On April 5, The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America’s (ABAA) 61st New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF) occured at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City. Collectors, buyers, and book enthusiasts come together annually to discuss rare artifacts and books.
First Edition Rare Books displayed a first-edition, first-printing copy of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. The book contained an autograph by the author. The dealer also showed a first-edition, first-printing copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The copy had an autograph by the author as well.
Imperial Fine Books showed a set of twelve volumes of the Bronte sisters’ novels. The titles included Jane Eyre and Agnes Grey. The seller also had a set of six volumes of Lodge’s portraits with red Morocco material. The card described the items as a “handsome set.”
Yesterday’s Gallery displayed an 1864 edition of Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. The dealer also had copies of Jane Eyre, Villette, and Shirley by Charlotte Bronte.
James Cummins Bookseller displayed a first-printing copy of former President Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address. At the time, the speech was printed as number four in the Tribune Tracts: National Politics collection. The dealer showed a copy of Outdoor Pastimes of An American Hunter (1905) by former President Theodore Roosevelt. The item is one of 260 total copies that Roosevelt signed. James Cummins Bookseller’s copy had a dust jacket, which is very rare.
Jonkers Rare Books displayed a first-edition copy of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. The item had a dustwrapper and slight damage to the corners.
Geographicus Rare Antique Maps showed a map called “Wonders of New York”
Bromer Booksellers displayed a musical score called Horae Beatae Virginis Mariae, iuxta Ritum Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum (1923) by Eric Gill. The item was printed in red and black with musical notes. The copy also included twelve wood engravings made by the author. According to the item’s description card, the book was intended for use by Dominican beginning musicians.
Camille Sourget Librairie had a book called L’Imitation de Jesus-Christ (1883). The artifact served as an Imitation of Jesus Christ during the 19th century. The item was made of chromolithography with polychrome and gold frames.