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Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects
Welcome to Rooke Books antiquarian bookseller. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. If you can't quite decide, or are after some advice, why not get in touch, and let one of our specialists hand pick the perfect read. You can contact us here:
We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where Are We? Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in The Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books.
Meet the Team Katherine
Katherine has a BA in Philosophy and Theology from Durham University. Her specialisms include Modern Literature, with her personal reading taste including authors such as Kurt Vonnegut, David Mitchell and Haruki Murakami. When asked, Katherine would lie and say her favourite book is ‘1984’, when in reality it’s ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’. Charlotte Charlotte has a BA in English Literature and Drama Studies from Bath Spa University. Her specialisms include Early Modern Literature and The Private Press Movement. Charlotte enjoys a wide variety of literature, and utilises all the times she spends on trains reading her most recent acquisition. Monty What Monty lacks in qualifications, he makes up for in enthusiasm. Monty’s key responsibility is ensuring no work takes place during his time in the office.
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Gift Vouchers Books make the best gifts! If you’re stuck on what to choose, why not get them a gift voucher? Contact us to find out more or to purchase a voucher.
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What Our Customers Say...I bought the oldest book that I have ever purchased, a 1793 edition of John Gay's "Fables," from Rooke, and was extremely pleased. Bo, ThailandYou are remarkable - you have the ability to put your finger precisely on the pulse of what your customer is seeking. I thank you for your sensitive choices. Patricia, USAMany thanks for the book which arrived safely.The book was written by my great great grandfather, I have his various medals so its found a good home. Guy, UKSo surprised to find that my book is already in Shanghai, the shipment is so fast. I write to thank you for the great classic books and safe experience you have offered. Lou, ChinaFolklore and FolktalesWith the establishment of the printed book as a technology, there... The Errington Divorce CaseWe always enjoy showcasing our interesting and obscure works.... The Literary City of BathFew cities in the world are lucky enough to have the same literary... Charlotte BrontëSaturday the 21st April marks 202 years since the birth... Edmond RostandThe 1st of April is more commonly associated with... Bath Book FairNext Saturday, 7th April, is the P.B.F.A... The Illustrations of Hugh ThomsonThe Illustrations of Hugh Thomson This month we are focusing... Books for SpringAs the days get longer and we get closer to spring, we've... W H AudenThe 21st February marks 111 years since the birth of... Asprey, Zaehnsdorf and the RomanovsThe fall of Imperial Russia and the... Sangorski & SutcliffeThey say 'Never Judge a Book by its Cover', but this month we're... Foredge FridayIf you follow our social media feeds then you will know... Ronald SearleThis week we are focusing upon the British artist and satirical... Festive Works...With Christmas fast approaching, we have had a look at... Book of the Week: 'The Bookseller of Kabul'We add many new listings to our website on a weekly basis.... Cooking and BakingWith the ‘Great British Bake Off’ entering... New in November...We are constantly adding new works to our collection, and have... Author Feature: Angela CarterThis week we shall be focusing on a specific author. Known... Bath Book FairNext Saturday, 21st October, is the P.B.F.A Bath... The Occult and OccultismThis week we are going to take a look at some of our works from... Alfred TennysonToday marks the 125th anniversary of Alfred Tennyson’s... New in October...Here are just a few examples of the many new books that have... Banned Books WeekThe 24th-30th September marks 'Banned Books Week'.... Arthur RackhamThe 19th September marks the 150th birthday of celebrated... D H LawrenceThe 11th September marks the birth of David Herbert Lawrence.... The Great Fire of LondonTuesday 5th September marked the anniversary of the... The History of MagicYesterday marked #19yearslater. For the muggles among us, the... Recently added to our library...1970 The Journals... Crime Fiction and Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie is the best-selling female novelist of... Educational Children's BooksWith the advancement of printing technology and the production... Typography, Baskerville and the OscarsThis post shall begin with a tenuous link to a seemingly... The World's Fair and Great ExhibitionIn 1851 London hosted an international exhibition in Hyde... William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare is a man who generally needs no introduction.... Winnie-The-Pooh Day and A A MilneLast week, the 18th January marked National 'Winnie -the-Pooh... Blue MondayFeeling a little downcast today? You’re not the only one.... Cosy TalesGiven this chilly December air we have decided to discuss... Science FictionLast week the world saw the ‘supermoon’. The... When is a book not a book?When is a book not a book? When it's a... No, this isn't... Printing In A Time Of RevolutionHere at Rooke Books we have a large collection of interesting... The Lesser Known Works of David GarrickDavid Garrick is known for his incredible influence on... The Nonesuch Press'Don't judge a book by its cover' is an English idiom of... Watermarks and Spurious EditionsPaper. It’s been around since the 2nd Century AD,... The Library of Hugh SelbourneOver the next few weeks our website will be seeing the... Roald Dahl First EditionsMany of us have fond memories of the children’s books of... The Darwin LegacyCharles Darwin is a figure who needs no introduction, but... Elizabeth Greenly's Signed Letters of Horace WalpoleAs mentioned in our previous post, we have recently acquired... The Regency Library of Elizabeth GreenlyWe have recently acquired several lots from the sale of... |
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