Bruce macmakin discusses highlihts in the celestial mechanics section from the richard bateman colletion in sale 630 on thursday, november 30th, 2017. Our company was born from a passion for great literature and a high regard for the lasting value of first edition books. The booksellers offers a fascinating tour of the rare book world library of america readers know that looking at someones bookshelves can tell you a lot about that person, including his or her intellectual interests, personal passions, andor political worldview. Welcome to the website of john windle antiquarian bookseller. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. And, indirectly, the difference between an old book and a rare old book.
Book shops for sale, available to buy now in the us. Aug 01, 2016 chicagos online bookstore for buying and selling used and rare books, cds, lps, and paper collectibles. 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 owned and operated by ben weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, heritage book shops inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings. If you are looking for a highly reputable and experienced book dealer, talk to one who belongs to the antiquarian booksellers association of america. Once, they rejected a book i brought in that was written by a popular local author. Welcome owned and operated by ben weinstein, who has been in the business of antiquarian books for over fifty years, heritage book shops inventory consists of some of the finest items in the areas of first editions, early printed books, bindings, illustrated books, literature, and manuscripts. I asked them if they were certain they didnt want the title, and then explained to them who the writer was, and why i thought it would sell. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. I have been in the rare and antiquarian book business for over forty years. Group of 191 circa 1805 1865 that were the working books of famous americans during this period.
Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare books. Youngs elegant and absorbing documentary is a lively tour of new yorks book world, populated by an assortment of obsessives, intellects, eccentrics and dreamers, past and present. I specialize in buying and selling only the finest copies of the finest rare books in the world. May 11, 2017 back in new york, id worried about leaving the citys landscape of eccentric characters behind, but my l. We provide a costeffective route to market for business owners and their representatives and a one stop shop for aspiring entrepreneurs and business buyers. Contact information, phone, address and email for bookbid rare books.
Ben weinstein has been an active buyer at all of the major antiquarian book and. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. One of downtowns newest literary landmarks, the last bookstore is a cavernous space housed in an old bank building. New way to sell old, rare books antiquarian booksellers. We carry a wide selection of used and out of print titles with an emphasis on literature, film and the arts.
Do any work that would detract from the value of a book. Established in 1996, the website is an international marketplace of businesses for sale. Twitter linked in facebook subscribe to rss feed for book shops for sale in the us. Florida antiquarian booksellers association faba rare. Though we gave up an open shop after more than thirty years, we welcome serious customers and dealers. Im proud to be a member of the provincial book fairs association, the countrys biggest trade association for professional book sellers. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. A good antiquarian bookstore used to be a rare find, especially if you lived in a small town or forty miles from nowhere. Bruce macmakin discusses 1960s concert posters and a complete run of the san francisco oracle from the collection of psychedelic shop owner jay thelin to be offered in sale 556 on thursday, march. Friends book shop is located in the beverly hills public library at 444 north rexford drive in beverly hills, 310 2882271. We do restoration work on books worth several thousand dollars, but any responsible restoration work takes caution.
In southern california we have many, many bookshops that sell old books. Learn about the history of our new shadow book fair location. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. We have heard from many that having a good book to read can make being stuck at home more pleasant. Saturday, october 07, 2017 sunday, october 08, 2017. Pba galleries auctioneers and appraisers of rare books. Please search or browse our inventory of fine, antiquarian, and scholarly books. Back in new york, id worried about leaving the citys landscape of eccentric characters behind, but my l. Use the links to peruse our recent catalogues, see descriptions of new arrivals, and learn more about our business and our services. New way to sell old, rare books antiquarian booksellers on the net kenneth howe, chronicle staff writer published 4. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions.
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Important collection of ownersigned lawbooks of famous american historical persons. It houses a wide variety of books plus vinyl records and a coffee shop. Florida antiquarian booksellers association members can help you find the titles that are missing in your collection or provide help and advice in the care of books you already own. Outofprint stock of close to 5,000,000 volumes of scholarly and rare books in the fields of literary criticism and biography, history, philosophy, science, anthropology and archaeology, religion, historiography, linguistics, occult and fiction. Some books came down through famous owners, others and have more than one signature none signed by book authors. We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Sign up for our newsletter to receive special offers and be the first to see whats new. The books shops have gone, but im still buying old books to sell at book fairs. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Our stock is carefully handpicked maintaining high standards in both book selection and condition. New way to sell old, rare books antiquarian booksellers on. Jul 22, 2010 43d california book fair and the state of the trade.
Bookstores specializing in collectible childrens books. While our members sell, buy, and appraise books and. Alias books east is a curated, general used bookstore located in the heart of atwater village. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics.
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