excites you?” she asks. “What is the topic that you could rant about for 30 minutes? and your friends and family, your loved ones, they appreciate you, they adore you, but their eyes start to glaze over after a couple minutes, but you’re not even close to done. Thatis a great example of what you should consider collecting. A dealer's eyes are not going to glaze over, whatever topic that you’re excited about. We are essentially professional enablers.”

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Diamond - covered Book on Sale in New York for $1.5 Million

By Staff Writer

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A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on sale for $1.5 million to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

"The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds," said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

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Three years in the making, British jewellers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, the location of the legendary flagship of jeweller Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

According to Agence France Presse, Holland described the novel as a "love story to New York", a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance.

And while the artist admits the $1.5 million price tag "sits uncomfortably" she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit "in a box on a shelf."

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatized in Gus Van Sant's "Feud: The Betrayals of Truman Capote" starring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore.

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By Staff Writer

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In occasione del centenario della nascita di Truman Capote, alla New York International Antiquarian Book Fair è stata esposta una copia del romanzo, "Colazione da Tiffany", firmata dall'autore e con incastonati nella copertina diamanti e uno zaffiro. Un volume che vale 1,5 milioni di dollari.

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A New York, "Colazione da Tiffany" da 1,5 milioni di dollari: diamanti sulla copertina

By Staff Writer

Alla New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, in occasione del centenario della nascita di Truman Capote, è stata esposta una copia del romanzo "Colazione da Tiffany" firmata dall'autore e con diamanti e uno zaffiro incastonati nella copertina. Un volume da 1,5 milioni di dollari.

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By Savannah Hanoum

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Tuesday April 2nd, ABAA invites fellow book lovers, literature buffs, and memoir enthusiasts to commemorate seventy-five years of sharing and collecting rare and antiquarian books. Throughout the event, guests mingle and browse the many columns of bookshelves that fill the elegant space.

Beloved works like ‘Poetry of Robert Frost’ to ‘Down the Drain,’ a memoir by Julia Fox, make up Bibliotheque’s variety of available reading material. Plus, delicious snacks and a variety of wines are served to guests throughout the event, courtesy of Épicerie Boulud.

Jesse Paris Smith, daughter of acclaimed musician, artist, and writer, Patti Smith, acts as the first ever book fair ambassador for ABAA. Smith discusses her and her mother’s shared love for books, and expresses her gratitude on being involved with ABAA.

“It’s been so wonderful to learn about this world of antiquarian books, meet the book sellers, and get to know the staff of the book fair,” says Smith.

ABAA members sell, buy, and appraise books and printed writing, while being of assistance with finding booksellers for other trade-related matters. The long-established organization strives to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and reading materials and is committed to supporting educational programs and research of rare books.

Here are some highlights from the evening.

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APRIL 8 , 202 4

New York, in vendita un'edizione di 'Colazione da Tiffany' ricoperta di diamanti

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Un'edizione ricoperta di diamanti del romanzo di Truman Capote, 'Colazione da Tiffany', e' in vendita per 1,5 milioni di dollari in occasione del centenario della nascita dell'autore. Il volume, unico nel suo genere, e' esposto alla New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, firmato dall'autore e decorato con quasi trenta carati di diamanti e uno zaffiro.

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By Staff Writer

At the 2024 Antiquarian Book Fair in New York, a signed first edition of Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is for sale, encrusted with 1,000 white diamonds and an emerald-cut sapphire in Tiffany-blue.

At the 2024 Antiquarian Book Fair in New York, a signed first edition of Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is for sale, encrusted with 1,000 white diamonds and an emerald-cut sapphire in Tiffany-blue.

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The Annual NY Antiquarian Book Fair

Not a chapter from Misfit, but nevertheless relevant to the theme

By Lee Penman

This week (I was going to say weekend but it spanned 4 days and felt like a week) I was fortunate enough to attend an annual event in New York, The Antiquarian Book Fair. Now before I go any further I have to give enormous credit and thanks to Jesse Paris Smith as, had it not been for her I would not have known about it.

Now let me backtrack for just a few minutes of your reading time….

A few months ago I spoke to a world-renowned psychic medium named Patricia Armstrong. Now before you start judging me let me say that I am not a regular dance partner for psychic mediums, however, I have had a few sessions with Patricia in the past, and, even if you find something unrelatable, in time it becomes uncannily accurate. So, explanation over, during my last conversation with her she said that she saw me going to exhibitions and galleries. I immediately challenged her on that as it seemed well out of my comfort zone. Well, you already know the rest…

So getting back to this weekend, I went to first the opening night of the fair, preview night if you will, and it was one of the most memorable evenings of my life! It was held in the massive Armory Building on Park Avenue and

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covered some 55,000 square feet. It was a vast cavern of historical treasures, beautifully preserved for the enquiring eyes of the modern world.

Of course, this was not my comfort zone intellectually as I knew relatively little about antiquarian books. My father was an antique dealer in Scotland but in my youth, I had no love of antiques as visits to the antique store meant hours (yes hours) of waiting in the car outside for my mother and I. Indeed he took so long I would go out and buy us snacks while we waited!

All that being put to one side though, here I was embarking on this new adventure at The Armory on Park Avenue. The most overwhelming and notable feeling was that of being welcome! Everyone I encountered from the moment I entered was so friendly and helpful. I was even called to one side to have my photograph taken for the event. I also had personal encounters that will be etched in my memory forever and I left still trying to assimilate everything that had happened on that opening evening. In fact such was my need to absorb everything that had happened that I decided to walk all the way from the Armory on 67th and Park to 18th street and third avenue. Anyone familiar with the territory will know that is a pretty long way!

I returned the next day, accompanied by a friend and her mother who were visiting from Scotland, to whom I recommended the event. They also enjoyed themselves immensely and her mother made many friends. The following morning I arrived for the panel discussion hosted by Jesse Paris Smith and including her mother (need I say her name?) Patti Smith. Somehow as fortune would dictate I arrived at exactly the same time as Patti, and without going into detail let me just say that she is the most humble, unassuming person (icon!) I have ever encountered - and I have met more than a few in my time as a music journalist. The pride she had in her daughter’s

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appointment as Ambassador of the NY Antiquarian Book Fair was obvious. It actually brought me back to some earlier posts (chapters) where I talk about the role parenting has in the development of our character and self worth. Indeed this is still something I think about as the support was so overwhelmingly touching and left the thoughts of, “this is how it should be,” echoing through my mind for a considerable time.

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I returned to the fair for a fourth day ( a video from that trip can be seen above). By this point in time everyone at the entry point knew me and addressed me by name. On this last day of the fair, I saw items I either did not see before or new books that had replaced ones that had been sold. I took so many pictures over the four days that I will have to take some time to go over them.

So, the connection to ‘Misfit” is the fact that I was actually embraced by this community and made to feel like I was perfectly at home. Beyond even the wonderful books I saw, that sense of belonging is what I will carry with me in my memories forever. I look forward to next year!

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Diamond Edition of Breakfast at Tiffany’s

By Staff Writer

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A signed first edition of Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been rebound with 1,000 carats of diamonds, and is being sold for $1.5m.

The cover features a map of Manhattan. The main streets are platinum pavé set with almost 30 carats of white diamonds and Tiffany’s flagship store, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, is marked by a two-carat emerald-cut sapphire in Tiffany’s robin egg blue.

The Truman Capote novella inspired the 1961 movie starring Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, who aspires to the luxury lifestyle symbolized by the iconic jeweler.

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The first edition was bound by award-winning British artist Kate Holland using diamonds sourced by London jewelers Bentley & Skinner.

It was on display at the 64th annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, which ended earlier this week.

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By Staff Writer

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NEW YORK, April 9 A diamond-covered edition of Truman Capote's seminal novel BreakfastatTiffany'sis on sale for US$1.5 million (RM4.75 million) to mark the centenary of the author's birth.

The one-of-a-kind volume, on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, is signed by the author and decorated with almost 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

“The streets of London are paved with gold... the streets in New York are paved with platinum and diamonds,” said British artist Kate Holland who is behind the special edition of the 1958 novella.

