Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio
Specializing in The Classical Tradition (broadly defined), Renaissance, Humanism, Secularism, Italian & Continental Books, North America
About
Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio owes its name and its inspiration to the traditional Italian antiquarian bookshops, called studios, which are typically run by solitary proprietors who devote their lives to the study of books and manuscripts. They remind us that the words “study” and “studio” come from the Latin word for zeal and devotion: studium. My shop’s center of gravity trade is a small, choice collection of early printed books; I also offer a variety of items related to humanism, natural history, the 18th-century, art, and travel literature. Since 1993, my goal has been to match discerning collectors with extraordinary books and manuscripts. It has been my life’s work.Terms of Sale
All items guaranteed authentic and as described. Any purchase is returnable for any reason within 10 days of receipt. New York State residents are obliged to add sales tax. Shipping charges within the continental United States (by Priority Mail or Fedex Ground service) are $7.50 for the first volume and $1.50 for each additional volume. These charges generally include insurance up to $100. Additional insurance may be applied at cost if necessary. Postage on international orders will be assessed and billed at full value.
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Recently Added Books
The Artsman.
by Rose Valley; William Lightfoot Price, and others.
Antichi libri d'America: censimento Romano, 1493-1701.
by Fagioli, Maria Luisa; Camilla Cattarulla.
L'opera di Antonio Galateo nella tradizione manoscritta: catalogo.
by Iurilli, Antonio.
The Costume of the original inhabitants of the British Islands, from the earliest periods to the sixth century;
by Meyrick, Samuel Rush; Charles Hamilton Smith; R. Havell.
Ludorum scientia publico beneficio illustrata.
by Rizzetti, Giovanni.
The Molson Family.
by Sandwell, Bernard K.; Herbert Molson.
Voyages: a Smithsonian Libraries Exhibition.
by Thomas, Maria Augusta, curator.
Discorso sopra il principio di tutti i canti d'Orlando Furioso ...
by Terracina, Laura Bacio (1519-1577); Anton Francesco Doni.
Recently added catalogues
Ephemeral, Occasional, not meant to survive
A collection of titles that have no apparent purpose other than to entertain and delight