Whitmore Rare Books, Inc.

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Whitmore Rare Books operates a traditional retail shop in beautiful "Old Town" Pasadena, Ca. We have a world-class inventory of first editions in stock, with a particular focus on literature, philosophy and history.
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  • Daniel Whitmore
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  • Javier Ortega

121 E Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 714-7720
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Recently Added Books

London to Ladysmith via Pretoria
London to Ladysmith via Pretoria

by Churchill, Winston S.

The Peter Pan Portfolio (Signed limited edition)
The Peter Pan Portfolio (Signed limited edition)

by Rackham, Arthur (illustrator)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

by Dr. Seuss [Theodor S. Geisel]

Lord Randolph Churchill (in 2 vols.)
Lord Randolph Churchill (in 2 vols.)

by Churchill, Winston S.

In the Balance
In the Balance

by Churchill, Winston S.

The Valley of Fear
The Valley of Fear

by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

Recently added catalogues

A selection of rare books and manuscripts offering rich research possibilities. From the development of educational practices to narratives on women’s professional lives, to satire on get-rich-quick schemes to an entomology guide for children, these texts preserve voices from the long-18th and 19th centuries that helped shape our modern society–for good and for bad.

September 19, 2024

September 12, 2017

Artists' Books, Private Press, 19th Century Literature, Original Art, and more

October 18, 2016

Our holiday catalogue, filled with fine books and new acquisitions.

January 19, 2016

Artists' Books, Private Press, Chidren's Books, 19th Century Literature, Art, Pre-Raphaelites, Letters, Manuscripts, Astronomy, & More

January 8, 2016

Our newest selection of literary highlights and other fine books.

June 17, 2015

December 10, 2014

Our latest holiday catalogue!

December 10, 2014