These are the books bibliophiles dream of.
Photo by Kaitlin Roberts of the author at B&B Rare Books
Raymond Chandler's copy of The Catcher in the Rye: $22,500
This first edition copy of America’s most beloved and censored book was owned by Raymond Chandler, the man behind The Big Sleep and over a half dozen of those old detective movies you watch late at night when you can't fall asleep. At $22,500, it's too rich for my blood. B&B Rare Books is run by Josh and Sunday in NYC, a quirky husband and wife team who always do their due diligence and make their bookshelves shine with obscurity.
Via bbrarebooks.com
Incredibly Rare First English Translation of War & Peace: $16,500
This is everyone's favorite book to pretend they've read. Whitmore Rare Books has a first English translation of War & Peace that's even rarer than the first American edition (hence the $16,500 price tag). Dan Whitmore runs this appointment only shop in the Pasedena area that specializes in fine copies of rare books for top collectors.
25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy by Andy Warhol: Priceless
Andy Warhol basically started the grumpy cat thing. This handcrafted book highlights illustrations in his trademark pre-pop graphic style and is almost impossible to find. Harper Levine of the iconic Harper’s Books has a priceless copy. Seriously, no price tag as of yet, so just make him an offer he can't refuse. Harper also has a sketchbook from the "fifth Beatle" -- the late British artist and original bass player for The Beatles who created the book while rooming with bandmate John Lennon. Harper posts awesome #rarebookporn through his Instagram and Twitter accounts, too.
Via harpersbooks.com
