Vintage book and envelope with wax seals on a wooden surface
The Antiquarian Book Box
The Antiquarian Book Box

The Antiquarian Book Box

Assembled by hand in Edinburgh, The Antiquarian Book Box brings dark academia to life. No two boxes are ever the same—every book has a history, each piece of ephemera is an echo from the past, and vignettes of Edinburgh lore are tucked away inside. What arrives on your doorstep is not just a delivery - it's a discovery.

Each box includes:

  • A hardcover book, 50–200 years old
  • A collectable piece of Edinburgh lore
  • Antique ephemera - including a letter, postcard, or map
  • A tasseled bookmark
  • A bookplate designed by Houselore
  • Access to exclusive Houselore shop discounts

Every box is curated, wrapped, and posted in Edinburgh - the spiritual home of dark academia and the inspiration for great literature throughout the centuries.

  • Posts on the 1st of each month
  • Gift subscriptions available

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