Our mission is like being matchmakers for books, except instead of setting up awkward blind dates, we're finding the perfect homes for rare books and manuscripts, connecting people to our shared past.
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We've got a taste for the weird and wonderful, so you never know what you'll stumble upon on our website—maybe it's a murder pamphlet, a circus pitch card, or an early-modern work banning homosexuality.

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We believe that books are more than just objects: they are stories, ideas, and pieces of the past waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re searching for a forgotten gem, a visually striking document, or an item with an unexpected twist, our collection is thoughtfully chosen to surprise and inspire.
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Black Dog Rare Books was founded in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, in December 2018. It is run by Chantal Germaine Haak and Steven de Joode.

Chantal has a background in psychology and previous experience as a broker. She brings a blend of business savvy and a curious mind to the company, along with a keen eye for the unusual. Oh, and occasionally she does a little dance behind her computer.

Steven holds a BA (Hons.) in German and an MA (Hons.) in Book and Manuscript Studies from the University of Amsterdam. He has worked as a bibliographer at the National Library of the Netherlands, as a cataloguer and dealer at Antiquariaat Forum, and a rare books expert at Catawiki.

Steven is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).
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Our clients include international libraries, museums, private collectors, and fellow members of the trade; we ship worldwide. We like to keep everyone in the loop with our newsletters, so if you're not already subscribed, be sure to do so and you'll never miss a new arrival again.