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The shop is closed between March 17th and 30th. Orders will be shipped on March 31st.

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    • Collecting Articles Published in Scientific Journals
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Alembic Rare Books: Science, Nature, Technology & Medicine

We specialise in rare science books dating from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century, including first editions, signed copies, manuscripts, objects, and ephemera. We have particular expertise in natural history, genetics and evolution, anatomy, microbiology, nuclear physics and the Manhattan Project, early computing, and women in science. We also carry books on women's history and literature.

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Biology & Natural History 87 items
Chemistry & Physics 26 items
Women and Science 69 items
Astronomy & Cosmology 11 items

Medicine & Anatomy 37 items
Engineering & Technology 27 items
Geology & Earth Science 15 items
Popular Science 55 items

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