Pilgrim Used and Rare Books

Pilgrim Used and Rare Books stands just blocks from Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, and the store's collection reflects the profound historical significance of its location. Since 1978, the shop has amassed one of the finest collections of Lincolniana and Civil War history in the Midwest, drawing scholars, collectors, and history enthusiasts from across the country. The rare books room contains first editions, period pamphlets, and signed volumes that represent decades of careful acquisition. Beyond its historical specialties, the store offers a broad selection of quality used books across all genres, organized with the care and knowledge that only an experienced bookseller can provide. The Illinois political history section is particularly rich, documenting the state's outsized role in American governance. Pilgrim is the kind of bookstore where a casual browser might stumble upon a genuine treasure, and where serious collectors know they can trust the proprietor's expertise and integrity.