
Grand Opening on August 3
The store is in soft opening
Keizersgracht 123, 1015 CJ Amsterdam
Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays: 11:00-16:00
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.
Articles
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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...
Books
Love from our heart
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C. C. S. CRONE HET FEESTELIJKE LEVEN BANDONTWERP EN TEEKENINGEN VAN JOZEF CANTRÉ (1939)
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Dante Alighieri. Divina commedia Ik purgatorio = De Louteringsberg. Haarlem, 1943
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Daphnis and Chloe by Longus, Barre-Mass. Imprint Society, 1972
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De Moderne Mensch Ontstaat Een reportage van vreugde en vrees
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E. du Perron Het sprookje van de misdaad. Amsterdam-Batavia, Kolff, [1938] en Simon Vestdijk, Kind van stad en land, Rotterdam, 1936
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E. Du Perron journalistieke herinneringen 1942
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E. du Perron. Bij gebrek aan ernst. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel en Maastricht, A.A.M. Stols, 1928
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E. Du Perron. Blocnote klein formaat. ’s-Gravenhage, L.J.C. Boucher. 1936
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E.du Perron. Cahiers van een lezer I. Gedrukt voor de schrijver in dertig exemplaren. Elsene-Brussel, Drukkerij R. Breuer, 313. Elsene Steenweg.
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E.du Perron. De Man van Lebak. Amsterdam, E.M. Querido’s Uitgevers-Mij N.V., 1937
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E.du Perron. De Muze van Jan Companjie. Bandoeng, Uitgevers A.C. Nix, 1939
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E.du Perron. De Muze van Jan Companjie. Bandoeng, Uitgevers A.C. Nix, 1939
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E.du Perron. De Muze van Jan Companjie. Bandoeng, Uitgevers A.C. Nix, 1939
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E.du Perron. De smalle mens. Amsterdam, N.V. EM. Querido’s Uitgevers-Mij, 1934
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E.du Perron. De smalle mens. Amsterdam, N.V. EM. Querido’s Uitgevers-Mij, 1934
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E.du Perron. Gebed bij de harde dood. Brussel, A.A.-M. Stols, 1928
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E.du Perron. Gebed bij de harde dood. Brussel, A.A.-M. Stols, 1928
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E.du Perron. Mikrochaos. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel & Maastricht, A.A.M. Stols, 1932
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E.du Perron. Nutteloos verzet. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel & Maastricht, 1929. Oplage: 265. Alle exx met papieren omslag in goede staat.
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E.du Perron. Nutteloos verzet. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel & Maastricht, 1929
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E.du Perron. Nutteloos verzet. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel & Maastricht, 1929. Oplage: 265. Alle exx met papieren omslag in goede staat.
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E.du Perron. Nutteloos verzet. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Brussel & Maastricht, 1929. Oplage: 265. Alle exx met papieren omslag in goede staat.
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E.du Perron. Parlando. Maastricht & Brussel, A.A.M. Stols, 1930
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E.du Perron. Poging tot afstand. Met een tekening van A.C. Willink. Bussum, bij W.N. Dinger, Parklaan, 27, 1927
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E.du Perron. Schandaal in Holland. H.P. Leopold’s uitgevers-Mij N.V., 1939
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News & Events
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July 17 | The World of Rare Books Workshop (Eng...
What makes a book "rare"? Must all old books come with a high price tag? Join us as we explore these questions and more in The World of Rare Books, a workshop...
July 17 | The World of Rare Books Workshop (Eng...
What makes a book "rare"? Must all old books come with a high price tag? Join us as we explore these questions and more in The World of Rare Books, a workshop...
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July 27 | De wereld van zeldzame boeken met Dr....
Welcome to The World of Rare Books -- An Afternoon with Dr. Paul Dijstelberge! Join us at the Amsterdam Antiquarian Bookstore for an exclusive event with the renowned Dutch expert, Dr. Paul Dijstelberge....
July 27 | De wereld van zeldzame boeken met Dr....
Welcome to The World of Rare Books -- An Afternoon with Dr. Paul Dijstelberge! Join us at the Amsterdam Antiquarian Bookstore for an exclusive event with the renowned Dutch expert, Dr. Paul Dijstelberge....
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June 13-15 | In Bloom: Gardens & Dutch Culture ...
We’re excited to welcome you to AABookstore during this year’s Open Tuinen Dagen (Open Garden Days)—a beloved Amsterdam tradition that offers rare access to the city’s hidden green gems. In celebration,...
June 13-15 | In Bloom: Gardens & Dutch Culture ...
We’re excited to welcome you to AABookstore during this year’s Open Tuinen Dagen (Open Garden Days)—a beloved Amsterdam tradition that offers rare access to the city’s hidden green gems. In celebration,...
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May 15 | Ancient Stars – Astrology in Antiquity...
Date: 15 May 2025, Thursday Time: 19:00 – 20:00 Location: cellar, Keizersgracht 123, Amsterdam Tickets: Free (Max 10 participants) Discover the celestial knowledge of the ancients! Charlotte Zhu, PhD researcher at the University of...
May 15 | Ancient Stars – Astrology in Antiquity...
Date: 15 May 2025, Thursday Time: 19:00 – 20:00 Location: cellar, Keizersgracht 123, Amsterdam Tickets: Free (Max 10 participants) Discover the celestial knowledge of the ancients! Charlotte Zhu, PhD researcher at the University of...
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!