About Us

We update our inventory weekly, with new listings both online and at our storefront in Monterey, California. While our online selection focuses on our area of expertise, our in-store experience offers a wider selection. We curate our inventory to include a diverse range of subjects, with a primary focus on works from the seventeenth century to the early twentieth century. Our collection includes topics such as Hermeticism, Gnosticism, Alchemy, Ritual Magick, Free Masonry, Rosicrucianism, Eastern Religion, Kabbalah, Divination, Mysticism, Theosophy, and other related fields.

 

Our in-store experience aims to capture the essence of traditional antiquarian bookshops, offering a wide variety of subjects including Classic Fiction, Classic Children's books, Illustrated Works, Fine Press editions, Californiana, Theology, Philosophy, Architecture, Anthropology, History, Art & Photography, and others. When you visit our store, you can expect to find a well-balanced selection of rare, collectible, and general second-hand books at various price points.

 

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HOURS:

Monday: Closed 
Tuesday: 1pm to 6pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12pm - 5pm
Friday: 12pm-5pm
Saturday: 12pm-5pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm 
Directions to The Rose Books & Obscurities