Welcome to
Slate Row Books

Delve into the rich tapestry of our antique book collection, each page steeped in history and waiting for a new chapter to be written. Explore tales that have weathered time, passed down through generations, now looking for a new home in Macon, GA.

With roots reaching back to the year 1601, our books are a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Let these literary gems become a cherished part of your own collection, continuing their journey from one passionate owner to the next.

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Discover Rare Gems

1888 Trustee Report Lunatic Asylum, Milledgeville, Georgia.

1717 Letters Di Plinio, Pliney the Younger, Latin.

1660 Addresses Sleep Dreams and the Different Interpretations that are Attached to them, Jan Van Heumen, Latin.

1633 Cleopatra, Gautier Calprenede Louis XIII

Anne of Austria Egypt Rome, French.

1601 Evangeliorvm & Epistolarvm, Elias Hutter, Lession of the Gospels, in Hebrew, Greek, Latin.

1707 Compleat Guide for Justices of Peace, J. Bond.

1730 Confessions of Saint Augustine. It is often considered the very first Western autobiography ever written. French.

1795 Essays on the Practice of Midwifery , William Osborn

Discover our Collectibles

1965 In Cold Blood, Truman Capote - 1st Edition, Signed

1957 On The Road , Jack Kerouac - 1st Edition, Signed

1976 Of Minnie the Moocher & Me, Cab Calloway - 1st Edition, Signed

1951 Catcher In The Rye, J.D. Salinger - 1st Edition, 11th printing.

2023 Master Slave Husband Wife, Llyon Woo, 1st Edition, Signed

1997 I’m A Fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang , Robert Burns - 1st Edition, Signed

1984 Collected Poems, Alan Ginsberg - 1st Edition, Signed

2023 Brothers & Sisters: Allman Brothers, Alan Paul, 1st Edition, Signed

Our Inventory

FAQ

Does Slate Row Books have historic significance?

Yes!

Slate Row Houses, c. 1850 is listed on the National Register of Historic places.

Macon’s first apartments and the first use of a mansard roof in America. The roof covered with slate in fish-scale design housed the artisans employed during the construction of the Johnston-Hay House. Slate Row Books documents it’s history and offers our patrons a chance to visit and witness the beauty of Macon’s Slate Row Houses.

Can I visit Slate Row Books?

Yes We are located at 941 Walnut St. Macon, Georgia. Visits are scheduled by appointments. You are welcome to contact us concerning hosting a literary event to showcase your collections and meeting Macon’s book lovers.

How Can I buy a book?

Yes, however at this time we offer only online sales. You may preview our collections, determine the books condition and request an email regarding the books price and availability.

How do I subscribe to your newsletters, email and calendar of events?

Please join our mailing list by sending us a message from the link below. We will be having preview parties on the last Sunday of each month. Please contact us if you would like to host an event.