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The Inspiration Behind Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Before the films and stage adaptations, the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written and published as a novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. It is said that the author dre...

Civil War Memoirs

In the 1880's, several Civil War memoirs were published for an eager public, desperate to make sense of the conflict. The best-selling Civil War memoirs were those of prominent Union generals, like...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers

We've rounded up our favorite stocking stuffers and small gifts. Beautifully crafted leather goods, antique finds, pocket flasks, sparkly jewelry, winter essentials, and more- these are the perfect...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Sportsman

We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite sportsman! Surprise them with vintage sports posters, autographs from their favorite players and coaches, rare books, or sport collectibles to ...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Book Lover

From first edition printings to photoplay, early childhood favorites to 20th Century modern classics, we've rounded up some of our favorite gifts for the book lover in your life. Presented in their...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Entertainer

We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite hosts and hostesses! Surprise them with hand blown glass bowls and mammoth servers, delicious smelling candles, leather wrapped rocks glasses, ...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Political Historian

We've rounded up some of the most interesting and illuminating political memoirs, autographs from great American leaders, prints and collectible antiques that tell the story of the founding of our ...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Space Aficionado

From astronauts' signed memoirs, original NASA photographs and Apollo coffee table books, to moon passport wallets and galactic cufflinks, these gifts are truly out of this world. We selected gifts...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Person who has Everything

We pride ourselves in having a spectacular collection, sourcing high and low to bring our collectors a wide array of rare books, original signatures and flags, and historical Americana. We love unc...

2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Military Buff

This Holiday season, pay tribute to those who have dutifully and bravely served our country in the Armed Forces. From original WWII recruitment posters and collectible autographs, signed memoirs to...