Catalogues

Below is a list of our most recent catalogues. If you are interested in receiving our catalogues by mail please call (212) 688-6441 or e-mail us at info@jamescumminsbookseller.com

From Print to Screen

From Print to Screen

This week's catalogue gathers books that made the journey to the screen, along with the documents of the journey itself. Highlights include Margaret Mitchell’s reaction to the first production stills from Gone with the Wind and a screen treatment for Richard Wright's Black Boy. 

From the Library of the General Theological Seminary

From the Library of the General Theological Seminary

Within our next installment of material from the library of the General Theological Seminary, you'll find several incunables, including an early Fontibus ex Graecis Bible and a 1480 Latin Bible belonging to Cornelius Paine. Additionally you'll find interesting Americana, travel and exploration, and theological material.

Empire State Rare Book Fair

Empire State Rare Book Fair

We are delighted to offer a sneak peek of items we will display at the upcoming Empire State Rare Book Fair starting this Thursday, September 17th at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.

A Song for Freedom

A Song for Freedom

This week's catalogue offers a wide-ranging survey of African American history and culture, anchored by several extraordinary highlights: a letter from a free Black community in Canada comprised largely of fugitive slaves; an exceptionally rare 1839 Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society contribution box; and a scarce edition of the first African American anti-slavery songster, as seen above.

Summer's End

Summer's End

From sun-bleached decks, cocktails, and party games to nautical adventures and luxurious travels, we offer this catalogue as a fond farewell to the season.

New Arrivals

New Arrivals

We are delighted to present this week's wide ranging list of new acquisitions. Highlights include a freshly catalogued cache of material from the General Theological Library; a first American edition of The Hobbit, in its iconic dust jacket; and the first History of Virginia printed in Virginia.

Americana July 2026

Americana July 2026

Two hundred and fifty years ago, American declared its independence from Great Britain. This July represents a landmark month, ripe for contemplating the democratic ideals our nation attempted to codify. This catalogue, including selections from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, covers a wide swath of Americana from the first depiction of the American flag, an early printing of the Star Spangled Banner, rare maps from the Revolution and Civil War and more. 

Center Stage

Center Stage

Not restricted to glitz and glamor, this performing arts catalogue includes contractual disagreements, a peek behind the scenes of Ginsberg's rock and roll album, and an archive of post-punk film in the East Village.

Western Americana June 2026

Western Americana June 2026

From New Mexico to Washington and everything in between, this catalogue of Western Americana features stories from nearly half the land area of the contiguous United States of America.