About Us
We have been book, map, print, ephemera & photograph dealers for 46 years, members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable antiquarian dealer offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old & rare books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific & China. We do however handle and value items in every field.
A short video about the shop
A short video about the shop
First catalogue issued 1980, many catalogues & e-lists to date, numerous book fair lists & our website.
Members of the following professional organizations:
Members of the following professional organizations:
ABAA Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America- [David is a past President of the ABAA]
ILAB International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
ANZAAB Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers
Ephemera Society USA [David is the current president of the ESA]
IMCOS International Map Collectors Society
ANZMS Australia & New Zealand Map Society
AHPCS American Historical Print Collectors Society
Worked with Lee Ash on valuations in 1989. Lee was the pre-eminent book valuer in the US at the time, and the author of "Special Collections in Libraries in North America". We have also done valuations for the purpose of donation for libraries and individuals, including the Special Collections division of the library of the United States Military Academy and Marist College.
Exhibit at major annual antiquarian book fairs around the world, including
- New York
- California
- Boston
- London, UK
- Hong Kong
- Sydney, Melbourne & Perth, Australia
Exhibit at major map fairs around the world including:
- Miami, Florida & London UK
Exhibit at major ephemera fairs around the world, including
- London, UK & Greenwich CT.