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A plate from  Audubon’s The Birds of America (London, 1827–1838).

Our blog features engaging articles that delve into the fascinating world of rare books, manuscripts, and prints, often highlighting unique and unexpected finds.
 

Alguns aspectos de viagem presidencial às colónias de Cabo Verde, S. Tomé, Moçambique e Angola (Lisboa, 1940).

Our mission is like being matchmakers for books, except instead of setting up awkward blind dates, we're finding the perfect homes for rare books and manuscripts, connecting people to our shared past.

We've got a taste for the weird and wonderful, so you never know what you'll stumble upon on our website—maybe it's a murder pamphlet, a circus pitch card, or an early-modern work banning homosexuality. Read more.

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Le Touriste en chemin de fer. Ligne de Paris a Versailles. Trains de Plaisir.  Paris, R. Lebrasseur, [ca. 1850].

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Amsterdam den 10 January 1766 / Aamspraak[!] van den hooftofficier Isaak Sweers / Aan Johan Humbert synde gerabraakt. [Amsterdam], [1766].

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Our mission is like being matchmakers for books, except instead of setting up awkward blind dates, we're finding the perfect homes for rare books and manuscripts, connecting people to our shared past.

We've got a taste for the weird and wonderful, so you never know what you'll stumble upon on our website—maybe it's a murder pamphlet, a circus pitch card, or an early-modern work banning homosexuality.

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The Black Dog Rare Books Blog is a treasure trove for bibliophiles, collectors, and history enthusiasts. It features engaging articles that delve into the fascinating world of rare books, manuscripts, and prints, often highlighting unique and unexpected finds.

 

The blog reflects the passion of Steven de Joode, offering insights into book history, provenance, and the stories behind remarkable editions.

Why collectors choose us

Well-researched

Listings include in-depth bibliographic and historical details.

Global Reach

We serve an international audience, catering to collectors worldwide.

Passion-Driven Expertise

The company is founded on a true love for books and historical artifacts.

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Orders are carefully packaged and promptly dispatched.

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