Who we are
At Richards Rare Books, we believe books are more than vessels of text or objects — they are time-travel devices, intellectual heirlooms, and the sparks of quiet rebellion.
Our shop is a curated space for those who seek depth in literature: First editions of modern and contemporary poetry, speculative fiction that reshaped the genre, and classic English literature from the golden ages of narrative.
We serve collectors, scholars, dreamers, and librarians. We aim to offer not just books, but context — provenance, print history, press legacy. Every book we list is described with care and shipped with archival precision.
Founded by a lifelong lover of poetry, philosophy, literature and fantasy, Richards bridges the tactile joy of fine books with the infinite reach of bibliographic discovery.
Let your shelves whisper stories — not just from the text, but from the journey it took to reach you.
“Amor Librorum Nos Unit”
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