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In 1977, the 24th ILAB Congress and 7th ILAB International Antiquarian Book Fair took place in Düsseldorf, Germany. On this occasion, Karl H.…

Napoli Today reports that Marino Massimo De Caro was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment and lifetime exclusion from public office following an…

Sometimes, as a bookseller, you come across something which you really can't quite believe exists, and something that you will probably never see…

One of the most popular components of a private library is the mystery genre, which comprises a vast array of sub-genres such as detective fiction. …

This (or a variant of it) is probably the most often asked question I hear. What I'm talking about is, of course, whether it is better to buy a book…

Nowhere in Europe you will find so many bibliophiles than in Belgium, and you will find no other place in Europe where all those stunning collections…

The worst insult you can hurl at academics is to say they haven't even read the books they presume to comment on. A confession: Not only do I have to…

When it comes to rare books, condition is everything. Any kind of damage, discoloration, or flaws can significantly impact a book's value. One of the…

2nd April 1805 was the birthday of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, whose fairy tales have delighted children and adults for generations. He…

Everybody is doing it. And the very few who refuse to do so, are said to be "old-fashioned". Tweets rule the world. Nowadays our perception and our…

The history of ILAB is full of personal memories. Since its beginnings the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers has been a highly…

One of our faithful contributors, book collector Maureen E. Mulvihill, sends news of a forthcoming guest presentation in St Petersburg, Florida, by…