Mar 03, 2014 despite online omnipresence these days, when it comes to buying books, used bookstores still thrive all around the bay area. The russian hill district of san francisco is a quirky area full of artists and creative types, and the russian hill bookstore is a key part of that community. Book searches are available for first editions in the subject areas you see represented here. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts in general, handwritten books, medieval manuscripts, books of hours, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration and much more. Book stop is an independently owned used bookstore and paperback exchange with over 50,000 titles in our inventory. Find antique stores near you, plan a trip and find antique shops and malls along the way. For over twenty years the book doctor has provided custom bookbinding, book restoration, and book and bible repair services to customers nationwide. The best 10 used bookstore in san francisco bay area, ca last. Tucked away in a small building on west bay street in the historic district of savannah, georgia, the shop has thousands of vintage books ranging from the 1600s to the late 1900s. Top 10 best rare books in san francisco, ca last updated may. Florida antique trail directory of antique shops and. The prices are quite cheap by bay area standards, the collection is huge, though not as organized as some stores. Its easier than ever to hunt for your favorite antique pieces buying antiques online may not be quite the same as digging through shop after shop, but its certainly less exhaustingand you have a much better chance of finding that certain herman miller or gustav stickley chair youve been searching for than in all the antique stores youve visited.
We have new, used, and rare books in many fields and 40,000 more in our shop. You can buy a variety of affordable antique bookshelves for sale on ebay. Bookstores in the san francisco bay area peninsula and south last change. This application with your check made out to antiques by the bay, inc. Our approach to repair and restoration is focused on maintaining the original character of each book. This hpb store is temporarily closed for in store browsing. Held annually on the birthday of author beverly cleary, who first wrote about d. Despite online omnipresence these days, when it comes to buying books, used bookstores still thrive all around the bay area.
Stores hub products for sale ebay ebay stores ebay. Bay books is toward the right end of the center, so turn to the right in front of the cvs pharmacy at the end of the lane leading into the center. We can also help you sell your vintage and antique dolls. Our in store used book trading system keeps our inventory changing daily. Bookstores in the san francisco bay area berkeley, oakland. We have many out of print books that you may not find on other sites. Here are five of the best used bookstores in the bay area. Sharpf said she likes used books stores because of the prices and wide selection.
Bookstores in the san francisco bay area berkeley, oakland, and east bay last change. This amazing book arrived in the mail, and was my first official bay area book repair job. Welcome to the website of b street books, abaailab. Stay tuned for a new virtual event series, lunch hour with women lit, featuring a stellar lineup of women authors. Stores hub with nearly 1,000,000 stores on ebay, you are sure to find your version of perfect. Education books use alt shift right arrow to open the sub menu. Voyageur bookshop is a used book store focused on providing the best selection of used, rare books at a convenient location in bay view, milwaukee, wisconsin. Owner carol spencer pictured below with benjamin bellouin opened sunset bookstore in 1974 and in 2001 merged the two stores to become what it is today.
Antiqueable is a comprehensive and complete listing, with descriptions of antique stores and malls, with well over 5,000 locations already listed. We specialize in first editions of english and american literature, literary letters and manuscripts, livres dartistes and illustrated books, and also carry a variety of interesting and rare books and manuscripts in other fields. Here are just a handful for a busy bookworms crawl. Nov 03, 2014 from moes in berkeley to city lights in san francisco, bookstores in the bay area have played an invaluable part in forging our local literary spirit. Abaa northern california chapter antiquarian booksellers. Or, use the form below to search the inventory of all booksellers who specialize in rare books. The undertheradar yet highly respected green apple books dealing in new and used in the richmond district of san francisco is doing so well. Antiques, collectibles, shows, clothing, food, by the bay.
Bring the family for food, antiques shopping, fashion and more. Though small, local bookstores seems to be going the way of. Open tuesday friday noon 6pm saturday 11 5pm sunday 12 5pm closed mondays we accept all major credit cards. Gray wolf books was roskie and wallace bookstore 14595 e 14th, 5104834163. Its a family heirloom, given as a gift to the clients grandfather, and stamped with his name on the cover. The northern california chapter of the antiquarian booksellers association.
For unique, high value items, consignment may be a better way to sell your collectibles. A trip to the bay areas great eight independent bookstores the. We buy everything from single volumes to estates, condition providing. Florida antique trail is a website and brochuremap directory of vintage and antique shops. Antique shoppe estate sales specializes in professional liquidation services of estate and personal properties including automobiles, boats, etc.
