Rebecca romney was born as rebecca angeline engeat, in las vegas in 1985. Rebecca romney bio, husband and other facts you need to. Rebecca romney is a rare book dealer based in the washington dc area. I am a rare bookseller based in las vegas, where i manage a gallery for bauman rare. When rebecca, a rare book specialist, examined the leaf from chronicles ii of the old testament, she found its authentic and valued it at almost. I cannot ethically value any book i have not inspected in person. Johannes gutenberg, known as the inventor of the printing press in europe, created the 1st printed version of the bible. Romney, and the rare book specialist who evaluates books on pawn stars. Rebecca works alongside rick harrison, chumlee, corey harrison, and the old man on history channels pawn stars. Pawn stars is an american reality television series that premiered on history on july 19, 2009. Jun 12, 2017 the guys of pawn stars seem to know it all at their world famous gold and silver pawn shop on the las vegas strip. Autograph expert steve grad is the autograph virtuoso on the history channels pawn stars and autograph authenticator for beckett authentication services. Born and raised in the las vegas area, rebecca was one of the longest running experts on pawn stars and she was the only woman expert.
I appreciate the good will and support that many of you have shown in countless ways since i began appearing on pawn stars, and in response to this post. They wanted bauman rare books to help with the show, and i happened to be the manager of the las vegas location. Welcome to the official website of rebecca romney, rare book dealer, author, talking head, and cofounder of type punch matrix. Since the gutenberg bible first went on sale in 1455, printing has been viewed as one of the highest achievements of human innovation. I am rebecca romney, the rare book expert on pawn stars. Rebecca romney wiki, age, height, husband, kids, net worth. Rare book dealer rebecca romney shares her experiences in the world of rare books. The professional sports authenticator has been interested in famous autographs since he was 8 years old. In 2011 rebecca began appearing on the history channels hit tv show pawn stars as the rare books expert. Currently he is the art expert on the history channel show pawn stars as well as the active gallery representative of a variety of truly talented artist. Nov 21, 2014 on pawn stars, a man came into the gold and silver pawn shop looking to sell a print believed to be by the renaissance master raphael. She became a rare books seller in 2007 at bauman rare books in las vegas, which was where she was working when she was hired to contribute to the show. Rebecca romney wiki, biography, age, height, family, pawn stars. Exhales rebecca knows everything there is to know about books.
Other than english language rebecca also know japanese, ancient greek, latin and french. The shady truth of rebecca from pawn stars youtube. The best of pawn stars 1776 annual registry facebook. A funny and entertaining history of printed books as told through absurd moments in the lives of authors and printers, collected by televisions favorite rare book expert from historys hit series pawn stars. Rebecca has published her first book printers error. She is better known as a former manager at bauman rare books, the author of printers error. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to appraise antique books and occasionally documents for the shop. Pawn stars is an american reality television series, shown on history, and produced by leftfield pictures. Rebecca romney began appearing as the rare book expert on historys pawn stars during the 4th season of the show, in 2011. Chad has a vast network of contacts and a deep knowledge of value that he calls upon for the most accurate appraisals. The history channel shares that romneys expertise is rare and antiquarian books and documents, but theres a bit more to her than dusty old texts.
Lets just say it got the shops art appraiser very excited. Dec 08, 2018 every pawn stars fans favorite book expert, rebecca romney, shares her passion for unique books in this compilation from season 14. Despite the distance, she still films for the show when she visits las vegas, making. Over the years, she has appeared on the show over 60 times. Pawn stars is my running on the treadmill show, and when i heard about this book i preordered and read within 24 hours. She is best known for her work on the history channel show pawn stars. In her own words, an incunable is a book published within the first fifty years or so til 1501 after gutenbergs first printed book. Mar 15, 2017 she became an expert on pawn stars in 2011, after rick harrison approached her to be on the show as an expert. Pawn stars expert rebecca romney on sinners bible and. Rebecca romney is a rare book seller, best known for her appearances in pawn stars. Are you a pawn stars fan and have seen rebecca romney and her fascinating stories about rare books. Brett maly is a fine art appraiser who appeared on pawn stars between 2010. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn.
The team of the pawn stars tells that rebecca is the huge fan of books. She buys, researches, catalogs and sells rare books for a living. Jul 24, 2017 so we know the book of mormon is of great worth, correct. Heres what you didnt know about rebecca romney, the worlds most famous rare book expert and regular on the history channel show pawn. Rebecca romney is an american author, writer, rare book expert and social media personality, popular from the show pawn stars that aired on history channel. From muskets to coins, autographs to automobiles, the team has the cash and. This is for everything about to do with historys number one show, pawn stars. Rebecca romney wikipedia, bio, age, wiki, husband, family. Jul 21, 2016 pawn stars is one of the biggest successes in reality television. Pawn stars net worth, salary 2020 celebrity net worth. Book of mormon is one of most expensive books in pawn stars. Posted on july 25, 2016 february 5, 2020 by rebecca romney.
Rebecca romney, rare books expert featured on pawn stars by aaron s. Published on dec 8, 2018 every pawn stars fans favorite book expert, rebecca romney, shares her passion for unique books in this compilation from season 14. Things you didnt know about pawn stars rebecca romney. Chad is also regularly featured as the art expert on pawn stars. Pawn stars on history 1776 annual registry facebook. Well, on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised to find out that the most expensive book that the appraiser, rebecca romney, quoted for him was ta rather rare edition of the book. Yeah, this is definitely a rebind and definitely a recent, recent rebind. Pawn stars co star rebecca who stars alongside rick harrison, corey harrison, chumlee, and the old man has some things you did not know about her. She is best known as a rare book specialist on history channels reality television series, pawn stars. Rebecca romney, rare book expert at bauman rare books.
