In the News – Rare Jack Kerouac Interview Manuscript

In the News – Rare Jack Kerouac Interview Manuscript

By Adrienne Raptis | August 25, 2020 | Comments Off on In the News – Rare Jack Kerouac Interview Manuscript

Raptis Rare Books was recently mentioned in the Times Literary Supplement with regard to a rare Jack Kerouac manuscript that we currently have in stock: Where would we be without literary journals? There are the fancy ones, like Granta, n+1, the Dublin Review, all of which have their allure. But those we like most have…

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The Works and Life of David Ricardo

The Works and Life of David Ricardo

By Adrienne Raptis | August 3, 2020 | Comments Off on The Works and Life of David Ricardo

David Ricardo’s name belongs on a list the most influential classical economists in history, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, and James Mill. Born as one of seventeen children, Ricardo learned about competitive business interactions early on from his father, Abraham Ricardo, a successful stockbroker in London. Following in his father’s footsteps, he made a fortune…

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Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

By Adrienne Raptis | April 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

We all owe our lives to women… particularly the women who gave us our very lives. If you are looking for a special gift that they will never forget, what better way to express your appreciation and affection on Mother’s Day than with a rare signed first edition or historic framed piece? We have put…

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Discover some our Favorite Rare Children’s Books

Discover some our Favorite Rare Children’s Books

By Adrienne Raptis | April 10, 2020 | Comments Off on Discover some our Favorite Rare Children’s Books

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt During this time of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, children all over the world are alleviating their boredom with bear hunts based on the 1989 classic by Michael Rosen… and bears are popping up everywhere. At Raptis Rare Books, not only can you find a signed first edition of…

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William Faulkner’s Works and Influence on Writers of Magical Realism

William Faulkner’s Works and Influence on Writers of Magical Realism

By Adrienne Raptis | March 21, 2020 | Comments Off on William Faulkner’s Works and Influence on Writers of Magical Realism

William Faulkner has become one of the most celebrated writers in American literature. Although he published his first book, Soldier’s Pay, in 1926 and his second book Mosquitoes in 1927, he was not largely known as a writer until over twenty years later. In 1927, Faulkner wrote his first novel to be set in his…

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The Call of the Wild

By Adrienne Raptis | February 11, 2020 | Comments Off on The Call of the Wild

With the upcoming release of the new movie, Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford, we wanted to highlight some information about the book that has inspired this film. As you may know, the story is tale of survival and is “one of the first American novels to examine the quest of the pioneering individual…

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The Roaring 20s and the Rise of the Iconic Dust Jacket

The Roaring 20s and the Rise of the Iconic Dust Jacket

By Adrienne Raptis | December 27, 2019 | Comments Off on The Roaring 20s and the Rise of the Iconic Dust Jacket

As we approach the year 2020, its hard to believe that iconic era of the 1920s is now a century ago. We look back on this decade as an age of striking social and political change. Due to changes in technology and the economy, Americans were connected to one another and the rest of the…

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Rare Books and Rare Cars

Rare Books and Rare Cars

By Adrienne Raptis | December 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Rare Books and Rare Cars

This past Sunday, we hosted a Veuve Cliquot Champagne breakfast for the Palm Beach Concours. The Concours was a rare car show hosted by the Worth Avenue Association and the town of Palm Beach. It was a wonderful event, and here are a few photos from the day. We have a number of rare books…

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The 145th Anniversary of Churchill’s Birth.

The 145th Anniversary of Churchill’s Birth.

By Adrienne Raptis | November 26, 2019 | Comments Off on The 145th Anniversary of Churchill’s Birth.

This upcoming Saturday, November 30th marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century, Sir Winston S. Churchill. Born in  Oxfordshire to a wealthy, aristocratic family, Churchill joined the British Army in 1895 at the age of twenty-one and saw action in British India, the Anglo–Sudan War, and the Second Boer…

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In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

By Adrienne Raptis | September 18, 2019 | Comments Off on In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local

We have recently been featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine in an article detailing some of the best “secret” things to do in Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a wonderful travel destination, and if you are considering visiting, this article highlights some wonderful things to do, so we thought we would share this with you.…

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