Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Rare Book Moment: Why a collector examines from various points of view
No. 25: Rare book appraiser Michael Slicker discusses a book that came out in 1740 that deals with sexual harassment in an English manor house, and how it might fit into a collector's consideration. He uses Pamela or Virtue Rewarded as an example of how smart collectors analyze their books and other items to expand their collections in interesting ways. Michael Slicker, a recognized authority on antiquarian books, has owned
Lighthouse Books, ABAA in St. Petersburg, Florida, for more than 40
years.
Michael Slicker's Rare Book Moment is recorded at Lighthouse Books,
ABAA. Music by Jack Payne: Back to Those Happy Days
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Rare Book Moment: This is how a collection begins -- serendipity offers a fine example
No. 24: Rare book appraiser Michael Slicker discusses some new map acquisitions and how they could form the basis for a collection. It is a prime illustration of the organic nature of collections, whether they be of books, ephemera, or in this case, maps. Items for your collection may present themselves in unusual and unexpected ways.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Rare Book Moment: The letters behind the name and why they're important for you
No. 23: Rare book appraiser Michael Slicker discusses the various booksellers associations, such as the Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association, and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, and their significance to the book trade and to book lovers. Michael Slicker, a recognized authority on antiquarian books, has owned Lighthouse Books, ABAA in St. Petersburg, Florida, for more than 40 years. Michael Slicker's Rare Book Moment is recorded at Lighthouse Books, ABAA. Music by Jack Payne: Back to Those Happy Days
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
It's your chance to win 25 Lighthouse Dollars. Just complete the crossword puzzle.
So, here we go with our second official Lighthouse Books Puzzler crossword puzzle. You could WIN 25 LIGHTHOUSE DOLLARS. It's easy to enter. PRINT out the Puzzler and complete it. SNAP a picture of your completed entry and EMAIL it to oldfloridabooks@gmail.com. A WINNER will be selected from correct entries. You could WIN 25 LIGHTHOUSE DOLLARS, which you can spend at Lighthouse Books toward the purchase of wonderful volumes. There are treasures on every shelf.
Pro Tip 1: The answers are hidden in plain sight on the Lighthouse Books, ABAA website or in the store. All you have to do is look.
Pro Tip 2: Some answers may be multiple words. Just run them together.
Pro Tip 3: Click on the image to enlarge it before you photograph it.
Pro Tip 1: The answers are hidden in plain sight on the Lighthouse Books, ABAA website or in the store. All you have to do is look.
Pro Tip 2: Some answers may be multiple words. Just run them together.
Pro Tip 3: Click on the image to enlarge it before you photograph it.
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