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Please do not ship books to us or bring them into our galleries unless you have been asked to do so by our staff. Browse through our inventory or contact us to discuss your rare book collection. The first edition rare books offers collectors the finest selection of important rare books from around the world. We sell and buy hardback first editions, limited editions, manuscripts, archives and proof copies. First edition childrens books archives rare and antique books. Recent purchases from the rare and antique book website indicate this trend. All the books can be searched on the left by author, category or price. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. In many cases, the points will include photographs of the book s essential identifying points. First edition books are the first appearances in print of a particular work, and as such convey value and meaning to their owner, aesthetically, emotionally and monetarily.
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