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Raptis Rare Books and The Macallan: James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Cask Tasting Event.
Raptis Rare Books was thrilled to partner with The Macallan on an exclusive tasting event featuring a selection of rare Macallan casks including the James Bond 60th Anniversary Release. This remarkable collection comprises six limited edition bottles inspired by each of The Six Decades of Bond, telling the story of innovation over 60 years and the…
West Palm Beach Library Foundation ‘Food For Thought’ Cocktail Reception.
Raptis Rare Books was proud to sponsor the West Palm Beach Library Foundation’s 2023 Food for Thought Dinner as a Corporate Benefactor. We were delighted to host the post-event cocktail reception in our Worth Avenue Gallery on January 31st 2023.
In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.
Matthew and Adrienne Raptis of Raptis Rare Books were recently featured in the Palm Beach Civic Association‘s Palm Beach TV Sunday Newscast which highlights the unique lifestyle of Palm Beach. Palm Beach TV Sundays: September 17, 2023 HUMAN INTEREST | OUR TOWN | September 15, 2023 Leave the fast-paced world behind as we step inside Raptis Rare Books…
In the News: ‘Kale of Two Cities’: Café with literary-themed menu opens on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue.
The following article appeared in the Palm Beach Daily News on May 24, 2023. ‘Kale of Two Cities’: Café with literary-themed menu opens on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue Jodie Wagner Palm Beach Daily News A European-style café with a literary-themed menu opened its doors this month in Palm Beach. Via Roma Cafe, a…
In the News: Investing Book That Flopped 32 Years Ago Now Sells for Thousands
The following article was published in the Wall Street Journal on May 15, 2023 Investing Book That Flopped 32 Years Ago Now Sells for Thousands – WSJ By Spencer Jakab Libraries take special precautions with an out-of-print publication by fund manager Seth Klarman; ‘I compare it to jewelry or a Rolex watch’ NEW YORK—Walk…
In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy
The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther…
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Raptis Rare Books and The Macallan: James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Cask Tasting Event.
Raptis Rare Books was thrilled to partner with The Macallan on an exclusive tasting event featuring a selection of rare Macallan casks including the James Bond 60th Anniversary Release. This remarkable collection comprises six limited edition bottles inspired by each of The Six Decades of Bond, telling the story of innovation over 60 years and the…
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