Listed by Guinness World Records as the best-selling fiction writer of all time, the “Queen of Crime” Agatha Christie published sixty-six detective novels and fourteen short story collections throughout the course of her lifetime which sold more than two billion copies. A master of suspense, plotting, and characterization, in her prime, Christie was rarely outContinue reading “Collecting Agatha Christie.”
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Collecting Graham Greene.
Regarded by many as one of the leading English novelists of the 20th century, Graham Greene published over 25 novels throughout the course of his writing career which spanned nearly 67 years. Although he objected to being described as a Catholic writer, Catholic religious themes are at the root of much of Greene’s writing,Continue reading “Collecting Graham Greene.”
Collecting Mark Twain.
Often referred to as “the father of American literature”, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, or Mark Twain as the world now knows him, published a large body of work including several works of both fiction and non-fiction in addition to a vast number of short stories and essays. Raised in the port town of Hannibal,Continue reading “Collecting Mark Twain.”
The 145th Anniversary of Churchill’s Birth.
This upcoming Saturday, November 30th marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of one of the most significant figures of the 20th century, Sir Winston S. Churchill. Born in Oxfordshire to a wealthy, aristocratic family, Churchill joined the British Army in 1895 at the age of twenty-one and saw action in British India, the Anglo–Sudan War, and the Second BoerContinue reading “The 145th Anniversary of Churchill’s Birth.”
Celebrating Independence Day and America’s Founding Fathers.
In celebration of Independence Day we are pleased to share a selection of rare books and historic documents related to America’s great Founding Fathers, particularly those instrumental in drafting the United States Declaration of Independence. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, The United States Declaration of Independence announced the sovereignty ofContinue reading “Celebrating Independence Day and America’s Founding Fathers.”
The Scout Guide: How to Create an Impressive Personal Library.
Adrienne Raptis of Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in an interview with The Scout Guide Palm Beach on How To Create an Impressive Personal Library. View the original article, published April 20, 2018 here. HOW TO CREATE AN IMPRESSIVE PERSONAL LIBRARY BY THE SCOUT GUIDE April 20, 2018 In addition to serving as beautiful décor andContinue reading “The Scout Guide: How to Create an Impressive Personal Library.”
How to Create the Ultimate Home Library
We have recently been featured in the Palm Beach Scout Guide and on their blog. This is what they have to say on their post: HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE HOME LIBRARY It’s every book lovers dream to have a library in their own home. If you picture walking into your favorite room and havingContinue reading “How to Create the Ultimate Home Library”
In The News – Speaking volumes: You’re bound to be drawn to this Worth Avenue antiquarian bookstore
The following article was recently featured on the front page of The Coastal Star. View the original post on The Coastal Star‘s website here. By Ron Hayes “I was a unique child,” Matthew Raptis remembers. “My parents did not allow me to have video games, so I read books and played outside.” Reading gave Raptis aContinue reading “In The News – Speaking volumes: You’re bound to be drawn to this Worth Avenue antiquarian bookstore”
In the News – For Matthew Raptis, Rare Books Are More Than Just A Business; They’re A Key To The Past
We have recently been featured in the Palm Beacher Magazine: Matthew Raptis doesn’t judge a book by its cover alone. He also judges it by its publication date, its condition and its relative rarity in the antiquarian book marketplace. Think print is dead? For avid collectors of rare books, it’s anything but. Mark Twain onceContinue reading “In the News – For Matthew Raptis, Rare Books Are More Than Just A Business; They’re A Key To The Past”
The Life and Works of Albert Einstein
Perhaps best known for the development of his mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc2, German born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein’s surname has practically become synonymous with the term ‘genius’ in modern popular culture. Einstein received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921 for his “services to theoretical physics” which included his development of the general theoryContinue reading “The Life and Works of Albert Einstein”