Seaport Autographs was founded by Norman F. Boas in 1976 and since that time has issued 112 catalogs covering a wide variety of subjects, as indicated in our directory at the left side of this window. We have sold large collections to universities and libraries as well as to many individual collectors throughout the United States and the world. All of our descriptions are based on The Manuscript Society Criteria for Describing Manuscripts and Documents, a system designed for precisely describing the material we offer. Since we do not operate an open shop, we will be happy at any time to forward scanned images of those items not illustrated. We are a charter member of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association (PADA) and also members of the Manuscript Society, and the Universal Autograph Collector's Club (UACC). All mandate the highest standards of ethics in the marketplace.

Warranty: All items we sell carry a full money-back guarantee of authenticity and any item which is not as described or in which you are not completely satisfied may be returned within three days of receipt. Using the Manuscript Society Criteria, our descriptions are precise and allow our customers a detailed preview of each document with listings of the author, content, number of pages, sizes, place and dates. The condition of each is graded into one of the six categories mentioned on the Abbreviations page.

 WORKS OF ART AND ARTIFACTS

John Calabro. Sculptor, medalist and artist. Includes Lincoln, Babe Ruth & others. See listings under "Artists."

Sperm Whale Tooth. See listing under "Artists."

African Dagger. See listing under "Artists."

Colonial Map of Connecticut. See listing under "Colonial America."

Please visit us on the PADA website by just clicking on the PADA logo below. You will also find a detailed article on the language of autograph collecting, prepared by Seaport Autographs.

The Manuscript Society Criteria for Describing Manuscripts and Documents. The Manuscript Society has announced that this booklet is now available to all, at no charge, for down-loading by your computer. It is the standard reference used by collectors, dealers and archivists in dealing with autograph and archival material. Click on The Manuscript Society logo below to obtain your copy.

For a wide selection of fine antiquarian, business, rare books and books of broad general interest, visit www.rayboasbookseller.com

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email us:
ndboas@sbcglobal.net or norm@seaportautographs.com

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