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

  • Curators' Tour: From a New Eden in Concord to Little Women

    • 18 Apr 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Concord Free Public Library, 129 Main St, Concord, MA 01742

    From a New Eden in Concord to Little Women: Curators' Tour with Anke Voss and Ticknor Society member Kent Bicknell

    Concord Free Public Library

    This exhibition of Alcott Family books and manuscripts showcases items collected by longtime Alcott enthusiast and collector, and Ticknor member, Dr. Kent Bicknell, and Colorado entrepreneur Tim Mather that were recently added to Concord Free Public Library's William Munroe Special Collections Department.

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  • Curators' Tour: Oratoria Dominica: Five Centuries of the Lord's Prayer in Print

    • 2 May 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Jenks Library, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd, Wenham, MA 01984

    Oratoria Dominica: Five Centuries of the Lord's Prayer in Print: Curator's tour with Sarah St.Germain and Damon DiMauro

    Jenks Library, Gordon College, Wenham

    The exhibition explores different translations of The Lord's Prayer found in the library's Vining Rare Book Collection. We will learn why this text was one of the first ones to be translated by missionaries, and how it became a way for printers to showcase the many different typefaces available for use at the time. For more on the exhibition, click here.

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  • Jessica Chapel, 2025 Ticknor Collecting Prize Winner

    • 13 May 2026
    • Zoom

    Save the evening of May 13, 2026 for a zoom program by 2025 Ticknor Collecting Prize Winner Jessica Chapel on Preserving Hidden Voices: A Collection of Thoroughbred Racing Culture.

    Start time to be determined!

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