Here's what's on sale for February during our huge yearlong 40th anniversary celebration

We're celebrating 40 years of Lighthouse Books, ABAA during all of 2017 with special sales each month. Here's Michael Slicker, proprietor of Lighthouse Books, ABAA, to tell about the sale in February. All literary books and books on books less than $100 are 40% off. All literary books and books on books $100 or more are 20% off. Sales must be made on the premises and paid in full at the time of purchase.

Watch for more videos during the year to hear about all of our sales. To be sure you receive notice of our sales please email us at lighthousebooksabaa@gmail.com and request to be put on our email list.

A dozen new Florida maps are in now

THIS JUST IN: We've just received a dozen new Florida maps. Included in the collection is this interesting piece. This print of a 17th century French map depicts Florida as it was known to Europeans, with the lower part shown as islands. This also may be the first time buffalo were represented in European maps. There also is an illustration of Niagara Falls, which had been seen by French explorers as early as 1604. Click on the image to see an enlargement.

Rare Book Moment: What determines value?

No. 7: Michael Slicker discusses some of the factors that go into determining a book's value. Michael Slicker's Rare Book Moment is recorded at Lighthouse Books, ABAA in St. Petersburg, Florida. Music by Jack Payne: Back to Those Happy Days

Rare Book Moment: How old is that map?

Welcome to another edition of Rare Book Moment. If you like it, share it!