Three years in the making, British jewellers Bentley and Skinner collaborated with US luxury bookseller, Lux Mentis, and the work is on display until Sunday at the book fair in the heart of Manhattan.

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The alignment of the more than 1,000 diamonds takes the form of the outline of Manhattan's distinctive grid system.

The sapphire is positioned at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, location of the legendary flagship of jeweller Tiffany, which reopened in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany, a beacon of New York luxury since 1940, was immortalized by the film adapted from the book of the same name directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with a psychological edge, and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas, tell the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives off her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire to shower her with jewels.

Holland described the novel as a “love story to New York”, a global hub for the arts, luxury and finance. And while the artist admits the US$1.5 million price tag “sits uncomfortably” she believes the book can be displayed rather than sit “in a box on a shelf.”

The work and life of Capote, as famous for his controversies as for his writing, have since his death in Los Angeles a month before his 60th birthday, been adapted for the screen.

Most recently his exploits were dramatised in Gus Van Sant's Feud:TheBetrayalsofTrumanCapotestarring Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts, Diane Lane and Demi Moore. ETX Studio

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By Staff Writer

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On April 2, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America celebrated its landmark 75th anniversary with a cocktail party at Bibliotheque in New York. Co-hosted by book fair ambassador Jesse Paris Smith, the event took place days before the opening of the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, the 64th edition of which returned to the Park Avenue Armory. Guests enjoyed light bites from Épicerie Boulud amid the cocktails and conversation before walking away with a special takeaway from Byredo. Among the notables in attendance were Patti Smith, Jayne and Joan Michaels, Walton Ford, Jesse Doris, David Chang, Sunday Steinkirchner, Varun Kaji, Roze Traore, Nanette Lepore, and more. Photos by Memry/BFA.

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By Staff Writer

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Truman Capote, author of the famous "Breakfast at Tiffany's", a truly unique copy of the novel is up for sale in New York at a fabulous price: 1.5 million US dollars.

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The special edition is covered with diamonds and is on display at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

The book bears the author's signature and the cover is decorated with nearly 30 carats of diamonds and a sapphire.

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1,000 Diamonds And A Sapphire

On the cover of the book, more than 1,000 diamonds have been lined up to form the outline of Manhattan's distinctive street system, and a sapphire is positioned at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.

It marks the location of the legendary jeweler Tiffany's flagship store, reopening in April 2023 under the ownership of French global luxury giant LVMH.

Tiffany's has been a well-known symbol of New York luxury since the 1940s and is featured in the film based on Capote's book, directed by Blake Edwards and starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.

The romantic comedy with psychological overtones and the darker book about the character's childhood traumas tells the story of Holly Golightly, a whimsical young socialite who lives by her charms in New York and dreams of marrying a billionaire who will shower her with jewels.

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Holland described the novel as a "love story for New York", a global hub for art, luxury, and finance.

The movie Breakfast at Tiffany's is considered a classic of American cinema from 1961, starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Martin Balsam, and Mickey Rooney.

The film won the Academy Award in 1961 for best original song, "Moon River", and Audrey Hepburn was also nominated for best actress for her lead role.

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America's Literary Treasure Displayed At International Antiquarian Book Fair

By Brian Feinblum

I was treated to seeing millions of dollars-worth of literary royalty on display earlier this month at the International Antiquarian Booksellers Association Book Fair.

The Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America was founded 75 years ago to encourage interest in rare books and manuscripts and to maintain the highest standards in the antiquarian book trade. The ABAA offers resources, vendors, authenticators, and information that helps encourage a vibrant marketplace to exist. The ABAA celebrated with a successful show in early April at an old Park Avenue armory in New York City.

Available to see and touch were:

· Near-perfect first-editions of true literary classics, Random newspaper clippings and political pamphlets from three centuries ago, Bejeweled pages from 1450 French manuscripts, Noir pulp fiction books during their heydays of the 1930s – 1960s,

Plus, there were marvelous prints, letters, manuscripts, over-sized books, autographs, Bibles, children’s books, bookplates, ephemera, decorative bindings, historic documents, Lincolnia, maps, and a whole lot more. No NFTs

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or e-books were to be purchased with crypto here! No, this was a throwback to how America and the world used to be – where the written word was printed, read, shared, and saved. The printed word used to be of great importance, as something to be revered. In today’s transient digital world, I don’t know, it seems like words no longer carry the weight that paper afforded them.

A culture of six centuries was on display in front of us, traded like one goes into a baseball stadium gift shop. The collection world looked to be busy and healthy judging by the heavy, steady foot traffic. Here is where the book is seen as art, as a commoditized product to be sold but not read, The show honors the printed words, but it is doubtful that many owners of these works will actually read from the antique edition. These books are too valuable to be read.

What was interesting is you had museum-quality books on display, some worth tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars, and they were fairly easy to see or access. There was a surprising lack of protection for such rare items.

Could any of these be forged, unauthenticated items, or mere reprints or items whose condition is misrepresented? Not on the ABAA’s watch!

Here's a glance at what some first edition copies of classics go for:

AdventuresofHuckleberryFinnby Twai n

$75,000

TheSunAlsoRisesby Hemingwa y

$225,000

Ulyssesby Joyc e

$65,000

GoneWithTheWindby Mitchel l

$12,500

WinnieThePoohby Miln e

$5,000

TheGrapesOfWrathby Steinbec k

$17,500

CasinoRoyaleby Fkemin g

$165,000

TheLittlePrinceby de Saint - Exuper y

$6,000

Metamorphosisby Kafk a

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$2,500

OnTheRoadby Keroua c

$15,000

BreakfastatTiffany’sby Capot e

$1,500

TheCatcherintheRyeby Salinge r

$15,000

LordoftheFliesby Goldin g

$22,500

1984by Orwel l

$17,500

There were even books being sold that you wouldn’t associate with the words rare or classic, like a copy of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. A first edition copy of the 1981 novel was being hawked for $1000. I like the movie that it was based on, but let’s be real. There is no market for that – is there?

If you want to learn more about ABAA, which is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, please consult: www.abaa.org.

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The ABAA’s New York International Antiquarian Book Fair Takes Place at the Park Avenue Armory

By Britt Trachtenberg

On April 5, the Antiquarian Bookseller’s Association of America’s (ABAA) 64th annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair occurred at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Once a year, dealers, collectors, and curious spectators gather to sell, buy, and discuss rare artifacts. The 2024 installment featured an estimated 200 dealers from 15 countries.

The First Edition Rare Books featured a first edition and first printing of WheretheCrawdadsSing(2018) by Delia Owens inscribed by the author. The dealer had a first edition and first printing of TheHungerGames(2008) by Suzanne Collins.

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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts showed a first-edition copy of the picture book Horton Hears a Who!(1954) by Dr. Suess. The copy contained signatures from 1970s TV animated movie stars June Foray and Hans Conried. The seller displayed a second printing of TheSnowyDayby Jack Ezra Keats (1963, Viking Press). Keats signed and inscribed the copy to a woman named Dana Ericson.

Geographicus: Rare Antique Maps displayed a Wonders of New Yorkmap which outlined the subway stations and attractions in a comical light. This map showed colorful buildings and slim streets. The seller also showed a TerritoryofArizonamap. E. Civil engineers A. Eckhoff and P. Riecker gathered the entries from surveys and reconnaissances. The map is dated to 1880.

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Imperial Fine Books displayed twelve volumes of the Bronte sisters’ novels in the Thornton edition. The seller had six volumes of Lodge’s portraits in full red morocco, described as a “handsome set.”

Alastor Rare Books, Ltd. showed a group of manuscripts called AmericanOffers(New York,1898-1906) about a German family living in New Jersey. The collection contained three volumes in their original half roan and pebbled cloth boards. The card described the volumes’ defects such as a missing spine covering and a worn-away upper cover.

