Sponsored by FABS Join the FABS 19th Century group on Zoom for congenial discussion of all things bibliophilic and 19th century. Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org.
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Sponsored by The Grolier Club This talk by David Alan Richards, Grolier Club member (and former Council member), will cover centuries of Shakespeare’s First Folios arriving in America. The first made its way to Boston in 1791, and the first offered by an American book dealer was at Astor House […]
Sponsored by FABS All the pleasures and challenges of the private library: book furniture, bookmarks, catalogues, conservation, and much more. Join us for congenial discussion each month. Hosted by Reid Byers. For links and announcements write Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by FABS Join us for congenial discussion of all things 19th century and bibliophilic! To receive links and announcements, write Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by FABS August 18, 7:30pm EST Gabrielle Fox & Neale Albert: An Uncommon Collaboration Join us for this discussion on commissioning miniature book bindings and collaborative book publishing! Gabrielle is a bookbinder specializing in miniatures and Neale is a collector. They will discuss the process from both perspectives and […]
Sponsored by FABS Join the FABS Living With Books group for congenial discussion of the challenges and pleasures of home libraries. All are welcome. Contact Jennifer Larson (info@fabsocieties.org)
Sponsored by FABS Join us for congenial conversation about all things bibliophilic and 19th century, from collecting to printing processes and 19th century bookish trends. All are welcome. Contact Jennifer Larson (info@fabsocieties.org)
Sponsored by FABS Join us for “Collecting John Speed, London Antiquary and Cartographer” with Martha Driver! Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org John Speed (d. 1629) was a prolific illustrator, cartographer, genealogist, historian and antiquary. Born into the middle class, Speed worked as a tailor, being admitted to the Merchant Taylor’s […]
Sponsored by FABS Aaron Pratt, a curator at the Harry Ransom Center, will show a clip on horn books and then turn to a discussion of early learning materials. All are welcome. Contact: Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org
Sponsored by FABS The FABS 19th Century Zoom Group meets for convivial conversation about all things bookish and 19th century! You are invited. Contact Jennifer Larson at info@fabsocieties.org