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We specialize in rare and unusual books, pamphlets, manuscripts and prints in the sciences and the history of science, with over 20,000 select items in stock.
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NEW QUICK CATALOGS

In stock: Scientific Instrument and Technology Prints.
       Antiquarian Map and Print Gallery      
 
Chronology of the History of Science
searchable - 10,000 entries!
Quantum Theory Bibliography
Killer bibliographic tool - 3600 records
Computer Hardware Timeline
From the Zuse Z1 to the Pentium! - 1000 items
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Antiquarian Maps & Prints
8 Biltmore Avenue
(On the town square)
Asheville, NC 28801
828.254.0081


Our antique image site is coming! Please check our searchable print section for selections from our inventory.

What's New:
History of Science & Ideas BLOG!
We've just started an essay- and image-based blog on odd and interesting aspects of the history of science and the history of ideas. There are 105 essays thus far, touching on The History of Blank People, Naming the Clouds, Stopping Time, and so on.  click here
 
Book Additions for May 2008
Here are 100 or so new things that we've added to our stock during the last few weeks. Please have a look!  click here
 
 

Our former D.C. location of 12 years
 


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