Camille Sourget Librairie had a book called L’Imitation de Jésus-Christpublished by Gruel and Engelmann in 1883. The book provides an imitation of Jesus Christ in polychrome and gold frames.

Yesterday’s Gallery showed an 1864 edition of Mansfield Parkby Jane Austen. The seller had editions of Jane Eyre,Villette,and Shirleyby Charlotte Bronte.

Manhattan Rare Books had a signed letter written by Richard Feynman. In the historical document, Feynman advised and encouraged another scientist. The card described the autograph as “infrequently-seen.” The dealer had a copy of the first edition and the first issue of the Ninth Symphony by Ludwig Van Beethoven. The seller had the earliest known copy of HarryPotterandthePhilosopher’sStoneby J.K. Rowling.

Jonkers Rare Books displayed a first-edition copy of Lord of the Fliesby William Golding (Faber, 1954). The dealer showed a privately printed edition of AfterTwoYearsby Graham Greene (Rosaio Press, 1949). The card identifies it as number six of twenty-five copies.

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B&B Rare Books, Ltd. displayed a 1991 Nirvana City Gardens Music Calendar with an original promotional card. The poster featured bands such as Nirvana, the Ramones, the Ween, and Bad Brains. The dealer also had a copy of Nirvana’s Nevermindalbum cover, autographed by the band members and art director Robert Fisher. The dealer had a copy of the live 1994 album of InUteroby Nirvana. When asked how the seller obtained the items, collector Josh Mann said “That was just a point of opportunity that came up last year. We bought of bunch of things and we held it back for the fair. We got it in the fall.”

Peter Harrington London showed a second-edition copy of LeavesofGrass(New York, 1856) by Walt Whitman. The edition was published a year after the first with twenty new poems. The seller’s specific copy was printed for the author.

Stephen Butler Rare Books and Manuscripts displayed Latin texts from a fine Romanesque manuscript on vellum material. The work was written in Latin and published in France in 1050. The texts are attributed to Augustine and Epistulae. The seller had an unpublished manuscript of sermons by Reverend Richard Evans William. The text is attributed to 1716. The dealer also had a copy of the BookofHours:UseofThérouannewritten in French and Latin. The illuminated manuscript featured parchment material. The historical document is attributed to the 1470s.

Sanford L. Smith and Associates produced and managed the event.

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What’s the story?

OntheNewYorkInternationalAntiquarianBookFair.

By Elroy Rosenberg

The Scottish astrologer James Bassantin, born during the reign of James IV, was what we would now term a hustler. He believed himself of a learnedness and sophistication befitting the highest intellectual circles of Renaissance Europe and would do anything to reach them. His devotion to astronomy, science, and mathematics and his particular fondness for the work of the humanist mathematician Petrus Apianus inspired him to produce a supernal treatise of his own. But Bassantin, the son of a Berwickshire laird, was no Copernicus, nor even a Petrus Apianus for that matter. So, lacking any real wisdom or insights, he opted for theatricality instead. His Astronomia, Opusabsolutissimum , published in 1557, includes thirty-seven full-page woodcut astronomical figures, thirty-five volvelles, and numerous illustrations and scripts of such spellbinding detail and intricacy that wide-eyed awe is the only proper response. But closer inspection reveals that, though quite beautiful, scarcely any of his thirty-seven astronomical figures make any sense. Conceived less from science than from whimsy, this Opusabsolutissimumis almost pure fantasy.

One reason to go to the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair: where else can you get a story this good? Bassantin’s Astronomia , offered at the fair’s sixty-fourth annual edition earlier this month by Bruce Marshall Rare Books, was only one artifact in a hall counting thousands similarly ripe for discovery. In the stalls erected beneath the baying arches of the Park Avenue Armory’s grand drill hall, the stories were endless. Every taste was catered to, any predilection could be serviced. The hardest part was figuring out what to scrutinize and what to skip.

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Levels of intrigue varied. In the context of the fair’s rarefied collections, some first-edition text of jfk’s Profilesin Courageor Waugh’s AHandfulofDustjust seemed lame. And the countless signed copies of ThePhilosophyof AndyWarholdid nobody any favors. Eventually, one learned to feel one’s way through the tangle, and to start digging for gold in those spots where the eye spotted a gleaming object. Consider, for example, an offering from the Paris-based Librairie Faustroll: a 1950 folio edition of Pablo Neruda’s Canto General , featuring surrealistic endpapers by Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siquieros, as well as a handwritten dedication by the author to the book’s owner, one Fernand Léger. The exquisite first endpaper, Rivera’s, is a phantasmagoria of Latin American imagery in vibrant hues of orange, green, and blue. Given the quality of the book’s materials, printing costs were inordinately high. So Neruda and his publisher called up every high-rolling artist they could find and asked them to secure the book’s funding via preorder. Listed in the back of the book are the takers: the novelist Jorge Amado, Rivera’s wife Frida Kahlo, the poet Louis Aragon, the filmmaker Luis Buñuel; even Picasso ordered a copy. Léger later illustrated the 1954 French edition; here, his involvement is limited to being the humble recipient of what Neruda’s inscription calls “toute l’admiration and toute l’amitié” of the author.

If a folio-sized Neruda with surreal illustrations by Diego Rivera easily caught the eye, other treasures demanded more digging for. It took, for example, a closer inspection to see that a 1934 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald discussing his main literary influences was sent not from 1307 Park Avenue, New York, but from 1307 Park Avenue Baltimore . Or that a birthday letter sent from jfk to the Democratic congressman Harold T. Johnson was postdated December 2, 1963; Kennedy, by this time, had been dead for ten days.

The first New York abaa (Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America) Book Fair was held three years before that in April 1960, in the Steinway Concert Hall on West Fifty-seventh Street. Dealers: twenty-two. Admission: free. Total sales: around $50,000. Naturally, in so cosmopolitan a place as New York, the event could stay bound to its humble origins for only so long. The book fair eventually relocated to the Park Avenue Armory, while Steinway Hall became the base structure for the supertall Steinway Tower, the eighty-fourth floor of which topped out in 2019.

In some ways, it would have been just as appropriate had the iabf stayed at 111 West Fifty-seventh. Sky-high growth is on everybody’s mind. Prices are surging, stall rentals are rising, the buyers’ market is expanding. Media coverage demands that the items offered by stallholders become ever more headline-grabbing. The dealer Type Punch Matrix, from Washington, D.C., hoarded most of the publicity with their listing of numerous artifacts from the Sylvia Plath archive, including a colorful portrait Sylvia completed as a sixteen-year-old girl, as well as a handwritten poem of hers, exceedingly rare given that almost all of Plath’s surviving poems were typewritten to be sent out to publishers. Did it matter that the painting or the poem weren’t any good? Not really. Some may have scoffed at their low aesthetic value, but most of us enjoyed them for what they are: objects that generate a pretty good story.

It was reported that last year’s iteration produced iabf’s highest-ever attendance and sales figures. This runs counter, perhaps, to the dominant perceptions of the public, who hear the words “antiquarian book fair” and seem to consider it exclusively the purview of the old and fusty those erudite enough to comprehend Homeric Greek, or hermetic enough to desire a nice long afternoon alone with a seventeenth-century Dutch manuscript, seated in the comfort of a Hudson Valley cabin. A plausible presupposition, but an inaccurate one. The iabf is little more than a gathering of charming if perhaps slightly eccentric people, comprising all adult ages, bound together by their love for objects of attractiveness, idiosyncrasy, and historical cachet. Most of them neither know Homeric Greek nor care to. They’d rather talk your ear off about how they located Al Capone’s .41 Colt (for sale at the University Archives stall), or their collection of a Soviet-era Marxist journal from Latvia called KREISĀ FRONTE(Michael Fagan), or the relative rarity of early twentieth-century Japanese Uchiwafans with their sheets still intact (Acanthus Antiquariaat).

