antiquarischen

Antiquarischen is the inflected form of the German adjective antiquarisch, meaning related to antiquarianism or to the trade in old and rare books. The term derives from Antiquariat, the noun for a business that deals in such works, typically an antiquarian bookstore or a dealer. In usage, antiquarisch describes material, catalogs, or practices connected with the collection, sale, or study of rare printed works.

In practice, antiquarisch denotes stock or activities associated with antiquarian markets. Examples include antiquarische Bücher (antiquarian books), antiquarischer Katalog (antiquarian catalog), and antiquarische Preise (antiquarian prices). The form antiquarischen appears in declined phrases such as die antiquarischen Bücher, dem antiquarischen Katalog, and den antiquarischen Büchern. The term also surfaces in descriptions of collections, provenance, or bibliographic notes that are characteristic of the field.

Context and related terms: In German-speaking regions, an Antiquariat is a shop or dealer specializing in old and rare works. Antiquarische titles are typically evaluated by edition, condition, provenance, and bibliographic detail. The term emphasizes scholarly and collector-oriented aspects of book collecting rather than general “old” or “vintage” labeling. It is common in catalogs, price listings, and discussions of rare-book markets.

See also: Antiquariat, Antiquität, Antiquar, rare book trade.