Reading Vintage lets you rekindle those fond memories of old books and antique treasures. It's our mission to hunt for exciting, quality, and unique pieces like vintage cookbooks, classic children's stories, and definitive historial books.
Our Process
We source from local estate sales in the Great Lakes Bay Region, only purchasing the highest quality books. After photos are shot, the book is immediately placed in a clear self-sealed bag, stored in a climate-controlled room. When shipping, your book is double-bagged using kraft bubble mailers for protection.
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The Great American Forest is beautifully written and eye-opening read. Who knew or could have imagined trees have such power and complexity.
Field Guide to Butterflies is an easy-to-use, essential guide to all actual butterflies, the most common skippers, and many migrants and strays.
Learn how to mix up your pie crusts, quick cookies, and rib-sticking turkey and biscuits to serve with left-over turkey. A hardcover cookbook with full-page colored illustrations
The short-cut recipes offer creative use of today's modern convenience foods, which allow you to whip up a tasty meal in minutes.
Thank you for a classic Vintage Book in Fantastic Condition! Very, very pleased
5 STARS rating for your Superior Customer Service
— Michael V. on 2019-11-29
Reading Vintage was very fast to help me out, she is very helpful and very knowledgeable thank you again Pam
— kim nowak on Jan 29, 2020
Glad to find this nice copy and it was shipped promptly and carefully. Thank you.
— Mark on Feb 23, 2020
We made it! Spring is here on the calendar, and is earlier than it's been in over a century!
The birds start migrating; trees will be budding, animals come out of hibernation—so much nature to experience and learn about.
Get out and enjoy nature!
Make sure you have a Audubon Nature Guide in your pocked to identify that bird, butterfly or plant you see on your walk.
Happy Reading!
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Vintage books with beautiful photos and stories of the great masters of dance and their protégés.
Historical Dance Books
Whether the books on your shelves are first editions or book club favorites to enjoy them for years, follow these tips.
Never store your books in direct sun to avoid sun-fade. Also, avoid heat and humidity.
Add your books to your dusting routine to avoid musty smells and mildew.
Consider wrapping older books in acid-free, UV-resistant plastic book cover to protect cover.
Store books away from heat sources like the furnace vents. High temperatures can crack leather spines and make book glue fragile.
Taking care of your valuable books will preserve their monetary and sentimental value, and guarantee that they will be enjoyable for years to come.
"By the Pricking of My Thumbs, Something Wicked This Way Comes"
-William Shakespeare
The Rough and Lusty Story of The American Lumberjack at Work and Play, from Maine to Oregon.
The heartwarming story of Lawerence Welk's triumphant return to television and his wonderful relationship with his musical family.
Reading enables you to experience many lives in diverse places without leaving your home.
One day you’re a Tsar in Russia, the piloting a rocket ship to Mars, planning your next African Safari.
Sometimes you explore places that only exist within the pages of the book you're reading.
We can all agree we are all settling in and adjusting to the new crazy norm, hopefully finding our joy where we can. Here a sneak peek of what's new at Reading Vintage and an overview of how we do things!
Uncle Wiggily is an engaging elderly rabbit, who has many livley adventures.
Thidwick allows a motley collection of creatures to set up home in his antlers, the kindly moose soon finds that his guests have gone too far!
Book collector? SuperFan of a famous author? Sentimental Shopper?
If you are browsing our vintage books, you want to purchase the best book possible in your price range.
To do that, you need information. Measurements help, along with photos and descriptions. Don't forget, if you need more information, ask!
Glossery of Terms
Reading Vintage had our last outdoor vintage festival. The season went by fast, we met many great people and learned something new every show.
We will be planning our 2020 schedule in January. Check back for updates.
2019 Festival Info“That I Can Read and Be Happy While I Am Reading, Is a Great Blessing.”
― Anthony Trollope
Midland Michigan Neighbors,
Please keep Reading Vintage in mind when thinking about a gift for yourself, someone special, a client, or an employee.
Your purchase can be mailed to or delivered in a gift bag within the city limits.
Reading Vintage is partnering with Run Around Errand Service to deliver your unique gift. Delivery fee apply's.
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