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”
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In the News: Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students.
The following article was originally published in the Palm Beach Daily News Shiny Sheet on Monday, January 15th. Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students. By Ian Cohen – Special to the Daily News Cindy Metzler pulled the folded sheet of paper from her purse. It was a copy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students.”
Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg
[fusion_text] Please join us for a lecture and book signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg, author of A Man and His Presidents: The Political Odyssey of William F. Buckley, Jr. on Thursday, October 5th at 6pm. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to Susan@RaptisRareBooks.com Raptis Rare Books 226 Worth Avenue Palm Beach,Continue reading “Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg”
In the News: Raptis Rare Books Awarded “Best in Palm Beach County” by Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine
[fusion_text] We have recently been awarded as one of the best places for “literary scene” in Palm Beach county by Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine. This is what they have to say: “Lovers of the written word are particularly smitten with Raptis Rare Books. A recent addition to Worth Avenue, Raptis specializes in first editions and inscribedContinue reading “In the News: Raptis Rare Books Awarded “Best in Palm Beach County” by Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine”
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 – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream
Raptis Rare Books was recently featured in Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine. View the full article here. The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream by Mary Murray The ultimate library for Palm Beach bibliophiles has set up shop on Worth Avenue. Matthew Raptis started his company, Raptis Rare Books, 16 years ago with theContinue reading “In The News – The Raptis Rare Books Collection is a Palm Beach Bibliophile’s Dream”
Rare Books Sales Position now Available
Raptis Rare Books is seeking an experienced and results-driven Lead Salesperson, with the position located at its gallery on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida. Job requirements: in-depth knowledge of rare and antiquarian books proven history of sales successes ability to nurture relationships with existing clients ability to conduct ongoing prospecting for new clients in theContinue reading “Rare Books Sales Position now Available”
Rare Book Monthly News
The following article was published in the Rare Book Monthly News from Rare Book Hub: Raptis Rare Books Opens in Palm Beach – by Bruce E. McKinney While Palm Beach, Florida has been in the news more recently as the new home of the “winter White House”, for serious readers and book collectors the mostContinue reading “Rare Book Monthly News”
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”
Raptis Rare Books Grand Opening Celebration
[fusion_text]We recently celebrated our Worth Avenue grand opening with a lovely party catered by The Bowery Palm Beach and with special operatic performances by Julia and Christina of Musical Soireé. Thank you to everyone who attended. We are delighted you could join us and would like to share some highlights of the event with you. Also,Continue reading “Raptis Rare Books Grand Opening Celebration”