In short, they’re in it for the stories. Sure, from the outside it can look like everybody involved in the fair exists in a fantasy worthy of James Bassantin’s fabricated astronomy. But presumptions be damned; it doesn’t take a medieval scholar or dusty librarian to appreciate just how much there was to enjoy at such a fair as this. You’re a Francophile? Ben Kinmont was offering a broadside, printed by the prefecture of Nîmes in 1814, outlining new regulations for local boulangers . Or are you a mid-century pop-music lover? The Biblioctopus stall featured Paul McCartney’s handwritten lyrics for “Lovely Rita.” “Lovely Rita, meter maid,” it reads in McCartney’s wiry script, “When did you

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start to tow your heart away?” An item as enchanting as the Park Avenue Armory’s towering vaulted roof which, of all of its kind in the United States, is, fittingly, the oldest.

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Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world.

By Jennifer Schuessler and Julia Jacobs

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The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is the place to inspect some of the most exquisite rare books on the market. But at this year’s event in early April, some browsers may have been unprepared for a small, grayish item on view: a book bound in human skin.

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The book, which measures about 3 by 5 inches, came with a price tag of $45,000 and a colorful back story. According to a statement by its owner, the binding was commissioned in 1682 by an Italian doctor and anatomist identified as Jacopo X, and has been kept by his descendants ever since.

Family lore held that during a dissection, Jacopo recognized the woman on the slab as an actress he had seen in Corneille’s comedy “Le Baron d’Albikrac.” He knew that unclaimed bodies sold to medical schools for dissection were rarely, if ever, given a proper burial. So he removed a piece of skin, and used it to bind a copy of the play.

“There was a sense that this was a tribute,” Ian Kahn, a dealer, explained to onlookers gathered at the counter of his booth before pulling out the book to offer a closer look.

Books bound in human skin and the sometimes sensational stories surrounding them have long occupied an odd place in the annals of the rare book world. Over the years, they have been whispered, bragged and joked about.

But over the past decade, the conversation has shifted. Many institutions whose collections include these books have sharply restricted access, as they have found themselves unexpectedly embroiled in the same debates about displaying or even owning human remains that have swept across museums

The conversation was jolted anew last month when Harvard University announced that it had removed the skin binding from a notorious book in its collections, and that it would be seeking “a final, respectful disposition.” The university also apologized for “past failures in its stewardship,” which it said had “further objectified and compromised the dignity of the human being whose remains were used” for the binding.

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The announcement drew headlines around the world. But so far, the reaction from rare book experts has been muted and mixed.

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“It was a bold move to put out a press release not just about the presence of human skin books, but about a potentially controversial way of dealing with the issue,” said Allie Alvis, a curator at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware. Too many institutions, Alvis says, are unwilling to say much about them at all.

But others are troubled by what they see as the destruction of a historical artifact, and the imposition of 21stcentury sensibilities onto objects from different times and contexts.

Megan Rosenbloom, a former medical librarian and the author of “Dark Archives,” a study of the history and science of anthropodermic (or skin-bound) books, said that destroying or disposing of these objects would close off future scholarship and fresh understandings.

“We should treat these books as respectfully as possible, but try not to bury literally and figuratively what happened to these people,” she said. “It’s hubris to think we’ve come to the end of our evolution of how we think about human remains.”

And moves like Harvard’s, Rosenbloom added, could backfire.

“If all anthropodermic books are taken out of institutions,” she said, “the rest of these books on the private market will probably go further underground, where they might be treated less respectfully.”

Rumors and Innuendo

Claims of books bound in human skin have circulated for centuries. But the ability to confirm them scientifically using a technique called peptide mass fingerprinting is only about a decade old.

In 2015, Rosenbloom and others started the Anthropodermic Book Project, with the goal of uncovering “the historical truths behind the innuendo.” So far, the project has identified 51 purported examples worldwide, 18 of which have been confirmed as bound in human skin. Another 14 have been debunked.

An unknown number of others sit in private libraries. Kahn, whose firm, Lux Mentis, handles a lot of “challenging material,” as he put it, said he knows of several collectors in Paris who have skin-bound books.

The oldest reputed examples are three 13th-century Bibles held at the Bibliothèque Nationale in France. The largest number date from the Victorian era, the heyday of anatomical collecting, when doctors sometimes had medical treatises and other texts bound in skin from patients or cadavers.

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Other examples relate to criminals or prisoners. At the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, a display about the 19th-century growth of the medical profession includes a small notebook purportedly bound in the skin of William Burke, part of a duo of notorious serial killers who sold their victims’ bodies for dissection. The Boston Athenaeum owns one bound in the skin of a man who, before he died in prison, had asked that two copies of his memoir and deathbed confession be bound in his skin.

While most known skin bindings are from Europe or North America, some involve wild claims, like a book at the Newberry Library in Chicago said to have been “found in the palace of the King of Delhi” during the 1857 mutiny against British rule. (Lab examination, according to the library, concluded it was actually “highly burnished goat.”)

“There’s often a sense of othering of these books,” said Alvis, the curator of Winterthur Museum, who posts about rare books on social media as @book_historia. “They don’t come from the noble white person, but this strange person from foreign climes.”

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Current testing cannot identify race or sex of the skin. But at least a half-dozen 19th-century examples involve skin purportedly taken from female patients or cadavers by male doctors, with several used to cover books about female biology or sexuality (like a treatise on virginity held at the Wellcome Collection in London).

And a few examples, both rumored and confirmed, have racial connections that, whatever the intentions behind the bindings, may play uncomfortably today.

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Two volumes of poems by Phillis Wheatley, the first person of African descent to publish a book in the United States, have been confirmed as bound in human skin. But a pocket-size notebook at the Wellcome Collection, long claimed to have been bound in the skin of Crispus Attucks, a mixed-race Black and Native man recognized as the first person to die for American independence, is likely bound in camel, horse or goat skin, according to the museum.

A ‘Violated Woman’?

The volume at Harvard, an 1879 philosophical treatise called “Des Destinées de L’Ame,” or “The Destiny of Souls,” was bound by a French doctor named Ludovic Bouland, who inserted a note saying that “a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering.” It was placed at Harvard’s Houghton Library in 1934 by John Stetson,

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an heir to the hat fortune, along with another note saying that the skin came from a woman who died in a psychiatric hospital.

According to Harvard, library lore holds that “decades ago” the book was sometimes used to haze unsuspecting student workers. But questions about the library’s recent stewardship emerged in 2014, after the library published a jokey blog post describing the confirmation of the skin binding as “good news for cannibals.”

Paul Needham, a prominent rare book expert who retired from Princeton in 2020, was deeply offended, and began calling on Harvard to remove the skin and give it a “respectful burial.”

“I think that the way the Houghton Library treated this was a disservice to the world of rare book collecting,” he said.

The library imposed some restrictions on access in 2015. Winds shifted further in 2021, when Harvard formed a Steering Committee on Human Remains to examine all of its collections, as an outgrowth of its efforts to reckon with its historic entanglements with slavery.

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A single skin-bound book from 19th-century France may seem like a small thing amid the more than 20,000 human remains in Harvard’s collections, including 6,500 from Native Americans, which critics say are not being researched and repatriated quickly enough.

But to Needham, who was involved in starting an affinity group to pressure Harvard into burying the skin of what the group called “the violated woman trapped in the binding,” the moral imperative is clear: The proper disposition of human remains should take ethical precedence, particularly where the person has not given consent.

“What 100 years from now would be the potential new research that would be done?” Needham said. “I just can’t imagine it.”

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Harvard’s decision is drawing heightened attention to skin-bound volumes elsewhere, including one at the Cleveland Public Library: an 1867 edition of the Quran, acquired in 1941 from a dealer who had described it as “formerly the property of the East Arab chief Bushiri ibn Salim who revolted against the Germans in 1888.”

For decades, the book typically received a handful of requests a year for access, said John Skrtic, the library’s chief of collections. But earlier this year, the library made it off-limits, pending testing.

“The library has long believed the undocumented claim in the dealer’s catalog, regarding its binding, to be false and finds the claim sensationalistic and deeply offensive,” the Cleveland Public Library said in a statement. The library will “engage leaders in the local Muslim community to chart an ethical path forward.”

