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Illustrations in Jane Austen's Works

Starting in the 1890s, printing technology and art converged, resulting in handsome illustrated editions of the Jane Austen novels, all lavishly decorated.

38-star Flags of Different Shapes, Sizes, and Star Patterns

38-star American flags celebrate when Colorado became a state. Read more about these flags on this week’s blog.

American-made Cigar Humidors

Looking for a great gift for a cigar lover? We have just the thing to impress. These are our custom, American-made cigar humidors!

First Edition Printings of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little

New into our shops are first edition printings Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little.

Rare First Edition Set of The Lord of the Rings

We recently tracked down a rare and very sought after first edition set of books: J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.

The Life of George Washington, in Writing

George Washington’s life has been written about countless times. Biographers have delved deeper into the first president’s life to uncover his true character, the inner workings of his personal lif...

Sam Houston, Twice-signed Document Collage

This stunning new arrival would make the perfect addition to a Texas home or office. The custom piece celebrates the third president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston. 

1828 Map of the United States and Manifest Destiny

Timothy Ensign’s “Map of the United States” was "compiled from the most authentic sources" in order to be a fully up-to-date representation of the country at the time of publication in 1828. The ma...

Presidential Memoirs and Writings

We offer rare books from a wide variety of authors, time periods, and perspectives. Some of the most intriguing and telling works that we offer are presidential memoirs or writings. Take a closer l...

Capturing a Bird's-Eye View

Have you ever seen a bird’s-eye view map, and wondered how they made it? Discover the process in this week's blog,