Monday, June 26, 2023

RARE BOOK MOMENT 2.0 – No. 2:
The value of amateur book collectors

 

Many great collections were started by amateurs who had a curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. That’s Michael Slicker’s message in this second episode of Rare Book Moment 2.0. The second part of that message is that if the subject interests you, if you’re curious about it, you should pursue it with vigor and enthusiasm. Don’t be timid. Your arcane interest could be the next big field of study. Please leave comments below. Rare Book Moment is available on YouTube and Facebook.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

RARE BOOK MOMENT 2.0 -- No. 1: Words you should be using as a book collector

One of the most important aspects of any specialized endeavor is the vocabulary used by its enthusiasts. This is particularly true in rare book collecting and related areas. In this first episode of Rare Book Moment 2.0, Michael Slicker discusses some of the important terms to know and what they mean. Please FOLLOW our blog and make COMMENTS below. You can also find RARE BOOK MOMENT posts on Facebook or YouTube.
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Our specialties include Floridiana (Florida History, Florida Authors, Florida Related Ephemera), American History, Literature of the South, Military History (including, but not limited to, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Korean War), Children’s Literature, Maps, Leather Bindings and Rare & Unusual items.

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Michael F. Slicker, is one of about 450 qualified members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, Inc., and its affiliate the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.

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Florida Antiquarian Book Fair

Michael Slicker was the founding president of the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association and has served as chairman of its annual Florida Antiquarian Book Fair since its inception.

The 39th annual book fair was set for April 24-26, 2020 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic intervened so the book fair had to be postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later time.

The fair is the oldest and largest antiquarian book fair in the Southeast. Learn more about the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair and the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association.

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