About Us

The First Edition (TFE) is a specialist book dealer specializing in the procurement and sale of antiquarian and second hand books that include children's illustrated books, modern first edition books and antiquarian books. If you are looking for a professional antiquarian book dealer, a rare book seller or just a secondhand book seller then we hope that you will put us in your Bookmarks and Favourites and visit us regularly.

We provide a friendly, courteous and professional service. With more than 20 years experience in supplying books and other ephemera to the UK, Europe, USA and Japan we are best placed to assist you in ensuring that your transaction with us is smooth, professionally managed and an enjoyable experience

The Books Sold by The First Edition (TFE)

The First Edition sells 3 main types of collectable books - Modern First Editions, Children's Illustrated, and Antiquarian books

The Modern First Edition books that we regularly stock and feature include: Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ian Fleming (James Bond 007), Rudyard Kipling, P.G. Wodehouse, and much more...

The Children's Illustrated books that we regularly stock and feature include books by: Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, A.A. Milne, Beatrix Potter, Lewis Carroll (the Alice in Wonderland books), Charles Dickens (Christmas Books), Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, and much more...

The Antiquarian books that we regularly stock and feature include books by: Charles Dickens, Sir Walter Scott, Mark Twain, and much more...

We have stock of books posted regularly onto our site and so please do bookmark us in your Favorites and return regularly so that you do not miss these wonderful rare collectable books

‘The First Edition Buying Experience' and Customer Satisfaction

Your satisfaction and a smooth and happy buying experience is paramount to us at The First Edition (TFE). We look at your satisfaction in terms of:

Providing you with clear and detailed descriptions
Providing you with clear and numerous photographs on-line for you to view
Providing you with great prices on all the collectable books you are seeking
Providing you with answers to your questions in a timely manner
Providing you with discounts on carriage for multiple orders (national & international)
Providing you with a secure method of payment with PayPal
Providing you with secure packaging for all your orders - no matter of the value
Providing you with a confirmation of despatch advising you of trackback numbers

We probably have the highest number of pictures/images on average our site for each book sold ensuring that you are able to make an informed decision on your purchase. Please check out our Customer Testimonials page to see some of our latest feedbacks of our many satisfied Customers

We hope that you find the book that you are looking for and enjoy browsing the books on our Site. If you have any questions or wants please do not hesitate to telephone or email us. Thank you

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