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Travel Guides

Corsica, Switzerland, Elba... New Brunswick... whether touring The Continent or The New World, early intrepid travellers relied on travel guides, just as today's backpackers do their battered Lonely Planets. Scott Brown of Fine Books & Collections has provided a brief but thorough overview of the history of travel guide publishing, and has selected a range of collectible guides - many of which are very affordable.

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Look through our directory to find a bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books.

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Articles from our rare & collectible book newsletter. Recently added: interviews with Americana bookseller William Reece & book collecting champion Bill Miglore, plus your latest book collecting questions answered.

Easton Press

Easton Press

With each book bound in genuine leather, it's easy to see why Easton Press is one of our most popular requests.

First Editions

First Editions

From new books to older classics, we've put together a collection of first editions.

Book Care

Book Care

Learn to protect, clean, repair and store your books - and ultimately make them more valuable. From the experts at Brodart Book Supplies.

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A list of upcoming used, rare, and antiquarian book fairs.


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