Rebecca Romney

Rebecca Romney is a rare book dealer and literary historian who has spent over fifteen years in the antiquarian book trade. She gained widespread recognition through her appearances on the History Channel's "Pawn Stars," where she evaluated rare books and manuscripts. Romney co-founded Type Punch Matrix, a rare book firm specializing in pivotal works from the history of printing. She is a sought-after speaker on book collecting and literary history, known for making the world of rare books accessible to modern audiences. Her book "Jane Austen's Bookshelf" explores the authors who influenced one of literature's most beloved writers.