Whitmore Rare Books

Whitmore Rare Books is a boutique rare book shop offering literary first editions and other books of merit. Located in Old Pasadena, our shop on historic Union St. contains a carefully curated selection focusing on quality, scarcity, significance and beauty. Our team members specialize in a diverse array of literary texts, from antiquarian works to modern firsts. We excel at assisting private collectors and institutions in locating significant books and research-rich materials. In addition, we are excited to foster new collectors as they begin to identify their acquisition goals, learn more about the field, and develop their libraries.