The pilot roadshow was recorded in hereford on 17 may 1977 and presented by contributor bruce parker, a presenter of newscurrent affairs programme nationwide and antiques expert arthur negus, who had previously worked on a similarlythemed show, going for a song. Biblio is proud to present our collection of rare, antique, and collectible books available for purchase from our fine and reputable booksellers. But that not may not be close to you, you dont say where. Tennessee antique trail directory of antique shops and. Of course, we do welcome your offers and inquiries. Both our curzon street and bedford square premises are closed to visitors at this time as a result of restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Mar 24, 20 view ten of londons antiquarian bookstores. Antique books for sale in england antiques gumtree.
For the first time the flagship summer book fairs of the aba and pbfa will coincide with the annual london map fair and etc fairs bloomsbury book fair. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare books. Jan 16, 20 sell rare books at we buy books we pride ourselves in paying the very best prices for your oldunwanted books, cds and video games, as well as the simplicity of our service. We may make an offer to purchase a book at a certain price, but this is not an appraisal or estimate of its retail value. Theyre especially good on illustrated books from the fifteenth to. You find a dusty box full of books in the corner of the attic. If you are not sure whether a book is rare or valuable, we will happily provide a free basic verbal assessment of any book brought in for us to view. Also note that we do not generally offer appraisals. Tennessee antique trail is a website and brochuremap directory of vintage and antique shops. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original. This is certainly one of the most common questions that we receive. Matins, lauds, prime, terce, sext, nones, compline, and vespers. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed.
Heres our list of the best stores to read, buy or smell the oldest books in london. Firsts londons rare book fair the abas annual flagship event and one of the most prestigious rare books fairs in the world, will be returning to evolution london in the heart of battersea park, in 2020 for a third time. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare. A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book collectors by john carter and nicolas barker. To book your free evaluation today, give us a call on 07769318895 or email. We will be back as soon as we can, with new stock and new catalogues. Modern buyers often look for the cleaner lines of minimalism. We are always very interested in any rare books you might be looking to sell. Shapero, with its bluepainted shelves heaving with leatherbound volumes, is a quiet literary sanctuary. There has never been a better time to start, or to build upon, a collection.
The first weekend of june 2020 promises to be unmissable for book lovers as a major new fair will open every day between thursday 4 and sunday 7 june. Imagine the kudos of showing off a first edition casino royale to his friends. In books of hours are preserved some of the finest works of medieval art. If youre searching for oneofakind collectibles, ebay offers a wealth of resourcesright at your fingertips. Buying and selling rare books rare book collections. Sell your books contact editions used and rare book. I am an amateur book collector, specializing in william morris, 17th19th century medievalism, and. Read our guide to the finest antiquarian booksellers in london, offering the very best vintage, secondhand and first edition books. We are peter harrington, book collectors in uk and we are always interested in acquiring old books, rare books and first editions of comparable quality to the ones we list on our website. They have published over 200 catalogues in that time, in a range of fiction and nonfiction specialisms.
In fact our ears prick up ever so slightly whenever we are offered anything that could be of real value. We have an eye for quality and will offer you a top price for your collectables. Browse londons independent, mostloved and best bookshops for. Antiques atlas antiquarian book sellers, shops and. We sell and buy rare, antiquarian and secondhand books, maps, prints and ephemera.
We offer a traditional leather bookbinding and conservation service, hand finishing and the finest materials to ensure a superior product of the highest quality. Antique maps, books and prints for sale from our london shop and online. From bloomsbury to brixton, london is home to a wealth of secondhand bookshops offering big titles at bargain prices. Each offers a vast array of hard to impossible to find books on a variety of subjects. So, when i arrived in london, i was determined to set one day aside to visit as many antiquarian bookshops within walking distance that i could muster. Antique trader book collectors price guide antique traders book collectors price guide russell, richard on. The chelsea bindery in london specialises in book binding services, preservation boxes and book restoration. Adrian harrington began trading in 1971, as part of harrington brothers in the chelsea antiques market on london s fashionable kings road. As well as sales and clearances, we often have clients that want to get rid of their collectables, designer furniture and antiques as well.
