SecondChanceLibrary

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Inactive account on Jul 22, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Great book. As described. Arrived quickly.

General History, 1891 Leather Book

General History, 1891 Leather Book
Chelsea on Jun 6, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing book, well packed, it arrived quickly :)

1823 Purgative Medicines, Antique Leather Medical Book

1823 Purgative Medicines, Antique Leather Medical Book
Saint on May 18, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

These lovely books are as described. They arrived quickly and well packaged. They make a great addition to my collection. Thank you!

1886, 2 ANTIQUE BOOKS, "Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell", 2 Volumes Complete Set

1886, 2 ANTIQUE BOOKS, "Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell", 2 Volumes Complete Set
lisa on Jan 9, 2017

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful books. Arrived safely and without harm

1845-1849 "Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Chief Justices" Amazingly RARE Antique Collection of Books. Incredible Set of 9 Leather Volumes

1845-1849 "Lives of the Lord Chancellors and Chief Justices" Amazingly RARE Antique Collection of Books. Incredible Set of 9 Leather Volumes
Katherine on Aug 16, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

My book was delivered on time with abundant protection to secure the fragile bindings. The seller was great to work with and answered my questions promptly. The book itself is stunning. Will definitely be buying from them again if I am ever searching for another antique book.

1924 "Applied Anatomy" Davis, Large Vintage Medical Text, Heavily Illustrated Book

1924 "Applied Anatomy" Davis, Large Vintage Medical Text, Heavily Illustrated Book
Heather on May 23, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

This is such a great addition to my little library! Great find and interesting! ! Quick ship. Thank you😊🌹🕊🌻🏅

1930 "General Cipher Code" Incredibly RARE Railway Code Book, Secret Classified Codebook

1930 "General Cipher Code" Incredibly RARE Railway Code Book, Secret Classified Codebook
Etsy buyer on Apr 4, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

The books are amazing. Thank you!

1886 One of a Kind RARE Set of Books, "American Criminal Reports" by Gibbons, Full Personalized Leather Bindings, 2 Volumes

1886 One of a Kind RARE Set of Books, "American Criminal Reports" by Gibbons, Full Personalized Leather Bindings, 2 Volumes
Melancholy on Apr 1, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect! Great book and this seller worked with me and went above and beyond. Thank you!

1866 "The Homilist", by David Thomas, 2 Antique Volumes Bound Together as One Rare Leather Book

1866 "The Homilist", by David Thomas, 2 Antique Volumes Bound Together as One Rare Leather Book
Bonnie on Dec 9, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

Love it! I hope my mother does as well, who is very proud of her Norwegian roots.

1881 Antique Leather Norwegian Psalm Book, "Psalmebog Norsk Evangelisk Lutherske Kirke i Amerika" Leather with Clasps, Rare!

1881 Antique Leather Norwegian Psalm Book, "Psalmebog Norsk Evangelisk Lutherske Kirke i Amerika" Leather with Clasps, Rare!
Bonnie on Dec 9, 2014

5 out of 5 stars

Love it! I can't wait to give this to my son for Christmas! My favorite gift I bought this year. Thank you!!!

1819 Leather Medical/Theology Book RARE, "The Miscellaneous Works of William Paley", Antique Text with Bookplate of H.B. Acton

1819 Leather Medical/Theology Book RARE, "The Miscellaneous Works of William Paley", Antique Text with Bookplate of H.B. Acton

About SecondChanceLibrary

Browse around for some great vintage and antique books!

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Browse around for some great vintage and antique books!

Great old books for every bookshelf.

Working as a paramedic was how my interest in old medical texts first got started. That snow-balled into my current obsession with all vintage and antique books. Eventually my bookshelves started overflowing with great looking sets of books. Now I'd like to give every collector and book lover the chance to have their own pieces of history to decorate their shelves and mantles.

I know from experience how easy it is to fall in love with a book, but not its price. So please message me about any books you like, and we'll find some middle ground. I don't want the price to be a deterrent from owning some of the beautiful works.

So look around! Everyone can use a little classic touch in their home that can only come from beautiful, old books on the mantle.

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I'm a paramedic and pre-med student with a borderline addiction to old books.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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