Yesterday’s Muse Books

Specialties

Yesterday’s Muse has a strong inventory of literature and history (American and military in particular), but also maintains a wide selection of general stock, including everything from: children’s books to collectible first editions; arts & crafts to cookery; biographies to books on birding. Check out our website to search by title and author, or browse through dozens of categories.

History

Established in 2003.

Yesterday’s Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 10 years. We opened our first ‘brick and mortar’ storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.

Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has fifteen years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.

Meet the Business Owner

Jonathan S.

Business Owner

Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA), the vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has fifteen years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.