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We pride ourselves on providing collectors with personalized service. Used and specialty bookstores in the greater boston area. We include open shops, and others who sell by appointment, mail, catalog, online or at book fairs. The abaas 42nd annual boston international antiquarian book fair runs november 1618 at the hynes convention center, 900 boylston st. Boston international antiquarian book fair boston ma. From november through 15, visitors can see treasures like. We carry a diverse selection of highlights in literature, illustrated books, finely printed books, and special artistic bindings, and we are noted for our fine selection of. Weve been in business in portsmouth, nh since 1973. The word antiquarian could also be used to describe a person who collects rare books or other antique items. Bookbid has been buying and selling rare books for over 30 years. More than american and international dealers will display an array of rare books, fine art, maps, manuscripts, and ephemera. Rare first edition, special limited large paper issue of shackletons fascinating account of the british antarctic expedition of 19071909, number 274 of only 300 copies printed. Brattle book shop kenneth gloss and joyce kosofsky 9 west street.
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Wgbhs henry santoro spoke to gloss, longtime owner of bostons brattle book shop, about the fair and the extraordinary finds to be made there. The state street t stop orange line and blue line is approximately 90 feet from our front door at top of stairs, go right, and look to the right and you will see. Antiquarian books are like the grandparents of books. Bostons international antiquarian book fair sends readers. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. Very good in a dust jacket with a thumbnail sized chip at the bottom of the spine. The boston international antiquarian book fair celebrates its 40 th anniversary at the hynes convention center in bostons back bay, october 2830, 2016. We strive to maintain the highest standards in the trade. A striking tour of the creatures lost and found on a changing planet, our upcoming exhibition pairs books and etchings by d. Commonwealth books, like most stores, will have reduced hours til such time that we dont. The company, located in new havens northern suburb of woodbridge, is also a member of the southern new england antiquarian booksellers. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
General antiquarian bookstore, specialty in illustrated japanese books, classical to avantgarde. Once again, the boston international antiquarian book fair was back at the hynes auditorium with 128 exhibitors from all over the world. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Antiquarian booksellers association of america the antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa was founded in 1949 to promote interest in rare and antiquarian books and book collecting, and to foster. We also offer bins of old prints and engravings spanning from the 1600s to 1940s.
Besides selling books on line, we operate a retail shop in boston, ma, that is open to the public and issue catalogs of books about japan and east asia, with an. Marvin getmans oneday boston book, print and ephemera show presented another 65 dealers. Sneab southern new england antiquarian booksellers. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Proceeds from books sold by our consortium support several library systems, including colleges, universities, and several friends of the libraries, as well as, two land preservation trusts, protecting and providing natural open spaces for all. Antiquarian books of boston bookstores winthrop, ma phone number yelp. Bookbid rare books specializes in rare antiquarian and modern collectible books. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Rare book dealers in boston, ma results 1 20 of 87 switch to map.
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Antiquarian book week brings highvalue books to boston. 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. Antiquarian book trade in the united states wikipedia. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. The antiquarian bookstore, new hampshires largest antiquarian book store, features collections, outofprint books, rare books, antiquarian.
The boston international antiquarian book fair turns 39 this yeargracing the hynes once again with its hefty exhibition of rarities. Boston, at the corner of washington and spring lane oldest street in boston. One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. Porter square books, rodneys bookstore, harvard book store, boston book. Nov 28, 2017 once again, the boston international antiquarian book fair was back at the hynes auditorium with 128 exhibitors from all over the world. A history of the boston international antiquarian book fair. The boston book fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring. Boston, of course, is a lively center of the antiquarian book trade.
Reviews on rare books in cambridge, ma raven used books, brattle book. The store is located in downtown crossing area of boston, massachusetts. First and only edition of the antarctic book, with the signatures of every member of the shore party, including shackleton. The boston book company, established in 1979, is a general antiquarian bookshop selling rare books and manuscripts to private collectors and institutions. We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of america, the leading association of rare book dealers in america. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. Tuesat 95 general antiquarian bookstore, specialty in illustrated japanese books, classical to avantgarde. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Boston rare maps specializing in antique american maps. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. More than american and international dealers will display an array of. Antiquarian books of boston bookstores winthrop, ma. Mark your calendars for the 44th annual gathering of u.
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