The Rare Book Sleuth

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The Rare Book Sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in first editions, signed copies, and notable rarities. We offer a variety of professional services including curation, collection development and appraisal. Additionally, we are actively seeking fine books in all fields, from individual volumes to entire collections, either through purchase or consignment. And if there is a book you just can't seem to find, the Sleuth will hunt it down.

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You Can't Win, Jack Black. First Edition.

$2,500.00

The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe. First Printing in The American Review, February 1845.

$7,500.00

King Kong, Novelization by Delos Lovelace. First Edition in Original Dust Jacket.

$12,500.00

Neuromancer, William Gibson. Signed First American Edition ~ Phantasia Press

$3,500.00

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Events

Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair

August 14–15, 2026

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New York International Antiquarian Book Fair

April 30 - May 3