In a revealing 2014 interview, rebecca explained how she. Channels television show pawn stars as the rare book specialist in 2011. The 34yearold author has published her first book titled printers error and eventually work the book. I am a rare bookseller based in las vegas, where i manage a gallery for bauman rare books. She is best recognized for her work on the history channel show pawn stars. Horny simps love this woman even though she is married. She is the cofounder of type punch matrix, a rare book firm opening a gallery in downtown dc in spring of 2020. Despite the distance, she still films for the show when she visits las vegas, making her one of the longest running specialists and the only regular woman specialist on the show.
October 18, 2019 a super rare colt revolver gets a high appraisal, but rick still has to put it in an auction in this clip from season, four score and seven pawns. Antiquarian book dealer rebecca romney is the only female expert featured on pawn stars. Since her first appearance on pawn stars fourth season in 2011, the rare book expert rebecca has become a mainstay and one of the most popular experts to date. For questions about book appraisals, read this information page. So we know the book of mormon is of great worth, correct. Over the summer members of the university of iowa special collections team visited las vegas for the american library association and stopped by bauman rare books to chat with rebecca romney, who you also might recognize as the rare book appraiser on the history channel series pawn stars. Irreverent stories was recently published and has received a positive response. May, 2020 rebecca romney makes pawn stars such a great tv reality series on history, as star rick harrison will invite her on to authenticate a rare book. Well, on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised to find out that the most expensive book that the appraiser, rebecca romney, quoted for him was ta rather rare edition of the book of mormon. Oct 10, 2014 on the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised that the most expensive book that the appraiser had ever appraised for him was this edition of the book of mormon. Pawn stars pawn brokers have seen big business in lieu of. Though she is now a undeniably a history channel celebrity, very little else is actually known about the spunky scholar, aside from the fact that she loves rare books and is extremely. To connect with rebecca romney, join facebook today. What you dont know about the experts on pawn stars page 4.
You never know what is gonna walk through that door. Oct 10, 2014 on pawn stars, owner rick harrison was offered one of the most expensive books thatd ever been in the shop. She became an expert on pawn stars in 2011, after rick harrison approached her to be on the show as an expert. Every pawn stars fans favorite book expert, rebecca romney, shares her passion for unique books in this compilation from season 14.
Irreverent stories was recently published and has received a positive response from readers. See more ideas about pawn stars, makeover party and rebecca hall. Rebecca began appearing on the history channels television show pawn stars as the rare book specialist in 2011. I keep up a blog and a facebook page with interesting facts about books and advice on book collecting. Romney is the cofounder of type punch matrix, a rare book firm. I appear on pawn stars because of my expertise as a rare book dealer, not because of my appearance. Rebecca romney is an american rare books expert and television personality. Antiquarian book dealer rebecca romney is the only female. A series of introductory posts on rare book collecting. It has several interesting stories about what rick and company have seen and received on pawn.
Due to my appearances on pawn stars, a number of viewers have asked me to appraise or otherwise evaluate their books. Rebecca romney makes pawn stars such a great tv reality series on history, as star rick harrison will invite her on to authenticate a rare book. The appraiser said, rick, this by far the most valuable book youve ever had me appraise she concluded that the book. Here is everything you need to know from rebecca romneys wiki. When a seller brings in a vintage copy of washington irvings rip van winkle, rick brings in rebecca to figure out what its worth, in this scene from season 10, shufflin and hustlin. At this point in time, i do not offer private evaluations. Pawn stars expert appraiser talks rare autographs, how to. A funny and entertaining history of printed books as told through absurd moments in the lives of authors and printers, collected by televisions favorite rarebook expert from historys hit series pawn stars.
Jun 01, 2018 rebecca works alongside rick harrison, chumlee, corey harrison, and the old man on history channels pawn stars. When you click on the link below you will be redirected to his website. Rebecca romney antiquarian book dealer rebecca romney is the only female expert featured on pawn stars. Rebecca romney joined bauman rare books in the fall of 2007 to 2016. On the television show pawn stars, rick harrison was surprised that the most expensive book that the appraiser had ever appraised for him was this edition of the book of mormon. But it will affect the value of the book, just so everyone knows. The best of pawn stars super rare colt revolver gets. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to appraise antique books. Rebecca romney bio, wiki, age, parents, husband, mitt. Rebecca romney cofounder type punch matrix linkedin. Rebecca romney is an author and staff member of bauman rare books. Feb 11, 2017 its time to take a look at the experts of pawn stars. Pawn stars is one of the biggest successes in reality television.
Pawn stars takes you inside the colorful world of the pawn business. Rebecca romney is a rare book dealer, working for honey and wax booksellers. The history channel shares that romneys expertise is rare and antiquarian books and. This explains why her appearances on the show became less frequent. Additionally, she writes the book with her husband j. Robertson the manager of the las vegas store of bauman rare books opens up about her passions for literature. Apr 18, 2017 rebecca romney is a rare book seller, best known for her appearances in pawn stars.
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