Common Crow Books

Common Crow Books specializes in general used and rare books, ephemera and art and has built a solid reputation with collectors, dealers and institutions as a source of unusual material at modest prices. We have a great staff of reliable cataloguers and mail-order specialists who will make buying from us via LiveAuctioneers easy, hassle-free and satisfactory in all respects. Emily Hetzel, the owner, has been around books all her life (her father, Fred Hetzel, was director of the University of Pittsburgh Press for many years). Manager Scott Silsbe has been working in the book business since his early twenties, as has chief cataloguer Mark Mangini. We pride ourselves on our high standards, helpful staff and excellent customer feedback. With low buyer premiums, affordable shipping options, and uncommon offerings at low starting bids, we hope to earn your patronage and support.