Bernard Quaritch Ltd. is one of London's oldest antiquarian booksellers and played a fascinating role in book history going back to 1847.
Bernard Quaritch Ltd.
Visiting Maggs Bros. Ltd. in London
Established in 1853, Maggs is one of the world's largest antiquarian booksellers...
A Bibliophile’s Tour of London
To start our book world exploration, Anthony Davis, solicitor, scholar of distinction, and bibliophile, provided us with two, half-day private tours around specific areas of London, such as Bloomsbury, that were rich in history related to literature and books.
Descriptive Biblography
Two weeks ago I took a course with the California Rare Book School at UCLA on the topic of descriptive bibliography.
Return from CODEX 2019
This is the second time that I have attended the CODEX Biennial Book Fair and Symposium, and again, I came away having learned more valuable information about book arts and collecting.
Typographical Explorations
Typographical Explorations. How does a printer select a specific type to create a connection to the content of the text for the reader? #bookhistory #printinghistory #typography #bookcollecting
Children’s Books about Books
When I became a mother, one of my priorities was sharing my love of books with my children. Here are three of my favorite children's books about books.
Subscribing to Arion Press
I signed up for a subscription to the Arion Press after taking a tour of the Press and Mackenzie & Harris Typefoundry earlier this year.
Cataloging Software for Private Collections
At this stage in my book collecting, cataloging has become more critical. How can I find the best software for a private library?
CODEX Book Fair and Symposium
Registration is open for the CODEX Book Fair and Symposium in February.
