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PhiloBiblos: Links & Reviews
Rare Books Review reports that the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired an extensive collection of the personal papers of Katharine Hepburn, which are being catalogued and will be available for ...

Books: Rare Books Review
You find general books,school books, college books,rare and obsolete books like on London life,Harry potter,Barack Obama's first presidential speech book,delia's cook book,Dawn french ,novels,school books,college books ...

Law Librarian Blog: Opening: Reference/Legal History & Rare .
The George Washington University Law School Library seeks a reference librarian to specialize in legal history and rare books. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Additional ...

Fifteen New Catalogues Under Review - Americana Exchange

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Fifteen New Catalogues Under Review
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This month we review fifteen new bookseller catalogues. The William Reese Company offers a collection of works with a notable provenance. Sophie Schneideman Rare Books presents a selection of books from the private presses of Hammersmith.

The New York (Mayor's) Review of Books
"Indulging in a tale of make-believe" is rare for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but the New York Times notes he actually recommended two spy mysteries this week by John LeCarre: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Honourable Schoolboy . Of the latter, he said, "It's 600 pages, it's mostly description, there is almost nothing that happens. But it's fascinating!" "Virtually the only ...

Elsevier and Leiden's Scaliger Institute Establish Fellowship Program for Rare Books Scholars
AMSTERDAM , January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Elsevier collaborates with Leiden University Scholars to study Heritage Collection, Elsevier's 2,000 16 - 18 th century booksElsevier, a world-leading provider ...

Local mayors face new realities
A summit of five local mayors in Happy Valley last week highlighted the struggles and successes shared by cities in Clackamas County. The North Clackamas County Chamber-sponsored event hosted by the Aerie at Eagle Landing golf club veered wildly between the serious and silly. Former State ...