Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts

Specializing in Science, Medicine, Technology and Natural History. We also maintain high-quality Rare Books and Manuscripts in diverse subjects including Travel and Exploration, Literary Classics, Economics and Philosophy, Americana, and Modern First Editions, many Inscribed. 

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About

Founded in 1970, B & L Rootenberg Rare Books has served a large international clientele of collectors as well as private and public institutions in the acquisition of rare books and manuscripts, and in collection development. We are among the leading specialists in the fields of science, medicine, technology and natural history. We also maintain high quality rare books and manuscripts in diverse subjects including travel and exploration, literary classics, economics and philosophy, Americana, and modern first editions, many inscribed. Our expertise and familiarity with these subjects allows us to acquire and house major collections in these fields. We are dedicated to our customers' specific needs, and look forward to developing long term relationships by keeping you informed about significant materials in your areas of interest.

Terms of Sale

Every effort has been made to describe books accurately and carefully. All are unconditionally guaranteed and may be returned within ten days of receipt. Please notify us in advance if you are making a return.   All items are offered subject to prior sale. Prices set forth are net and subject to change. Postage and insurance charges will be added to all orders. Domestic shipments are usually forwarded by United Parcel, and overseas orders by registered airmail, unless we are instructed otherwise.  Accounts are payable in full within thirty days. Libraries may received deferred billing upon request. Persons ordering for the first time are requested to remit with order, or supply suitable trade references. Goods shall remain the property of the seller until the purchase price has been discharged in full. California residents please add appropriate sales tax. We accept MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.

Appraisals

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Recently added catalogues

May 20, 2024


A catalogue for the NY Antiquarian Book Fair

April 11, 2024

A catalogue for the 2024 California International Antiquarian Book Fair

February 19, 2024


September 11, 2023

A catalogue for Firsts London Rare Book Fair

September 13, 2022

August 23, 2022

A catalogue for the Transatlantic Virtual Book Fair

July 6, 2022



February 7, 2022