Rare Book Monthly Reviews - October - 2024 Issue

Americana from Michael D. Heaston Rare Books & Manuscripts

Americana from Michael D. Heaston Rare Books & Manuscripts

Michael D. Heaston Rare Books & Manuscripts has published their Catalogue Fifty-Six of Americana - A Fine Selection of Books, Pamphlets, Manuscripts, Broadsides & Maps Pertaining to the United States. The selection (over 200 items) is wide, with the connection being the overriding subject of Americana and that most items are over a century old. As the cover says, these items cover a lot of Whys and Wherefores, and many other questions about the USA. These are a few selections you will find.
 
While America contemplates whether the time has finally come to elect a woman President, ...

Amazing Americana from McBride Rare Books

Amazing Americana from McBride Rare Books

McBride Rare Books recently published their Catalogue Four. It doesn't have a more descriptive name so I am going to take it on myself to give it one – Americana. This holds some very amazing items...

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Uncommon American Imprints from David M. Lesser Antiquarian Books

Uncommon American Imprints from David M. Lesser Antiquarian Books

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books has issued their Catalogue 205 of Rare Americana – A Catalogue of Significant and Unusual Imprints Relating To America. Offered are antiquarian items, 19th ce...

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Mississippi from L & T Respess Books

Mississippi from L & T Respess Books

L & T Respess Books has issued their List 361 with the subject being Mississippi. This Mississippi is the state, though the River from which it got its name forms the western boundary. Mississi...

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