If you plan to cover the whole building, come for the day. Bells books a familyowned, independent bookstore in. Many very unique and rare old treasures can be found. Bay area book festival over the weekend of may 2nd and 3rd, 2020, the sixth bay area book festival will fill downtown berkeley with a literary extravaganza that offers pleasure to anyone who has ever loved a book. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you.
Categories include novels, childrens books, series romance, westerns, paranormal and fantasy, mysteries, nonfiction, mens adventure, science fiction, teen and young adult, classics and more, all at 12 off the publishers price. Books on bay vintage book store in savannah, georgia. European literature, fine and designer bindings, americana particularly california and hawaii, travel, music, etc. Books is the bay areas only culinary bookshop featuring new, antiquarian, and. Tavistock books does not maintain set hours, however, if in town, we can generally found in residence, tuesday through saturday, with core hours of 10 am till 3. As a longtime admirer of antiques, and a 5year bay area resident, i had serendipitously wandered into a great store more than once. Walmart books best sellers use alt shift right arrow to open the sub menu. If youre an avid reader of classic books, these bookcases are the most practical choice to show your refined style.
By using excellent materials and methods, we can extend the life of your book whether your book is an heirloom, antique, or everyday volume. Our store is located at 728 west lumsden road, brandon, fl 33511, usa. The 10 best connecticut antique stores with photos. Half price books hpb concord at the willows concord, ca. To make things easier, most antique bookcases and old bookshelves can be classified. The alameda point antiques faire is the largest antiques show in northern california. The book store features over 80 thousand used books and a selection of new books. The previous location of moes, in the 1960s and early 1970s, was two doors down from our current site. A bay area landmark for 84 years hello to all you good folks sheltering in your homes.
Our custom books and covers are made with the same care and technique that informs our restorations. We are independently owned and operated since 1977. Welcome to one of americas oldest and largest used book shops. The origins of this store within a store will explain its being designated more moes. All types and specialties of antique dealers are listed here. Free admission for children ages 15 and younger accompanied by an adult. Founded in 1915, the brick row is one of the oldest antiquarian book businesses in the united states. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. So our first goal is always to make sure you understand what you have in your collection, along with a bit of its history, before we make you an offer. Antique bookcases fill a home with sophistication and oldworld charm.
Eureka books, established in 1987, is a classic bookstore in old town, eureka. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world. These collections will delight the collector and the financier alike, ranging the gamut of legal treatises to the history of economic thought. Bookstores in the san francisco bay area peninsula and south. Visits outside these core hours may be arranged by appointment. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime. 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.
Booth spaces will be available for this event on first come first serve basis, subject to availability. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed. We specialize in first editions, rare books and manuscripts. Held on the 1st sunday of every month, the faire boasts over 800 dealer booths.
Antiques related sites in the counties around syracuse ny, provided by tom miller, serendipity. We operate in connection with bay antique center, a twostory multidealer shop. When i committed to write an article about antique stores in the bay area, i will admit that i naively thought it would be a piece of cake. Held on the first sunday of every month, the faire boasts over 800 sellers booths and attracts over 10,000 visitors. Old florida book shop antique and rare books, prints. Alameda point antiques faire antiques, collectibles, shows. It may not be a complete census of the highquality bookstores in the bay area, but it serves as a starting point for any book lovers preparing to make a literary pilgrimage. We are members of the american institute for conservation book and paper group, the guild of bookworkers, and the texas association of museums. Best used bookstores in the bay area cbs san francisco. New books arrive daily, please check with us should you not find the title you seek.
With a knowledgeable and friendly staff, we are happy to help you find your next favorite book or author. Books on bay provides a unique shopping experience for book lovers in savannah. The 10 best ontario antique stores with photos tripadvisor. Structurally sound, it was badly scuffed, with bumped corners, and some unfortunate blue paint splatters. We sell your dolls on commission in our display cases in antique shops in the modesto ca. Although we at bells books would love to supply you with books during your home stay, in the interests of universal safety we feel it is important to spare warehouse fulfillment workers, postal carriers, store staff, and, ultimately you, by simply ceasing. The antique mall provides an exceptional selection and variety. Allen michan, sandra michaan or randie bradley at 510 5227500. Seminole heights home decor vintage, antique, fun, funky. Best used bookstore in san francisco bay area, ca moes books, walden. Stores are unable to buy merchandise from the public at this time.