Hereditas Antikvárium

Hereditas Antikvárium is a family-style antiquarian bookshop and auction house in Budapest, continuing more than 25 years of experience in the rare-book trade. Located in the historic Schaffer House, the shop offers collectors and visitors carefully selected rarities, with a focus on preserving and passing on cultural heritage. Its inventory and auction catalogues include rare and antiquarian books, bibliophile editions, signed works, manuscripts, maps, prints, lithographs, documents, and other paper collectibles. The selection ranges across Hungarian and international literature, history, art, and culture.

Hereditas also buys books and collectible materials, including complete bound runs of literary and cultural periodicals, as well as pre-World War II photographs and postcards. Sellers can arrange an appraisal and discuss potential purchases with the specialist team; payment terms are agreed in advance. For consignors, the auction house accepts notable books, manuscripts, and maps, drawing on its experience and domestic and international clientele. The business provides expert valuation and advice and is a member of MAE and ILAB. Its Budapest shop welcomes customers Monday through Friday.