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Finds, stories and behind-the-scenes of the trade — the bookseller's perspective on the pieces that pass through his hands.

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Recognising a First Edition: A Beginner's Guide

Our Guides · July 8, 2026

Recognising a First Edition: A Beginner's Guide

Are you new to book collecting and wondering what distinguishes a mere reprint from a true first edition? Some will say an early date on ...

The author's inscription, from courtesy to relic

The Journal · July 8, 2026

The author's inscription, from courtesy to relic

A few words in ink can change the nature of a copy. “À Monsieur X, hommage de l’auteur” — the formula may seem almost insignificant. But ...

Reading Recommendations

Our Guides · September 6, 2024

Reading Recommendations

Navigating the world of rare book or autograph collecting calls for some background reading to get your adventure off to a good start! He...

A Beginner Bibliophile's Little Survival Guide

Our Guides · September 2, 2024

A Beginner Bibliophile's Little Survival Guide

Are you passionate about literature, history, science, or simply a collector at heart? Bibliophily is probably made for you.

News & Fairs

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Bibliomania - October 2026

Fairs · October 15–17, 2026

Bibliomania - October 2026

A bi-annual gathering, Bibliomania is a major event in Parisian bibliophily. Librairie Alexis Noqué officially opened its doors at the Oc...

Salon des Livres Rares & Arts Graphiques

Fairs · December 4–6, 2026

Salon des Livres Rares & Arts Graphiques

This is a fair defined by exacting standards: all exhibitors are members of the Ligue Internationale de la Librairie Ancienne (LILA) and,...

Catalogue No. II from the Librairie is now available!

News · July 8, 2026

Catalogue No. II from the Librairie is now available!

For the second catalogue of the Librairie Alexis Noqué, you will find a selection of 93 books, autographs and manuscripts from the 18th t...

Discovery of an exceptional work on medical botany

News · June 1st, 2025

Discovery of an exceptional work on medical botany

Among the Library's recent acquisitions, one of the most remarkable is an exceptional copy of Chaumeton's Flore Médicale (1814–1818), in ...

Stuttgart – January 2026

Fairs · January 29–31, 2026

Stuttgart – January 2026

The Stuttgart antiquarian book fair is the oldest and most important antiquarian book fair in Germany. Since its founding in 1962, it has...