Jane Austen's Bookshelf

Rare Books LA

A special talk by Rebecca Romney, rare book dealer and guest star of the hit show Pawn Stars about her new book

Fort Mason, Gateway Pavilion

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library”. Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice As part of Rare Books San Francisco's celebration of the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, we bring you Jane Austen’s Bookshelf, which introduces readers to the women writers who inspired Jane Austen—and investigates why their books have disappeared from our shelves.This ticketed event includes entry for one to Rare Books San Francisco, an advance copy of Jane Austen’s Bookshelf, and a special Jane Austen-themed book bag.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Southern California Wildfire recovery efforts.If you are looking for tickets to Rare Books San Francisco, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rare-books-san-francisco-tickets-1072832243119?aff=Romneypage" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rare-books-san-francisco-tickets-1072832243119?aff=Romneypage">use this link</a>.

Ticket holders receive an advance copy of Romney's new book, published by Simon &amp; Schuster and available in bookstores beginning February 18.

Ticket holders will receive this limited edition book bag featuring the Rare Books San Francisco artwork.

<h4>Photograph by Donnamaria R. Jones</h4> <h4>Rebecca Romney is a rare book dealer, author, and appraiser.</h4>She is the co-founder of <a href="https://typepunchmatrix.com/" title="https://typepunchmatrix.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Type Punch Matrix</a>, a Washington DC-area rare book firm specializing in pivotal works from every field. Rebecca is active on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.romney/" title="https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.romney/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rebeccaromney" title="https://twitter.com/rebeccaromney" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaromney" title="https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaromney" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>.