In May 2019, PBA Galleries started another exciting chapter in its history by relocating across the Bay to Berkeley. Now located at 605 Addison Street, near the dynamic Fourth Street District. The lively neighborhood is a shopping and dining destination known for its intellectual and artistic aesthetic. Our new space features ample street parking and … Location
(Berkeley, California, October 1st, 2020) – PBA Galleries will present an auction of Fine Books – Fine Press – Fine Bindings on October 22nd, 2020. The catalogue features over 350 lots including works on Alchemy and the Occult, classics in Greek and Latin, works in quantum physics, a wealth of books from the fine press movement, … Fine Books – Fine Press – Fine Bindings
(Berkeley, California, August 4th) – PBA Galleries announces an auction of Americana – Travel & Exploration – World History – Cartography to be held on August 6th, 2020. Comprised of over three hundred and thirty-five lots of rare, important, and captivating works on the history, geography, culture, development and social fabric of the Americas and … Americana – Travel & Exploration – World History – Cartography on August 6th
George Fox Auctioneer Emeritus Phone: 415 989 2665 George Fox was with PBA Galleries for over 20 years and is now retired from the daily grind of the auction business. George started collecting books as a youth, and worked as a “runner” for his first auction in New England at 18 years old. After college … Meet the Expert: George Fox
It is with great sadness that PBA Galleries announces that George King Fox, Auctioneer Emeritus of PBA Galleries, passed away on Sunday, October 29 2017. As Head Auctioneer, George was the beloved face of PBA. With his bow tie, sharp wit and grand smile, he had a style all his own and will be greatly … George Fox – Ski Racer, Auctioneer, Raconteur, Yodeler
Christopher Dunlap Cataloguer Phone: 415 989 2665 [email protected] “Chris Bio” Email Chris
Zoë Rowe Cataloguer Phone: 415 989 2665 [email protected] Zoë Rowe holds a BA in English from The University of Idaho and an MLIS from USC, where she focused on digital preservation. She enjoys archival work in all capacities, and curates a large digital media library for private use. She lives in Oakland with her partner, … Meet the Expert: Zoë Rowe
William Taylor, Jr Cataloguer Phone: 415 989 2665 [email protected] William is a lifelong book lover and most of his work experience has been spent in their company in one fashion or another. William is an avid reader of books of all kinds, particularly American literature and poetry. Among his favorite authors are Cormac McCarthy, Thomas … Meet the Expert: William Taylor
Angela Jarosz Inventory Manager Phone: 415 989 2665 [email protected] Angela Jarosz is most often found at PBA setting up the preview gallery so that auction material is displayed to best advantage for visitors. She is also the point person for arranging the return of unsold material to consignors post-sale. When she’s not at PBA Galleries, … Meet the Expert: Angela Jarosz
Bryn Hoffman Cataloguer Phone: 415 989 2665 [email protected] Bryn Hoffman is an archivist, researcher, and rare books gadabout. At PBA, she specializes in things weird, wonderful, and one-off. Email Bryn