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First Edition Books

Own a piece of literary history with first edition books — where authors’ earliest printings meet collectors’ passion. Each represents the original moment a story met the world.

  • Jacobson, "Chinoiserie", First Edition 1993

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    Dawn Jacobson, "Chinoiserie", published by Phaidon, first edition 1993. Light wear to dust jacket corners and edges.

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  • Lobel, "Days with Frog and Toad", First Edition 1979

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    Arnold Lobel, "Days with Frog and Toad", published by Harper & Row, first edition 1979.

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  • Malcolm Gladwell, "Outliers", First Edition 2008

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    Original price $380.00 - Original price $380.00
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    Malcolm Gladwell, "Outliers", published by Little, Brown & Co., first edition 2008. Dust jacket wrinkled and smudged.

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  • Sebastião Salgado, "Genesis", First Edition (Second Printing) 2013

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    Sebastião Salgado, "Genesis", published by Taschen, first edition (second printing) 2013. Includes a booklet with the key to all the photographs. S...

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  • Brawer, "British Campaign Furniture: Elegance under Canvas, 1740–1914", First Edition 2001, Signed

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    Nicholas A. Brawer, "British Campaign Furniture: Elegance under Canvas, 1740–1914", published by Harry N. Abrams, first edition 2001. Signed by the...

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  • Le Carré, "A Perfect Spy", First Edition 1986

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    John Le Carré, "A Perfect Spy", published by Alfred A. Knopf, first edition 1986. Light wear and tears to dust jacket.

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  • Brawer, "British Campaign Furniture: Elegance under Canvas, 1740–1914", First Edition 2001

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    Nicholas A. Brawer, "British Campaign Furniture: Elegance under Canvas, 1740–1914", published by Harry N. Abrams, first edition 2001. Light wear to...

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  • "Unseen Versailles", First Edition 1981

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    "Unseen Versailles", published by Doubleday & Company, first edition 1981. Wear and tears to dust jacket.

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  • "Great Treasures of the Kremlin", First U.S. Edition 1979

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    "Great Treasures of the Kremlin", first U.S. edition 1979. Light wear and small tears to dust jacket; personal note to a previous owner inside fron...

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  • Flach, "Equus", First Edition 2008

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    Flach, "Equus", first edition 2008. Light wear to dust jacket.

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  • Michael Crichton, "Rising Sun", First Edition 1992

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    Michael Crichton, "Rising Sun", first edition 1992.

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  • Pete Dexter, "The Paperboy", First Trade Edition 1995

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    Pete Dexter, "The Paperboy", first trade edition 1995. Light wear to dust jacket.

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  • Anne Rice, "Memnoch the Devil", First Edition, 1995

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    Original price $250.00 - Original price $250.00
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    Anne Rice, "Memnoch the Devil", first edition, 1995.

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Collecting First Editions

A first edition captures an author’s initial vision before revisions or reprints.

Pair them with Antique Furniture or Antique Living Room Furniture collections for display.

For reading inspiration, explore Vintage Photography Books or Antique Travel Books.

Collectors can also browse New Arrivals for newly sourced literary gems.

How do I identify a first edition?

Each listing includes publication details and condition notes.

Are these suitable for investment?

Yes — certain editions appreciate significantly over time.

How should I store rare books?

In upright, cool, and low-light conditions with minimal handling.