FIRST EDITIONS, RARE BOOKS, PRIVATE PRESS. CONDITION IS KEY TO OUR COLLECTIONS
Founded nearly 40 years ago by Mark Skipper, Cheltenham Rare Books deals in first editions and fine and rare books. Our bookshops are situated in the Cotswolds, in central Cheltenham. We currently have two shops, at 12 Imperial Square plus a pop up in Cavendish House (we're opposite the Everyman Theatre).
If you're buying online, take a look at our packing process here. Our collections include fiction, poetry books, plays, crime fiction, science fiction and fantasy, illustrated books and private press. If you have books to sell please contact us- we're always happy to take a look and make an offer where we can. Come and see us- we'd love to see you.
first edition and rare books collections
GIFTS FOR BOOK LOVERS
Our rare book shop offers many great ideas for gifts including signed first edition books, fine binding books, illustrated books, limited editions and original artwork. You can also filter by year to find 'year you were born gifts'.
Sell first edition books / antique books valuation
Whether you're looking to sell first edition books or antiquarian books - or wondering where to sell limited edition books then please contact us. We'd be delighted to help. Please note that general knowledge Encyclopaedias were mass produced and unless printed before 1825 very rarely have value. Find out here what we're looking for and how to tell if a book is a first edition.
Written valuations can be undertaken for a fee. Please contact us and we'd be happy to discuss our terms and conditions.
Limited Edition Books
Limited edition books are produced in limited quantities. Many will have a limitation page showing the number of the book and frequently will be signed by the author or the illustrator.
First Edition Books
Although publishers started using number lines in the 1940s, there isn't a globally recognised standard. There are many criteria to take into account. Our first edition books price guide will help and if you're looking to sell please contact us.
Antiquarian books
We're always looking to buy antiquarian books especially fine bindings and library sets.
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What differentiates us from other antiquarian booksellers?
We are proud of our history as modern first edition book dealers offline and strive to provide the same dedication to service online. The quality of the books and the choice of stock, together with end to end customer service and attention to detail are just as important to get right for our online customers, as for anyone coming to our rare bookshop in Cheltenham.
