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The best witchcraft books for modern witches
June 03, 2021
Discover 10 books about witchcraft. From how to use plants and herbs to make healing potions to harnessing the moon's energy for your desires, AbeBooks has Wicca guides and spell books for every witch. These books cover spells, Magick, rituals, dreamwork, mantras and charms.
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The 25 best books about Abraham Lincoln
June 03, 2021
At least 15,000 books have been written about Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. If you wish to learn about the man then you are not going to be restricted by choice. (AbeBooks alone has more than 67,000 copies of books with ‘Abraham Lincoln’ in the title).
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40 books set in Paris
By Jessica Doyle
June 03, 2021
From novels to memoirs and history books, enjoy our list of recommended books set in Paris, France.
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The Booker Prize winners
June 03, 2021
A complete list of the Booker-winning books since 1969. Find copies of the best modern novels.
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100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh: rare finds from the Hundred Acre Wood
August 17, 2026
A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 in 2026. Find collectible first editions, signed limited copies, original E.H. Shepard artwork, and complete sets of all four Pooh books on AbeBooks.
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Most expensive sales from April to June 2026
July 15, 2026
From Tolkien's Middle-earth to the birth of modern economics: Literary treasures across three centuries
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30 years of extraordinary sales
May 19, 2026
From hand-colored renaissance engravings to a Harry Potter first edition hiding in plain sight: 30 rare sales over the years
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April 09, 2026
From iconic poetry to political pamphlets: Rare books, manuscripts, and photographs
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Behind the Lens: The Untold Visual Story of Queen's Rise to Rock Royalty
February 13, 2026
Killer Queen: The Official Signed Limited Edition features Mick Rock's photography of Queen from 1973 to 1976. This book is the official visual chronicle of the band during their most creative years.
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January 28, 2026
From Leibniz's wit to Tolkien's magic: Philosophy, fantasy, and literary treasures.
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Timeless tales for the holidays: AbeBooks 2025 gift guide
December 02, 2025
The holidays are a time for gathering, giving, and getting lost in the stories that have shaped generations. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for a fellow book lover or treating yourself to a collectible edition, there are literary treasures just waiting to be discovered.
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Most expensive sales from July to September 2025
October 13, 2025
From Masonic texts to Art Deco treasures: Masterworks of printing
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From screen to shelf: summer 2025 adaptations
July 29, 2025
Summer's silver screen is calling, but the magic lies in the books that inspired it. With stories making their way to screens both big and small, explore our curated list of collectible titles and rare books.
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Most expensive sales from April to June 2025
July 16, 2025
From Renaissance philosophy to twentieth-century masterpieces: five centuries of literary achievement.
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The Sidereus Nuncius: Galileo's Revolutionary Work That Traveled to the Stars
July 15, 2025
A once-in-a-lifetime edition — limited to just 99 collector sets worldwide, each bearing astronaut signatures, a certified lunar meteorite, and Galileo’s vision of the cosmos.
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Sims Reed - leading specialists in rare illustrated books
May 30, 2025
Sims Reed Ltd. was established in 1978 (then became Sims Reed & Fogg for several years) and has always traded from St James’s, in the heart of London. Its first shop was in Sackville Street then Piccadilly Arcade, later in Jermyn Street and the premises then moved to behind Christies on Duke Street St James’s, under the same roof as Sims Reed Gallery.
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Ein Leitfaden für Buchzustände
May 02, 2025
Erfahren Sie mehr über die Begriffe, die Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufer zur Beschreibung gebrauchter, seltener und antiquarischer Bücher verwenden.
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April 23, 2025
Classic children's books, a revolutionary play, and more.
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December 23, 2024
An iconic children’s book, the genesis of science fiction, Italian Futurist manifestos, and much more.