Faq’s

We do, depending on what books it is. We buy anything from rare and antiquarian books, signed and first editions, general secondhand titles and ephemera, maps and zines. Visit the Sell Your Books page for more information or contact us!

We pay by bank transfer or cheque whichever is preferred. We can also pay cash for lower value items.

Manchester Rare Books is currently based in Didsbury, Manchester. At this stage there isn’t an open shop, but do keep an eye out. Get in touch if you have books to sell or would like to see our stock in person and we would be more than happy to arrange something.

For modern books, a number line on the copyright page with the number ‘1’ is usually enough to identify, however, each publisher has their own way of signifying this. There are also quirks and other exceptions. For Antiquarian Books, there are more factors to consider.

The best thing to do if unsure is to send us an email or WhatsApp with photos. We love looking at books so please get in touch!

The Rare Book trade is unique in that it operates on reputation and trust. As members of the PBFA we are bound to the highest guidelines of conduct. We are in this business due to a love of books and the people who collect them.

We will tackle any job, big or small, to suit your needs. In the event that your books are not of any commercial value, we will happily work out an arrangement. We work with charities on a regular basis to donate the books so more people can enjoy them.

We are always happy to look at books, we offer free appraisal services.

Currently we are interested in only the first three titles. First editions of Philsophers’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban. We are also interested in the Deluxe Editions of all titles. Later titles and impressions signed however are still of interest so feel free to contact us.