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Dive deep into the fascinating world of rare books with Rare Book Chat. Hosted by Michael DiRuggiero and Jeremy O'Connor, the co-founders of The Manhattan Rare Book Company, this podcast explores the unique and often valuable items that fill the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, archives, and more. From historical documents to literary first editions, we'll discuss the storie... more

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Condition is one of the most confusing topics in the rare book world and we're here to help you solve.... nothing, actually. But we do explore the thorny issues involved in evaluating condition and hopefully offer a framework that may be a useful gui... more

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Rick Stattler
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Episode: Dear Diary
Adam Douglas
Senior specialist at Peter Harrington Rare Books
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Episode: Shakespeare!
Hélène Golay
Rare Book Specialist at Capitol Hill Books and partner
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Sarah Funke Butler
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Darren Sutherland
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Seth Kaller
Leading dealer in American historical documents
Episode: Episode 4: The Most Important Printed Document in American History?

Hosts

Michael DiRuggiero
Co-founder of The Manhattan Rare Book Company; host and frequent commentator on rare books and collecting stories.
Jeremy O'Connor
Co-founder of The Manhattan Rare Book Company; host and contributor focusing on provenance, auctions, and bibliophilic culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Lovely and informative

    An absolute delight to listen too. The two hosts are knowledgeable and fun to listen too. Super informative and yet it seems like we are all sitting around a table chatting all together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APassionProject
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining & informative

    Just listened to the intro & first episode. Looking forward to how this podcast develops. Where else are you going to find out that Einstein liked the boogie woogie and that Marquis de Sade was put in prison by his mother-in-law? In the same episode, even!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Noble
    United States2 years ago
  • Dean Rusk

    Great pod. More Dean Rusk content please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durham PG
    United States2 years ago

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Shakespeare!
Q: What should I collect?
You are advised to look for the First Folio but acknowledge its scarcity.

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What is Rare Book Chat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rare Book Chat dives into the world of rare books, manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other archival treasures through lively conversations between two co-founders of a prominent rare books company. Episodes cover collecting practices, notable auctions, and the stories behind one-of-a-kind objects, from Shakespeare first editions to Revolutionary War diaries and historic artifacts. The show blends historical context with market insights, host banter, and guest expertise, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the rare book trade and the personalities who shape it. Listeners likely include serious collectors, booksellers, librarians, and historians who enjoy deep dives into provenance, value, and cultural significance, with a playful, opin... more

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