About Rare Collections

Rare Collections is a company founded on the passion for books, the written word and the treasures contained within their pages. We specialize in rare collectable items, predominantly sourced from the USA and Europe. We have a wide area of interest, but have a particular focus in fine press books, modern first editions, speculative fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror and gothic literature), natural science, prints and related ephemera.

 

We are members of:
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association is the senior trade body for rare book dealers. Founded in 1906. Members are elected solely on the basis of proven experience, expertise and integrity.


The Independent Online Booksellers Association’s goal is maintaining and enforcing high professional standards among all members, backed up by a strong Code of Ethics.

 

Southern African Book Dealers Association

 

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An inside look at Rare Collections' Store in Cape Town, South Africa

Big dark traditional book shelves filled with books. Two brown leather chairs with a lamp

 

 

An inside look at Rare Collections' Personal Library

Photo of a library with white bookshelves filled with rare books. There is a modern display table in the middle with a wooden Rare collections stamps wooden box on top.

 

 

a group of 3 close up photos. One of the ladder, One of the display table and one of a decanter of red wine with a wine bottle and two empty wine glasses next to a pile of gold paged books