The Ticknor Society


The Ticknor Society is an organization of book collectors, booksellers, librarians, historians, archivists, conservators, printers, publishers, writers, and all lovers and readers of books. We are dedicated to the enjoyment, promotion, and support of books and book culture. George Ticknor used several bookplates throughout his life, including the small engraved one shown here bearing the motto, "Suum cuique," Latin for "To each his own."

Events

  • Ticknor Society Collecting Prize Open for Entries

    • 1 Mar 2025
    • 15 May 2025

    The Ticknor Society is currently accepting submissions for the 2025 George and Anna Eliot Ticknor Book and Book Culture Collecting Prize, and the deadline to enter has been extended to May 15th. The award carries a prize of $1,000, and the competition is open to anyone, of any age, primarily residing at the time of entry in any of the six New England states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. Entries from collectors residing in these states may be on any topic. In addition, we welcome submissions from collectors residing outside of New England whose collections focus primarily on books, manuscripts, and ephemera pertaining to New England from any period of its history. For more information, please visit https://www.ticknor.org/collecting-prize/ or email ticknoraward@gmail.com.

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  • Richard Kopley on his new book, Edgar Allan Poe: A Life

    • 30 Apr 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Burns Library, Boston College

    On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Burns Library, Boston College, Richard Kopley will discuss his just-published book, Edgar Allan Poe: A Life. Publisher's webpage here. The Ticknor Society will be co-sponsoring this public event with the Boston College Libraries. More details to follow in the April newsletter.

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