Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

By Grace Alvarez | October 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

Neil Armstrong was born in August of 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio with dreams of taking flight from a young age. At two years old, his father took him to the Cleveland Air Races, inspiring the young Armstrong to someday take to the sky himself. At five or six, he had the opportunity to fly for…

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In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

By Adrienne Raptis | September 19, 2023 | Comments Off on In the News: Palm Beach TV Sundays: Raptis Rare Books on Worth Avenue.

Matthew and Adrienne Raptis of Raptis Rare Books were recently featured in the Palm Beach Civic Association‘s Palm Beach TV Sunday Newscast which highlights the unique lifestyle of Palm Beach. Palm Beach TV Sundays: September 17, 2023 HUMAN INTEREST | OUR TOWN | September 15, 2023 Leave the fast-paced world behind as we step inside Raptis Rare Books…

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Virginia Woolf: Avant-Garde Literary Pioneer.

Virginia Woolf: Avant-Garde Literary Pioneer.

By Victoria Maseda | July 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Virginia Woolf: Avant-Garde Literary Pioneer.

The author of such notable books as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, English writer Virginia Woolf is an established name in the realm of fiction. A pioneer in the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device, her unique style and method of storytelling has distinguished her as one of the more important…

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Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

By Adrienne Raptis | April 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Unique Gifts for the Special Women in your Life

We all owe our lives to women… particularly the women who gave us our very lives. If you are looking for a special gift that they will never forget, what better way to express your appreciation and affection on Mother’s Day than with a rare signed first edition or historic framed piece? We have put…

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Rare Books and Rare Cars

Rare Books and Rare Cars

By Adrienne Raptis | December 10, 2019 | Comments Off on Rare Books and Rare Cars

This past Sunday, we hosted a Veuve Cliquot Champagne breakfast for the Palm Beach Concours. The Concours was a rare car show hosted by the Worth Avenue Association and the town of Palm Beach. It was a wonderful event, and here are a few photos from the day. We have a number of rare books…

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The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

By Adrienne Raptis | March 9, 2018 | Comments Off on The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

Born on April 15th 1843, American author Henry James was regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists of the English language. James is one of the major figures of trans-Atlantic literature. His works frequently juxtapose characters from the Old World, embodying a feudal civilization that is “beautiful, often…

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Rare Books for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

Rare Books for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

By Adrienne Raptis | February 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Rare Books for a Romantic Valentine’s Day

[fusion_text]Rare books are a unique and meaningful gift all year long, regardless of the occasion, but as Valentine’s Day is approaching, we thought we would put together a few interesting titles that we have in stock that we think would make a nice gift for that very special Valentine. [/fusion_text][fusion_text] For your beloved one: a…

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5 Rare Book Gift Ideas for A Unique and Meaningful Gift

By Adrienne Raptis | November 25, 2017 | Comments Off on 5 Rare Book Gift Ideas for A Unique and Meaningful Gift

[fusion_text]Rare and first edition books make a wonderful and unique gift, particularly for the collector or book lover in your life. If you are not sure of where to start, you may want to consider your recipient’s favorite author or genre. Do they have a favorite hobby? Whether its golf, cooking, travel, music, or bird-watching,…

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10 Gifts for Book Lovers in Fall

By Amanda Shepard | October 30, 2015 | Comments Off on 10 Gifts for Book Lovers in Fall

Autumn is a special season. The leaves are changing, the cold is coming, and nothing sounds better than curling up near the fire with a mug of hot cider and a good book. If you have any birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions coming up this fall season, here are a few rare finds that…

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