Category Archives: History
The Literary Lives of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh
American aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh are most recognized for the unprecedented and record-making intercontinental flights they braved in the early 20th century. The life of adventure and tragedy they shared inspired both Charles and Anne to publish a number of books including detailed autobiographical accounts of their travels and, in their later years, novelsContinue reading “The Literary Lives of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh”
The Life and Lessons of Henry Hazlitt
Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the twentieth century, American financial journalist and writer Henry Stuart Hazlitt is perhaps best known for introducing the ideas of the Austrian School of economics to American thought. Through both his prolific literary career and editorial reviews of the revolutionary works of leading economists including Ludwig Von Mises and F.A. Hayek,Continue reading “The Life and Lessons of Henry Hazlitt”
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”
In the News – Local rare bookseller showcases inauguration memorabilia
Matthew Raptis was live on WPBF 25 News speaking on Presidential inauguration memorabilia. Here is the Transcript: WHEN DONALD TRUMP TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE IT WILL– THERE WILL BE A LOT OF MEMENTOS.OF COURSE THERE ARE A LOT OF HISTORICAL ITEMS FROM PAST PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATIONS. JOINING US NOW TO TAKE A LOOK ATContinue reading “In the News – Local rare bookseller showcases inauguration memorabilia”
In the News: Rare manuscript by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on display in Palm Beach
From CBS12 News: PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Raptis Rare Book Store is giving visitors a look inside the mind of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as he prepared to deliver a speech to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's staff retreat on Nov. 14, 1966. Matthew Raptis, the owner of RaptisContinue reading “In the News: Rare manuscript by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on display in Palm Beach”
In the News – Martin Luther King Jr. speech notes on display
In the Palm Beach Daily News By Gregory Cox – Daily News Staff Writer The corners may be slightly yellowed and tattered, but the blue handwritten ink on a rare, hand-corrected speech that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered Nov. 14, 1966, stand as bold as the message he delivered that day. The four pages are nowContinue reading “In the News – Martin Luther King Jr. speech notes on display”
In the News – Martin Luther King Jr., in his own words
From the Sun Sentinel, By Johhny Diaz: Before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his speech to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in South Carolina on Nov. 14, 1966, he scribbled some notes in the margins of a typewritten outline. That annotated outline is on display at Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach. "It's aContinue reading “In the News – Martin Luther King Jr., in his own words”
The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House
The coastal Kennedy estate on North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida served as the “Winter White House” throughout the John F. Kennedy administration from 1961-1963. Sworn in as president on January 20, 1961, 41-year-old John F. Kennedy became the youngest person to be elected president in American history; 31-year-old Jacqueline Kennedy became the third youngest First Lady. AsContinue reading “The John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy Winter White House”
For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue
By Barbara Marshall – Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Posted: 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 (View the article on mypalmbeachpost.com here) Every day, Matt Raptis holds Western civilization in his hands. He can page through Captain James Cook’s illustrated account of his 18th century journeys to the South Pacific, follow Charles Darwin’s evolutionary reasoningContinue reading “For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue”