Some argue that this spells doom for rare book dealers, but many dealers think the opposite is true. Wardmaps llc old map store in porter square antique. Ian brabner is a rare book dealer specializing in 18th century and 19th century american history based in wilmington, delaware. The map thief by michael blanding the boston globe.
Dealer e forbes smiley was caught stealing this map in 2005. Dont be surprised to see volumes from the 1700s and 1800s here, as well as 20th century classics. Because we also buy and sell paper americana we are considered ephemera dealers. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. We are antique map dealers offering antique ward maps, fine art map reproductions and functional map gifts. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Our shop is located at 9 west street in bostons downtown crossing. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far.
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You might end up being that dealer who hangs out in his dusty, bookcrammed apartment all day, eating spaghettios to survive. Magnificent royal presentation copy of the first edition. Use the tabs or the previous and next buttons to change the displayed slide. If you have anything rare, unusual, or signed, please call before coming in. Yales map thief story told in new book new haven register. The book offers a brisk, engaging introduction to the slippery world of rare maps and map. You will find us in any case to be honest and straightforward, and i. We look at books in store monday through saturday from 9. The map thief presents as true crime, and it is, but blanding goes far beyond smileys misdeeds. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
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A large portion of our constantly growing and changing inventory of authentic antique maps is available here in our online gallery for your study and enjoyment. Ian brabner, rare book dealer, americana specialist. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Our collections features 19th century and early 20th century antique maps. We have a select inventory of 30,000 antiquarian, rare, collectible and outofprint books, historic photographs, autographed and manuscript material, pre1850 maps, ephemera and more. May 29, 2014 dealer e forbes smiley was caught stealing this map in 2005.
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