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The Good Bookman is a regular feature profiling a bookseller in each column. The Good Bookman will reveal what our colleagues are doing in the hopes we can all learn from each other's experiences.
The following blurb is what prompted me to select the Carlsons for the Good Bookman in this issue. The Yankee Peddler, which was grossly underinsured, I am told, suffered a fire and it would take $20,000 to replace a ton of books, including all the rare items they take to ABAA Fairs:
This month The Yankee Peddler in Ontario, NY suffered fire damage when a nearby pizza parlor went up in flames. Many booksellers and collectors know the shop is owned by the Westerbergs, John, Douglas and Janet who've spent more than twenty years selling Americana - First editions - Illustrated books - Military - Aviation - Children's - Exploration/Travel - New York State History - Roycroft - General Used and Antiquarian - Prints - Paintings - Photographica - Maps - Ephemera. They are a familiar sight at book fairs, often having large booths teeming with treasures.
Most of their inventory was lost and heavily smoke damaged, including their reference library. Collections are being taken to replace this library, and if you have any that you would like to pass along, please contact the Westerbergs at 315 524 4352 or fax them at 315 524 3365. The email address is: byankeep@rochester.rr.com. They will be able to tell you what books are still needed to get them back in business.
Financial donations are being handled by David and Denise Carlson of D&D Galleries, representing the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the ABAA. Any checks may be sent to them at D & D Galleries, PO Box 8413, Somerville, NJ 08876.
This issue's Good Bookman truly deserves recognition for their generosity in helping a fellow bookseller in a time of need. David and Denise Carlson of D & D Galleries are members of MAC (Mid Atlantic Chapter of the ABAA) and are responsible for the collection of funds to aid the owners of the Yankee Peddler.
Name and Company: David and Denise Carlson, D&D Galleries
Location: Somerville, New Jersey
Website: dndgalleries.com http://www.dndgalleries.com
Years in Business: 19 years.
How do you sell your books? On the Internet, bookfairs, and by appointment
Number of books online: 35,000 with more in the warehouse waiting to be processed.
What Internet Selling Venues do you Employ? Abe, Alibris, Amazon, Biblion
Specialty: British and American Literature, History, Fine bindings & leather sets, STC and Wing books
Number of employees: Three
Do they price your books? No
What database do you use? Bookmate.
The Most Useful Computer Program you've used: Homebase
Your Favorite Web Page: Abe.com
Your Biggest Blunder: We were once offered a signed Charles Dodson book in very poor condition. We thought it may have been assembled and passed on it. Later, after researching it, the book turned out to be authentic.
Future Plans: To double our warehouse space.
Your favorite book: David doesn't have one, and Denise was quick to answer, "Atlas Shrugged"
To have your bookselling business considered for The Good Bookman, send an email to editor@bookologist.com. Booksellers outside North America are also welcome!
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