Sell books – We buy your valuable books Selling antiquarian books made easy
Want to sell your books? Whether it's an estate, a house clearance, or a personal collection – Schmidt & Günther Antiquarian Bookstore is your competent partner for the purchase of books, prints, and bibliophile collectibles. We regularly purchase well-preserved and interesting works from various eras and disciplines. What we are looking for: We specialize in:
We specialize in:
Antiquarian books (1750–present)
20th-century literature Thomas Mann, Franz Kafka
First editions & signed books
Illustrated books
Special editions
Art bindings Leather and parchment bindings
Art and architecture books
Philosophy, history, theology, Judaica Graphic portfolios,
original prints & press prints
Bibliophile editions & private presses (e.g., Bear Press, Insel-Verlag, Bremer Presse, Ruprecht Presse, Hunderdruck, Julius Bard & Euphorion Verlag, S. Fischer, Taschen, Fritz Gurlitt, Kurt Wolff Verlag, Amsler & Ruthardt, Propyläen Verlag, Avalun-Verlag, Einhorn-Presse, Krystall-Verlag, E. W. Kornfeld, A. R. Meyer, Officina Bodoni) Officina Serpentis, Cranach Presse, Bruno Cassirer, Bauhaus-Verlag, Hammersmith, The Ashendene Press, The Doves Press, Julius Zeitler, Der Malik-Verlag, Goltz-Verlag, Reiher-Verlag, Les Éditions Premières, Büchergilde, etc.)
Illustrated Books and Artist Books
Rare Children's and Young Adult Books
Beautiful bindings, leather bindings, full or half leather
We value good condition and special editions – both individual items and entire collections or estates.
How the purchase process works
Contact us: Send us an email or call us. We're happy to include a brief description or photos.
Appraisal: We'll examine your books and make you a fair offer.
Pickup or shipping: For larger collections, we're happy to visit you in person. Individual books can be sent by mail.
Fast processing: Once agreed upon, payment is quick and straightforward.
Why sell to us?
Decades of experience in the antiquarian book
Trade Expert assessment of value and rarity Fair
Market-based prices Reliable, personal processing
We also purchase entire libraries and estates
Want to sell books? Get in touch!
Whether it's a single item, a collection, or an estate: We look forward to receiving your books.
📧 schmidtxguenther@t-online.de
📞 Antiquarian Bookstore 0049 6195 74124
Michael Schwarze 0049 (0) 172 6820168
Felix Schwarze 0049 (0) 172 6943964
Or directly via our contact form.
