Used & Rare Illustrated Books

Rare & Illustrated Antiquarian Books

Our illustrated section is devoted to used, rare and out-of-print books where the artwork is as important as the text. A fine example is The Deliverers of Their Country by Edith Nesbit, illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger, whose delicate watercolours have made her editions collectible.

You will also find literary classics in illustrated dress, such as Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination. Look for first and later illustrated editions, gift books and children's titles, some with tipped-in plates, colour illustration and decorated bindings that appeal to collectors and to readers who simply love a beautifully made book. The emphasis is on artwork, printing and design as much as the story itself.

Condition and availability differ from copy to copy, as with any used and rare stock, and the specific titles in stock change over time. Browse the collection and order online.