Get lost in bristols best independent bookshops culture trip. As well as stocking literature on a wide range of issues, hydra also serves some of the best gourmet. Bristol has a fantastic reputation for its independent arts scene. Having a pair of secondhand and antiquarian booksellers as parents doesnt. Blackwells, books for life and for learning blackwells. 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. David miles books antiquarian books, childrens books. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. There are many unique shops in bristol where you can get just about everything you need. Antiquarian and secondhand book sellers, book search and bookbinders in cornwall. The antiquarian bookshops of old london spitalfields life. Search for books from antiquarian booksellers association members. Bristol community college bookstore apparel, merchandise. We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a.
Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. 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. Ambra books antiquarian and secondhand west country books. Bristol bound offers a wide ranging spectrum of traditional hand crafted bookbinding skills. 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. At the antiquarian book shop in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d.
Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest fri 30 sep 2011 19. Antiquarian book sellers, shops and dealers in bristol. At the antiquarian book shop, located in georgetown an historic neighborhood of washington, d. Just fill out the form here and we will add your business to our listings. Antiquates bookseller based in corfe castle, dorset, uk, specialising in early printing, antique bibles and important books in all areas. 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. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Ambra books ivor cornish 22 west shrubbery, redland, bristol bs6 6ta, u.
The bookshop guide the only guide to the uks secondhand and antiquarian bookshops, bookrooms, and market stalls. They also have some antiquarian books, and collectables. Please search or browse our inventory of hard to find, out of print, used, and rare books. There will always be books in print and there will always be used bookshops. Sleek and modern, our bright and cheery space is crammed with great books from a wide array of genres. 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.
We asked joe bills, yankee associate editor and coowner of escape hatch books in jaffrey, nh, for a list of favorites. Dreadnought books is a secondhand and out of print bookshop specialising in history, with a particular focus on military, social and labour history. Shop for old books in excellent condition at affordable prices. Bristol as it was 18791874 reece winstone hardback q. Her appraisal skills were recently featured on atlas obscura. I specialise in buying and selling antiquarian and secondhand books. Waterstones bristol is full of beautiful books and dedicated booksellers. Sunday is the vice chair of midatlantic chapter of the abaa and was a keynote speaker at the york antiquarian book seminar in england. 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. 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. All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Antiquarian booksellers association of america antiquarian. 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.
Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Approximately 8000 books in the bookshop, 15,000 books online, and literary events hosted regularly. Ambra books bristol history, topography and genealogy a. On the ground floor is the francis edwards shop, which offers a great selection of antiquarian and fine quality books.
Sun 2 nd exeter matthews hall, topsham, ex3 0hf sun 16 th wilton the michael herbert hall, south street, sp2 0js. Bristol bound friendly, family owned, traditional bookbinders. 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. Trading since 1879, blackwell of oxford is the largest academic and specialist bookseller in the uk. I would like to say thank you to all my lovely regular customers. Nigel phillips rare books antiquarian book dealer in. We are antiquarian booksellers specialising in early books on science and medicine. Book shops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol book shops and recommended bookshops in bristol. Due to the serious situation concerning coronavirus, we will not be taking any orders until further notice. Secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in the uk 2020. Fast dispatch, carefully packaged, worldwide delivery. Biographies, memoirs, history, art, photography, cooking, and antiquarian books are always a great choice and we have plenty in all categories. 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. And e book sales are actually diminishing while sales of new books in print are on the rise.
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. Bristol cornwall devon dorset gloucestershire somerset wiltshire general west country and other topography. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books. Join us free to promote your business on antiquesatlas. Best used bookstores in new england where are the best used bookstores in new england. 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. Fri 3 rd and sat 4 th bristol premier fair the passenger shed, station approach, bristol bs1 6qh fri 1pm to 7pm. Ambra books antiquarian and secondhand books, relating to cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire, bought and sold.
The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian books, magazines, comics, art, and collections. Dreadnought also inhabits the web, with our inventory listed across various bookselling sites, links to which can be found in the shop section. Second hand bookshops bristol welcome to the directory of bristol second hand bookshops. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973.
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. Sunday has a masters degree from nyu and was a forbes small business contributor. Discover oxfam online shops range of antiquarian, rare and collectable books. We have been selling books since 1969 and in that time have published over 240 cata logues. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to. Bristol history, topography and genealogy antiquarian and secondhand books this is a selection from my stock. 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.
Beware of the leopard books st nicholas markets bristol. However not all of our stock is listed online so be sure to pay the shop a visit. Jon morgan has set up a facebook page to try and give the bookshop guide new life. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent second hand bookshops in bristol. Another dealer will carry on with the selection of bristol books. Beware of the leopards books is bristol s biggest and longest established bookshop, and one of the oldest in the south west. Dreadnought is one of the few remaining independent secondhand bookshops in bristol. For more specific information about the type of books we are interested in buying please see the other services page. Roger blake is also hoping to do something to keep the guide alive. 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. I owe my life to a secondhand bookshop richly evocative. 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. We have a broad specialism in the arts, humanities and.
We have an eclectic assortment of more than two hundred fifty thousand 250,000 books. We are continue reading welcome to david miles books. There will be thousands of secondhand and antiquarian books, maps, prints, ephemera and much more all under one roof on offer covering. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. There are currently no listings for antiquarian book sellers, shops and dealers in bristol. Shop bristol community college apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the bayhawks bookstore. Welcome to foyles bristol, operating from the fabulous central location of bristol s cabot circus shopping centre. Naval and maritime books new, used, and antiquarian books.
Not all the books that we have in stock are listed on this website. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back. Please let me know if there are any other titles you are looking for. The other has everything else including history, transport and academic subjects. Best used bookstores in new england new england today. It features second hand bookshops in bristol, bishopston and westbury park, who offer second hand books and rare books. The city holds a brilliant array of bookshops, many tucked away down quiet. Dreadnought books 125 st georges road hotwells bristol bs1 5uw map tel. Welcome to george bayntun, one of the worlds most famous bookshops and home to the bayntunriviere bindery, which dates back to 1829. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books the. 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. 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. Second hand bookshops in bristol bristol second hand bookshops offering second hand books. Welcome to the website of nigel phillips rare books.
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