The other has everything else including history, transport and academic subjects. Ambra books ivor cornish 22 west shrubbery, redland, bristol bs6 6ta, u. Bristol cornwall devon dorset gloucestershire somerset wiltshire general west country and other topography. Search for books from antiquarian booksellers association members. Having a pair of secondhand and antiquarian booksellers as parents doesnt. To explore our stock of antiquarian and secondhand books together with autographs, manuscripts and ephemera, please click on stock catalogues new stock items are frequently added and a selection can be found on recent additions. Shop bristol community college apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bayhawks bookstore. Dreadnought also inhabits the web, with our inventory listed across various bookselling sites, links to which can be found in the shop section. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. Please let me know if there are any other titles you are looking for. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery.
Second hand bookshops in bristol bristol second hand bookshops offering second hand books. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Due to the serious situation concerning coronavirus, we will not be taking any orders until further notice. Antiquarian and secondhand book sellers, book search and bookbinders in cornwall. Just fill out the form here and we will add your business to our listings. Antiquarian book sellers, shops and dealers in bristol. Roger blake is also hoping to do something to keep the guide alive. Here gallery has been trading in bristol since 2003, and we opened a sister shop in falmouth, cornwall in 2008 our store has continually evolved over the years, with no fixed remit, other than to. Book shops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol book shops and recommended bookshops in bristol.
I owe my life to a secondhand bookshop richly evocative. Second hand bookshops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol second hand bookshops. Fri 3 rd and sat 4 th bristol premier fair the passenger shed, station approach, bristol bs1 6qh fri 1pm to 7pm. 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. On the ground floor is the francis edwards shop, which offers a great selection of antiquarian and fine quality books. There are many unique shops in bristol where you can get just about everything you need.
As well as stocking literature on a wide range of issues, hydra also serves some of the best gourmet. Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest fri 30 sep 2011 19. There are currently no listings for antiquarian book sellers, shops and dealers in bristol. Join us free to promote your business on antiquesatlas. Brunels old passenger shed is situated right on the forecourt of bristol temple meads railway station, where lines from london, the midlands, wales and the south west converge.
Nigel phillips rare books antiquarian book dealer in. The bookshop guide the only guide to the uks secondhand and antiquarian bookshops, bookrooms, and market stalls. Jon morgan has set up a facebook page to try and give the bookshop guide new life. Bristol bound offers a wide ranging spectrum of traditional hand crafted bookbinding skills. We are always interested in buying large or small libraries of secondhand, rare or outofprint books, so please get in touch if you are clearing an estate or looking to downsize yourbook collection. Located between the city centre and cabot circus in the heart of bristol s shopping quarter, we are indisputably the biggest bookshop in the area. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. Ambra books antiquarian and secondhand books, relating to cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire, bought and sold. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. At the antiquarian book shop in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. It features second hand bookshops in bristol, bishopston and westbury park, who offer second hand books and rare books. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk, specialising in early printing, antique bibles and important books in all areas.
They also have some antiquarian books, and collectables. We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a list of favorites. Bath and west books is an internet and mail order bookshop based in a tranquil rural hamlet on the outskirts of the heritage city of bath, somerset. There will always be books in print and there will always be used bookshops. Secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in the uk 2020. This can vary from student dissertation and thesis binding, to restoring family bibles, to binding family memoirs and journals, to restoring a 1529 book of senecas letters by the froben press or a.
Dreadnought books is a secondhand and out of print bookshop specialising in history, with a particular focus on military, social and labour history. Sun 2 nd exeter matthews hall, topsham, ex3 0hf sun 16 th wilton the michael herbert hall, south street, sp2 0js. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. Bristol as it was 18791874 reece winstone hardback q.
We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a. Welcome to foyles bristol, operating from the fabulous central location of bristol s cabot circus shopping centre. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. Best used bookstores in new england where are the best used bookstores in new england.
Bristol history, topography and genealogy antiquarian and secondhand books this is a selection from my stock. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. Waterstones bristol is full of beautiful books and dedicated booksellers. I specialise in buying and selling antiquarian and secondhand books.
We have a very large stock of antiquarian, secondhand, out of print and remainder books on the humanities, including early printing, classical, and medieval studies, history, philosophy and social science, literature and the arts. 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. Ambra books bristol history, topography and genealogy a. Naval and maritime books new, used, and antiquarian books. Biographies, memoirs, history, art, photography, cooking, and antiquarian books are always a great choice and we have plenty in all categories. If you cant find what you like please fill out our offline search form and we will search our offline inventory, other bookstores and book search services for you. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to. Bristol has a fantastic reputation for its independent arts scene. Bristol community college bookstore apparel, merchandise. Sep 30, 2011 your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest fri 30 sep 2011 19. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent second hand bookshops in bristol. Beware of the leopard books st nicholas markets bristol.
Beware of the leopards books is bristol s biggest and longest established bookshop, and one of the oldest in the south west. The shops that have survived and those that have opened more recently are run by creative, innovative, and brilliant dealers who can compete in a tougher market. Ambra books antiquarian and secondhand west country books. The antiquarian bookshops of old london spitalfields life. Approximately 8000 books in the bookshop, 15,000 books online, and literary events hosted regularly. David miles books antiquarian books, childrens books. Another dealer will carry on with the selection of bristol books. Best used bookstores in new england new england today.
However not all of our stock is listed online so be sure to pay the shop a visit. The city holds a brilliant array of bookshops, many tucked away down quiet. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 240 cata logues. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Bristol bound friendly, family owned, traditional bookbinders. I would like to say thank you to all my lovely regular customers. For more specific information about the type of books we are interested in buying please see the other services page. Each division can be browsed by clicking on the appropriate button, or you may search directly for a particular item by typing the details into the search box. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books the. Jul, 2015 the shops that have survived and those that have opened more recently are run by creative, innovative, and brilliant dealers who can compete in a tougher market. One of the largest used booksellers in the uk with the most comprehensive and diverse range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books in the world.
Get lost in bristols best independent bookshops culture trip. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. Blackwells, books for life and for learning blackwells. Dreadnought books 125 st georges road hotwells bristol bs1 5uw map tel. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent secondhand bookshops in bristol. And e book sales are actually diminishing while sales of new books in print are on the rise. There will be thousands of secondhand and antiquarian books, maps, prints, ephemera and much more all under one roof on offer covering. Sleek and modern, our bright and cheery space is crammed with great books from a wide array of genres. We are antiquarian booksellers specialising in early books on science and medicine. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. This can vary from student dissertation and thesis binding, to restoring family bibles, to binding family memoirs and journals, to restoring a 1529 book of senecas letters by the froben press or a copy of raleighs history of the world. Welcome to the website of nigel phillips rare books.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Not all the books that we have in stock are listed on this website. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. It features book shops in bristol, aust and axbridge, and includes maps and photos of bristol bookshops who offer books, best selling books, cheap books and childrens books. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. We are continue reading welcome to david miles books. Quinto books in the basement, on the other hand, offers a selection of secondhand books of all types and genres perfect for a rummage. We have a broad specialism in the arts, humanities and.
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