See more ideas about pawn stars, makeover party and rebecca hall. Things you didnt know about pawn stars rebecca romney. Born and raised in the las vegas area, rebecca was one of the longest running experts on pawn stars and she was the only woman expert to be a regular on the show. It was owners david and natalie bauman who hired rebecca, and promoted her to manage the las vegas gallery in 2010. Rebecca romney joined bauman rare books in the fall of 2007 to 2016. From the start, our gallery has received high praise as a truly unusual addition to the roster of las vegas attractions, and we have done our part to fit into the festive atmosphere by being open twelve hours a day, seven days a week. Along the way, we discover other sherlockians that rebecca has met, the finer points of bookselling and training to become one, and the magic of. She got her start with bauman rare books, managing their las vegas gallery.
Rebecca romney on bauman rare books in las vegas, aldus. Rebecca romney is an independent rare book specialist formerly of. Rebecca romney, rare book dealer cool tools kevin kelly. Immediately after her year in japan, rebecca returned to las vegas without knowing what she exactly wanted to do.
Limited mckinley memorial edition of this collection of 24 striking photogravures of american presidential portraits from washington to mckinley, number 454 of an unspecified limitation, in. By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of our cookies as described in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Three must see books at the las vegas gallery this july bauman rare books las vegas united states nevada afar. She became a rare books seller in 2007 at bauman rare books in las vegas, which. She is the cofounder of type punch matrix, a rare book firm opening a gallery in downtown dc in spring of 2020. Rebecca romney of bauman rare books introduces us to the world of rare book collecting from their gallery at the shoppes at the palazzo. She evaluates books on pawn stars, and she is a former manager of las vegas bookstore bauman rare books.
Bauman rare books opened in the grand canal shoppes at the venetian palazzo in february 2008. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011. Bookstore in las vegas, nv foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. More info on rebecca romney bauman rare books blog. In 2010 she got promoted and was made the manager of bauman s rare books store las vegas gallery. After teaching english in japan, rebecca helped launch the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books in 2008, and became manager of the gallery two years later, eventually moving to philadelphia to manage the central operations of the firm. Just a year after joining the place she helped launch las vegas gallery of bauman rare books.
Rebecca romney is the rare book expert on pawn stars and manager at the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books. Bauman rare books recently hosted the american president, an exhibit of rare books, artifacts, and autograph letters. Natalie and david bauman founded bauman rare books in 1973, and in a little over four decades we have grown into one of the preeminent rare book companies, with a gallery in new york at 535 madison avenue, one in las vegas at the palazzo, and offices in philadelphia near rittenhouse square. United states rare books and first editions at bauman rare.
I keep up a blog and a facebook page with interesting facts about books and advice on book collecting. For seven years, she worked as a bookseller in the new york gallery of bauman rare books, dealing in a wide range of material, from incunabula to modern firsts. Jul 12, 2012 an introduction to the bauman rare books experience and its staff of experts, featuring david bauman, las vegas gallery manager rebecca romney, and new york gallery manager erik duron, shot at the. Rebecca romney along with her pawn stars cast members photo. This was the fall of 2007, and bauman rare books was hiring staff to open its new gallery in the palazzo. From 2001 to 2004, she joined the princeton society of fellows, then left academia to pursue the rare book trade fulltime. Then theres rebecca romney, pawn stars most famous bookworm a selfdescribed nerd whose 36 appearances on the show have helped make reading books cool again. Original blindstamped blue cloth boards lettered in gilt, original unclipped dust jacket. Rebecca romney the las vegas gallery of bauman rare. Rebecca has been in the trade since 2007, when she was hired by bauman rare books for their new location in las vegas. In 2014, romney left las vegas for philadelphia where she became part of the central administration and management of bauman rare books. Presidential rare books rebecca romney on the morning blend.
She is known for her appearances on the history channels. She eventually moved to philadelphia to manage the central operations of the firm, where she also handled the acquisition of libraries and oversaw catalogue production. View all hotels near bauman rare books on tripadvisor. Rare book dealer specializing in first editions, signed and. Jun 18, 2014 then theres rebecca romney, pawn stars most famous bookworm a selfdescribed nerd whose 36 appearances on the show have helped make reading books cool again. Rebecca romney wiki, age, height, husband, kids, net worth. An introduction to the bauman rare books experience and its staff of experts, featuring david bauman, las vegas gallery manager rebecca romney, and new york gallery. She started off as a shop attendant and later rose to the rank of a manager in 2010. Celebrating women book collectors smithsonian libraries. Welcome to the official website of rebecca romney, rare book dealer, author, talking head, and cofounder of type punch matrix. Rebecca romney on las vegas, aldus, aldine, william pickering. Rebecca romney is an independent rare book specialist formerly of bauman rare books, where she managed projects in acquisitions, catalogues, and web services, as well as maintaining a portfolio of dedicated collectors building rare book libraries. Bookplate of jack and frances donaldson to front free endpaper, lightest.
