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A curated selection of books spanning American history, folklore, personal finance, and the future of work.
Titles that spark conversation and sell themselves — perfect for gift shops, museums, and specialty retailers.
RARE BOOK PUBLISHING
History Worth Holding On To
We publish the stories that museums display, collectors treasure, and readers never forget. Meticulously researched. Beautifully produced.
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OUR BESTSELLER
True Adventures of Lewis & Clark
Follow the Corps of Discovery through uncharted wilderness, hostile encounters, and moments of wonder that shaped a nation. Drawn from original expedition journals and firsthand accounts, this is the Lewis & Clark story the way it was meant to be told — raw, real, and unforgettable.
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Museums & Heritage Shops
From Lewis & Clark to the founding of a nation — titles that belong alongside the exhibits. Trusted by museum gift shops and historic sites.
Gun Shops & Tactical Retail
The real history behind the Second Amendment, told without agenda. A proven seller in firearms retailers and tactical shops across the country.
Irish & Cultural Gift Shops
First-person accounts of leprechaun sightings and fairy encounters from the Irish countryside. A conversation starter that flies off the shelf.
HERITAGE EDITIONS
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Lost voices from the Roaring Twenties, carefully restored and republished for a new generation. Rare works that shaped an era — back in print where they belong.
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A rare 1920s classic, restored and republished for the first time in nearly a century.
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Another lost voice from the Roaring Twenties — back in print where it belongs.
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Why Readers & Retailers Choose Us
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Primary Sources
Our titles are built on original documents, firsthand accounts, and real historical records — not secondhand summaries.
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Museum-Grade Quality
Professionally edited, designed, and printed to the standard that museums, gift shops, and collectors expect.
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Retailer-Ready
Competitive wholesale pricing, low minimums, and a catalog built for specialty retail — not big-box shelves.
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Flexible Fulfillment
Order direct and we handle the rest. We ship fast and make restocking easy for retail partners.
AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
Tim Ludwig
Tim Ludwig is the author and founder of Rare Book Publishing LLC — an independent American press dedicated to keeping important stories in print.
With a background in graphic design, prepress, and print production, Tim brings a craftsman's eye to every title — from research and writing to cover design and final press. Each book is built to the standard that museums, collectors, and serious readers expect.
When he's not writing, Tim is working with retail partners across the country to put the right books on the right shelves — from museum gift shops and historic sites to gun shops and Irish cultural stores.
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We work with museums, gun shops, Irish gift stores, and specialty retailers across the country. Competitive wholesale pricing, low minimums, and titles your customers will actually buy.
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Low Minimums
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