Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays: 12:30-16:30

Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam

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In the center of Amsterdam

In the heart of Amsterdam, where history whispers through cobblestone streets and the air is thick with tales of the past, lies a treasure trove of literary wonders. This is the story of Amsterdam Antiquarian Bookstore, a new chapter in a long-standing legacy. Once known as Antiquariaat Schuhmacher, this storied bookshop has been a beacon for book lovers and collectors for over seven decades.

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  • A Masterful Poem

    A Masterful Poem

    The life of poet Torquato Tasso (1544–1595) was far from easy. Sixteenth-century Italy had little of the cultural openness of the previous century: the Counter-Reformation cast a stifling shadow over...

    A Masterful Poem

    The life of poet Torquato Tasso (1544–1595) was far from easy. Sixteenth-century Italy had little of the cultural openness of the previous century: the Counter-Reformation cast a stifling shadow over...

  • Why Old Books Still Matter

    Why Old Books Still Matter

    Whenever I tell people my PhD research focuses on the transmission of ancient astrological texts, especially from the perspective of book history, they’re often surprised. “Books?” they ask. “Aren’t those...

    Why Old Books Still Matter

    Whenever I tell people my PhD research focuses on the transmission of ancient astrological texts, especially from the perspective of book history, they’re often surprised. “Books?” they ask. “Aren’t those...

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We offer book evaluation service

This service is free of charge. But you need to bring you loved rare book(s) in person. Also, do not forget to make appointments below!

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