Harvard’s approach is also generating strong criticism. Eric Holzenberg, a book scholar who recently retired as director of the Grolier Club in Manhattan, said that the destruction of the binding “accomplishes nothing,” beyond expressing disapproval of “the acts of people long dead.”

“Harvard, it seems to me, has taken the easy way out,” Holzenberg said. “No doubt the proper, cautious, committee-generated, risk-averse approach, but ultimately I fear at the expense of sound scholarship and responsible stewardship.”

Rosenbloom, the author of “Dark Archives,” said she questioned the tendency to pull these objects, which were generally not created or collected in a context of colonialism, into models developed to address those injustices. And she wondered why Harvard had removed the binding before finishing full provenance research.

In response to emailed questions, Thomas Hyry, the director of Houghton Library, and Anne-Marie Eze, its associate librarian, said they did not believe dismantling of the binding would limit future scholarship.

“The decisions we have made to remove the human remains from our volume will not erase what we know about this practice for those studying the history of the book,” they said.

Balancing Research and Respect

Some libraries that have undertaken an ethical review of their anthropodermic books have reached different conclusions.

Brown University’s John Hay Library has four books confirmed as bound in human skin, including an edition of Vesalius’s landmark 1543 anatomical atlas, “On the Structure of the Human Body.” In the past, they were promoted on campus tours and sometimes brought out for Halloween and other events.

But in 2019, the library’s new director, Amanda Strauss, paused any showing of the books, while developing policies that balanced respect for human remains with the library’s research mandate.

“We don’t want to censor access to controversial or disturbing material,” she said. “And we don’t want to shame anyone for their interest.”

Today, images of the books’ pages (but not the bindings) are available online, while access to the physical books is limited to people conducting research on medical ethics or anthropodermic bindings.

Strauss said she would be uncomfortable with any alteration or destruction of the bindings, which she said amounted to “erasure.”

“We can’t pretend this wasn’t a practice and this didn’t happen,” she said. “Because it did, and we have the evidence.”

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With any macabre object, the line between morbid curiosity and the pursuit of understanding may be hard to draw.

Kahn, the dealer, said he wanted to “demystify” books bound in skin, which he said can prompt conversations about ethics, knowledge and our own status as animals. At the book fair, many seemed open to those questions and curious, however queasily, to touch the Corneille volume.

One browser, Helen Lukievics, a retired lawyer, said she had read about the Harvard book and shuddered. But she was persuaded, she said, by the idea that this particular binding had been meant as a “tribute” to the actress.

“It’s fabulously appalling,” she said. She paused. “It’s a piece of history.”

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Books bound in human skin: An ethical quandary at the library

By Jennifer Schuessler and Julia Jacobs

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NEW YORK, NY - The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is the place to inspect some of the most exquisite rare books on the market. But at this year’s event in early April, some browsers may have been unprepared for a small, grayish item on view: a book bound in human skin.

The book, which measures about 3 by 5 inches, came with a price tag of $45,000 and a colorful backstory. According to a statement by its owner, the binding was commissioned in 1682 by an Italian doctor and anatomist identified as Jacopo X and has been kept by his descendants ever since.

Family lore held that during a dissection, Jacopo recognized the woman on the slab as an actress he had seen in Thomas Corneille’s comedy “Le Baron d’Albikrac.” He knew that unclaimed bodies sold to medical schools for dissection were rarely, if ever, given a proper burial. So he removed a piece of skin and used it to bind a copy of the play.

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“There was a sense that this was a tribute,” Ian Kahn, a dealer, explained to onlookers gathered at the counter of his booth before pulling out the book to offer a closer look.

Books bound in human skin and the sometimes sensational stories surrounding them have long occupied an odd place in the annals of the rare book world. Over the years, they have been whispered, bragged and joked about.

But over the past decade, the conversation has shifted. Many institutions whose collections include these books have restricted access, as they have found themselves unexpectedly embroiled in the same debates about displaying or even owning human remains that have swept across museums.

The conversation was jolted anew last month when Harvard University announced that it had removed the skin binding from a notorious book in its collections and that it would be seeking “a final, respectful disposition.” The university also apologized for “past failures in its stewardship,” which it said had “further objectified and compromised the dignity of the human being whose remains were used” for the binding.

The announcement drew headlines around the world. But so far, the reaction from rare book experts has been muted and mixed.

“It was a bold move to put out a press release not just about the presence of human skin books, but about a potentially controversial way of dealing with the issue,” said Allie Alvis, a curator at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware. Too many institutions, Alvis said, are unwilling to say much about them at all.

But others are troubled by what they see as the destruction of a historical artifact, and the imposition of 21stcentury sensibilities onto objects from different times and contexts.

Megan Rosenbloom, a former medical librarian and the author of “Dark Archives,” a study of the history and science of anthropodermic (or skin-bound) books, said that destroying or disposing of these objects would close off future scholarship and fresh understandings.

“We should treat these books as respectfully as possible but try not to bury, literally and figuratively, what happened to these people,” she said. “It’s hubris to think we’ve come to the end of our evolution of how we think about human remains.”

And moves like Harvard’s, Rosenbloom added, could backfire.

“If all anthropodermic books are taken out of institutions,” she said, “the rest of these books on the private market will probably go further underground, where they might be treated less respectfully.”

Rumors and Innuendo

Claims of books bound in human skin have circulated for centuries. But the ability to confirm them scientifically using a technique called peptide mass fingerprinting is only about a decade old.

In 2015, Rosenbloom and others started the Anthropodermic Book Project, with the goal of uncovering “the historical truths behind the innuendo.” So far, the project has identified 51 purported examples worldwide, 18 of which have been confirmed as bound in human skin. Another 14 have been debunked.

An unknown number of others sit in private libraries. Kahn, whose firm, Lux Mentis, handles a lot of “challenging material,” as he put it, said he knows of several collectors in Paris who have skin-bound books.

The oldest reputed examples are three 13th-century Bibles held at the Bibliothèque Nationale in France. The largest number dates from the Victorian era, the heyday of anatomical collecting, when doctors sometimes had

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medical treatises and other texts bound in skin from patients or cadavers.

Other examples relate to criminals or prisoners. At the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, a display about the 19th-century growth of the medical profession includes a small notebook purportedly bound in the skin of William Burke, part of a duo of notorious serial killers who sold their victims’ bodies for dissection. The Boston Athenaeum owns one bound in the skin of a man who, before he died in prison, had asked that two copies of his memoir and deathbed confession be bound in his skin.

While most known skin bindings are from Europe or North America, some involve wild claims, like a book at the Newberry Library in Chicago said to have been “found in the palace of the King of Delhi” during the 1857 mutiny against British rule. (Lab examination, according to the library, concluded it was actually “highly burnished goat.”)

“There’s often a sense of othering of these books,” said Alvis, the curator of Winterthur Museum, who posts about rare books on social media as @book_historia. “They don’t come from the noble white person, but this strange person from foreign climes.”

Current testing cannot identify race or sex of the skin. But at least a half-dozen 19th-century examples involve skin purportedly taken from female patients or cadavers by male doctors, with several used to cover books about female biology or sexuality (like a treatise on virginity held at the Wellcome Collection in London).

And a few examples, both rumored and confirmed, have racial connections that, whatever the intentions behind the bindings, may play uncomfortably today.

Two volumes of poems by Phillis Wheatley, the first person of African descent to publish a book in the United States, have been confirmed as bound in human skin. But a pocket-size notebook at the Wellcome Collection, long claimed to have been bound in the skin of Crispus Attucks, a mixed-race Black and Native man recognized as the first person to die for American independence, is likely bound in camel, horse or goat skin, according to the museum.

A ‘Violated

Woman’?

The volume at Harvard an 1879 philosophical treatise called “Des Destinées de L’Ame,” or “The Destiny of Souls” was bound by a French doctor named Ludovic Bouland, who inserted a note saying that “a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering.” It was placed at Harvard’s Houghton Library in 1934 by John Stetson, an heir to the hat fortune, along with another note saying that the skin came from a woman who died in a psychiatric hospital.

