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Illustrated classics, signed editions and beautiful fine bindings.

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  • "Like the faithful squire whose name they bear, this seller provides quality service."

  • "The packaging always takes me back to a time when specialist stores had character."

  • "Buying a book from Sancho's Rare Books is not simply a transaction; it is an experience."

  • "I make sure to always come here first when looking for beautiful, rare books."

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  • The first edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland illustrated by Arthur Rackham standing in front of a bookcase

    Through the Flames and Down the Rabbit Hole: A ...

    Introducing one of our latest acquisitions: the first trade edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland illustrated by Arthur Rackham, purchased, as per its easily recognisable blind bookstamp, from Poughkeepsie's famous...

    Through the Flames and Down the Rabbit Hole: A ...

    Introducing one of our latest acquisitions: the first trade edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland illustrated by Arthur Rackham, purchased, as per its easily recognisable blind bookstamp, from Poughkeepsie's famous...

  • Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    We are very excited to announce that Sancho's Rare Books has recently acquired a truly enchanting collection of books illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. From the early American tale...

    Step into the World of Arthur Rackham

    We are very excited to announce that Sancho's Rare Books has recently acquired a truly enchanting collection of books illustrated by the legendary Arthur Rackham. From the early American tale...

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We buy and sell first edition books, rare, limited, signed and inscribed titles, fine and beautiful bindings, private and fine press books, including Folio Society, Lyra's Books, Golden Cockerel, Limited Editions Club, Heritage Press, and vintage, second-hand, antiquarian and illustrated classics, from the world’s greatest authors.

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