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We specialize in rare and unusual books, pamphlets, manuscripts and prints in the sciences and the history of science, with over 20,000 select items in stock.
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In stock: Scientific Instrument and Technology Prints.
       Antiquarian Map and Print Gallery      
 
Chronology of the History of Science
searchable - 10,000 entries!
Quantum Theory Bibliography
Killer bibliographic tool - 3600 records
Computer Hardware Timeline
From the Zuse Z1 to the Pentium! - 1000 items
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Antiquarian Maps & Prints
8 Biltmore Avenue
(On the town square)
Asheville, NC 28801
828.254.0081


Our antique image site is coming! Please check our searchable print section for selections from our inventory.

What's New:
Science History BLOG!
We've just started an essay- and image-based blog on odd and interesting aspects of the history of science. Thus far it is visually-driven, and pretty interesting!  click here
 
Additions to the Website for March 1-5
Here are 50 or so new things that we've added to our stock during the last few weeks. Please have a look!  click here
 
Sem-Geekoid Science History Caps and Such
March 2008. We continue to offer everyday wear--tee shirts, golf shirts, golf caps--and coffee mugs featuring images from the history of science. Everyday, but decidedly uncommon. Really. Perhaps Geeky. Where else can you get a Darwin Finch cap?
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Our former D.C. location of 12 years
 


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