The Bookplate is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the heart of downtown Chestertown. We specialize in regional Eastern Shore/Chesapeake Bay History and Middle East History. We have a broad selection of signed first editions, fiction and non-fiction, from both American and British publishers. Our fiction and art sections are well-stocked and carefully curated, as are our sections for European, African and North American history. We have sections on American presidents and British royal reigns and British Prime ministers.
A significant selection of books on the modern middle east in its glory and agony, including books from US, UK and Middle East publishers.
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All books are First Editions or First American Editions in dust jackets unless otherwise noted and are returnable within 30 days. Payment by Visa, Master Card, check and money order only. During this time of crisis associated with COVID-19, we will fill every order or decline as quickly as possible if we can't fill it. We are limiting the number of visits to the post office for our safety and our fellow workers in the USPS so we will not be mailing everyday. If you are in a hurry, please give ti...
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