As a result, many of torontos indie bookshops offer something out of the ordinary. Founded in 1967, david mason books is one of the oldest antiquarian bookshops in canada. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. National library online shop australian the national library online shop in canberra sells books and other merchandise published by the national library of australia as well as books by australian authors, books with australian content, and international books of literary merit. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers.
The books, pamphlets and journals cover an extraordinary range of topics and periods forming a collection that will interest most book collectors. There cannot be a compilation of torontos best used book stores without mentioning bmv. Armadale, a precinct famous for its antique dealers, art galleries and bookshops. In the age of kindle and kobo, these little shops are the only places youll find rare first editions you can. I specialise in academic and research books, with emphasis on australian, pacific, antarctic, literary works in general, and fine and rare books, and early printed books. All books are as described, have been collated and are guaranteed to be complete unless otherwise stated. Faba has been serving bibliophiles and book dealers for more than three decades. The return of the toronto international antiquarian book fair. Founded in 1966, the antiquarian booksellers association of canada was founded works to foster interest in rare books and manuscripts and to maintain high standards in the antique book trade.
From 1st to 8th april the intellectually curious meet in new york city for the rare book week the largest gathering of its kind with numerous fairs, exhibitions, lectures and auctions. Book stores used and outofprint booksellers and online. Hince antiquarian book sellers old, fine and rare books. Acadia book stores online store has a great selection of art books, including monographs, photography, architecture and original graphics. Author and critic gerard windsor is a more silent partner in the business, responsible for research and collection development. Antiquarian book trade in the united states wikipedia. A poor copy of a particular rare book will often pass in at less than half the value achieved of the same title in good condition. Australian based book search strong on regional and and family histories.
The word antiquarian could also be used to describe a person who collects rare books or other antique items. Located in the historic capitol building in the heart of downtown toronto, our open shop boasts one of the largest selections of fine and rare books in the country. Antiquarian booksellers association of canada abebooks. The league presides over the network that links the antiquarian booksellers of.
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The best used bookstores in toronto are the last bastions of vintage hard copy books. From shops specializing in cookbooks or rare editions. The popularity of rare and collectible printed material is on the rise, but as has always been the case, condition is extremely important. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura.
Book bindery specializing in the restoration of old books for the antiquarian book trade. Tucked away in a heritage office building in torontos downtown. Under the auspices of ilab international antiquarian book fairs across the world over the year and on all continents, there is an exquisite selection of antiquarian book fairs, where book collectors and the worlds leading experts share their passion for. The abac also sponsors the toronto international antiquarian book fair to stimulate interest in book collecting by private collectors and public institutions. Australian and south australian publications, even modestlooking items such as pamphlets, may be of value as collectors items. Today faba is more than 60 members strong and is represented in every part of the state. History, natural sciences, gardening and general antiquarian books. Established in 1967, david mason books abac is one of canadas foremost antiquarian book stores. Specialising in out of print, rare used antique and antiquarian books current inventory over 20. The 44th anzaab book fair is around the corner and ankh antiquarian books will be there. The anzaab sydney rare book fair was held on 1st and 2nd november 2019 at maclaurin hall at the university of sydney. The toronto antiquarian book fair will be held at the art gallery of ontario, november 911, 2018. The fair was held in conjunction with sydney rare book week, organised jointly by the university of sydney and the state library of new south wales, in the week leading up to the book fair. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book.
Or, use our book search to search through thousands of book stores all with one click. It is the american component of the international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab, the umbrella organization for national rare and antiquarian book associations. After 30 years of keeping shop in downtown toronto, we have now become a. As a part of melbourne rare book week, the australian and. Nobody wants to spend their time walking from shop to shop trying to find what they need. Abebooks is home to thousands of professional booksellers from around the world. Australias specialist indie culinary bookstore for armchair cooks, professional. Think of them as the wise and familiar grandparents of your book collection. Benjamin katz, fine booksmanuscripts is located in toronto, canada. Search our australian businesses database and connect with top rated secondhand and antiquarian books. About faba florida antiquarian booksellers association. Use our bookseller search feature to find a brick and mortar or online bookstore by name, country, state or province. More specifically, the term is used for those who study history with particular attention to ancient artifacts, archaeological and historic sites, or historic archives and manuscripts.
The term antiquarian, in general, refers to antiquities and collectible items usually considered old and rare, usually in reference to books, but is not limited to books. Westprint is an australian map publishing and book. We sell secondhand books, used books, antiquarian books, military books, local history books and many more in australia. Having operated 3 stores at various times since 1966 the business has been entirely on line business since 1996. Ankh antiquarian books established in 1989, specialises in rare antiquarian books and new books on the subject of ancient egypt and history. Antiquarian booksellers association of canada members. Use this exclusive fearless listing of antiquarian bookstores to narrow your next search for that special or finely aged book, print, or map you just cant seem to. And as is the case with all book dealers some of the books are rare. This business servicing toronto is a local sme in the second hand dealers category. Today the company maintains a small inventory of carefully selected books from all categories.
Sell your books contact editions used and rare book. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Our retail outlet is in the heart of adelaide, opposite the state library of south australia. When the organization was formed, fewer than two dozen book dealers joined. The antiquarian book trade in the united states is an aspect of book collecting and publishing.
Our rare and antiquarian book department, which houses over 40,000 items, is located on bendooley estate, a property just north of berrima in the beautiful southern highlands of nsw. The antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa was founded in 1949 as a trade association for rare booksellers. Balfour books is toronto s favourite secondhand bookstore for art, photography, design, cooking, childrens books, philosophy and fiction of all kinds, including many rare and unusual hardcovers. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian. Valuation of books and other printed items rare books. Oconnells bookshop is the oldest antiquarian and second hand bookshop in adelaide, trading for almost 60 years. Established in 1966, the antiquarian booksellers association of canada. Rowling to harper lee, we deliver the most desirable first editions and signed firsts at a fraction of their market value. You can search for a bookseller by name, country, or location. 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. Find useful information, the address and the phone number of the local business you are looking for. Louella kerr is an approved valuer under the australian governments cultural gifts program, and undertakes valuations for private, corporate, and institutional clients. Specialties include 19thcentury literature, travel and exploration, and science and medicine. From the very beginning, faba was the presenting sponsor of the florida antiquarian book fair.
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