According to Harvard, library lore holds that “decades ago,” the book was sometimes used to haze unsuspecting student workers. But questions about the library’s recent stewardship emerged in 2014 after the library published a jokey blog post describing the confirmation of the skin binding as “good news for cannibals.”

Paul Needham, a prominent rare book expert who retired from Princeton in 2020, was deeply offended and began calling on Harvard to remove the skin and give it a “respectful burial.”

“I think that the way the Houghton Library treated this was a disservice to the world of rare book collecting,” he said.

The library imposed some restrictions on access in 2015. Winds shifted further in 2021, when Harvard formed a Steering Committee on Human Remains to examine all of its collections, as an outgrowth of its efforts to reckon with its historic entanglements with slavery.

A single skin-bound book from 19th-century France may seem like a small thing amid the more than 20,000 human remains in Harvard’s collections, including 6,500 from Native Americans, which critics say are not being researched and repatriated quickly enough.

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But to Needham, who was involved in starting an affinity group to pressure Harvard into burying the skin of what the group called “the violated woman trapped in the binding,” the moral imperative is clear: The proper disposition of human remains should take ethical precedence, particularly where the person has not given consent.

“What 100 years from now would be the potential new research that would be done?” Needham said. “I just can’t imagine it.”

Harvard’s decision is drawing heightened attention to skin-bound volumes elsewhere, including one at the Cleveland Public Library: an 1867 edition of the Quran, acquired in 1941 from a dealer who had described it as “formerly the property of the East Arab chief Bushiri ibn Salim who revolted against the Germans in 1888.”

For decades, the book typically received a handful of requests a year for access, said John Skrtic, the library’s chief of collections. But earlier this year, the library made it off-limits, pending testing.

“The library has long believed the undocumented claim in the dealer’s catalog, regarding its binding, to be false and finds the claim sensationalistic and deeply offensive,” the Cleveland Public Library said in a statement. The library will “engage leaders in the local Muslim community to chart an ethical path forward.”

Harvard’s approach is also generating strong criticism. Eric Holzenberg, a book scholar who recently retired as director of the Grolier Club in Manhattan, said that the destruction of the binding “accomplishes nothing,” beyond expressing disapproval of “the acts of people long dead.”

“Harvard, it seems to me, has taken the easy way out,” Holzenberg said. “No doubt the proper, cautious, committee-generated, risk-averse approach, but ultimately, I fear, at the expense of sound scholarship and responsible stewardship.”

Rosenbloom, the author of “Dark Archives,” said she questioned the tendency to pull these objects, which were generally not created or collected in a context of colonialism, into models developed to address those injustices. And she wondered why Harvard had removed the binding before finishing full provenance research.

In response to emailed questions, Thomas Hyry, the director of Houghton Library, and Anne-Marie Eze, its associate librarian, said they did not believe dismantling of the binding would limit future scholarship.

“The decisions we have made to remove the human remains from our volume will not erase what we know about this practice for those studying the history of the book,” they said.

Balancing Research and Respect

Some libraries that have undertaken an ethical review of their anthropodermic books have reached different conclusions.

Brown University’s John Hay Library has four books confirmed as bound in human skin, including an edition of Andreas Vesalius’ landmark 1543 anatomical atlas, “On the Structure of the Human Body.” In the past, they were promoted on campus tours and sometimes brought out for Halloween and other events.

But in 2019, the library’s new director, Amanda Strauss, paused any showing of the books, while developing policies that balanced respect for human remains with the library’s research mandate.

“We don’t want to censor access to controversial or disturbing material,” she said. “And we don’t want to shame anyone for their interest.”

Today, images of the books’ pages (but not the bindings) are available online, while access to the physical books is limited to people conducting research on medical ethics or anthropodermic bindings.

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Strauss said she would be uncomfortable with any alteration or destruction of the bindings, which she said amounted to “erasure.”

“We can’t pretend this wasn’t a practice and this didn’t happen,” she said. “Because it did, and we have the evidence.”

With any macabre object, the line between morbid curiosity and the pursuit of understanding may be hard to draw.

Kahn, the dealer, said he wanted to “demystify” books bound in skin, which he said can prompt conversations about ethics, knowledge and our own status as animals. At the book fair, many seemed open to those questions and curious, however queasily, to touch the Corneille volume.

One browser, Helen Lukievics, a retired lawyer, said she had read about the Harvard book and shuddered. But she was persuaded, she said, by the idea that this particular binding had been meant as a “tribute” to the actress.

“It’s fabulously appalling,” she said. She paused. “It’s a piece of history.”

This article originally appeared in The New York Times

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Brilliant Exiles:

AMERICAN WOMEN IN PARIS

NY Antiquarian Book Fair Has Best Show In More Than A Decade

NEW YORK CITY — The ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) — officially sanctioned by Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + Associates — returned to the Park Avenue Armory in New

York City on April 4-7, for its 64th edition.

Following the fair’s closing, a press release issued on behalf of the show’s manager reported a 10 percent increase in attendance compared to 2023, marking the 64th edition of the NYIABF the most successful iteration in 11 years, both in terms of sales and attendance.

There was also a noted uptick

in younger collectors and visitors, as well as guests from across all disciplines, including interior designers, musicians, chefs, museum directors and more, testifying to the fair’s appeal to a wide variety of people.

Exhibitors from a total of 15 different countries, including Argentina, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom joined those from the United States.

As it evolves, the fair continued to attract new antiquarian booksellers, welcoming 16 new exhibitors this year including: ART... on paper - XX Century Art Books, Alain Sinibaldi, Alastor Rare Books, Dale Steffey Books, Editio Altera, Keith de Lellis Gallery, Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Librairie JC Vrain, Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Patrick Olson Rare Books, Photo Discovery, ResserThorner Americana, Stephen Butler Rare Books, The Book Block, Wiggins Fine Books and ZH Books.

Librarie JC Vrain had an exceptional display fronted by 40 pages of a handwritten manuscript by Helen Churchill Candee that details her experience surviving the sinking of RMS Titanic. According to the vendor’s lot card, the manuscript was the source for James Cameron’s film, in which Candee was the inspiration for Rose, played by Kate Winslet; they were asking $900,000 for the manuscript. For those who wanted Titanic ephemera but could not afford such a price, the Parisian bookseller was asking $120,000 for a letter written on April 10, 1912, by Eward Pomeroy Colley, who would drown during the April 15 tragedy. Another item, a 66-page volume priced at $115,000 was described as “the most complete document of the time on the passengers of

The Park Avenue Armory welcomed the 64th annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

First-time exhibitor Alain Sinbaldi was exhibiting several things, including 50 artists’ photo books from a private French collection. Montreuil, France.

First time exhibitor Art...on Paper – XX Century Art Books, Lugano, Switzerland.

Arthur Fournier had acquired six 1968 communist posters — shown here holding three — that he had acquired in 2022 from a West Coast professor and which were making their debut. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Ludwig Wittgenstein is the subject of Athena Rare Books’ 24th catalog. Lucy Rose DaSilva said the Fairfield, Conn., dealer saw a lot of interest in works by the Austrian philosopher, giving out nearly 50 copies of their catalog and selling several, including 10 to one buyer alone. Biblioctopus, Los Angeles.

Aisles were busy for the opening night of the 64th annual ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair.

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“This is the nicest copy we’ve seen,” said Chris Heim, of Tove Jansson’s illustrated first edition Swedish language copy of Alice in Wonderland. Books of Wonder, New York City.

the Titanic and their fate.”

Across the aisle, Art...on Paper – XX Century Art Books was another debuting exhibitor. Artists represented with the dealer from Lugano, Switzerland, included Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, André Breton, Laslo Moholy-Nagy, Carl Andre and Andy Warhol.

