Our intention is to provide great books or manuscripts in excellent condition. We enjoy sharing our passion and expertise with anyone interested in fine and rare books. And we also look forward to the opportunity to meet you.

We are a member of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and other regional antiquarian bookseller associations.  Buddenbrooks is one of America's award winning booksellers.

Our good reputation and the quality of our offerings is well known. Buddenbrooks was founded in 1975 and has grown from the beginning, when it offered new and used books. Through passion and direction Buddenbrooks evolved into a leading source on the planet for the finest antiquarian and rare books in the world. We travel extensively across the globe to both buy and sell the finest items in our fields. We attend and exhibit at the most important international antiquarian book fairs. Our international clientele look to us for guidance in developing their collections.

We maintain premises in Boston which are reminiscent of a European style librarie. We encourage you to visit us at our premises where books are beautifully presented in fine library cabinets in a sophisticated environment.

We publish in excess of 18 catalogues per year in specific and general categories.

Desiderata Invited ... Out-of-print Searches ... Appraisals ... Collection Development

We are always interested in purchasing fine books, either single volumes or libraries.

• Prices are net; postage and insurance are extra

• All books are offered subject to prior sale.

• Bookplates and previous owners' signatures are not noted unless particularly obtrusive.

• Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card.

• Massachusetts residents are requested to include 5% sales tax.

• All books are returnable within ten days but we ask that you notify us by phone or fax in advance if you wish to return a book.

• We offer deferred billing to institutions in order to accommodate budgetary requirements.

• Prices are subject to change without notice and we cannot be responsible for misprints and typographical errors.

At Buddenbrooks, books are packed in an expert fashion. We offer both domestic and international shipping through a number of methods or carriers. We can normally offer a wide range of services including overnight delivery. All shipments are fully insured and include tracking information. We ship to anywhere on the planet.

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