David and Natalie Bauman founded Bauman Rare Books in 1973. Today the company is among the largest and best known in the nation, with galleries on Madison Avenue in New York and in Philadelphia. Bauman Rare Books offers an extraordinary and extensive selection of rare books and autographs ranging from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Having formed many important book collections through the years, the company is known for its meticulous research, exceptional inventory and large expert staff.