Grants bookshop antiquarian, rare and out of print books. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. But whether you are a bibliophile with a passion for rare books or an avid reader out for a bargain, melbourne still has a wealth of stores to. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Mar 04, 2020 if a book does not appear in any of the book auction records it may still have value, but more likely it probably has little or no monetary value. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. We have extensive experience in buying and selling choice antiquarian books.
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Douglas stewart fine books australian and new zealand association of. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Melbourne rare book fair australia canceled twin cities antiquarian book fair. Time booksellers are members of anzaab an affiliate of ilab and adhere to their codes of practice.
Peter arnold rare books was established in melbourne in 1969 and our shop is in the inner suburb of prahran, with stock also available online. Old florida book shop antique and rare books, prints. Old florida book shop antique and rare books, prints, maps. Rare book dealer auction consignment for antiquarian books. Click on subject to start browse our book gallery or browse for antiques. We have a large and varied stock of antiquarian and secondhand books, dating from. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. 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.
Auction consignment for antique books or first editions is a great way to sell a library or collection. The 6 best secondhand bookshops in melbourne time out. Guide to fine and rare australasian books 19861995 by brian howes. We have been in business since 1978, specialising in rare and collectable books. Do anything that would alter the specific markings of a rare book to increase or decrease its value.
Alices bookshop is a traditional, slowbookshop, established in 1986. The faba museum highlights some of the milestones in the rare book industry in florida. Rare, antiquarian and out of print books grants bookshop. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. Welcome to the website of kay craddock antiquarian bookseller. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair. Old florida book shop is an antique book store specialized in buying and selling old and rare books and prints, vintage magazines and historical maps.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare and valuable books, and this remains at the heart of the berkelouw operation. 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. Ann arbor antiquarian book fair postponed northern new england book fair. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books and. Slimy book dealers have to deal with the antiquarian booksellers association, and theyre the most sinister of all the sinister bookworms. Send pictures, or you may want to send the book itself. Alices bookshop is a general secondhand bookshop, with approximately 18,000 books housed in four rooms on the ground floor. Although we sell new books in our city stores, our business was built on the trade of rare. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. Any reputable american rare book dealer would do well to be a part of their organization, and if they hear about you pulling a fast one on some unsuspecting customer, theyll give you the boot in no time flat.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. For 30 years we have bought and sold books of merit. Ideal for selling rare book collections or libraries. Melbourne rare book week is happening again this year from 1424 july 2016. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. Thick octavo, original pictorial blue cloth with gilt lettering on upper board and spine, olivine edges, grey endpapers, first blank with pencilled gift inscription dated xmas 1909 predating publication date.
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