Alfredo Breitfeld, Antiquarian Bookseller in Buenos Aires, Dies at 82

Mr. Breitfeld was determined to attend this year’s antiquarian book fair in New York City. He began to sicken as he flew home, and died of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2020-08-25 20:18:58 UTC ]
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Independent Booksellers End Year on High Note

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Fred Kobrak, International Sales Exec, Dies at 88

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