The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari: Mastermind Behind the Horse

The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari: Mastermind Behind the Horse

By Grace Alvarez | November 30, 2023 | Comments Off on The Legacy of Enzo Ferrari: Mastermind Behind the Horse

Enzo Ferrari, a name synonymous with speed, elegance, and motorsport excellence, left an indelible mark on the automotive world. Born on February 20, 1898, in Modena, Italy, Ferrari’s journey from a racing enthusiast to the founder of one of the most iconic luxury sports car brands is nothing short of extraordinary.     Ferrari’s passion…

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Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

By Susan Christiansen | November 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Upcoming Events: Palm Beach Concours.

Join us Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a V.I.P. event with Palm Beach Concours, the premier automobile event of the season showcasing high end, luxury automobiles from classics to exotics. Learn more about the event and purchase V.I.P. tickets on PalmBeachConcours.com.

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Now in Palm Beach: Bases Loaded.

Now in Palm Beach: Bases Loaded.

By Adrienne Raptis | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Now in Palm Beach: Bases Loaded.

Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in the May 2019 issue of Modern Luxury Palm Beach. View the full issue here and view the rare inscribed first edition of The Babe Ruth Story featured here.

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The Masters of Mountaineering

The Masters of Mountaineering

By Adrienne Raptis | March 4, 2013 | Comments Off on The Masters of Mountaineering

It’s winter here in Vermont, and our rolling hills and green mountain-sides are blanketed in soft snow. It looks sublime, and it inspires thoughts of wilderness adventure. We are reminded of those who have followed those kindled inspirations and trekked the great outdoors – Heinrich Harrer, Edmund S. Hilary – mountaineers of the early to…

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Tennis and Book Collecting – A love love match.

Tennis and Book Collecting – A love love match.

By Adrienne Raptis | September 14, 2010 | Comments Off on Tennis and Book Collecting – A love love match.

Yesterday, September 13th, was the men’s tennis US Open finals. As you may know, the winner was Spain’s Rafael Nadal with his first ever US Open win. In doing so, he joined Don Budge, Fred Perry, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, and Roger Federer in the exclusive society of those who have won each…

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