Web Catalogues

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

  • New Arrivals in Literature

    New Arrivals in Literature


    We are delighted to present a list of literary new acquisitions including a first edition of     A Pair of Blue Eyes by Thomas Hardy; John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Henry James, signed by both; and an outstanding copy of Twelve Days by Vita Sackville-West, in dust jacket.

  • 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.

  • Gifts for Dad

    Gifts for Dad

    Father's Day is right around the corner and whether your dad is interested in far-flung travels or fantastic fiction, we have the perfect gift. Looking for something more personalized? Please call or email for tailor-made gift recommendations and complimentary gift wrapping.

  • The Two World Wars

    The Two World Wars

    Within this catalogue of material related to WWI and WWII you'll find a dramatic and detailed account by a survivor of the sinking of the Lusitania; a presentation copy of Franklin D. Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer, inscribed by FDR to his youngest son and daughter-in-law; as well as literature directly inspired by the horrors of warfare.

  • May Acquisitions 2026

    May Acquisitions 2026

    April showers bring fresh May acquisitions. Within this eclectic list of recently catalogued material, you'll find anyone from Ernest Hemingway and Eric Gill to Alexander Hamilton and Ansel Adams.

  • Firsts Highlights 2026

    Firsts Highlights 2026

    Firsts London opens this week and we are thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek of the items we will showcase in stand #A10.

  • Mother's Day Gifts 2026

    Mother's Day Gifts 2026

    Today we offer a curated catalogue of gift recommendations for the voracious reader, storyteller, illustrator, and every mother in between. Looking for more gift inspiration? Call or stop by the gallery any weekday to receive personalized selections and complimentary gift wrapping.

  • New York Book Fair 2026

    New York Book Fair 2026

    In honor 250 years of American independence, we will showcase a number of pivotal works of Americana, including the first printed draft of the Constitution and a first edition of Captain John Smith's foundational work, The Generall Historie of Virginia. 

  • American Literature

    American Literature

    Capote, Faulkner, Frost, and Morrison. This catalogue spans nearly two centuries of American literature. Highlights include a first edition of Leaves of Grass, a first edition of Harriet Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Written by Herself, as well as an autograph manuscript leaf from the working draft of Walden.