Antiquarian books and antique books turn back time

Find antiquarian books and relive times gone by. Discover antique books and you'll encounter hard-to-find
classics—perhaps as first published. Grasp a beautiful antiquarian book and behold the passage of time in its beloved pages.

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Antiquarian books and antique books can be beloved, timeless additions to your collection

Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but don't let the words "antique book" or "antiquarian book" scare you. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your bookcase. Antique books have stories to tell, not only in their literal storylines but also in the mystique of holding a rare book that's been around since its tale was first published. Use our search box above, or browse our marketplace, for the antiquarian books that you have in mind.

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The First Edition was established in 1985. We are an Internet/By Appointment Shop. We have a diverse selection of used and rare books for the reader, scholar or the advanced collector.