The 50th Anniversary New York Antiquarian Book Fair April 9 – 11, 2010
The 50th Annual New York Antiquarian Book Fair sponsored by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America returns this April to the Park Avenue Armory under the management of Sanford L. Smith & Associates.
This year, on the event's 50 anniversary, 200 of the world's finest dealers will gather their rare books, manuscripts, autographs, maps, finely bound volumes and ephemera to make up the oldest and most prestigious book fair. The grand scale of this exhibition and sale has something for everyone with collections in all specialties, including: History, Law, Music, Dance, Fashion, Gastronomy, Children's Books, Art and Philosophy.
The preview Thursday, April 8 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. offers a special first chance to browse and buy on the show floor.
Tickets visitors can bring their own rare books, manuscripts, maps, etc. (up to 5 items) to Discovery Day, Sunday, April 11 from noon – 3 p.m. Exhibitors will be on hand to offer expert advice and free appraisals.
The New York Antiquarian Book Fair runs April 9 – 11, 2010 at the Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street. Hours are Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. A café and bar will be open during show hours to serve refreshments. Student and group rates are available. The Park Avenue Armory is wheelchair accessible; please call (212) 777-5218 to make arrangements. Contact info@sanfordsmith.com for more information.
Famous Vintage Book & Antique Secrets Are Revealed To One And All!
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain - it all happens in full view this March 27 & 28 when The Long Island Book & Ephemera Fair & Garden City Show Returns to Garden City, New York.
The History of Long Island Told Through Historic Photographs
Those very attributes are showcased in this volume, Historic Photos of Long Island. From the lighthouse at Montauk, to the growth of the Long Island Rail Road, to the factories of Long Island City, the breadth, contrasts, and vitality of the Island through a century of its life shine forth in the black-and-white images collected here. Windmills and tide mills, potatoes and oysters, aviators and fishermen–all are a part of the Island's history, and all are represented vividly among the nearly 200 images seen in Historic Photos of Long Island.
For more information, log on to turnerpublishing.com or call (615) 255-2665.
Historic Photos of Long Island: Joe Czachowski $39.95 Hardcover; ISBN 1596524987
Hidden Treasure or Clever Fake?
Could that baseball card collection gathering dust in the attic be the next hidden treasure to make the news? Is the painting on the living room wall the long-lost work of a master? Joe Nickell, an expert investigator and historical document consultant, provides readers with the tools to determine whether they possess the next amazing discovery.
In Real or Fake: Studies in Authentication, Nickell draws on his years of experience to provide a guide for readers interested in distinguishing historical pieces from forgeries or reproductions. He details the methods used to authenticate or dismiss docum
ents, photographs, artwork, and other artifacts. Nickell first elaborates on the basic tests and techniques used in researching any item of potential historical significance. He describes the importance of investigating the historical record - or provenance - of any object, of examining the content of the piece to see if it matches known conventions of the era or author's style, of studying the item's material compositions, and of applying a variety of scientific analyses from the basic use of a microscope to highly sophisticated radiocarbon dating.
In each section, Nickell shares his personal experiences with various items he has investigated over the years, giving the story behind the item, detailing his examination, and arriving at a conclusion as to the object's authenticity. These cases include studies of famous items such as the diary of Jack the Ripper, Jefferson Davis' musket, and the possible second photograph of Emily Dickenson.
Nickell also discusses the specific categories of objects, with sections on documents, photographs, and other miscellaneous artifacts such as coins. In each section, Nickell presents an introductory essay on methods of identifying that specific type of object with examples from real investigations. In the introduction to the documents section, he discusses writing implements and types of ink among other areas of inquiry. He also lists some basic warning signs of a forgery such as incorrect writing characteristics and grammar, spelling, or word usage which do not match the supposed author or era. In his discussion of photographs, Nickell shares his knowledge of the various types of photography and when they were in use before looking at the ways of identifying the person in the photographa common quest when examining historical photography. The final section demonstrates the use of some of the more sophisticated scientific tests, such as infrared photography, electron beam analysis, and radiocarbon dating.
Real Or Fake: Studies in Authentication: Joe Nickell $35.00 cloth; ISBN 978-0-8131-2534-3.
In today's sometimes turbulent world of antique edged collectibles, it's essential that collectors of knives have a complete reference with accurate values and identification information at their fingertips. Inside, collectors will find the company histories of Queen/Schatt & Morgan, LVKA/Crandall and Case–the single largest maker of knives and straight razors. Variations in style and materials are easily made with the 2,500 photographs, including a 16-page color section. Exact descriptions and accurate pricing allow the collector to know exactly what to look for in a particular knife.
Jim Sargent has been a cutlery dealer since 1968. He helped found the National Knife Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has been president and vice president of the National Knife Collectors Board of Directors. He is the author of eight knife books and resides in Florence, Alabama.
