by Jeffrey A. Rothermel Captain's Log August 15-16, 2026 Seminole Valley Farm Museum One weekend a year, I close my environmentally controlled and comfortable showroom and travel north to the humid and misty riverbanks of the Cedar Rapids. This was my fifth year of selling books from a tent in harmony with mother nature and her occasional outbursts. Why dare the misfortune of damaged paper from moisture? Believe it or not... nothing better than a rainy outdoor weekend of a

Wise book dragons enjoy flirting with the dangers of collecting but avoid being consumed by their treasures.

The Captain buys used and rare books by appointment only. Please give him a call at: (319) 351-3166.

Book browsing in Mainz Germany. The birthplace of the Gutenberg Bible. A story of terrain over time.

The 14-month process of selling eight antiquarian Bibles. Determining when to buy and sell and a vintage book. Solving Mystery.

Factors determining book values.

Captain’s Book Shoppe buys books only by appointment. Please call before you bring books into the store. (319) 351-3166.

Dealing in recycled thought, occasionally the rare - original thought.