Manuscript Mondays: The Original “Wikipedia” – Siku Quanshu
Virtual“The Original Wikipedia: 18th Century Chinese Emperor Qianlong’s Siku Quanshu Project” Free, Live Webinar CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS Monday, October 3, 2023 - 8:00 PM Eastern, 5:00PM Pacific (U.S. and Canada) Presenter: Susan Lahey, MA, ISA CAPP Moderator: Brian Kathenes In 1772, Emperor Qianlong of China, a prolific poet, major art patron, and [...]
the Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair
St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesThe Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair OCTOBER 5th - 7th, 2023 The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair brings 56 rare book, print and ephemera exhibitors from across the country to the heart of Manhattan. Browse books, prints and ephemera on a broad range of topics and [...]
Max Beerbohm: The Price of Celebrity
New York Public Library 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesMax Beerbohm: The Price of Celebrity Max Beerbohm (1872–1956)Un ReversSelf-caricaturePencil, ink, and watercolor on paper, [1909]Mark Samuels Lasner Collection, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Gallery Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, [...]
Libraries of Rome – International Travel
The Great Libraries of Rome: October 22 – 30, 2023 THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! The Manuscript Society in conjunction with International Seminars Design Inc. presents a tour like no other! Tour the most beautiful libraries of Rome and see their rare manuscript collections. On this specifically designed tour, [...]
At The Rosenbach: Hunt for History
the Rosenbach 2008-2010 Delancy Place, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Rosenbach Presents Nathan Raab, Author of The Hunt for History October 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm About The event As the Rosenbach considers the fascinating history of the American presidency in its new exhibition Succession: Why Presidential History Matters Now, join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes [...]
Manuscript Mondays: Rare Book Collecting with Ken Gloss
VirtualManuscript Mondays: The Inside Scoop on Rare Book Collecting with Ken Gloss Free, Live Webinar November 6th, 2023 - 8:00PM Eastern, 5:00PM Pacific Guest: Ken Gloss Moderator: Brian Kathenes Ken will discuss growing up in the book business and show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill [...]
Manuscript Mondays – Thanksgiving Leftovers: Open Discussion
VirtualManuscript Mondays Thanksgiving Leftovers: A Manuscript Society virtual gathering! Monday, December 4, 2023 - 8:00PM Eastern, 5:00PM Pacific Moderator: Brian Kathenes - We’ll chat about our favorite manuscript memories from 2023 - Share a favorite piece from your collection - Ask questions of fellow members - Talk about what’s [...]
40th Florida Antiquarian Book Fair
The Coliseum 535 4th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL, United States40th Annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair The oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeastern United States, and one of the largest in the nation. BOOKS • MAPS • PRINTS • EPHEMERA • AUTOGRAPHS • MORE March 1-3, 2024 The Coliseum – St Petersburg, Florida $1.00 – $10.00 with [...]
Manuscript Mondays – Virginia Women Writers Archive
VirtualDiaries & Letters From the Virginia Women Writers Archive Manuscript Mondays – Free, Live Webinar Monday, April 1, 2024 8:00 pm Eastern Daylight time Join Jay Gaidmore – From the Special Collections Research Center, at the Earl Gregg Swem Library (College of William & Mary) When most people hear of [...]
64th Annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair
Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue, Between 66/67 Streets, New York, NY, United StatesThe Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF), April 4-7, 2024 Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue, New York Between 66/67 Streets The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America's (ABAA) New York International Antiquarian Book Fair (NYIABF), produced and managed by Sanford L. Smith + [...]