The Jumping Frog

08/18/2026

The dawning of a new online presence- Our entire (well, almost) catalog available on Facebook! We welcome any/all feedback as we get acclimated...

05/30/2026

Hours now any and every day 10-5:30 by appointment so we can give you day's keypad outside door code. 860-523-1622 to arrange a visit.

04/26/2026

We currently have a great book and vintage/antique auction running. Books- both single volumes and sets, postcards, quality antiques, fashion jewelry and more! Online, with pickup in Hartford or national shipping.

02/25/2026

We love having people come in and browse our great books, but many don't know that we have a website with over 183 THOUSAND items of ephemera! It's a well kept secret, but you can find us at www.thejumpingfrog.com. Easy to search from anywhere!

*Note: Based on the density of the collection, website items are not browsable in person.

The Jumping Frog - Rare, used, and out-of-print books, magazines, and ephemera. The Jumping Frog is NOW OPEN BY APPOINTMENT!

09/09/2025

Now open seven days 9-5:30 by appointment. Call 860-929-6203 or 860-523-1622.

05/04/2023

ALL BOOKS 50% Off! Bring boxes & bags!

Hartford's Used Book Store & the Internet's Perpetual Paper Show. If you want what was, we've got it

02/14/2023

After 40 years as Hartford's only used & rare book store, we're celebrating by offering 40% off every book in stock, regardless of price!

Please call for an appointment 860-523-1622 Or email [email protected] Open for your visit 10-5 seven days.
See above for details. Sale ends 2/28/23.

11/23/2021

Now OPEN OPEN OPEN BY APPOINTMENT! At last we feel safe enough to invite you to visit us by appointment. Available EVERY DAY Monday-Sunday between 10 AM & 5 PM. Call 860-523-1622 to set up a visit.

Since closing for in-person visits back in March 2020, we have continued to acquire more books in over twenty categories [literature, history, biography, art, architecture, photography, railroads, aviation, automotive, nautical history, hunting & fishing, poetry, children's books, autographed books, fine bindings, rare books, first editions, Connecticut history, military history, clocks and more].

The shelves are full, the floor is getting full, and most books are GIFT QUALITY or the perfect addition to your collection.

We hope to see you soon.

12/07/2020

The Jumping Frog is CLOSED for the duration of the Covid-19 Pandemic. To be alerted when we are again open for browsing, send your email to booksearch@jumpingfrog

We will not sell, share or distribute your email; it will ONLY be used to send you a NOW OPEN alert when the time comes.
Thanks,
Frog