To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the publication of one of the most important American novels of the 20th century, To Kill a Mockingbird, Raptis Rare Books is currently holding an exhibition of rare signed first editions, letters and original drawings by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird was first published by J.B. Lippincott CompanyContinue reading “To Kill A Mockingbird: the Great American Novel.”
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In the News: Palm Beach Bookstore Exhibits Rare Churchill Memorabilia
Now on display at Raptis Rare Books: “A Leader For All Times: Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Churchill’s Charge” opening on May 13, 2020 and running through May 22, 2020 in our Worth Avenue gallery. The following article was published by the Palm Beach Daily News on May 14, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. By CarlaContinue reading “In the News: Palm Beach Bookstore Exhibits Rare Churchill Memorabilia”
Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Tour of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel with Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall
Raptis Rare Books is pleased to host Daniel Mulhall, Irish Ambassador the United States for a book discussion on James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel. Daniel Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, pursued his graduate and post-graduate studies at University College Cork where he specialized in modern Irish history andContinue reading “Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: A Tour of James Joyce’s Ulysses, the 20th Century’s Most Famous Novel with Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall”
In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local
We have recently been featured in Travel and Leisure Magazine in an article detailing some of the best “secret” things to do in Palm Beach. Palm Beach is a wonderful travel destination, and if you are considering visiting, this article highlights some wonderful things to do, so we thought we would share this with you.Continue reading “In the News – The Best ‘Secret’ Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida, According to a Local”
In the News – New crime Fighting Tool at Raptis Rare Books of Palm Beach
Matthew Raptis was recently interviewed by Ted White of ABC WPBF 25 News speaking on a new form of security implemented at Raptis Rare Books by CSI Protect. “Ted White: A Palm Beach business is the first in the state to get a unique crime fighting tool. A tool aimed at exposing criminals. This isContinue reading “In the News – New crime Fighting Tool at Raptis Rare Books of Palm Beach”
Now in Palm Beach: Bases Loaded.
Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in the May 2019 issue of Modern Luxury Palm Beach. View the full issue here and view the rare inscribed first edition of The Babe Ruth Story featured here.
In the News: Matthew Raptis and Antiquarian Books.
The following article was recently published in the Local Business Feature of the December 2018 issue of Boca Magazine. To read the full article follow the link and navigate to page 82 in the flipbook.
In The News: Mandela Remembered.
Raptis Rare Books was featured on the front page of the Palm Beach Daily News Shiny Sheet today, July 19th 2018, in commemoration of the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. View the Silver Gelatin Print signed by Nelson Mandela featured in the article here as well as the many other items signed and inscribedContinue reading “In The News: Mandela Remembered.”
Celebrating the Centenary of Nelson Mandela’s Birth.
Wednesday, July 18th marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest moral leaders of the 20th century and the proclaimed “Father of the Nation” of South Africa. The country’s first non-white head of state, Mandela led the political revolution to dismantle the institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination of apartheid South Africa. He came to beContinue reading “Celebrating the Centenary of Nelson Mandela’s Birth.”
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.”