Rebecca romney, the manager of bauman rare books las vegas gallery at. Rebecca romney, the manager of bauman rare books las vegas gallery at the shoppes at the palazzo, discussed highlights from the. Romney first joined the rare book trade in 2007, when she was hired to help launch the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to appraise antique books and occasionally documents for the shop. Moreover, she did the show pawn stars telecast on the history channel. Rebecca, the manager of the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books, has appraised the journal and left rick and corey to strike a deal with the customer. From the start, our gallery has received high praise as a truly unusual addition to the roster of las vegas attractions, and we have done our part to fit into the festive atmosphere by being open twelve hours a day, seven. Three mustsee books at the las vegas gallery this july at june 19, 2014. Photo0 jpg picture of bauman rare books las vegas rebecca romney.
Presidential rare books rebecca romney on the morning. In 2011 rebecca began appearing on the history channels hit tv show pawn stars as the rare books expert. The las vegas gallery of bauman rare books in the shoppes at the palazzo. Apr 03, 2019 rebecca, who holds american nationality, was right at home with her first love, i. Apr 18, 2017 it was owners david and natalie bauman who hired rebecca, and promoted her to manage the las vegas gallery in 2010. Mar 16, 2020 immediately after her year in japan, rebecca returned to las vegas without knowing what she exactly wanted to do. Since 2011, she has appeared regularly as the rare books specialist on the history channels hit pawn stars. In 2010 she got promoted and was made the manager of baumans rare books store las vegas gallery. In 2011, rebecca started appearing on pawn stars, a las vegasbased reality show on history channel where she features alongside other rare books evaluation experts. Heres what you need to know about pawn stars rebecca romney. Rare book dealer rebecca romney shares her experiences in the world of rare books.
For questions about book appraisals, read this information page. White house gallery of official portraits of the presidents. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to ap. Rebecca romney bio, husband and other facts you need to know. Manager at the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books. She became a rare books seller in 2007 at bauman rare books in las vegas, which was where she was working when she was hired to contribute to the show. Rebecca shares her journey, which goes from a youth filled with books to a degree in linguistics and classics, teaching english in japan and launching bauman rare books las vegas gallery in 2007. Author, writer, rare books expert, and social media. Rebecca romney, the manager of bauman rare books las vegas gallery at the sh. It didnt take long before i knew i had stumbled quite innocently into the perfect job for me. Rebecca romney bio, wiki, age, parents, husband, mitt romney. In 2011, rebecca started appearing on pawn stars, a las vegas based reality show on history channel where she features alongside other rare books evaluation experts. I keep up a blog and a facebook page with interesting facts about books and advice on book. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed.
In business since 1973, bauman rare books now has locations in new york, las vegas, and philadelphia. I am rebecca romney, the rare book expert on pawn stars. Rare book dealer specializing in first editions, signed and inscribed books, documents and manuscripts. Rebecca romney hi everyonewant to ask me a question. What happened to rare book expert rebecca romney on pawn. Eventually, in late 2007, rebecca was employed by the renowned bauman rare books ahead of the launch of their new gallery in las vegas. Rebecca romney, the manager of bauman rare books las vegas gallery at the shoppes at the palazzo. Mar 19, 2020 upon her return to las vegas, romney didnt know exactly what to do. Rebecca romney cofounder type punch matrix linkedin. When i met with rebecca romney she was the rare book expert on pawn stars and manager at the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books we talked about what she does, why baumans is in town, her blog, aldine, aldus the printer, william pickerings aldine poets series, and collecting fine press books. Bauman rare books bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of landmark books and autographs in all fields. We met recently in las vegas to talk about what she does, why bauman s is in las.
When i met with rebecca romney she was the rare book expert on pawn stars and manager at the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books we talked about what she does, why bauman s is in town, her blog, aldine, aldus the printer, william pickerings aldine poets series, and collecting fine press books. Pawn stars pawn brokers have seen big business in lieu. In 2014, rebecca moved to philadelphia to work with. Rebecca romney, manager of the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books with a story about cormac mccarthy, the road and fatherhood. Bauman rare books las vegas 2020 all you need to know. For weekly updates delivered to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter. The store has been around for over 40 years selling rare lithographs, books, photogravures, ephemera, engravings, and anything else related to history and the world of print.
Pawn stars pawn brokers have seen big business in lieu of. Rebecca romney wikipedia, bio, age, wiki, husband, family. She eventually became the manager of the gallery there. Mar 09, 2017 while i was waiting for the next semester, i looked around for a job in las vegas, where i had temporarily settled because my family lived there. In 2007 she was lucky enough and joined bauman rare books store where she started working on the shops floor. Rebecca romney on las vegas, aldus, aldine, william. As a lot of people are unable to visit our las vegas gallery, where anyone can take the time to look at, enjoy and handle rare books, i decided for this post to bring some of my favorite stories to you. Rebecca romney bio, husband and other facts you need to.
She is the rare book expert on pawn stars and the manger at the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books. I am a rare bookseller based in las vegas, where i manage a gallery for bauman rare books. Romney has worked in bauman rare books as a manager. Rebecca romney is an author and staff member of bauman rare books. Rebecca romney born in 1985 is an american author, reality television personality, writer, and rare book expert from las vegas usa. We are best known for the breadth of our expertise and the exceptional variety and quality. Rebecca romney is a rare book dealer based in the washington dc area. Rebecca romney, rare book expert at bauman rare books. Rebecca romney, manager of the las vegas gallery of bauman rare books with the story behind the history of the indian tribes of north america by thomas mckenney and james hall. Rebecca romney was a staple on the series as a rare book expert, but shes.
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