First editions of books about on fish, ichthyological illustrations spanning multiple decades, early fishing guides, and multiple editions of the penultimate book on fishing, The Compleat Angler; or, the Contemplative Man's Recreation by Izaac Walton (1593 - 1683) are the basis for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's current exhibit at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo. (buffalolib.org)
«I've always been interested in collecting old books and first editions and it suddenly dawned on me that all these indie books that are being signed by traditional publishers (the ones available in paper form) are the actual first editions of the books,» explained Edelman to GoodeReader. (goodereader.com)
Also included is a Stradivarius violin and rare first editions of the book Paradise Lost by Milton. (visual-arts-cork.com)