Books, Coins & Paper

For collectors who love the written and printed word — and the small, history-rich objects that go with it — the Antique Center of Gettysburg is a treasure trove. Our specialist dealers handle antiquarian books, numismatics, and historical paper, with particular depth in Civil War material that reflects the shop's setting.

Antiquarian & Military Books

Our book dealers carry new, used, and first-edition titles with a strong focus on military and Civil War history, as well as antiquarian and religious books. Alongside the books you will find framed and unframed Civil War prints and related fine art. Whether you are building a reference library or searching for a specific edition, our shelves are worth browsing closely. For collectors who want to verify editions and provenance, resources such as the Library of Congress are invaluable.

Coins & Confederate Currency

Numismatics is a longstanding strength here. Our coin specialists carry 17th-century through modern coins, including Confederate notes in many denominations, gold and silver coins, commemoratives, and proof sets. Confederate currency in particular draws collectors from across the country, and our cases regularly feature well-documented notes with clear descriptions of condition and history.

Historical Paper & Ephemera

Some of the most fascinating items in any antique shop are paper: identified Union and Confederate documents, letters, photographs, stocks and bonds, stamps, and postcards. Cartes-de-visite of identified soldiers, period autographs, and stereoviews offer direct, personal connections to the past. Ephemera rewards patient collectors with affordable, deeply historical finds.

Why Paper & Books Endure

Books, documents, and currency carry information and intimacy that objects alone cannot. A soldier's letter, a signed first edition, or a wartime banknote tells a story in a way few artifacts can. That is why this corner of the shop is a favorite among historians, researchers, and collectors who value the human side of history.

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