Vintage Books, Curated for Readers and Collectors

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Shop New Arrivals

Centennial History of the Civil War — 3-Volume Set (1961–1965) — Bruce Catton | Doubleday Cloth Editions, Military History

$39.00 $45.00

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Colleen McCullough 2-Book Bundle | The Thorn Birds + An Indecent Obsession

$38.00 $42.00

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Ski Magazine’s Complete Book of Ski Technique (1975) — Morten Lund | Retro Skiing Instruction, Outdoor Sports History

$24.00 $29.00

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Ernest Hemingway 2-Book Bundle — A Moveable Feast (1964) + The Garden of Eden (1986, DJ) | Classic Literature / Literary Fiction

$38.00 $42.00

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A. B. Frost: The American Sportsman’s Artist (1990 Limited Edition) — Henry W. Lanier | Illustrated Sporting Art, Wildlife Art Monograph

$65.00 $185.00

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Roland Clark’s Etchings (1990 Limited Edition) — Derrydale Press | Sporting Art & Wildlife Etchings, Fine Press Portfolio

$95.00 $125.00

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Shop Vintage Cookbooks

Vintage Retro Kitchen & Cooking Book Bundle — Knox Gel-Cookery (1962), Domino Sugar, Skippy Peanut, Jell-O Hostess Guide, Proof of the Pudding — 5-Piece Lot

$22.00 $35.00

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Family Recipe Book – DIY Keepsake Memory Cookbook & Gift Journal

$25.00

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Culinary History — The Good Housekeeping Cookbook (1963) — Dorothy B. Marsh | Illustrated Classic, Homemaking & Recipes

$33.00 $45.00

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Vintage Cookery — The Settlement Cook Book (1976) — Simon & Schuster | Third Edition, Illustrated Classic, American Culinary History

$28.00 $33.00

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Customer Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I was hoping for! Perfect unique find for a gift :)
The Gazehound Magazine – May/June 1975 – Sighthound Dog Show History + Bonus Inserts

— Sign in with Apple user on Nov 27, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

I'm super excited to read the works of Robert Burns 📚, Scotland's national
poet! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I've been getting into poetry lately and I'm a big fan of Scotland's history and culture. I'm looking forward to learning
more about Burns' life and works! 😊

Vintage 1898 Poetry Book Selections from the Poems of Robert Burns by W. H. Venable

— Nick Miles on Nov 27, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with this seller. My book was even better than I expected. It arrived quickly and was very well packaged.

Family Favorites Cookbook (1980) | Vintage Mennonite Recipes by Black Rock Retreat

— Mindy on Nov 23, 2025

Shop The Easton Press Collection

Analects of Confucius translated from the Chinese Illustrated Paintings by Tseng Yu-Ho 1976 Easton Press Leather Bound Book Gold Gilt Pages

$99.00 $110.00

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Anton Chekhov Two Plays The Cherry Orchard Three Sisters 1977 Vintage Easton Press Leather Bound Book Gold Gilt Pages

$50.00 $59.00

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Fathers and Sons a Novel by Ivan Turgenev 1977 Easton Press part of the 100 Greatest Books

$45.00 $61.00

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Galileo Galilei A Bio Inquiry into his Philosophy of Science by Ludovico Geymonat 1990 Easton Press of the 100 Greatest Books

$55.00 $70.00

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Shop Classic Fiction

Colleen McCullough 2-Book Bundle | The Thorn Birds + An Indecent Obsession

$38.00 $42.00

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Ernest Hemingway 2-Book Bundle — A Moveable Feast (1964) + The Garden of Eden (1986, DJ) | Classic Literature / Literary Fiction

$38.00 $42.00

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Vintage Jackie Collins Paperback Bundle — The Bitch (1984) & Hollywood Husbands (1987) — Glamour, Scandal & Fame, Romantic Suspense / Celebrity Drama

$24.00 $29.99

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Mid-Century Fiction Duo — Ten North Frederick (1955) + Parrish (1958) — John O’Hara & Mildred Savage | Hardcover Bundle, Mid-Century Fiction

$24.00 $28.00

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Digital Bookish Tools—Ready to Print

Minimalist Reading Planner Bundle – Letter-size PDF pages: wish lists, reading log, five-star reads, reviews, goals, quotes, monthly planner.

Minimalist Reading Planner Bundle – Letter Size PDF (Printable + Tablet Friendly) Instant Digital Download | Free Shipping

$3.99 $7.00

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FREE Digital Reading Log Printable Page PDF Letter Size

Free $2.00

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Ultimate Book Lover’s Game Pack (5 Printable Book Club Games) – Digital Download PDF

$0.99 $7.00

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The Vintage Book Addicts Blog

December Begins: Vintage Books, Winter Rituals, and a Steady Reading Life

A steady start to December with new vintage arrivals, simple winter rituals, practical cooking memories, and ideas to support your reading life in a busy month.

How to Share Reading Lists with Friends: Simple, Fun Ways to Connect Through Books

Sharing your reading list doesn’t have to be fancy or formal—it’s simply an invitation to connect. Whether you’re posting a quick book photo in a Facebook group, chatting with friends, or starting a cozy online reading circle, your reading life is a gift worth sharing. In this guide, you’ll discover simple, joyful ways to recommend books, organize your thoughts, and spark meaningful discussions with fellow book lovers.

Share Your Reading Life – Cozy Printable Mini Guide for Book Lovers (Digital Download, PDF)

New! Reading Life Starter Kit for cozy readers who want more connection.

Want to share your reading life?

Click here to start

Shop Vintage Classic Book Bundles

The Chronicles of Narnia 7-Book Box Set (1986–1995) — C. S. Lewis | Pauline Baynes Illustrations, Fantasy Classic

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Popular Mechanics Magazines • Sept, Oct & Dec 1960 Lot of 3 • 9 × 6 × 0.05 in • Vintage Tech & DIY Inspiration

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Garden & Greenhouse Paperbacks Lot (1961–1976) — Golden Guides + Signet | 4-Book Vintage Gardening Reference

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Colleen McCullough 2-Book Bundle | The Thorn Birds + An Indecent Obsession

$38.00 $42.00

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Shop Vintage Children Books

Hope Haven (1947) — Dirk Gringhuis — Illustrated Pioneer Adventure, Dutch-American Immigration Story | Vintage Children’s History

$28.00 $33.00

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Children’s Adventure Fiction — Flipper: The Mystery of the Black Schooner (1966) — Richard Hardwick | Illustrated Whitman TV Tie-In, Children’s Adventure

$19.99

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Charlotte’s Web — E. B. White, Illustrated by Garth Williams | Book Club Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket

$26.00

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High Water in Arkansas Vintage 1938 Story Parade Picture Book by Charles J. Finger – Illustrated by Henry C. Pitz – Southern Flood Adventure

$23.00

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Shop by Theme: History, Maritime & Vintage Paperbacks

Vintage History Books

Vintage Boating Books

Vintage Paperback Books

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