Rare and valuable old books
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Welcome
Vintage bookstore Entre 2 actions
Our services
Purchase - Sell
Our books
Over 1000 references: shipping – binding – provenance – manuscript…
Our cataloging
Categories, images and descriptions
On-site consultation
By appointment
Bookseller and antiquarian bookseller
From 2013 - more than 10000 references
Welcome to the website of the Entre deux actions Antiquarian Bookstore, dedicated to old books, original editions, signed copies, and other rare and valuable items from the past—and, of course, also from today! There's no reason not to!
Having initially trained as a journalist and then worked in the book trade (first as an independent bookseller specializing in new books, and later as a seller of used and rare books), the world of books and reading has been my professional domain for over thirty years.Â
Today, the absence of a physical store embodies this calling… from the basement to the attic! Is it a calling? A vocation? Above all, it's an everyday job: finding and preserving our "rare treasures" so that their timeless journey can continue under the best possible conditions.
It's quite possible that you might find some of our books on other online sales platforms, both specialized and general ones; however, by choosing our website, you not only benefit from a better price, but you also support an independent bookstore and small business, as well as the diversity of cultural offerings. Â
Contenant à ce jour plus de 1000 références dont une partie en ligne, notre catalogue s’enrichit de jour en jour et aborde les différents thèmes de la littérature sous l’angle de la rareté donc : un envoi, une reliure, une provenance, un manuscrit, un livre relié du XVIè au XXème, un tirage limité, un illustré moderne, un grand papier, etc. Et pourquoi pas un jour – si nos mains sont heureuses au jeu bibliophile – un incunable ! Rêvons un peu ! Par exemple, vous trouverez :
– The Scarecrow of Oz from Frank L. Baum first edition, first printing;
– Les mĂ©moires d’anthropologie from Paul Broca first edition,Â
- a Latin Bible in folio format, in two volumes, from the 18th century;
- some culinaria, some curiosa,Â
– PrĂ©cis iconographique de mĂ©decine opĂ©ratoire et d’anatomie chirurgicale from Claude Bernard,
– Le parfait procureur from Pierre Neel Duval
- or Le cheval et l’image from La Varende…
you are free to discover what comes next!
Old books sale
Our carefully curated catalogue features rare and unique books, including original editions, illustrated books, period bindings, inscribed copies, manuscripts, and historical documents. We offer books from the 16th to the 20th centuries in all subject areas: literature, science, travel, history, regional studies, and fine arts.Â
Buying libraries
Are you looking to sell a library collection (whether due to inheritance, relocation, or simply a desire to declutter), a themed collection, or individual books? We will come to your location to assess your stock and, if desired, purchase it. This way, your books can continue their journey, passing from one person to another, from one library to another.Â
You can browse our website first, and then explore our categories, which we have carefully curated without being overly extensive. Each book is described as accurately as possible, and illustrated with numerous photos.
For the books in question, we deemed it appropriate to highlight noteworthy details such as the type of edition, whether it was illustrated, any signatures, and its provenance…
We also offer an advanced search tool that allows you, if your search doesn't yield any results on our site, to save the details of the desired book(s), and you will then be notified by email when it becomes available in stock.
We don't have a physical store, but if you would like to view a book before purchasing it, you can still do so by scheduling an appointment; we would be happy to accommodate your request.
Furthermore, by subscribing to our newsletter, you will regularly receive updates about the latest additions to our catalog.
This website is an online extension of our general bookshop business, which we started in 2013. As such, we have a wide range of books in stock, which we offer primarily through dedicated online marketplaces and platforms.Â
If you are looking for books other than antique and rare books, please feel free to contact us or use our dedicated search tool.