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@AbeBooks book ordered on 16 April not arrived. Tracking number seems incorrect. How do I contact you?

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@AbeBooks Sad to see you appear to have made it impossible to contact customer service. Can’t even send a DM here. I have issues with a recent purchase, but the seller won’t respond. If you don’t respond, I’ll just delete my account and warn everyone I know to shop elsewhere.

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Exciting, @abebooks lost my password. Or they reset it without telling me. Did your systems get broken into?

Firsts: London's Rare Book Fair is back at the Saatchi Gallery, May 14–17. From rare first editions and medieval manuscripts, over 100 international booksellers are bringing their best finds to Chelsea! Free entry on Sunday. spr.ly/6012BBtCgp

For the mom who made you fall in love with reading

For the mom who always figures it out before the last chapter

Happy Mothers Day! No mom can compare to yours, so give her a gift that is as unique as her. Whether she's got flour on her hands or three chapters deep in a mystery she refuses to put down, we found something for all of them. Find them all on AbeBooks: spr.ly/6011BBmIPW

In this exclusive conversation for AbeBooks, Matthew Raptis from Raptis Rare Books shares a rare find from his collection. Matthew's book Provenance and more rare finds from their store are available on AbeBooks: linktr.ee/abebooks

What is your favorite nursery rhyme?

Happy Mother Goose Day! Since 1987, May 1st has been a day to re-appreciate the nursery rhymes we all know and love. To celebrate, we're sharing this 1913 signed, limited edition of Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes, illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham.

This year's fair brings together 80+ antiquarian booksellers, artists and printers at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer. Get your tickets: linktr.ee/abebooks

The Manhattan Rare Book & Fine Press Fair is this weekend! Discover where antiquarian books, fine press works, and historic photography come together under one roof.

Only 135 numbered copies were printed on a handmade paper called vélin pur fil Johannot, from one of France's oldest mills. This copy from Kunstbroker is in as-new condition and still housed in its original aluminum cassette. Browse more rare artist finds:spr.ly/6017BBHrN5

When French sculptor Jean Ipoustéguy created his first book in 1969, it wasn't made of paper. "Leaders et Enfants nus" is a book-sculpture built entirely in metal. Inside are 9 loose color plates engraved on oxidized aluminum, each signed by the artist with a steel-tipped pen.

This first complete edition (1776) from Comellas Rare Books features two fold-out copper-engraved plates showing exactly how he did it. Explore more landmark rare engineering finds: spr.ly/6018BBHrs2

Discover where one man's obsession with fireproofing led to one of the finest buildings in 18th-century Toulouse. In 1753, the Comte d'Espie replaced wooden frameworks with brick and plaster vaults, and his home, the Hôtel d'Espie, still stands as an architectural landmark today.

To celebrate, we're featuring this 1617 Lisbon edition of Don Quixote. Only the third printing of Part II ever made, with its original parchment binding, hidden watermarks, and holes from extinct woodworm left untouched on purpose. #WorldBookDay #DonQuixote #BooksAndRoses

Happy World Book Day! Did you know this year marks the 100th anniversary of World Book Day? April 23rd also marks the death of Miguel de Cervantes, and in honor of this day, in Catalonia it is referred to as the Day of Books and Roses.