Yesterday's Muse Books
We specialize in Literature, Military, American and Rochester & NYS History, and General Antiquarian. We buy books by appointment only.
Yesterday's Muse Books is an independent bookseller, specializing in antiquarian and collectible titles. In operation for over 15 years, our first 'brick and mortar' shop opened in December 2008 in our hometown Webster, NY. Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), and former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (I
11/29/2025
The Mary Wee Pub tagged a bunch of village businesses in this post. Make sure to follow them, have a look at the list, and come check out these great local shops for Small Business Saturday!
There are so many places in our little Village to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Shop ‘til you drop with our friends & neighbors, then get to the Wee to treat yourself! 🎁🍀
10/08/2025
🎃 What’s your favorite Halloween tradition? Carving pumpkins, handing out candy, or diving into a creepy classic? Share below and then visit Yesterday’s Muse to pick your October read!
10/06/2025
👻 October chills call for spooky reads. From gothic tales to haunting mysteries, find something spine-tingling on our shelves. Stop in this week and discover a story that lingers long after the last page. 📚✨
09/30/2025
As September closes, we want to say THANK YOU to all the readers who came by this month. 💛 Your support helps us keep rare and unique stories alive.
08/01/2025
Did you know? Our collection includes first editions, signed copies, and out-of-print treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a collector or just love the smell of vintage pages — we’ve got something for you.🔗 Browse online: https://www.yesterdaysmuse.com/catalogs.php
06/25/2025
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Our latest newsletter features great Folio Society editions, tips on identifying first editions, and our favorite recent acquisitions!
Great selection of Folio Society titles, tips on collecting first editions Email from Yesterday's Muse Books June 2025 Over the last few months, we have purchased a good number of Folio Society titles from several collections. They are attractively designed editions of cla
06/24/2025
Every book has a story—this week, uncover the history behind our featured rare find: Yosemite and the Range of Light. https://brnw.ch/21wSXPb
05/23/2025
📍 Welcome to Yesterday’s Muse—a cozy bookshop in the heart of Webster. Founded for true bibliophiles, we specialize in rare, used, and collectible books that spark curiosity. Come in. Stay awhile. Discover something timeless.
32 W. Main St, Webster, NY ⏰ Mon–Sat 10–5
05/19/2025
We are continuing to mark down inventory across all categories - keep an eye out for falling prices!"🎉 Our inventory is now available at reduced prices! Don't miss out on these amazing deals – come visit us today and save big! https://www.yesterdaysmuse.com/
05/19/2025
Spring into Savings and Fresh New Titles Email from Yesterday's Muse Books Plus our first entry in a new informational initiative May 2025 The full-store inventory revamp we announced in our last newsletter is still in progress (wow did I
05/18/2025
Our Newsletter is full of fun literary facts, updates on our latest arrivals, and highlights from our catalog.
Ever heard how dust jackets were once just plain wrappers?
That’s the kind of trivia we love to share.
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04/04/2025
We are restocked with boxed sets of Art Spiegleman's Maus, just in time for the PBS documentary 'Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse,' part of their American Masters series.
A groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel by the counterculture cartoonist, who was a descendant of Holocaust survivors.
Copies are limited, so make sure to stop by to grab yours soon!
https://www.yesterdaysmuse.com/pages/books/2342750
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32 W Main Street, Ste 1
Webster, NY
14580
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |