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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. Read more.
![Le Touriste en chemin de fer. Ligne de Paris a Versailles. Trains de Plaisir. Paris, R. Lebrasseur, [ca. 1850].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_708c5020722b4aecbf4c9afeb60d95e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_100,h_58,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_708c5020722b4aecbf4c9afeb60d95e5~mv2.jpg)
New Arrivals
![Nach Galiläa! Berlin, Keren Kajemeth Lejisrael (Jud. Nationalfonds e. V.), [1937?]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_2a3bded45f5b4edc8c96ebb836d1fecf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_2a3bded45f5b4edc8c96ebb836d1fecf~mv2.jpg)
![Nach Galiläa! Berlin, Keren Kajemeth Lejisrael (Jud. Nationalfonds e. V.), [1937?]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_9925f0621b9a4485b252ba3d1bfe9c41~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_490,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_9925f0621b9a4485b252ba3d1bfe9c41~mv2.jpg)
![Solidarität mit Erez Israel! Berlin, Die Landeskommission des Keren Kajemeth Lejisrael für Deutschalnd, [1930s].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_10be88b749a84879b68e5b6a690c86d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1350,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_10be88b749a84879b68e5b6a690c86d3~mv2.jpg)
![Solidarität mit Erez Israel! Berlin, Die Landeskommission des Keren Kajemeth Lejisrael für Deutschalnd, [1930s].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_9edc7486d2d1409cbb928923db0c7343~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1350,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_9edc7486d2d1409cbb928923db0c7343~mv2.jpg)
![II. Zionisten-Congress in Basel. Journalisten-Karte. [Basel], [1898].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_2905fb42cba44dfb99432045492d3e8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_674,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_2905fb42cba44dfb99432045492d3e8e~mv2.jpg)
![II. Zionisten-Congress in Basel. Journalisten-Karte. [Basel], [1898].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_e1de5cae6caa4e529b6d9f62cdbe7278~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_674,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/3b7891_e1de5cae6caa4e529b6d9f62cdbe7278~mv2.jpg)
![Amsterdam den 10 January 1766 / Aamspraak[!] van den hooftofficier Isaak Sweers / Aan Johan Humbert synde gerabraakt. [Amsterdam], [1766].](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7891_a6a18f21e7924769907c7b26c00c0fba~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1525,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/318_murder_1.jpg)
About
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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Blog
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.
Fast Shipping
Orders are carefully packaged and promptly dispatched.