The Scrapbook

For as little as fifteen dollars, you can walk out of The Scrapbook owning an authentic antique print or map that is over 100 years old, a genuine piece of the past. This is the shop’s quiet magic: accessibility alongside serious breadth and quality.

The inventory, constantly refreshed from sources across the US and Europe, spans natural history, architecture, portraits, city views, fashion plates, botanicals, and much more, all created between the 16th century and the turn of the 20th. New material emerges almost weekly, including pieces that have been in storage for decades. Situated in the heart of Essex, Cape Ann’s self-styled antique capital,

The Scrapbook makes for a compelling stop on any Main Street wander, and a potential home for a surprising piece of history.