Patrick Olson specializes in printed books and ephemera from the hand-press period, meaning ones printed and bound entirely by hand; the date ranges with Gutenberg, circa 1455, and ends around 1830. The Lowell, Mass.-based dealer was making his debut at NYIABF and was particularly happy to share a disaster document that measured approximately 48¼ by 16¾ inches, which he describes as being of “epic size.” Published in Munich in 1786, the Bavarian tax proclamation levied taxes after disasters.

Founded in 2022 by David Rueger, Editio Altera is in Bronxville, N.Y., and specializes in institutional libraries in the US, UK and Europe. For his first time at NYIABF, Rueger brought several notable works, including Gerrit Paape’s Beknopt en duidelijk Onderwijs in het Silhouëtteeren (The Art of Silhouetting), published in Dordrecht in 1792. According to Rueger, there are no copies of this text in any US library. A French Caribbean slave song, Le Paramaribo. Roman Maritime et de Moeurs Créoles, tire de la Guerre de l’Indépendance de l’Amerique du Sud contre l’Espagne by Jean Cathérineau (Paris, 1866) is known in only one US institution, the Library of Congress.

For his debut at NYIABF, international bookseller Josef Mitmannsgruber brought a selection of first editions of the US patents from the National Inventors Hall of Fame inductees. The Austrian dealer had the patents of Thomas A. Watson’s improvements to the telephone, Thomas Edison’s light bulb, Charles Martin Hall’s aluminum, aspirin by

For those whose interests leaned toward occult or macabre, Alastor Rare Books, making its debut at the NYIABF, had a Seventeenth Century invocation of spirits (top shelf) in the same case as a brochure for artificial limbs by M. Masters (bottom shelf). East Cowes, U.K.

Felix Hoffmann, John M. Browning’s recoil operated firearm, Nikola Tesla’s Tesla turbine and Levi Strauss’s 1875 patent for jeans.

James Cummins had a gleaming display just inside the show’s entrance. The New York City bookseller was handling the collection of James Silberman and Selma Shapiro, a New York City publishing power couple, that included first editions of The Great Gatsby (1925) and The Sun Also Rises (1926). For those whose interest did not include Twentieth Century literature, the seller also offered a leaf from the Gutenberg Bible, a 1787 first American edition of John Adams’ A Defense of the Constitution of Government of the United States of America, a complete eight-volume set of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America (1839-1844), Maurice M. Loewy & M. Peirre Puiseux’s Atlas Photograhique de la Lune (18961910) and a lock of Walt Whitman’s hair taken from his deathbed.

Long-time exhibitor Peter Harrington was featuring “the canonical works of American literature and highlights from the theater collection of critic and writer, Clive Hirschhorn.”

Included in the London dealer’s catalog for the show was a first edition copy of Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot (New York City, 1950); a

first edition of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection (London, 1859); Ian Fleming’s personal and annotated first draft screenplay for Thunderball, Nelson Mandela’s personal copy of W.J. Hosten’s Introduction to South African Law and Legal Theory (Pretoria, 1983-84) and Ernest H. Shepard’s original artwork for A.A. Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner (1928).

Bauman Rare Books also had a good variety, including a Maurice Sendak drawing of Mickey Mouse that was inscribed by the artist and a rare 1683 quarto edition of Hamlet that was described as “one of the earliest obtainable editions.”

Collectors of medieval manuscripts would make a beeline for Les Enluminures, the venerable New York City dealer who specializes in illuminated manuscripts and is a fixture at other New York City fairs. The missal of Jan de Broedere, abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Grammont, dated 1510-20, had pride of place in a case along the back wall; a neighboring shelf had a Fifteenth Century Book of Hours signed by the artist, Jean Poyer, alongside a Fourteenth Century Latin and French Book of Hours from Metz.

For those interested in Orientalism, Donald Heald Rare Books had two particularly note-

worthy offerings. One, a fine set of The Costumes of China, Austria, Great Britain, the Russian Empire and Turkey, including the Punishments of China and the Military Costume of Turkey (London, 1804-1818) that was acknowledged to be “a rare complete set of the deluxe issue.” It was priced at $29,500, a comparative bargain when considered

against the $135,000 the New York City bookseller was asking for Amedeo Preziosi and Adalbert de Beaumont’s Souvenir de Constantinople et d’un Voyage fait en Egypte en 1845, par le Duc alors Prince Roger de Bauffremont (Contantinople and Egypt, 1845) a collection of watercolors that had been intended to be published as a travel book but

An unprecedented archive of materials from the making of a San Quentin death row cookbook. Ben Kinmont Booksellers, Sebastapol, Calif.

John Steinbeck archive with Burnside Rare Books, Portland, Ore.

The complete Hanuman Book Series, from Tom Verlaine’s estate. Capitol Hill Books, Washington DC.

Daniel Crouch Rare Books had playing cards along the back wall, and a bas-relief maquette at the front of the booth. London.

DeWolfe and Wood, Alfred, Maine.

never was.

“They have great visual impact,” confirmed Kate Hunter with Daniel Crouch Rare Books, who showed off several sets of antique playing cards from numerous different makers, periods and regions. She noted the cards spoke not only to gamblers but also “to the magpie in all of us.” A bas-relief maquette for one of four bronze plaques at the base of the 1837-40 Strasbourg statue commemorating Johannes Gutenberg, which depicted the signing of the Dec-

laration of Independence, fronted the London bookseller’s booth. Fans of James Bond would be remiss in not talking with Monica Polisca. The manager of Lucius Books had a complete set of Ian Fleming’s James Bond books. Books by Agatha Christie, George Orwell, Roald Dahl and J.R.R. Tolkien were also among the offerings brought by the York, UK dealer. John Steinbeck fans would have been interested in an archive of nearly 400 letters, postcards and correspondence the author sent to family members over the course of 29 years. According to co-owner Rachel Phillips, the archive spans from the time Of Mice and Men was published in 1937 to 1966, two years before his death. She confirmed the archive came to Burnside Rare Books from Mary Dekker Steinbeck, the author’s sister.

Books on philosophy are the particular niche of William “Bill” Schaberg and Athena Rare Books, which was featuring their latest catalog, Ludwig Wittgenstein, The Man and His Thought Schaberg has, for the past 10 years, been accompanied by his protégé, Lucy Rose DaSilva, the daughter of friends of his. DaSilva called us after the show with glowing feedback.

“It was really good. There were definitely more people; it felt like it was back to normal this year. We gave away 48 copies of our Wittgenstein catalog and there was a lot of interest. We saw a lot of younger collectors; I got a lot of grad students from Columbia and NYU.”

Some exhibitors brought hundreds of titles. Tiburon, Calif., based Neatline Antique Maps had a sparser selection, but what they brought made a big impact. Among the offerings was IgnaceGaston Pardies’ Blobi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti description (Paris, 1683), an original color example of one of the rarest sets from the Golden Age of celestial cartography and Laurent Fries’ 1535 Orbis Typus Universalis Iuxta Hydrographorum Traditionem Exactissime Depicta. According to the dealer’s lot card, it is one of the earliest obtainable maps on the open market to name “America.”

Manuscripts relating to US presidents were part of the selection William Reese brought to NYIABF. Among them, a fourpage letter written by George Washington from Mount Vernon eight months before his death, to close confidant James McHenry, concerning the raising of a provisional army during the “quasi war” with France. It shared shelf space with an autographed 1862 letter from Abraham Lincoln to secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, on behalf of Lincoln’s political colleague, Martin P. Sweet. African American literature and ephemera is a hot market right now. Arrowsic, Maine, dealer James Arsenault had an entire case of prints, letters, photographs and books in this category. Other cases proffered posters, maps, antique advertising and photographs of a more general nature.

Ben Kinmont specializes in Fifteenth to early Nineteenth Century books about food and wine, domestic and rural economy, health, perfume and the history of taste. In 2022, the Sebastapol, Calif., dealer made news when he brought to the fair 46 of nearly 750 works from the Thackrey

Costumes of Turkey with Donald Heald Rare Books, New York City.

First time exhibitor, Editio Altera, Bronxville, N.Y.

