Others are considered scarce because the number of interested collectors exceeds the number of copies available on the market. Locallyowned and operated, rare coins of michigan has been warrens favorite coin dealer since 1971. In addition to buying and selling coins and currency, we proudly offer onthespot evaluations for rare. Buying, selling and building collections of modern poetry for institutional and private collectors and clients. This is a wideranging rare book collection of more. About this collection rare book selections digital. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book. Administrative, statistical, and continuing education tools for staff development and management of libraries. In 1899, by creating a number of caged areas in the stacks for the safe and convenient storage of its books of exceptional value, the university of michigan library established one of the first rare book.
Library of michigan celebrating the completion and. We record and study copyspecific information about books in our collection. King used and rare books has over one million books and an unprecedented collection of rare and collectors editions. There is one volume titled ojibwa bible, a rare bible. Find book dealers used and rare in farmington, mi on yellowbook. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. The store has an estimated 1 million books in stock, with a large collection of rare. Take some time to browse our categories below, or feel free to inquire if you are searching for something specific. Clements library is a rare book and manuscript repository located on the university of michigans central campus in ann arbor, michigan.
In this interview peter berg discusses cookbook collecting, and the american cookbook collection hes built at the michigan state university library where he serves as the head of special collections. Rare book hub rare books, book auctions, antiquarian. Though the materials can not be checked out, students, faculty, staff and the larger regional and academic communities are encouraged to use the collections or simply to visit and enjoy some of the exciting and unusual materials available. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. There is one volume titled ojibwa bible, a rare bible in anishinaabe language. The midmichigan antiquarian book dealers association. Today, the collection includes close to 200,000 printed volumes. University of michigan library, special collections library, ann arbor, mi 48109.
Research assistance, subscription resources, books. Book collecting is the collecting of books, including seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining whatever books are of interest to a given collector. Griffiths michigan rare book room is home to a collection of nearly 20,000 items, from pioneer accounts to civil war rosters. Montana to michigan, as chronicled by a 15yearold in 1865 collectors weekly hosmer.
If you are selling rare books, we offer 24 hour free rare book evaluations and immediate payment. The collection is a merger of the sacred heart college collection and the rare book collection from st. The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books. There are over 46 cities in michigan with companies in the used book dealers category. All of these collections offer scholarly documentation about the western and american traditions of life and learning. The rare book hub offers tools for the book collector and bookseller, especially old and rare books, antique or antiquarian books, hard to find, out of print, and collectible collectable books.
Downtown detroit, voted best used book store in michigan. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books from booksellers around the. Our rare book room contains over 25,000 items including fine books, bindings, maps, first editions, autographs, ephemera, and more, all of which are featured in our online store. Weve listed the top 10 based on number of companies above. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. Law, genealogy, newspapers, county guides to our collections, and more.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book. Griffiths michigan rare book room is located on the librarys fourth floor. The library of michigans rare book collection is comprised of over 17,000 volumes, including printed books, maps, letters, prints and other formats covering subject matter such as. Nye popular culture collection is one of the largest collections of its kind in the world while the radicalism collection features extensive holdings on a wide range of political, social, and economic viewpoints. Though the materials can not be checked out, students, faculty, staff and the larger regional and academic communities are encouraged to use the collections.
Top 10 most recommended rare books in detroit, mi last. Find book dealers used and rare in grand rapids, mi on yellowbook. Rare book collection detroit public library 5201 woodward ave. Collectibles insurance services was created by an avid stamp collector who realized that ordinary homeowners insurance couldnt provide the coverage his rare treasures demanded. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectible books. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books. Special collections and rare books at western michigan university the special collections and rare books department at wmu is focused upon instruction and research. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The collection s digital version, feeding america, is a member of our hall of fame. Special collections is where we keep noncirculating rare. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Rare materials collection at the library of michigan. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply.
For obvious reasons, the library of michigan rare book collection focuses on michigan topics and books by michigan authors. The rare book collection is an eclectic assemblage. The provenance project at special collections, msu libraries is an effort to document marks of ownership and marks of use in the libraries rare books. Over 30 years experience buying and selling rare books nationwide for institutions and collectors. In 1899, by creating a number of caged areas in the stacks for the safe and convenient storage of its books of exceptional value, the university of michigan library established one of the first rare book rooms in the country. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials. There are exceptions such as the first gutenberg bible printed in the united states. The rare book collection at uncchapel hill began in 1929, when the university acquired nearly 400 books printed in europe before 1501. We are a used and rare bookshop in ann arbor michigan, with both more common and antiquarian books.
John king started collecting and selling rare and used books while he was still in high school, leaving class early on fridays to set up a table at antique shows. The collections housed in the rare book and special collections division amount to nearly 800,000 books, encompassing nearly all eras and subjects maintained in well over 100 separate collections. Buying, selling and building collections of modern poetry for institutional and private collectors and clients worldwide. University of pennsylvania, van pelt library, rare books collection, 34 th and walnut streets, philadelphia, pa 19104. Digging through library of michigans treasure trove of. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible.
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