News
Jul 27, 2010
Why collectible investments today can mean profit tomorrow
When it comes to investment in a recession, there is little to rival collectibles for sheer growth.
Jul 24, 2010
Another AMAZING story of the death of the book as we know it!!
Very interesting opinion piece about Amazon's e-book vs. hardback sales.
Jul 8, 2010
Rare Books News and History for today, July 8, 2010.
Mockingbird turns 50, First Editions sell big, and an author wants you to buy his books!
Jul 3, 2010
Thomas Jefferson corrected mistake in Declaration
Preservation scientists have made a fascinating find in regards to Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence!
Jul 2, 2010
Rare Books New and History for today!
A country is born, Salinger is for sale, and a 'Tome raider' is jailed!
Jun 30, 2010
University of Alabama gets historical treasure in rare books, photos
The University of Alabama has acquired a vast collection of rare books and photographs it describes as one of the most extensive private collections of Americana and Southern history material ever assembled.
Jun 22, 2010
New York Times review of the film version of 'Winter's Bone'
We at Yeoman's picked this book up a few months back when it was suggested to us by our friend Gary Carden. Looks like Woodrell's novel is certainly doing well out there!
Jun 11, 2010
Behind-the-scenes tours open at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
The popular tours of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Charlottesville, Va., home, take in new territory Friday with the debut of a Behind the Scenes Tour.
Jun 11, 2010
Rare Photo of Slave Children Found in NC Attic
A haunting 150-year-old photo found in a North Carolina attic shows a young black child named John, barefoot and wearing ragged clothes, perched on a barrel next to another unidentified young boy.
Jun 5, 2010
Washington National Cathedral ponders sale of rare books
The Washington National Cathedral in our nation's capital is considering a sale of some of the rare books housed in their library.
May 30, 2010
This Day in History...
Patriot and future President Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson.
May 25, 2010
Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" Turns 50!
One of the finest novels of American literature was published 50 years ago this year.
May 16, 2010
The Archivist of the United States speaks about Civil War exhibit.
David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States, makes his remarks about the recently opened event at the National Archives Building, "Discovering the Civil War."
May 9, 2010
The AMAZING art collection of Crichton SELLING at auction!!
The extraordinary art collection of author Michael Crichton, who died in 2008, is being auctioned at Christie's. Crichton wrote techno thrillers and created movies and television shows, but he was also a doctor. Included in the auction are more than 90 works by Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Pablo Picasso and Roy Lichtenstein.
Apr 21, 2010
100th Anniversary of Mark Twain's Death
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest authors in history, Samuel Clemens a.k.a Mark Twain. Twain is considered the most influential author in American literature, author of the classic "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." He remains widely read to this day.
Apr 18, 2010
YEOMAN'S FEATURED IN NATCHEZ TRACE TRAVEL BLOG:
Great write up about Yeoman's in a local blog about the Natchez Trace.
Apr 3, 2010
Apple iPad released today!
The latest gadget from Apple hits store today. It is significant because of its possible use as an e-book much like the Kindle, though on perhaps a grander scale. Whether this product revolutionizes the world or fizzles and fades remains to be seen, but the hype is no doubt tremendous!
Apr 3, 2010
April 3 Marks 150 Year Anniversary of the Pony Express!
The Pony Express dispatched its first rider from St. Joseph, Mo., on April 3, 1860. It was an all-out, high-speed information delivery service that traversed nearly 2,000 miles of open, desolate and hostile land.
Mar 18, 2010
ST. PETERSBURG ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR IN THE NEWS!
An article about the recent book fair in St. Petersburg, FL that Yeoman's had the pleasure of displaying at. The event was a great success for all involved. As we move more and more into the digital age, book fairs such as this show that the appreciation for rare, collectible pieces of history is still strong.
Mar 11, 2010
Davy Crockett marriage license returned...for now
An interesting story about ownership of the marriage license of folk hero and Tennessean icon, Davy Crockett. Margaret V. Smith of Tampa, FL says she inherited the piece from her uncle, who claimed to have found it discarded outside the Jefferson County, TN courthouse.