Eric Chaim Kline Booksellers, Santa Monica, Calif.

James Arsenault hung the Babar-printed textile on the outer wall of his booth in honor of the March 22, 2024, death of Laurent de Brunhoff, the son of Babar creator, Jean de Brunhoff (1899-1937). James Arsenault & Co, Arrowsic, Maine.

From left, blueprints for the World Trade Center (New York, 1966-70) and, at right, preliminary design studies for the World Trade Center prepared by Port Authority engineers in 1963. James Cummins, New York City.

Jeff Hirsch holding one of the most important books in his stall, John Cage’s Notations, which was inscribed to Andy Warhol by the author. Jeff Hirsch Books, Wadsworth, Ill.

Kate Mitas Bookseller had, in the case at the front of the booth, a significant collection of 45 issues of Planet Homo with the complete nine-issue run of Yes! Mitas said she’d acquired them from a Southern California collector who worked for a different magazine and had collected them. Oakland, Calif.

First-time exhibitor Librarie JC Vrain had a 40-page handwritten testimony of a survivor of the Titanic disaster. Paris.

Library, one of the largest culinary, viticulture and oenology collections in the world that was priced at a hefty $2 million. For the 2024 NYIABF, another astonishing archive of a completely different sort (and $20,000 price point) was on hand: an archive of recipes from inmates on death row at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (formerly San Quentin Prison). Our last meals? is considered the first cookbook to ever come directly from an incarcerated population.

Eclectic perfectly summed up the offerings with Tolland, Conn., dealer Eclectibles, which specializes in childhood ephemera, visual culture, social and women’s history, American advertising, historical memorabilia and works by hand. Victorian paper dolls and decoupaged cards and images dominated the case on the back wall, while at the front of the booth, a collection of National Child Labor Committee photos was displayed.

Children’s books are the specialty of Books of Wonder and its Upper West Side location served as the inspiration for the children’s bookstore in the 1997 movie, You’ve Got Mail. “We deal in nostalgia,” noted Chris Heim, who shared one of his favorite books with us: William Steig’s Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1969). When asked what some of his more important books were, he showed off a first edition Swedish language copy of Alice in Wonderland with illustrations by Tove Jansson. It was “the nicest copy we’ve ever seen,” he said.

Handwritten on an irregularly sized scrap of lined paper from a spiral notebook, Paul McCartney’s lyrics to the Beatles’ 1967 hit, “Lovely Rita, Meter Maid” were framed with a full size uncorrected first proof photograph of the album cover for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Biblioctopus had priced it at $650,000.

A date for the 2025 New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, the 65th edition, has not yet been announced.

For additional information, www.nyantiquarianbookfair. com.

NY Antiquarian Book Fair

Eclectibles, Tolland, Conn.

The original patent for jeans was filed on March 16, 1875 by Levi Strauss. Kunsthandel Mitmannsgruber, Krems on the Danube, Austria.

The circa 1510-20 missal of Jan de Broedere, abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Grammont. Les Enluminures, New York City.

Neither shaken nor stirred, this complete set of James Bond books was on hand with Lucius Books, York, U.K.

Showing for the first time at NYIABF was Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, which had Harry Chapin’s taxi license, issued around the same time of his career-launching song, “Taxi.” Galena, Ill.

Neatline Antique Maps, Tiburon, Calif.

Patrick Olson, at the show for the first time, talking with potential buyers. Over his left shoulder is a 1786 Bavarian tax proclamation of “epic size.” Patrick Olson Rare Books, Lowell, Mass.

Peter Harrington’s booth was mobbed as per usual. London.

Salesmanship and receipt-writing with Resser-Thorner Americana, Manchester, N.H.

William Reese & Co., New Haven, Conn.

Tour a Goop Executive’s Dreamy Pacific Palisades Abode With a Touch of “Paris Grandma”

By David Foxley

When Noora Raj Brown moved “kicking and screaming a little bit” from New York to Los Angeles with her husband, entrepreneur Ryan Brown, she packed a mental picture of what their new home should look like. As one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s right hands at Goop, where she is EVP of brand, Raj Brown has a knack for dreaming up mood-board-worthy scenes with defined sensibilities. At the time, she says her personal reverie centered on a midcentury-modern glass box, preferably perched in a wooded canyon, recalling a favorite Craig Ellwood house in Brentwood. “It’s funny, I had this vision in my head of what life in LA would be like,” Raj Brown confides. “And we kind of ended up in the exact opposite.”

Following a stint in a Spanish-style bungalow in West Hollywood “a very cliché New Yorker move,” she laughs the couple, now with an infant daughter to consider, let practicality enter the picture: somewhere walkable, close

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to the beach (Ryan is a surfer), and with enough space for their growing family and overnight guests. When they were shown a roomy Pacific Palisades pile, with a short stroll to the village, ocean, and architectural features that reminded Raj Brown of townhouses in Manhattan’s West Village including rare woodburning fireplaces she “instantly knew [it] was something special.” To help realize her dream, she turned to LA-based interior designer Adam Hunter, known for refined, bespoke interiors that embrace California’s ample sunshine and sense of high drama. (Hunter, whose roster of Hollywood clients includes Neil Patrick Harris and Christina Hendricks, spent a decade performing on Broadway.)

“They were so warm and happy and young and cool,” the designer says from his first meeting with the homeowners. “And we identify as New Yorkers, even though we live in LA now there was that instant connection.” Their bond was further cemented by Hunter’s comfort with a bold palette. “He has such a command [of] color, and I’m very much in the ‘death to beige’ category,” Raj Brown says.

Before appointing the interiors, the team initiated a critical two-and-a-half-year structural overhaul, led by AD100 architecture and design firm Charlap Hyman & Herrero. The Palisades property, constructed in the 1980s, was suffering from what Raj Brown calls “a true identity crisis sort of French on the outside, tragic Americana in the backyard, Spanish at times.” Initially comprising seven small bedrooms, the overarching objective was to combine a number of the cramped spaces, creating the expansive and serene kitchen, for example, and adding curving edges to the otherwise boxy floor plan. “I wanted the house to feel really soft and have a warmth to it,” she adds of the architectural brief, which included the addition of circular tray ceilings, arched doorways, and curved millwork and marble.

With that primed canvas in place, Hunter and Raj Brown introduced a transportive aesthetic that the designer endearingly calls “Paris grandma.” In the abode, that translates into a parade of plush, nobby textiles from the likes of Pierre Frey and Nobilis, moody wall colors and custom murals, and bold stone and graphic-tile surfaces. Alongside custom pieces designed by Hunter, various items Raj Brown handpicked at the Paris Flea were expertly laced into the plan: a Carlo Scarpa chandelier for the dining room, a pair of 1950s Stilnovo sconces in the entry, an L-shaped club room sofa. Add to that a mix of design cues that she curated from a recent stay at the Saint James Paris, the enchanting hôtel particulier in the 16th arrondissement known for its eclectic, eye-catching interiors designed by Laura Gonzalez.

Ultimately, everyone agrees that Hunter successfully distilled Raj Brown’s voluminous inspiration, including a 12page mood board, by tapping into the spirit of what she had in mind, amplifying certain elements while quieting others. “It’s a blend of all the things we cherish old-world accents, unexpected tableau, references stolen from West Village town houses and Haussmann Paris,” Raj Brown observes of the collaboration. “He was able to take the references and direction, make it so much better, and tie it together in a beautiful way.”

For his part, Hunter ever conscious of the clients’ young daughter, consuming professional lives, and love of entertaining kept reminding himself of a simple, solitary notion. “We wanted it to have a certain storybook feel,” he recalls. “There was a magic to the house that we captured and the word storybookis important there.”

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“I think Adam did such an incredible job with pairing these colors, and I think this bathroom is so fun,” says Raj Brown of the space, which is illuminated by capsule sconces from Apparatus. The framed composition-notebook print by Roy Lichtenstein was a gift to Ryan from Raj Brown, who found it at the International Antiquarian Book Fair in New York City.

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