Antique Books, Manuscripts & Historical Documents from the 1500s–1800s

Welcome to Antique Parchments — your source for authentic antique books, manuscripts, letters, maps, and historical documents from the 1500s, 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s. We specialize in original rare paper artifacts, each carefully curated for collectors, historians, researchers, libraries, and lovers of early printed and handwritten works.

Our collection features extremely old leather-bound books, handwritten manuscripts, stamped legal documents, watermarked paper, personal letters, ephemera, and antique maps from Europe, America, and around the world. Every piece is 100% original — never a reproduction.

Whether you're building a rare book library, researching historical handwriting, decorating a study or office, or looking for a meaningful gift, our catalog offers authentic items that have survived centuries. Each artifact tells a story through its ink, paper, binding, craftsmanship, and historical context.

Browse our curated collections and own a genuine piece of history.