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Tavistock Books specializes in first editions, fine rare books & other related bibliographic material, with a special focus on Charles Dickens. New books arrive daily, please check with us should you not find the title you seek. Book searches are available for first editions in the subject areas you see represented here.

Customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The firm emphasizes fine condition throughout its stock. The firm is always interested in purchasing books such as what will be found on this web site; whether it be individual volumes or an entire library. If you have such books to sell, please contact the firm's owner, Vic Zoschak, regarding same.  Finally, please note, we do NOT offer a gratis appraisal service.

As a result of the Covid pandemic, Tavistock Books has transitioned to, primarily, an on-line only business model and the shop is now closed to the general public.  We welcome visits, on a 'by appointment' basis, by other members of the trade & established customers.  That said, please note, this website is open 24/7, and items so ordered will generally ship within 3 business days, if not sooner. 

Tavistock Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

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June New Acquisitions

June New Acquisitions

Hello fellow bibliophiles,  Tavistock Books’ most recent FS list focuses on our new acquisitions, from which we’e selected 13, featuring a scarce Barbara Morgan poster, a set of works from John Fiske’s library, a copy of Taber’s 1885 travel guide to California, an unused Texas lettersheet, a 1st in jacket of Ellis Credle’s ACROSS The COTTON PATCH [1935], etc., etc.  And to those reading this list that will be attending the 2026 RBMS Conference in Milwaukee, we invite you to stop by to say hello…  I’ll be in stand 18 at the bookseller showcase.  Hope to see you there!

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