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Our members list new acquisitions and recently cataloged items almost every day of the year. Below, you'll find a few highlights from these recent additions... An Examen Of Witches by BOGUET, HENRY. ASHWIN, E. ALLEN (TRANSLATION). SUMMERS, MONTAGUE (EDITOR) (London): John Rodker, 1929. 1st Edition Thus, Limited. Hardcover. Near Fine/Poor. Limited edition, this an un-numbered copy of 1275, "bound full... [ more about Weekly Highlights]

One thing that distinguishes the book collector from the casual reader is a preference for owning first editions. What is a First Edition? A first edition is the format a book took when it was first made available for sale. The ABAA glossary of book terms states: First Edition: “All of the copies printed from the first setting of type; can include multiple printings if all are from the same setting... [ more about Identifying First Editions]

When I hear contemporary politicians invoke Churchill, I usually feel like I'm watching King Louie, the Orangutan who wants to be a man, sing “I wanna be like you” in the 1967 Disney version of The Jungle Book. “You!” sings King Louie, “I wanna be like you I wanna talk like you Walk like you, too” Yeah. Not so much. If you happen to draw a comparison between King Louis and another loud, b... [ more about Two Pugnacious Personalities]