Books have always struggled to convey the spectacular beauty of Rome’s Sistine Chapel. Until now. A five-year collaboration between the Vatican and two publishers has resulted in this luxury three-volume art book.
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AbeBooks offers an immense collection of first edition books for sale, including some of the most famous books ever published. Find a first edition of your favorite book to add to your own collection or as a gift for a bibliophile in your life.
An autographed book from your favourite author can turn an item of personal value into a cherished keepsake of financial worth. Whether one of hundreds or one of a kind, a signed book is a wonderful addition to any book collection.
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Discover AbeBooks' most expensive sales in 2021. This list includes a rare illustrated book from the Wild West containing a grim reminder that crime doesn’t pay, an autograph letter from a German author whose writing inspired one of the great ballets, and life advice from Yoko Ono.
Rare and collectable books
Shakespeare's works are among the world's most read, most studied, and most collected. Early editions are also some of the most valuable.
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The first edition of Salem's Lot, published in 1975, with its original dust jacket is the holy grail for collectors of Stephen King books.
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Humble children's books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition.
One of the fastest growing areas of rare books is vintage cocktail books. However, this interest is not confined to the used book trade.
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Our book collecting guide covers basic elements of book collecting, from what to collect, to caring for your book collection.