#First Editions

This exclusive bookstore sells first printings and first editions, oftentimes signed by the authors or book owners themselves. This is not something you can duplicate. These are some of the rarest books in the world. #Books #RareBooks #FirstEditions #BookCollectors #BookLovers

Sometimes two copies of the same book tell very different stories @sienna_a_wells #bookstagram #rarebooks #bookhistory #bookcollecting

Did you know these books are the top five best selling fiction novels of all time? The copies shown in this video are priced as follows: 1697 Don Quixote- $2500 1870 Tale of Two Cities - $395 First edition later impression set of Lord of the Rings - $3950 First edition 5th impression of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - $2500

Craftsmanship, longevity, artistry—gone. I know there are plenty of reasons why the printing industry evolved the way it has, but must those things be undeviatingly so? Is there no room at all for producing high quality books for the common man or woman who is not a wealthy collector? They don’t have to be like this book, but there should be something between these extremes. They seem to have vanished in the dawning of the 21st century. #books #printing #publishing #bookstagram #bookbinding

This little book is packed with #ForeEdgeFriday excitement✨ It holds two hidden fore-edge paintings of London! Hidden fore-edge paintings like these are done while a book’s edges are fanned out – when the pages return to “normal,” the painting becomes invisible. This is an 1832 Epistles of Paul from @nyhistory , which holds a bunch of wonderful examples of this art! 📚 #nofilter #bookstagram #rarebooks #oldbooks #librariesofinstagram #library #books #booksofinstagram #vintage #miniature #miniaturebook

We spent last weekend in Manhattan attending two remarkable book fairs back-to-back: the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair and the Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair. At the Manhattan Rare Book and Fine Press Fair, we came across this stunning leather-bound edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The hardcover first edition, first printing of this book has become the 'Holy Grail' for Potter collectors - only 500 copies were published, with 300 going to libraries. What’s your favorite recent book find?

These are some of the history books that changed the way I think about the world! What books changed the way you think? Comment below! #bookreels #bookishreels #historybooks #bookrecommendations #readingcommunity #bookstagram #seriousreaders #nonfictionbooks #historylovers #bookschangeeverything #readinglife #changethewayyouthink

I love being a book collector 🤩 I recently acquired these stunning little 19th century French prayer books from @enveloppedutemps_ , and I was so happy to unbox them! ✨ The last book, with inlaid mother of pearl stars and a sculptural cover, is SUCH a barnstormer of a thing – it literally made my jaw drop. It’s truly a treasure 😍 All these are part of my personal collection 📚 #bookstagram #rarebooks #oldbooks #booksofinstagram #library #bookcollector #vintage #victorian #bookbinding #bookarts

😮 It’s attention getting! It’s stunning! It’s slightly controversial! (It’s Swiss.🇨🇭) And if you're looking for a way to make your book or brochure unforgettable, you need to check it out! Design: @lixilglobaldesign Production: @enpointesolutions Paper: @sappinorthamerica 🔥 Find out more: LINK IN BIO! #print #graphicdesign #binding #bookdesign

Happy #MiniatureMonday from my tiniest books 📚 Miniature books come in all genres, but religious ones and almanacs are the most plentiful, followed by dictionaries. Shoutout to @librarycongress for this nifty little ruler! 📏 📖 All these are part of my personal collection 💕 #bookstagram #rarebooks #oldbooks #bookshelf #vintage #victorian #miniature #miniaturebook #booksofinstagram

Vintage books small and pocket sized edit. An extra reel I had on my camera roll featuring some of my favourite small antique books. The beautiful old books here are: The History of Insects, 1839. The Garland of Wild Roses, 1870. The Shakespeare Birthday Book, undated. Have a great week ♥️ #oldbooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #antique #victorians #victorianage #victoriana #romanticacademia #lightacademia #rarebooks

Over the vacation, we’ve been busy preparing for our next exhibition . . . We’ll be displaying some of our fabulous rare books, so we’ve measured them up for bespoke cradles. This video shows the process in action—with expert help from the conservators at @greens_books! #BehindTheScenes #WatchThisSpace #LibraryLife #Conservation #RareBooks