A comprehensive collection of the works of engineer and novelist Nevil Shute (1899-1960), who was raised in England and Ireland, served in the first world war, and worked in the aircraft industry. Shute moved to Australia, where he set his two best-known works, A Town Like Alice and On the Beach. The J. C. Boonshaft Collection of Nevil Shute was formed in the 1980s and 1990s and includes some choice inscribed books and proof copies.
We are proud to present this collection of African-Americana, most of it new arrivals. Highlights include a number of important slave narratives; a scarce decorative broadside printing of the Emancipation Proclamation; the earliest African American travelogue; selections in photography, visual art, archives, and Abolitionist material culture; as well as many other special items.
A fine selection of Printed and Manuscript Americana, including many new acquisitions, headlines our July offerings. Included is a rare example of the most desirable work on the Texas Revolution, an important Springfield printing of Abraham Lincoln's famous House Divided speech, a rare Woman Suffrage pamphlet, Benjamin Franklin's classic printing of Cato Major and even a 1920s Milton Bradley "Wall Street" board game. Enjoy!
James Cummins Bookseller has reopened the shop at 699 Madison Avenue to the public, and we continue to take all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff and clients.
We encourage clients to make appointments to visit the gallery. Our hours are as before, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can offer curbside pickup for books ordered by phone or internet, and we are also prepared for limited walk-in visits. For details about our reopening measures, please click below.
