About us antiquarian auctions online rare book auction. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. George bayntun bookshop in bath or geo bayntun when i visited see pic is the oldest bookshop in bath and has a fascinating history. The historical centred bookstore is run by five friendly dealers, each of whom takes. You can search and browse our listed stock at biblio. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. They set up shop in 1969, and have since then specialised in 18 th and 19 th century english literature. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. Originally started in a basement in 1969, the store has since expanded to three floors of over 50,000 wellorganized books, magazines, and other paper items. Inscribed by authors vg hardcover, early but not the first edition, inscribed on the dedication page by the author for an adopted texan from a nativefor frank mcgowen, walter prescott webb, no dj, clean black cloth with bright silver titles and decorations, minor cloth. Named after two characters in charles dickens bleak house, jarndyce booksellers are located in the rarefied literary surroundings of bloomsbury, london. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Rooke books scarce and decorative antiquarian books and. Antiquarian definition of antiquarian by the free dictionary. Some books came down through famous owners, others and have more than one signature none signed by book authors. It was founded and run by george edward chamberlain, sr. Open to the public seven days a week from 9am to 5pm est. We pride ourselves in the superior experience of shopping in our antiquarian bookstore and in the longterm relationships weve built with our customers. Bath old books, 9c, margarets buildings, brock street, bath, somerset ba1 2lp.
We pride ourselves in the superior experience of shopping in our antiquarian bookstore and in the long term. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Bath old books is a cooperative of five friendly and experienced dealers. Antiquarian means, according to the nearest available dictionary, pertaining to antiquaries or antiquities or in short, old stuff andor the people who. Established since 1976, we are reputable dealers of fine antiquarian and rare books for over 40 years. They have published over 200 catalogues in that time, in a range of fiction and nonfiction specialisms. Bath old books is a cooperative of five friendly and experienced dealers offering a medium sized selection. Bath antiquarian book fair 23 april 2010 24 april 2010 around 90 booksellers from all over the country will be offering for sale thousands of books on all subjects, as well as other items such as maps, prints, original art work, posters, manuscript material, autographs, postcards and all manner of printed ephemera. Businesses can close or change opening times, we recommend you ring first.
Cooper hay rare books, antiquarian bookshop,185a bath. Curious book shop is a used and rare book store located in downtown east lansing. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing. Group of 191 circa 1805 1865 that were the working books of famous americans during this period. We offer both a wide variety of inexpensive general used books and a large stock of rare, antiquarian and collectible books. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We are more than happy to make visits nationwide with regards to valuation and purchase. For further information, speak to mr john loska the owner who joined the business in 1981. Important collection of ownersigned lawbooks of famous american historical persons. With a fascinating collection of first editions and antiquarian books dating back over 500 years all in very good. George bayntun himself was given the title of bookseller to her majesty in 1950 by queen mary, king george vs wife.
Current catalogues can be viewed including our most recent acquistions. Cooper hay rare books, antiquarian bookshop,185a bath street. The bookshop specialises in fine bindings, both old and new, first and illustrated editions, with an emphasis on english literature, and familiar and unusual books, all in the best. The great plains by webb, walter prescott very good. Bath and west books is an internet and mail order bookshop based in a tranquil rural hamlet just outside the heritage city of bath in north east somerset. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. The edinburgh premier fair and the uk fine press book fair have been rescheduled for november. Welcome to the antiquarian book shop web page founded by george edward chamberlain in.
Made for discovering that personal treasure, that book that you had as a child or something you read that changed your life. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Hardings books wells, maine used and antiquarian books. The antiquarian booksellers association of america was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster collegial relations. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates.
Antique books clearly have been around for a long time, but dont let the words antique book or antiquarian book give you the wrong impression. Businesses can close or change opening times, we recommend you ring first before travelling any distance. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Oxfam is a registered charity in england and wales no 202918 and scotland sc039042. Our london antiquarian book fair in june has also been cancelled but will return in may 2021. Antiquarian book dealers state library of pennsylvania.
Bath old books is a cooperative of five friendly and experienced dealers offering a medium sized selection of general and specialist stock over two floors. Antique centres 20 antique shops 69 auction houses 8 antique fairs 14. The oxford premier has also been rescheduled for october. Rooke books scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first. Now 92 years as one of the worlds leading suppliers of rare, secondhand, and outofprint books on comparative religion, mysticism, and the occult. Sun 8th wilton the michael herbert hall, south street, sp2 0js april. The bookshop specialises in fine bindings, both old and new, first and illustrated editions, with an emphasis on english literature, and familiar and unusual books, all in the best possible condition. Or maybe just a great story for the beach or the couch. Based in the literary city of bath, our offices are housed in the eastern dispensary. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. Antiquarian book dealers association of south carolina. Antiquarian books in bath results 1 20 of 41 switch to map. What is the difference between rare books and antiquarian books.
It features in the latest pevsner architectural guide to bath, written by michael forsyth. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Gardiner, 1901, originally the post office sorting office, and. After georges death in 2005, his daughter ann maroe took over and has continued in bringing to its customers rare, unusual, one of a kind books and ephemera. Bath old books is a long established bookstore in the heart of bath.
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