There are other general sh book shops all over london, e. Rare books london londons festival of old and rare. Our speciality is in old and rare books, specifically early printed books before 1800 including incunabula, early bibles pre1800, manuscripts, archives, natural history books, color plate books, books on travel and exploration, fine sets, limited editions, first. The programme began as a 1977 bbc documentary about a london auction house doing a tour of the west country in england. Booksellers london topographical societylondon topographical. Overly ornate victorian furniture does not fit that look. A family reunites after the death of its patriarch just as a hurrican. Well, rare and antique books have an interesting and different solution a rare first edition book thats of particular interest to the recipient. Some of the antique books showcased date back to the 15th century, and others hold significant historical and religious value. I buy books in london, surrey, sussex, middlesex, hampshire, berkshire and kent, and i.
Do your background research much of the advice given to sellers above is also relevant to buyers. The finest antiquarian booksellers in london culture trip. Or perhaps a childhood favourite was babar the elephant. First editions, autographed and signed books from feminism to the occult, naval history to crime.
Book collecting is an intellectual sport do you have a passion. So you want to start a book collection but not sure where to. This can often be done immediately, though it will depend on staff availability and workload. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. As we specialise in lewis carroll, a comprehensive selection of illustrated editions of alices adventures in wonderland is always.
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We are members of the antiquarian booksellers association of canada, and the international league of antiquarian booksellers. If it is a gift for him, perhaps he loves james bond films. I have been buying and selling books for over 35 years and have an. Oct 19, 2016 well, rare and antique books have an interesting and different solution a rare first edition book thats of particular interest to the recipient.
Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed. Here are a few suggestions on how to succeed when buying and selling rare books. We can pay in pounds, us dollars or euro, and, for higher. It was edited by hugh chisholm in london and by franklin henry hooper in new york and represents the first edition that was primarily published. Academic books and dusty paperbacks, antique textbooks and leatherbound tomes. The original hardwood floors are scattered with persian rugs and mismatched antique bookcases line the original plaster walls. Henry pordes books, charing cross road, london london. We dont just want your old bookswe want your really old books. Her stories shaped bedtime reading for many book collectors who now hunt down rare copies of peter rabbit, squirrel nutkin, jeremy fisher and those other classic tales. Hallmarked london 1809 the swan at tetsworth antiques centre solid oak hall cupboard solid oak hall cupboard having a decoratively panelled carved door with an internal hanging rail and top shelf,with a. Hallmarked london 1809 the swan at tetsworth antiques centre georgian silver wine funnel a lovely silver wine funnel in two section. I volunteered there pricing rare books and the basic process is accept almost everything, estimate the price, chuck the crap, send the junk and cheap stuff to wembley, pop all fast movers onto the shelf, keep the better stuff in a locked case or at an oxfam books. The antiques by kris dagostino meet your next favorite book. Antiques atlas antiquarian book sellers, shops and dealers.
In the interests of staff and customer safety, blackwells rare books has temporarily closed both its shop and website. Antique trader book collectors price guide antique. At webuybooks we are always badgering on at you to send us your old books, so this time we thought wed approach it from a different angle. Sell your antique book collections and more in sussex with abc. The medieval book of hours evolved out of the monastic cycle of prayer which divided the day into eight segments, or hours. Adam weinberger is a member of the abaa antiquarian booksellers association of. We offer extremely competitive prices and pay promptly. Rare and antique books is a leading online book dealer specialising in highly collectable rare books, particularly classic, childrens and modern first editions. Our latest acquisitions of rare books and manuscripts in all fields, including first editions and copies in fine bindings. Please do not ship books to us or bring them into our galleries unless you have been asked to do so by our staff. Owning a beatrix potter collection is like having a slice of literary history on your bookshelf. We are glad to continue fulfilling both internet and telephone orders as usual, although delivery times may vary. They set up shop in 1969, and have since then specialised in 18 th and 19 th century english literature.
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