Antique print and book selling company that has been in business over 40 years. The antiquarian book trade in the united states is an aspect of book collecting and publishing. Antiquarian book trade in the united states wikipedia. I have worked twentyeight years at the top level of the antiquarian book trade. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books you need. How to get ahead or at least stay afloat in the rare book trade. I remember a few years ago there were two doctors who had william faulkner collections. Richard cady antiquarian book dealer richard cady rare.
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