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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.”

Join us for a Lecture and Book Signing with Award-Winning Journalist Peter Golden

Raptis Rare Books in collaboration with the Palm Beach Book Festival presents an exclusive lecture and book signing event with award-winning journalist, historian and novelist Peter Golden. The author of nine books, Peter Golden has interviewed Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush (41); Secretaries of State Kissinger, Shultz, and Eagleburger; Israeli Prime Ministers Rabin, Peres, andContinue reading “Join us for a Lecture and Book Signing with Award-Winning Journalist Peter Golden”

Join Us For a Discussion on American Presidents with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg

Raptis Rare Books welcomes back Dr. Alvin S. Felzenberg, a recognized expert on American politics, the American presidency, Congress, and political movements. Dr. Felzenberg served in two presidential administrations, was senior adviser to the Departments of State and Defense, and was principal spokesman for the 9-11 Commission. His writings have appeared in the Washington Post, the Weekly Standard,Continue reading “Join Us For a Discussion on American Presidents with Dr. Alvin Felzenberg”

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: 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”

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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”